New Restaurants to Try This Week: Amalia, King Patty's, and Moréa

South Florida's latest round of openings.

January 31, 2022

Image: Amalia has opened inside the Lennox Hotel in South Beach.

Amalia has opened inside the Lennox Hotel in South Beach. Photo courtesy of Amalia

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South Florida's latest round of openings and introductions includes Amalia at the Lennox Hotel, King Patty's at Time Out Market, and Moréa, an oceanfront Mediterranean restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

Know of any openings that aren't on our list? Email [email protected].

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Amalia offers a menu from executive chef Hernan Griccini.

Photo courtesy of Amalia

Amalia

1900 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
305-531-6800
lennoxmiamibeach.com
Amalia is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located inside the Lennox Hotel, a boutique venue in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco district. Helmed by executive chef Hernan Griccini — who worked in some of the world’s most acclaimed kitchens including Michelin-starred restaurant Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao in Spain, Oviedo Restaurante in Argentina, and Restaurante Mandolina in Mexico City — the rotating menu offers shareable eats that range from appetizers to handmade pastas and desserts prepared in-house. Open daily 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 to 10 p.m.

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Time Out Market welcomes King Patty's.

Photo courtesy of Brustman Carrino Public Relations

King Patty's

1601 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach
786-753-5388
timeoutmarket.com/miami
From croquetas and cubanos to arepas and tacos, Miami is well equipped with easy on-the-go food options from Latin American cultures. But there's no denying the appeal of the Jamaican patty. At Time Out Market, newly opened King Patty’s takes the iconic street food to new heights with a range of fillings. Beyond the signature spicy beef, there’s jerk chicken, curry shrimp, and curry chicken. King Patty’s serves its creations with an optional coco bread side — which doubles as a pillowy bun for a tasty patty sandwich. Open Sunday through Thursday noon to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 11 p.m.

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Moréa is the newest addition to Fort Lauderdale Beach's restaurant row.

Photo by EDBLife

Moréa

701 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
954-306-3064
moreadining.com
Located at the Paramount Condominiums in Fort Lauderdale, Moréa is the latest addition to Fort Lauderdale Beach's restaurant row. The Mediterranean oceanfront establishment offers a menu of simply prepared small plates, mezze, and wood-grilled meats and seafood. The spacious, 275-seat dining destination also offers a spacious dining room designed by Doug Frates, who created a breathtaking two-story glass wall installation overlooking the waterfront patio and bar. Open daily 5 to 11 p.m.

Nicole Danna is a Palm Beach County-based contributor who began covering the South Florida food scene for New Times in 2011. She began covering food and beverage news as the entertainment editor and reporter for the Colorado Daily. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times, the New York Post, New York Moves, and her hometown newspaper, Darien Times, among others.

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