Menin Hospitality continues to grow its footprint on Miami Beach as it has added yet another project to its rapidly growing portfolio. Al's Diner, a 24 our eatery with gourmet treats will replace the iconic Firestone service station at 1500 Alton Road that opened in 1939. The shop opperated as a car service station until early 2016. The announcement brings Menin to 15 projects under operation. Late July, the Miami Beach City Design Review Board approved a variance to convert the properties' zoning to mixed-use retail/ restaurant with outdoor café seating as well as take-out window. ARRP, an affiliate of Crescent Heights will fully restore the iconic cantilevered porte-cochère and the Firestone roof sign.
Spring Chicken coming to 1439 Alton Road
The popular new eatery Spring Chicken in Coral Gables is coming to Miami Beach. John Kunkel will open his new location in 1439 Alton Road, as will Lulu's Nitrogen Ice Cream Shop. Kunkell was able to get a 15 year master-lease on the 3 units in which he previously operation his BTW and Lime concepts. Kunkell calls Spring Chicken "Shake Shack meets Chick-fil-A." He will develop the property into a fast-casual haven complete with shared courtyards to eat. The restaurants should open in late August and early September. Spring Chicken has also recently opened in Fort Lauderdale as well.