Chef Michael White, recognized for six Michelin stars and a James Beard Award, among other prestigious accolades, has opened his first standalone Florida restaurant – MIKA – on Thursday, Dec. 12. Celebrating the bounty of the Mediterranean Riviera, White draws inspiration from the coasts of Italy, France and beyond.
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Michelle Bernstein and Jeffrey Chodorow To Open First Private Restaurant at Five Park Miami Beach
Renowned chef Michelle Bernstein and acclaimed restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow are set to open their first-ever private restaurant at Five Park Miami Beach. The intimate food and beverage concept will be exclusively available to the residents of the landmark tower which is being developed by David Martin (Terra) and Russell Galbut (GFO Investments).
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PROFILE Miami's Top 10 Reservations for Valentines Day
Impressing your date with a hard-to-score reservation on Valentine’s Day can be the key to their heart, but with so many Michelin-starred, hidden gem, celebrity chef and jetset-hotspot restaurants across Miami, where should you go? PROFILEmiami has compiled a list of the Top 10 reservations you can score to celebrate this Valentine's Day in Miami with an exquisite culinary journey at some of the city's most romantic and sophisticated dining establishments.
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MOTEK Opens Largest Location To Date In Brickell City Centre
MOTEK, the acclaimed Israeli Mediterranean-inspired bistro, has continued its expansion with the opening of a new location at Brickell City Centre. Known for its vibrant flavors and genuine interpretation of traditional Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, MOTEK’s largest expansion extends its reach within one of the city's premier culinary destinations.
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Famed Mexico City-Based Hospitality Group Opens Giorgina by Grupo Mandolina In Wynwood
Grupo Mandolina, the creators of a renowned Italian restaurant concept hailing from the vibrant streets of Mexico City, have officially opened Giorgina by Grupo Mandolina in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. The highly anticipated al fresco gastronomic gem opened on November 21 bringing an authentic taste of Italy to the Magic City.
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Toku Modern Asian Cuisine Opens In Aventura Mall
Toku, by Poll Restaurants, has opened in the Aventura Mall offering modern Asian cuisine, an expansive cocktail program and a moody yet inviting ambiance. In 2007, brothers Gillis and George Poll opened Toku at Americana Manhasset in Long Island. With a portfolio of successful steakhouse, seafood and Italian concepts, the Poll brothers decided to try something new with Asian fare.
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Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality Set To Open Ken Fulk-Designed 'Casadonna' On The Biscayne Bay Waterfront in Edgewater
Casadonna, a first-of-its-kind partnership between Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality, is set to open its doors in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood alongside Biscayne Bay on October 26. The ultra-luxurious Ken Fulk-designed waterfront destination spans 20,000 square feet across indoor, outdoor and bar seating.
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PROFILE Exclusive: 12 Questions With Restaurant and Entertainment Mogul Mathieu Massa of Queen
PROFILEMiami had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with hospitality mogul and real estate investor Mathieu Massa, who recently opened Queen, one of Miami’s hottest new restaurants in the historic Paris Theater on Miami Beach’s Washington Avenue. Mathieu leads Mr. Hospitality Group, which has opened hotspots such as Marion, El Tucán and Queen.
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Major Food Group Co-Founders Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi
Major Food Group and Boucher Brothers Win Bid To Take Over '1 Ocean Drive' In Miami Beach
Last Wednesday, 9/27, in a monumental decision that signals a thrilling, better future for Miami Beach and its residents, the local government named Boucher Brothers and Major Food Group the new stewards of one of the most stunning and historic beachfront properties on the globe, 1 Ocean Drive. Their vision for the address, designed by Kobi Karp, will come to life in 2026 at the site that has been operated as Nikki Beach since 1985.
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Breakwater Hospitality Group Reveals Regatta Grove Star-Studded Culinary Line-Up
Breakwater Hospitality Group is set to open its newest concept, Regatta Grove, later this month. Situated along Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove at the new Regatta Harbour development, the community gathering spot will come to life with exceptional activations, groovy music and lofty waterfront views that together offer a relaxed, yet elevated experience.
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