Chotto Matte: Restaurateur Kurt Zdesar Brings Nikkei Cuisine Across the Pond

In 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.

Divino Ceviche Delights Palettes with Peruvian-Japanese Cuisine

Peruvian cuisine is constantly on the move and keeping our appetites on edge. At Divino Ceviche, Chef Christian Encalada is inspired by the Nikkei movement of Peruvian-Japanese to create dishes beyond the expected Peruvian menu.

Restaurants, FeaturesMIAbites TeamJune 8, 2018Coral Gables, Coral Gables Restaurant Week, Ceviche, PeruvianComment

La Mar at Mandarin Oriental Debuts New Menu

La Mar by Gaston Acurio Executive Chef, Diego Oka is giving his menu a major makeover and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s the biggest menu change to date in the three years the famed Gaston Acurio restaurant has been open on Brickell Key at the Mandarin Oriental.