New: Sérêvène, Red Rooster, Momosan, Meet the Goat, Vandalo Wynwood, Seasins Miami, MED

Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery in South Beach

Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier

WHAT: Fresh, unprocessed made-to-order meals, superfood bowls, fresh made vegetable and fruit juices, smoothies and wellness shots from this healthy-living kitchen and juicery's second location – their first is in Sunset Harbour. The plant-based menu uses nut butters, nut milks and nut flours, gluten-free and vegan baked goods.
WHEN: August 28
WHERE: Aventura Park Square at 2980 NE 207 St.
MORE INFO: Delicious Raw

Cracked by Chef Adrianne Moves from Yumbrella to No Name Chinese Space

WHAT: Taking over South Miami's No Name Chinese is chef Adrianne Calvo's Cracked, which launched at The Wharf in February 2018. Her three concepts at the nearby Yumbrella food hall will move over to the standalone space, including The Beverly. In addition to signature dishes like free-range fried chicken sandwiches and pepperoni truffle fries, Cracked will feature an outdoor patio for her sangria program.  
WHEN: Aug. 20
WHERE: 7400 SW 57 Ct., South Miami
MORE INFO: Cracked by Chef Adrianne

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon & Le Jardinier in Design District

WHAT: Le Jardinier, a modern vegetable-driven restaurant rooted in classic French technique, features local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and wild and sustainable fish, meat and poultry. Regional chef Leo Pablo will serve as the day-to-day chef. Upstairs, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon – in Paris, New York and Tokyo – highlights modern French cuisine at a signature 34-seat dining counter. Chef de cuisine Nancy Dominguez will head up the kitchen.
WHEN: Le Jardinier – Aug. 16; L'Atelier – Aug. 28
WHERE: Paradise Plaza, Miami Design District
MORE INFO: Le Jardinier • L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon     

The Baked Bear Ice Cream Sandwich Company at Sawgrass Mills

WHAT: San Diego-based ice cream shop opens its first location in Florida, showcasing hand-churned ice cream scoops and customizable ice cream sandwiches made with the choice of fresh-baked cookies and brownies.
WHEN: Fall
WHERE: The Oasis at Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise
MORE INFO: The Baked Bear

Batch Cookie Company in Fort Lauderdale

WHAT: Sweet treats from pastry chef Max Santiago, featuring cookies and a milk bar, along with a pick-up window catering to late-night cookie cravings, in Flagler Village.
WHEN: Late August
WHERE: 917 NE Fifth Ave., in Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Batch Cookies

Morrofino Barcelona to Open at AxelBeach Miami

WHAT: Authentic Spanish food and drinks, including their signature paella varieties, tapas and pintxos and Spanish entrees, plus a cocktail menu curated by Joseph David Cleveland featuring sangrias and craft cocktails. The hotel is the first U.S. property from the European hotel chain.
WHEN: Fall 2019
WHERE: 1500 Colllins Ave., Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Morrofino Barcelona

11th PINCHO Location at Doral

WHAT: The homegrown Latin American fast-casual restaurant known for its toston burgers and pinchos opens in the heart of Doral.
WHEN: Open July 29; grand opening Aug. 1
WHERE: 9690 NW 41st St., Doral
MORE INFO: Pincho

CHICA by Lorena Garcia in Former Soyka Space

WHAT: Miamian Lorena Garcia brings Latin cuisine from Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru  and more to the MiMo district in this local outpost of her Las Vegas restaurant. Part of the 50 Eggs group, the restaurant features a wood-fire grill and lively bar scenepluss a wine inventory that emphasizes historical ties to Old World wines.
WHEN: Fall
WHERE: Former Soyka on Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: CHICA

