December 2017 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

The last month of 2017 saw the opening of some good establishments and the closing of a favorite.

Panther Coffee doubled down by opening two new locations, and chef Eileen Andrade opened Amelia’s 1931, a retro Cuban diner.

The Palace Bar reopened on Ocean Drive, and chef/partners Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth opened a satellite of their New York City restaurant, Root & Bone.

Finally, Mignonette Uptown closed, though the original location continues to thrive.

Openings

• Amelia’s 1931. 13601 SW 26th St., Miami; 305-554-4949; amelias1931.com.
• Casa Florida. 437 SW Second St., Miami; 786-703-6983; casafloridamiami.com.
• Gelatte. 322 NW 24 St., Miami; 786-450-4778; gelattecoffee.com.
• Genuine Pizza at Aventura Mall. 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; 786-472-9170; genuinepizza.com.
• Key West by Nikki Beach. 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; keywestbynikkibeach.com.
• Mktplace at Goombay Plaza. 3685 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-608-9020; mktplacemiami.com.
• Palace Bar. 1052 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 305-531-7234; palacesouthbeach.com.
• Panther Coffee MiMo. 6407 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; panthercoffee.com.
• Panther Coffee at the Betsy. 1433 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-6100; panthercoffee.com.
• Pho Mi. Delivery only Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through UberEats.
• Racket. 150 NW 24th St., Miami; racketwynwood.com.
• Root & Bone. Shelborne South Beach, 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
• Sciori Bakery & Cafe. 541 Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach.

Closings

• MIgnonette Uptown

Coming attractions

• Abi Maria – Cocktail lounge opening at Downtown Dadeland
• Amara – Michael Schwartz to open at Paraiso
• American Harvest – Expanding to South Miami
• Angelo Elia Pizza Bar – Opening at Aventura ParkSquare
• Atlas Meat-Free Deli – Opening in Little River
• Azabu – NYC Michelin-starred sushi to open in SoFi
• Azucar – Opening near FIU
• Bikini Barista – Coming to midtown Miami
• Boulud Sud – Opening in db Bistro’s place
• The Broken Shaker – Opening in New York
• Cake Thai – Opening at the Citadel in Little River
• Chuy’s – Mexican chain opening in Doral
• The Citadel – Little River Food Hall
• Descarga Brewing Company – Opening in North Miami
• Donutty – Opening in Kendall
• Dr Smood – Expanding to Sunset Harbour and Brickell
• Dunkanoo Kitchen – Opening in Wynwood
• El Camino – Opening in Fort Lauderdale and Miami
• El Vez – Stephen Starr’s Mexican concept coming to W Fort Lauderdale
• Elia Gourmet Market – Opening in Wynwood
• Ember – Brad Kilgore to open at Paradise Plaza in the Design District
• Etaru – Opening second location
• Exquisito – Opening cafe and chocolate factory in Little Havana
• Firehouse Mrkt – Food hall opening soon
• Freddo Helado – Opening in Doral
• Gramps by the Sea – Opening soon
• Gravity Brewlab – Opening in Wynwood
• Graziano’s – Opening at Aventura Park Square
• Groovin’ Bean – Coffeehouse and lounge opening in Overtown
• Genuine Pizzeria – Michael Schwartz expanding with several locations
• iLov305 – Pitbull is opening a restaurant on Ocean Drive
• IceBox Cafe – Opening at Aventura ParkSquare, the Falls, and Hallandale
• Itabe – Kevin Aoki and Roman Jones collaboration
• Kaido – Brad Kilgore opening at Paradise Plaza in the Design District
• La Centrale – Food court opening in Brickell
• Latin Grill – Opening at Dadeland Mall
• Latin House Grill – Opening near FIU
• Le Chick Rotisserie – opening in Wynwood
• Le Macaron – Opening at Dadeland Mall and other locations
• Leslie – Opening in Little Havana
• Lime – Returning to South Beach
• Local ‘Q – Barbecue concept by the owners of Local
• Lost City Brewing Company – Coming to North Miami
• MadLove – Soraya Kilgore to open ice cream shop
• Malibu Farm – Opening at the Eden Roc
• Mediterranean Kitchen – Opening in Aventura
• Monger – The Voltaggios are opening a restaurant in downtown Miami
• Ms. Cheezious – Planning expansion
• Myumi at the Citadel in Little River
• Norman’s – Reopening after hurricane damage in early January.
• Novikov
• Obra Kitchen Table – Opening in Miami
• OLA – Opening in Bakehouse Brasserie space
• Oris Sushi – Opening at Dadeland Mall
• Pasion del Cielo – Opening in Brickell and Doral
• Persona Pizzeria – California chain coming to Miami
• Pincho Factory – Opening several locations
• Pink Rock Sea Pacific Eatery – Opening on Espanola Way
• Poke 305 – Expanding to Miami Beach and Coconut Grove
• Rasta Village – Coming to Little Haiti
• Raw Juce – Opening in Brickell
• Real Madrid Cafe – Opening in Downtown Miami
• Red O – Rick Bayless bringing his Mexican/California concept to Miami
• Revolution in Bloom – Vegan and vegetarian cuisine
• South Beach Brewing Company – First SoBe brewery coming with beer cocktails
• Spanish Marie Brewery – Just broke ground
• Tap 42 – Opening at Aventura Mall
• The Taco Stand – Southern California favorite opening in Miami
• Time Out Market – Food Hall opening in South Beach
• Toasted Bagels – Coming to Coral Gables
• Tobacco Road – New and improved Road opening soon
• Trader Joe’s – Coming to South Beach
• Treats Food Hall at Aventura Mall
• Tropical Barbecue – Kris Wessel returns with Little Haiti barbecue place
• Tutto Il Giorno – Authentic Italian fare coming soon
• Unbranded Brewing Company – Hialeah’s first brewery
• Wawa – Opening several locations in Miami-Dade
• Which Wich – Opening several locations in Miami
• Whole Foods Market – Proposed megastore in Sunset Harbour

In the Works

• Chef Alex Stupak is shopping for a Miami location for a taco restaurant
• JoÁ«l Robuchon is opening eateries in the Design District
• Arjun Waney, a partner in Zuma and Coya, plans to open a French restaurant in Brickell
• Jose Garces is rumored to be opening a Miami restaurant
• Alfredo Patino plans to open a French concept on NE 79th Street
• Embarek Alibay will open a café adjacent to his La Parisienne Bakery (1909 NE 154th St., North Miami Beach)
• MasterChef judge Henrique Fogaça is looking for space in Miami
• Thomas Keller is opening a restaurant at the Four Seasons in Miami Beach