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Crudo's Art House, the new concept from MoonMat Hospitality, is now open in Coral Gables.
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Crudo's Art House
2415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables305-392-0054
crudosarthouse.comMoonMat Hospitality, the team behind Crudo’s Fusion Art, has opened its newest concept, Crudos Art House, in the former AdLib space in Coral Gables. The restaurant offers a menu of modern Asian-meets-Latin cuisine with signature items from the flagship Wynwood location, along with an array of new creations exclusive to Coral Gables. Appetizers include duck gyoza, grilled langoustines, and a selection of sushi and sashimi. Heartier dishes include salmon, churrasco, a New York strip steak, and ginger-spiced pork belly. Aka, a lounge on the second floor, is a place to enjoy Japanese whiskey and highball cocktails with a menu focusing on handrolls. The restaurant's foundation is built on art in its many incarnations, from installations to live entertainment to fine food and drinks. After 11 p.m., the fine-dining experience transforms into a 21-and-over vibe with live DJs and bottle service. Sunday to Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Over Under
151 E. Flagler St. Miami786-247-9851
overundermiami.comBrian Griffiths, best known as a bartender at Miami Beach's award-winning Broken Shaker, has reopened his downtown Miami bar and restaurant, Over Under. Here, the bartender-turned-restaurateur resumes his tropical "honky tonk" ethos, offering a true taste of Florida with humble dishes like crispy gator bites, wild boar-stuffed empanadas, and a “not too fancy” seafood tower stacked with Treasure Coast oysters, wild-caught Gulf shrimp, and a house-made smoked mahi dip. Vegans are welcome, too, with options that include a really good jackfruit curry. Rather than fancy craft cocktails, Over Under suggests a shot and a beer (or a bucket of bottles), a frozen drink served in a plastic cup, or a bottle of wine. Daily from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Vale Food Co.
900 S. Miami Ave., Miami305-946-1421
valefoodco.comVale Food Co. opens the seventh location of its Florida-grown restaurant brand, in Miami's Brickell neighborhood. The restaurant, helmed by founder Sunny Ilyas, offers a broad selection of healthy and high-quality protein, açai, and poke bowls alongside an in-house bakery and a robust beverage menu that includes matcha, smoothies, and coffee. At the new location, the menu is split between a cold “superfood” and hot food station along with a selection of grab-and-go snacks and bakery items. Build-your-own protein bowls also allow guests to customize the bases and add on veggies, proteins, boosts, and sauces with ingredients from local farms and menu items that rotate seasonally, including vegan and gluten-free options. Daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Vinya Table
266 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables305-203-4229
vinyawine.com/coral-gables
Vinya, the sommelier-driven Key Biscayne neighborhood wine bistro, bar, and retailer has opened a standalone restaurant in Coral Gables. The 152-seat space includes a dining room, a bar area, a private dining room, and a market that stocks wines and spirits to-go. The New American menu, created by local chef Mariano Araya, is inspired by Latin flavors, European travels, and Florida produce. Signature dishes include Pernod mussels, a Manchego and truffle risotto, and a 42-ounce tomahawk steak. Desserts include a piña colada pavlova, guava flan, and tres leches carrot cake. An extensive by-the-glass wine program highlights breakout producers from exciting wine regions, with exclusive servings of rare and collectible wines from regions such as Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Napa. There's also an ever-changing “40 Wines Under $40” shop to satisfy your to-go needs, along with a “Bar Cart Essentials” section for the at-home cocktail enthusiast. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