Coming to The Doral Yard in Late 2019

WHAT: From the Broken Shaker team of Gabe Orta and Elad Zvi comes a modern take on the classic wine bar, with a focus on natural wines and low-ABV cocktails, such as amaro, aperitifs and vermouths. Natural wines are made organically or biodynamically with sustainably grown grapes, minimal intervention, few additives and without chemicals or preservatives. They're usually made by small producers and often in small quantities, using traditional methods. “We fell in love with this approach to wine making years ago when we first visited the vineyards," says Orta.
WHEN: 4Q 2019
WHERE: Ingraham Building, downtown Miami

Shake Shack Opens at Brickell

WHAT: The newest location in South Florida, featuring 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches and griddled flat-top dogs plus frozen custard concretes like Rainbow Connection: vanilla custard, strawberry purée, The Salty Donut glazed donut and rainbow sprinkles and Pie Oh My - vanilla custard blended with pieces of Four &Twenty Blackbirds seasonal pie. Local brews are from Wynwood Brewing Co. plus Shake Shack’s exclusive Brooklyn Brewery ShackMeister Ale. 
WHEN: Now open
WHERE: Mary Brickell Village, 901 S. Miami Avenue
MORE INFO: Shake Shack

New at The Citadel: Palma Juice Co.

WHAT: Handcrafted juices from Darren Laszlo, the chef behind now-shuttered Jugofresh, with a sustainable twist: all products are bottled in glass and served in reusable or biodegradable wares, not single-use plastic. On the menu: fresh juices, like the Leche de Tigre; made-to-order açaí bowls; smoothies; and wellness shots.
WHEN: Now open
WHERE: The Citadel, 8300 NE 2 Ave., Little River
MORE INFO: Palma Juice Co.

Stephen's Delicatessen in Hialeah

WHAT: Reopened after a major revamping, Stephen's Deli recalls its 1954 beginnings with classic deli food and chef "Junior" Biggers, who's worked at the deli for more than 60 years. Look for Bubbie’s Matzoh Ball soup ($7), Hand-cut NY-style deli sandwiches like Junior’s pastrami ($13 for 6 oz), tuna salad sandwich ($12.95). La Cocina, a bar inside the space, will open later this summer.
WHEN: Now open
WHERE: 1000 E 16th St, Hialeah
MORE INFO: Stephen's Delicatessen

High Tide Lounge at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach

WHAT: Brand-new rooftop pool with bar and patio, offering panoramic views and family-friendly entertainment on weekends, locally inspired cuisine, craft beers and cocktails, monthly beer tastings, Saturday mixology presentations and food demos at noon on Sundays.
WHEN: Grand opening June 21
WHERE: Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, 801 Seabreeze Blvd. 
MORE INFO: Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach

Another New Location for Bachour: Downtown Doral

WHAT: Award-winning pastry chef Antonio Bachour's on a roll – just months after opening his bakery and cafe in Coral Gables, at The Citadel food hall in Little River and at the Time Out Miami Market off Lincoln Road, he's announced plans to open a cafe and bakery at Downtown Doral next year. “We were missing a signature restaurant that would provide unparalleled breakfast and lunch service in Downtown Doral," says Ana-Marie Codina Barlick, CEO of Codina Partners. "Bachour restaurant and bakery will serve as a destination for customers looking for elevated food offerings from morning to afternoon in both the sweet and salty palette.”
WHEN: First quarter of 2020
WHERE: West of Downtown Doral Park at 8405 NW 53rd Street
MORE INFO: Bachour

Room 25 Speakeasy Opens in Coral Gables

WHAT: Prohibition-inspired bar and lounge on the second floor of restaurant Seek + Find, accessible only via secret password. Live jazz performances, a DJ, a specialty selection of Old Fashioned cocktails and small-bite dining offerings.
WHEN: Launches June 6 and operates Thur.-Sat. evenings at 8pm
WHERE: Atop Seek + Find at 2520 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables
MORE INFO: Room 25 Miami

Brad Kilgore's Ember in Design District

WHAT: Woodfired cuisine from James Beard award-nominated chef Brad Kilgore, with dishes like charred prawn cocktail, oven-baked ravioli, smoke-laden meats. Even desserts get touched by fire, as in grilled strawberries and cream.
WHEN: Now open
WHERE: Miami Design District, Paradise Plaza, 151 NE 41st St.
MORE INFO: Ember

