Posts in New Restaurants

Fluke: Martinis and Crudo by Chef Michael Pirolo

I could make a pun about it “not being a fluke“ that it was somewhat of a déjà vu to walk into Fluke Martini and Crudo Bar and not feel the presence of many years of the Miami Beach dining institution, Macchialina.

New Restaurants, Restaurants, Todays FeatureEllen BowenMay 28, 2025Macchialina, Fluke, Italian food, Raw Bar, Oysters, Crudo, Martini, Miami BeachComment

GAO: Vietnamese fine dining South of Fifth on Miami Beach

At the helm of GAO is Cathy Arrighi, the owner of South of Fifth’s buzzy Italian hot spot, Call Me Gaby. Arrighi, whose roots trace back to Vietnam, grew up immersed in the vibrant culinary culture of her heritage. Born to a Vietnamese mother and a Corsican father, she honed her appreciation for international cooking through her parents, who operated acclaimed restaurants in Saigon and France.

Best Food in Miami, Restaurants, Todays Feature, New RestaurantsEllen BowenMarch 2, 2025GAO, Call me Gaby, Vietnamese food, South of Fifth, Miami Beach, MiamiComment