In fact, Schrager tweeted about the restaurant, saying, "So lucky to have Jason Odio in Coconut Grove at this new gem."
Odio and partner Michael Beltran have created a warm space in the former La Bottega Enoteca space at 3540 Main Hwy. It's homey enough for locals looking for a new favorite spot, yet it makes a good dining destination for people wanting a good meal in a relaxed setting.So lucky to have Jason Odio in Coconut Grove at this new gem arietemiami #goodeats #gem… https://t.co/JACDnB6B9c
— Lee Brian Schrager (@Lee_Schrager) February 7, 2016
At first, Odio and Beltran had plans to open Ariete in Little Havana. When that space there fell through, they chose Coconut Grove. It's a wise choice, given the fact that the Grove is having a culinary renaissance. Panther Coffee and Harry's Pizzeria opened outposts in the tree-lined neighborhood, and Giorgio Rapicavoli is poised to open Glass & Vine in the next few weeks.
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Grilled oysters in bone marrow butter ($4.50 each) temper the oyster's briny qualities with the richness of the beef marrow.
Beltran seasons his chicken only with salt. The chef says he doesn't brine the bird,
A pastrami cured short rib ($25) was a tad salty. The dish takes six days to prepare, resulting in an extremely tender piece of meat.
Pastry chef Dallas Wynne, who once worked alongside Hedy Goldsmith, provides the sweet ending to a rich meal. Try her pie, which changes daily ($8). Her guava coconut pie is a wonderful homage to the Grove's heritage.
Though the new kid in town,