Boia De Opens, La Pollita Closes

WHAT: Chef/partners Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer, founders of the fun food cart La Pollita in the Miami Design District, are closing the stand to open a brick-and-mortar serving modern American cuisine with Italian accents. Look for Sullivan Street Bakery Bread and Great Circle Coffee, art from Beth Rhodes and tableware from Danielle Kaufmann of Miami Shores’ Proper Sausages under her DK Pots pottery brand.
WHEN: La Pollita closes May 30; Boia De opens in June.
WHERE: 5205 NE Second Avenue
MORE INFO: Boia De

Havana Club Rum Collaborates with The Salty Donut at New Shop

WHAT: To celebrate the opening of the second location of The Salty Donut in South Miami, the shop has partnered with Havana Club Rum to create a limited-edition rum croughnut. The sumptuous layered brioche with Crème de Vie filling is infused with a HAVANA CLUB Añejo Clásico rum reduction, rolled in cinnamon sugar and opped with gold flakes and homemade rum cake crumble.
WHEN: Grand opening May 24
WHERE: 6022 South Dixie Highway, South Miami 
MORE INFO: The Salty Donut

CHO:TU Indian Street Food

WHAT: Traditional and affordable Indian snacks, apps and small plates like pav bhaji, masala dosa, idli, pani puri, chaat, kheema pav and other comfort foods from its two Indian-born partners in the upscale Maska, next door.
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: 3252 NE 1st Ave. in Midtown
MORE INFO: Cho:Tu

Caja Caliente Cuban Tacos in Coral Gables

Salata Salad Kitchen Opening in Miami Lakes

WHAT: Billing itself as a marriage of fine dining and fast casual, Ovlo Eats offers classic American dishes with Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin influences, including sandwiches served on Sullivan Street Bakery breads and roast Duroc pork and broccoli rabe.
WHEN: April 18
WHERE: Just north of I-595 on University Drive and Peters Road
MORE INFO: Ovlo Eats

Laid Fresh in Wynwood

WHAT: Lotsa eggs on the menu in the space formerly occupied by Dizengoff and Federal Donuts, like poached over local greens with tomato and spicy parmesan dressing. Also fried chicken sandwiches, beignets and wine in cans. From the folks at KYU.
WHEN: Now open
WHERE: 250 NW 24^th Street
MORE INFO: laidfresh.com

Kali's Island Spice at St. Roch Market

Tigertail + Mary from Michael Schwartz

WHAT: Vegetable-forward American cooking from chef Michael Schwartz, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner indoors and outdoors.
WHEN: Mid-May
WHERE: 3321 Mary St. in Coconut Grove
MORE INFO: Tigertail + Mary

Veg-forward Parcela Cafe in New Little Havana Boutique Hotel

WHAT: Super-local cafe featuring lots of vegetarian, vegan and locally sourced artisan fare in east Little Havana at the new Life House, an affordable boutique hotel that aims to capture the flavor of the neighborhood. Menu offerings include Proper Wynwood Porter Sausage, pastelitos like the Frita Pastelito and Pastelito de Mamey con Queso, Latin-inspired favorites like the Pan con Bistec, which diners can order with churrasco or Adashah, for a vegan twist on the classic Cuban sandwich, and the Havana Club Sandwich with ham, chicken, white cheddar, lime aioli, tomato, Proper Bacon, Hammock Farm Greens and served on True Loaf Whole Wheat Bread. Other local vendors include Per'La Roasters and JoJo Tea. 
WHEN: April 1
WHERE: 528 SW 9th Avenue, Miami
MORE INFO: Life House

The Little Beet at Aventura

Chug's by Michael Beltran

WHAT: Ariete's Beltran comes up with a Cuban diner serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between: classic fritas and new takes, like breakfast frita and duck; large plates like rabo encendido; and pastries from Pasteilto Papi using Redland guava. 
WHEN: April
WHERE: 3444 Main Highway in the heart of Coconut Grove.
MORE INFO: Chug's A Cuban Diner

Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! at Aventura

WHAT: Chicken tenders + lots of sauces from Food Network chef Guy Fieri and Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl. Chicken is brined and seasoned, then served grilled or fried in sandwiches, salads, on skewers or in bowls, with 20+ sauces and sides. 
WHEN: Spring
WHERE: Treats Food Hall on the third floor of Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Chicken Guy!

