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While most of the country waited out the cold weather storms, Miamians were busy trying new restaurants. The hospitality industry is booming in the Magic City, with many new establishments opening in every possible sector – from fast-casual lunch spots to lavish places to see and be seen.
Notable openings include Antonio Bachour’s new Design District restaurant, Tablé by Bachour, and Tom Aviv’s Branja.
Sadly, Miami lost its beloved wine bar, Bar Meli (though No Reservations by Bar Meli’s owner, Liza Meli, is in the world), Sour Seed closed in Midtown Miami, and Estiatorio Ornos by Michael Mina abruptly shuttered at the Aventura Mall.
Miamians can look forward to the grand reopening of the News Cafe this week, along with the imminent opening of Val Chang’s restaurant, Maty’s.
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The News Cafe – iconic restaurant reopens this week
Oro + Elixir – opening in Miami
Pastis – iconic NYC bistro coming to Wynwood
Pubbelly Sushi – expanding with several new locations
Rao’s – classic NYC red sauce restaurant opening in Miami Beach
Sant Ambroeus – opening at Bal Harbour Shops
Sports & Social – sports bar and entertainment complex opening in Miami
Sprouts Farmers Market – opening in Miami
Sra. Martinez – Michelle Bernstein is bringing back the beloved restaurant
Stalk & Spade – plant-based, fast-casual restaurant coming to South Florida
Sugar Factory – opening at Firestone Garage
Torno Subito – Massimo Bottura is opening a restaurant on the Julia & Henry’s rooftop
Trader Joe’s – opening in Edgewater
Whole Foods Market – opening in Edgewater; proposed megastore in Sunset Harbour and new Fort Lauderdale locations
Wicked Lick – Key West nitro ice cream shop looking to open in Miami
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Laine Doss is the former food editor of Miami New Times. She has been featured on Cooking Channel’s Eat Street and Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race. She won an Alternative Weekly award for her feature about what it’s like to wait tables.
