October 2011 Restaurant Openings & Closings

In September's countdown, we reported just five restaurant openings and a few closings. The latter number is holding firm this month, but October saw quite a few more debuts -- including much anticipated SoBe eateries Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, Pubbelly Sushi, and Barceloneta. Ricochet Lounge is also a notable...

By Lee Klein

November 1, 2011

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In September's countdown, we reported just five restaurant openings and a few closings. The latter number is holding firm this month, but October saw quite a few more debuts -- including much anticipated SoBe eateries Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, Pubbelly Sushi, and Barceloneta. Ricochet Lounge is also a notable newcomer, as Kris Wessel of Red Light designed the menu.

Our October list of restaurant openings, closings, and some of the places that are on the horizon:

Openings

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, 1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach
Pubbelly Sushi, 1424 20th St., Miami Beach
Barceloneta, 1400 20th St., Miami Beach
Flame Caffe & Grill, 447 Española Way, Miami Beach
Oh! Sushi, 9036 NW 25 St., Doral
Banana & Leaf, 234 NE 3rd St., Miami
Hibachi, 45 NE 3rd Ave., Miami
Ricochet 3250 NE 1st Ave., Miami
Massimo's Brickell Bridge, 500 Brickell Ave., Miami

Closings

Blue Door Fish (after Art Basel)
El Rancho Grande
Sweet Times

On Deck

The Dutch W South Beach Hotel & Residences
Milos Esitiatorio in Au Pied de Cochon space, South Beach
Doraku Mary Brickell Village
Shake Shack Coral Gables
VooDoo BBQ & Grill
Hogzilla Inspired Barbecue, South Beach
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, in Nemo space, South Beach
Sakaya Kitchen Downtown
Philippe Chow, South Beach
Pasta Folie, Midtown
Bianca in Delano Hotel, South Beach

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