International Smoke at Aventura

WHAT: What began as a pop-up in San Francisco from Ayesha Curry and Michael Mina is now a dining and cocktail place at Aventura Mall, featuring dishes using fire, grilling and smoke, like St. Louis-style pork ribs, Wagyu shaking beef, plus roasted cauliflower and veggie dishes. Cocktails incorporate smoke, too.
WHEN: Opens Feb. 27
WHERE: Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard
MORE INFO: International Smoke

Bo's Beach, new from ex-Dolphin Kim Bokamper, in Fort Lauderdale

WHAT: A two-story, casual restaurant and bar operated by former Dolphin Kim Bokamper and PDKN Restaurant Group, serving fresh local seafood, cocktails and ocean-inspired classics with ocean views. Breakfast/brunch and late night menus, too.
WHEN: Mar. 1
WHERE: 600 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 
MORE INFO: Bo's Beach

Padrino's Cuban Cuisine in Dania Beach

WHAT: A new location for this third-generation family business brings Cuban classics – croquetas, sandwiches, lechon asado, ropa vieja, flan – to Dania Beach.
WHEN: Grand opening is Feb. 22.
WHERE: 149 Compass Way
MORE INFO: Padrino's

La Jamoteca Ham Bar at Dadeland Mall

WHAT: La Jamoteca, an independent gourmet store that stocks Spanish ham and gourmet foods, has opened its first ham bar at Dadeland Mall, selling Iberico products and offering carving classes, hand carved ham and baskets for special
occasions.
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: Dadeland Mall – near Cheesecake Factory and Guest Services
MORE INFO: La Jamoteca

Cake Thai Now at 1-800-LUCKY

WHAT: Phuket “Cake” Thongsodchareondee's Thai street food has found a home at Wynwood's Asian-themed food hall. Working with local farmers and food purveyors, Cake creates snacks like grilled whole squid with spicy cilantro sauce, chicken satay with peanut sauce and house specialty curries.
WHEN: Now
WHERE: 143 NW 23rd Street, Wynwood
MORE INFO: 1-800-LUCKY

Root & Bone Opens in South Miami

WHAT: Chef partners/restaurateurs Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth of the seafood restaurant, Stiltsville, in Sunset Harbour and New York CIty's Root & Bone, are bringing their Southern cuisine restaurant to South Miami. In partnership with Grove Bay Hospitality Group (GBHG), Root & Bone – located in the former American Harvest Space – will initially offer dinner nightly and a weekend brunch, with live music during Sundays brunch. Dishes include chicken biscuits, dry rub bruleed spare ribs, sweet tea brined fried chicken and mac & cheese.
WHEN: December
WHERE: 5958 S Dixie Highway, South Miami
MORE INFO: Root & Bone Miami

Cantinero Culture at Cafe La Trova in Little Havana

WHAT: Mixologist Julio Cabrera and chef Michelle Bernstein team up to bring to Calle Ocho a bar and café that celebrates the traditional “Cantinero” cocktail culture and Cuban dishes, plus live music and an outdoor patio to enjoy cigars. The main bar features 50s favorites like the Daiquiri Clasico and the Presidente, while chef Raulito Salgado, formerly of La Floridita in Havana, will bring over traditional dishes.
WHEN: December
WHERE: 971 SW 8 St., Miami
MORE INFO: Cafe La Trova 

