Downton Miami’s 902’ Okan Tower, anchored by a Hilton Miami Bayfront Hotel, has reached two milestones as sales have surpassed the halfway mark and are now at 60%; in addition, construction has advanced to the 12th floor following the completion of the massive 290,000-square-foot parking podium.
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James Beard-Nominated Duo Opens Ghee a Modern Farm to Table Indian Restaurant in Wynwood
FEAL Hospitality, the renowned restaurant group helmed by James Beard Award nominees Chef Niven Patel and Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar, has opened a new Ghee Indian Kitchen in Miami’s arts-centric Wynwood neighborhood. The Wynwood location will be the first step in Ghee’s planned national expansion, following the success of its original Dadeland restaurant and with Atlanta on the horizon. Known for redefining Indian dining in South Florida, Ghee has earned a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand distinction for three consecutive years (2022–2024) and captivated diners with its modern farm-to-table approach to Indian cuisine.
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The Calta Group Locks Down $30 Million Construction Loan For Coral Gables Townhomes 'Via Veneto'
The Calta Group, a real estate, development, and construction company led by brothers Ignazio and Gaetano Caltagirone, announced today that they have closed on a $30 million construction loan from Banesco USA for Via Veneto.
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MIMI Chinese Makes International Debut in Miami Beach
South Beach has officially added a new gem to its culinary crown. Big Hug Hospitality, the Toronto-based team behind some of Canada’s most celebrated dining establishments, has opened MIMI Chinese, marking their first international venture. Renowned for its thoughtful exploration of regional Chinese cuisine, MIMI Chinese has already made waves in Toronto’s dining scene, earning Michelin recognition and a devoted following. The Miami Beach location brings the same innovative and hospitality-driven experience to one of the country’s most vibrant culinary cities.
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Major Food Group Opens Carbone Vino in Coconut Grove
Major Food Group (MFG), the visionary hospitality collective behind Carbone, ZZ’s Club, Sadelle’s and Contessa, has opened CARBONE VINO in Miami’s ritzy Coconut Grove neighborhood. Responding to overwhelming enthusiasm for the CARBONE experience beyond Miami Beach, this new addition to the family brings the brand’s culinary artistry and iconic ambiance to the heart of Coconut Grove.
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Helm Equities Reveals 'The Helm' Live Local Act Mixed-Use Tower In Miami Design District
The New York and Miami-based Helm Equities has proposed The Helm, poised to enhance Miami’s luxurious and ever-evolving Design District and will utilize the Live Local act to create a diverse mixture of residents while significantly reducing traffic and its overall impact on the neighborhood.
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Terra Locks Down $291 Million In Permanent Financing for Phase 1 Of 38-Acre Centro City In West Miami Dade
Coconut Grove-based development firm Terra, led by David Martin, has secured a total of $291 million in permanent financing for the newly completed first phase of Centro City, a 38-acre mixed-use development located in the center of Miami-Dade County, just west of Little Havana.
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One Thousand Group and Terra Secure $285 Million Construction Loan For Villa Miami
One Thousand Group and Terra have secured a $285 million construction loan to bring Villa Miami to life in Miami’s East Edgewater neighborhood. As the first-ever residential tower branded by the world-renowned Major Food Group (MFG), the 650-foot-tall waterfront condominium is set to become a new architectural landmark on Biscayne Bay.
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The Belgrove Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection Opens In West Palm Beach
Access Real Estate and Witkoff have opened The Belgrove Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection in West Palm Beach as part of Marriott International. Opening on December 18, The Belgrove Resort & Spa is located along Lake Mangonia just 10 minutes from the heart of Palm Beach.
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MIKA By Michelin-Starred Chef Michael White Opens In The Plaza Coral Gables
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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