September 2014 in Miami will be remembered for two things -- endless days of torrential rain and the opening of Iron Chef Morimoto's restaurant at the Shelborne Wyndham South Beach. Of course, the "official" opening isn't until today, but if you've been on social media, you've seen practically everyone in Miami snapping pics of the celebrity chef pouring sake or making a 120 foot long sushi roll. If you think Morimoto is theatrical, check out The Drawing Room, which also shares real estate at the Shelborne Wyndham South Beach, where mixologist Albert Trummer mixes potions and elixirs specially designed to cure what ails you.

As far as closings go, there's not much to report. Lippi, the opulent Brickell restaurant co-owned by Tunu Puri, has closed. In its place will be Tamarina, a more streamlined, moderately priced restaurant (also co-owned by Tunu Puri, along with wife Yona).

Cavalli Lounge has temporarily closed for renovation, although the ground floor restaurant remains open for dinner. The lounge, which is scheduled to reopen October 20 or 24, will get an upgraded, "fresh new look" that would also make "the option to dine upstairs more appealing".

See also: Cavalli Restaurant & Lounge: Animal Prints, Italian Fare, and Pink Drinks

Openings

• Babylon Turkish Restaurant
• Ball & Chain
• Biscayne Bay Brewing Co. (open for production only)
• The Drawing Room
• Hannya Asian Cuisine
• Jalapeño Mexican Kitchen
• Krispy Kreme (Hialeah)
• Lilt Lounge at the Epic
• Miam Cafe & Boutique
• Morimoto South Beach
• Segundo Muelle
• The Seven Dials
• Station 5 Table & Bar
• The Vagabond Pool Bar (restaurant to open soon)
• Vintro Hotel & Kitchen

Closings

• Lippi