Michelin-starred Indian Chef Opens Maska

WHAT: Hemant Mathur, the first Indian chef in the U.S. to be awarded a Michelin star, is at the helm of Maska, an indoor and outdoor eatery in Midtown, serving small plates, Maska Marke from the tandoor and clay oven, and large plates, plus specialty cocktails like – of course – Maska Mules. It's now open for dinner only and will launch Sunday brunch early next year.
WHEN: December
WHERE: Midtown Miami, 3252 NE 1 Ave., Suite 109
MORE INFO: Maska

Caribbean-American Steelpan Debuts in Fort Lauderdale

WHAT: Under Jamaican chef Kevin Baker, Steelpan will lead guests through a shared culinary and libation-rich journey of flavors from the Bahamas to Barbados, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, The British Virgin Islands and West Indies, including fresh twists on regional treasures, like crab and corn chowder, “Sea-Sar” salad with sugarcane-grilled shrimp and jerk chicken & dumplings. 
WHEN: March
WHERE: Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
MORE INFO: Steelpan Fort Lauderdale

Casa Sensei on Las Olas

WHAT: Globally inspired cuisine featuring a Latin American twist on traditional Asian comfort food overlooking the Himmarshee Canal. Their bar, one of the longest on Las Olas, includes a rare selection of sakes and Japanese whiskies such as Kavalan Bourbon Cask and Hibiki Suntory Whisky.
WHEN: November
WHERE: 1200 E Las Olas Blvd
MORE INFO: Casa Sensei Reservations 954-530-4176.

BALEEN Kitchen at Sole on the Ocean, Sunny Isles Beach

WHAT: Seafood and land-based foods – cioppino, Key West pink shrimp, skirt steak frites – featuring local produce, paired with craft cocktails and an extensive list of exotic takes on the classic Moscow Mule.
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: Sunny Isles Beach
MORE INFO: BALEEN Kitchen

Delicious Raw in Sunset Harbour

WHAT: A healthy-living scratch kitchen and juicery serving fresh and unprocessed made-to-order meals, superfood bowls, freshly made vegetable and fruit juices, smoothies and wellness shots.
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: Sunset Harbour, Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Delicious Raw

AvoTaco Comes to Downtown Doral

WHAT: Fast-casual tacos with more – like sage breaded shrimp taco topped with crisp slaw, mango, eel sauce and sriracha passion fruit aioli signature – plus cocktails like the prickly pear margarita or pina colada.
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: The Shops at Downtown Doral, 5241 NW 87 Avenue
MORE INFO: AvoTaco

Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar at Downtown Dadeland

WHAT: Downtown Dadeland's culinary street gets drinkier with the opening of Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar, a Tampa-based craft beer bar and entertainment venue. There's an open-air patio where they'll serve brews (including local beers), plus specialty cocktails and premium wines. They join Ghee Indian Kitchen, Harry’s Pizzeria, Barley an American Brasserie, Pubbelly Sushi, Nanndi, Pasion del Cielo and other homegrown culinary offerings.
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: Downtown Dadeland, 7250 N Kendall Dr. 
MORE INFO: Brass Tap

Erba from Niven Patel of Ghee Miami

WHAT: Restaurant number 3 from chef Patel, who is one of the few farm-to-table restaurateurs in South Florida, using produce from his farm, Rancho Patel, for his Indian dishes at Ghee Miami. At Erba – Italian for "herb" – he'll use produce for his pasta-focused restaurant featuring a wood-burning oven.
WHEN: 2019
WHERE: Downtown Dadeland, near Ghee
MORE INFO: Erba Miami

Madame Phuong Cocktail + Den in MiMo

WHAT: Neo tiki! Hand-crafted cocktails, sake selection and local craft beers, plus late-night bites and pho, from Ani Meinhold and Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea plus nightlife guru Mykel Stevens.
WHEN: Grand opening Aug. 23
WHERE: 7100 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 100/Miami
MORE INFO: Madame Phuong

