North Beach is an area of Miami Beach that has always prided itself on being the antithesis of South Beach.And now Sushi Bichi, a sleek newcomer , has opened on the corner of 73rd in the shadow of the tall St Tropez condo that fronts Ocean Terrace.
Read MoreMakimi is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant that recently opened in the Upper Buena Vista outdoor mall at 50th Terrace and NE 2nd Ave. As part of this month’s Estrella Damm Culinary Journey, we were invited to visit Makimi and meet with the chef/owner.
Read MoreSo much has been buzzed about Chef Brad Kilgore’s hot spot, KAIDO. KAIDO, the Japanese and Asian inspired lounge/restaurant tucked into the second floor in the Paradise Plaza of the Design District, has behind a hidden door a reservation-only back room called AMA, which hosts Chef Brad’s ever-changing Omakase menu.
Read MoreIn a business where it’s difficult enough to have just one success, Kurt Zdesar’s passion, creativity and tireless enthusiasm has rewarded him (and the public!) with multiple restaurant hits. Born in Sydney Australia but now living in London where he has several successful eateries (Chotto Matte, Black Roe, Fucina and Paneterria by Fucina), Kurt Zdesar opened the visually stunning Chotto Matte in Miami Beach one year ago.
Read MoreLooking at the menu at Novikov, downtown Miami’s multi-concept restaurant, seems contradictory to the obvious Russian name yet, owner Arkadiy Novikov has built an empire of restaurants that have proven that a name does not dictate its cuisine. One of six Novikov locations. including ones in Moscow and London, Novikov Miami is the first in the US.
Read MoreOne of our favorite renovation projects in Miami has been The Vagabond Hotel. Built in the 1950’s The Vagabond on 72nd and Biscayne was one of the more than dozen mid-century modern motels that lined Biscayne Blvd. Now, The Vagabond is home to Vagabond Village, a F&B and lifestyle concept that is the brainchild of Amir Ben Zion of Bond St, Miss Yip, Bardot and Gigi.
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