Beer Garden Coming to J. Wakefield Brewing

WHAT: Lightsaber-styled trellises and umbrella poles! Handy tables! Get ready for a new beer garden at Wynwood's J. Wakefield Brewing. The outdoor space gives guests a place to enjoy their beer and food from visiting food trucks, says brand director and community manager Alex Gutierrez.
WHEN: Sept. 29
WHERE: J. Wakefield Brewing, 120 NW 24 St, Wynwood 
MORE INFO: J. Wakefield Brewing

Clear Spirits: Minnow Bar Debuts in South Beach

WHAT: Under veteran bartender Chris Resnick, Minnow Bar will house a curated list of clear spirits, including a well-rounded gin menu and as piscos, cachaças and overproof white rums. Spirits will be elevated with refreshing and light botanical ingredients such as fresh fruits, teas and herbs. Minnow Bar will also offer a sour-centric craft beer selection and a wine program. 
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: Next to Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach at 660 Washington Avenue
MORE INFO: www.anglershotelmiami.com

Cancun Grill Opening in Doral

WHAT: Longtime (since 1990!) Mexican restaurant Cancun Grill in Miami Lakes is adding a new location in Doral, bringing colorful decor and chef Gustavo Zepeda’s fun menu items, like Tacos Gobernador (grilled crispy shrump, chile-chipotle aioli, Oaxaca cheese, guacamole and pickled vegetables) and Helado Frito. 
WHEN: July 23
WHERE: 7835 NW 107th Avenue, Suite #3-01, Doral
MORE INFO: Cancun Grill Doral

Brunch at New 222 Taco

WHAT: Mexican brunch – aguacate toast, huevos rancheros, Mexican French toast – is launching just in time for the World Cup and Father's Day at this North Bay Village restaurant. Micheladas, chipotle Bloody Marys and strawberry mimosas are among brunch-y drinks.
WHEN: All-day brunch launches Sat., June 16.
WHERE: 222 Taco, 1624 79th St. Causeway, North Bay Village.
MORE INFO: 222 Taco

Mason Opens in Former Gigi Space in Midtown

WHAT: Chef Brian Nasajon of Wynwood's Beaker & Gray is opening Mason, his take on a traditional diner, featuring diner staples such as sandwiches, salads, cured meats and sweets. Dishes include mac-n-cheese, buttermilk biscuits with leek gravy, pastrami hash, Reubens and oxtail pot pie.
WHEN: Open June 4. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner.
WHERE: 3470 North Miami Avenue in Midtown Miami
MORE INFO: Mason Eatery

Farm-to-Table Malibu Farm Miami Beach Open for Dinner

WHAT: Chef Helene Anderson brings her fresh, organic, locally sourced dishes to the beach, such as cauliflower-topped pizza, chicken ricotta burger and grilled fennel with pine nuts and olives.
WHEN: Now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
WHERE: Nobu Eden Roc, 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Malibu Farm Miami Beach

Mexican Seafood Cantina Heads to Lincoln Road in August

WHAT: La Cerveceria de Barrio has chosen Lincoln Road for its first U.S. location, bringing seafood dishes including shrimp burgers, tuna tostados, handmade tortillas and other dishes from each of the country's seven regions.
WHEN: August
WHERE: 836 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
MORE INFO: La Cerveceria de Barrio

Italian-inspired Palat Miami Debuts in Upper Buena Vista

WHAT: Chef Aldo Lamberti’s first restaurant outside of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, Palat Miami features small plates, charcuterie, pasta and tapas. Signature dishes include sea urchin with squid ink pasta, housemade beet ravioli and charred octopus with artichoke and rosemary pesto.
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: 4702 NE 2nd Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: palatmiami.com

New Brickell Location for Jack's Miami

WHAT: Home-style comfort-cuisine restaurant Jack's Miami has closed its Wynwood location, but they've reopened at The Shops at Mary Brickell Village. Designed as an express location primarily offering delivery and takeout, Jack's will have a few outdoor tables. Menu items include chicken parmesan sandwiches, Nonna's homemade meatballs and eggplant rollatini.
WHEN: Open now
WHERE: SW 9th St between SW 1 Ave and S. Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: jacksmiami.com

New in Upper Buena Vista: vista

WHAT: From Italian chef and restaurateur Roberto Bearzi and wife Fiorella Blanco of Fratelli Milano comes vista, a two-story restaurant bringing Italian cuisine to this emerging neighborhood between the Design District and Little Haiti. vista will focus on fresh ingredients including fish and seafood. The restaurant will offer patrons a wide-ranging, all-day menu, with dishes moderately priced between $9-30. Appetizers include Calamari Fritti with sesame salt, pickles and yuzu foam, and Fisherman Crudo (daily catch) with mango salad, citrus and cilantro oil. Entrées includes Maltagliati Brisket with homemade maltagliati pasta, slow-braised brisket, tomato and parmesan cheese; Gnocchetti New World Pesto with poblano peppers, mint and pistachio; and Swordfish a la plancha with grilled little gem salad, corn, shallots and avocado.
WHEN: June 2018
WHERE: 5020 NE 2^nd Avenue, Miami
MORE INFO: vista

Pi by Half-Moon Empanadas at Wynwood Yard

WHAT: $10 hand pies filled with meat, poultry and veggies, like pato viejo Pi, a twist on ropa vieja made with duck and combined with yellow rice imperial, sofrito aioli and plantain crunch, or Cajun shrimp risotto Pi made with Creole mustard and scallions. Dishes are served with a side of the week’s house-made pickled egg salad.
WHEN: May 2, 2018
WHERE: The Wynwood Yard
MORE INFO: Pi by Half-Moon Empanadas

North Italia to Launch in Brickell

WHAT: Modern Italian restaurant North Italia is bringing made-from-scratch Italian favorites to Mary Brickell Village this fall, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week. Part of the Phoenix-based Fox Restaurant Concepts, North Italia’s signature items include pasta with traditional Bolognese and a variety of pizza. North Italia also features handcrafted cocktails, local beers and red, white and sparkling wines from Italy and other top wine-producing regions.
WHEN: Fall 2018
WHERE: Mary Brickell Village
MORE INFO: North Italia

Salumeria 104 Opening on Miracle Mile

WHAT: Midtown Italian trattoria Salumeria 104 will launch its second location on Coral Gables' newly revamped Miracle Mile at the end of the summer. Part of the Graspa Group, widely recognized for Segafredo, Spris and their catering company Spuntino, Salumeria 104 features imported salumi and a menu inspired by chef and co-owner Angelo Masarin's childhood. "When seeking a home for the new Salumeria 104, we felt the best place to open a restaurant with Italian cuisine was Coral Gables," says Graspa Group founder Graziano Sbroggio. "We are pleased to have found a space on the very iconic Miracle Mile. With its surrounding downtown streets paired with European-style outdoor cafes, we think we can provide residents, employees, business community and tourists with an enjoyable dining experience."
WHEN: End of summer 2018
WHERE: 117 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, in the former Angelique Euro Cafe Space
MORE INFO: Salumeria 104

Fort Lauderdale Gets New Etaru

WHAT: Contemporary Japanese Robatayaki restaurant Etaru is opening a second location in early summer 2018 at The Related Group’s new Fort Lauderdale ultra-luxury rental, Icon Las Olas. Brought to the United States by Rainer Becker, co-founder and creator of Zuma and ROKA London, the menu revolves around the central Robata Grill. “We are excited to be opening our second South Florida location of ETARU in downtown Fort Lauderdale,” says group executive chef Hamish Brown. “While ETARU Hallandale Beach embraces the ocean and beach culture of its neighborhood, the Las Olas location will offer the vibrant dynamic of city living and dining.”
WHEN: Early summer 2018
WHERE: Icon Las Olas, 500 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Etaru