The Hottest Miami Restaurants to Book this Valentine’s Day, 2021
Novikov
Novikov is a Chinese-Japanese fusion restaurant located in downtown Miami with remarkable Biscayne Bay views. With its’ interactive dining experience and stunning décor, it is a must-see destination. The menu features wok dishes, sushi selections, robata grill, and caviar options.
Menu Options Include:
Sashimi
Maki
Dim Sums
Bao Buns
Duck
And if dinner is not an option for Valentine’s Day, do not forget their unlimited brunch menu:
Yuzu Mimosa
Soto Sake
Fleurs de Prairie Rose
Cucumber Tataki
Spicy Salmon
Spring Roll Maki
Sashimi and Nigiri Selection
Zuma
Zuma is a traditional Japanese Izakaya style co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002. They are globally located in 11 venues and 5 seasonal locations.
Featuring a more modern touch on Japanese Izakaya, there is a variety of options from its 3 different kitchens; sushi counter, robata grill, and the main kitchen.
Menu Options Include:
Oysters with Caviar
Age Watarigani
Maki rolls
Okakese
Nigiri Sushi/Sashimi
MILA Miami
MILA Miami is a restaurant, rooftop lounge, and mixology bar all wrapped into one. Mixing flavors of the Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine, creating a one of a kind mediterrAsian experience. They offer bar programs, brunches, and classes!
Menu Options Include:
MediterrAsian Raw Bar
Robata Grill Options
Oysters
Tataki
Seafood Platters
Sushi
Carbone
Carbone is one of Miami’s best Italian restaurants, founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick. They are known for mixing new and old-world Italian recipes.
Menu Options Include:
Calamari Marco
Minestrone
Lobster Ravioli
Veal Marsala
Dover Piccata
Artichoke Hearts
La Petite Maison
Located in the Brickell neighborhood of downtown Miami, La Petite Maison is an upscale French eatery with locations in Dubai, London, Hong Kong, and Miami. Available space includes a terrace for up to 25, an informal bar entrance with seating for 100 guests, and a covered dining terrace for 53.
Menu Options Include:
Tapenade
Ratatouille ET Feta
Tartare De Thon
Escargots
Calamars Frits
Beignets
Saumon Finemen Tranche
COTE
COTE is the newest Michelin-starred restaurant in downtown Miami. This Korean Steakhouse will merge the flavors of Korean barbeque with the style of a classic American steakhouse.
Menu Options Include:
East/West Coast Oysters
Maine Lobster
Caviar Service
Steak Tartare
Korean Bacon
Tuna Tartare
Ban Chan
USDA Prime
American Wagyu Beef
Miami Welcomes Natiivo as the Up and Coming Urban Luxury Home-Sharing Residences
Mixing hotel luxuries with all the amenities a condominium has to offer, Natiivo Miami was then born. Designed and curated by the firm, Urban Robot, they have created a one-of-a-kind luxurious and sophisticated atmosphere perfect for downtown Miami.
Natiivo is the newest and first Condo/Hospitality residential tower located in the heart of downtown Miami with close proximity to the Miami World Center, Frost Museum of Science, Miami Airlines Arena, and Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts. This development is projected to be a 51-story condominium with views of the city as well as Biscayne Bay.
Designed for home sharing, Natiivo Miami offers its owners the ability to rent out their condos as short-term or long-term rentals. The most important factor is that the owner can choose to manage their own rental, hire their own management company, or hire Natiivo Miami to manage the unit.
Units are finished and fully furnished with 16 types of available floor plans ranging from studio apartments to three-bedroom suites. Square footage ranges from 492 to 1,633 square feet with available options of downtown views, Biscayne Bay views, balcony, and/or interior.
Not only are there multiple options available for residences and guests but the building itself offers 3 floors with 70’000 square feet of curated amenities.
Natiivo Miami ‘The Work on 8th’ features 10,000 square feet of co-working space with an amphitheater presentation area.
Work Amenities:
Co-working spaces
Private offices
Flexible office arrangements
Video-capable conference rooms
Quiet rooms
Phone booths
Cutting-edge technology and connectivity
Office host
Coffee and juice bar
Amphitheater
Meeting/presentation rooms
The ‘Social on 9th’ offers 24,000 square feet of food, beverage, and entertainment offerings with a range of local and international options.
Social Amenities:
Specialty restaurant and bar
Dining terrace
Social area with full-service cafe and cocktail bar
Drink and dine lounge areas
Media lounge
Live show and events lounge
The porch
Speakeasy
DJ and live performances
Programmed events
The ‘Splash on 9th’ boats 16,000 square foot of poolside bliss featuring a resort-style pool and cabanas.
Splash Amenities:
Sun deck
Poolside beverage and food service
Native tropical landscaping
Cabana bar
Pool towel services
‘The Fit on 10th’ features 16,000 square feet of health and fitness options.
Fit Amenities:
Juice bar
Yoga and pilates studio
Boxing ring with punching bags
Peloton equipment
Weight station
Cross-training/Crossfit
Spa/treatment rooms
Sauna/steam rooms
Locker rooms
Outdoor terrace/training
The Fit Boutique
The construction has started but once the development is complete, Natiivo Miami will be one of the 25 tallest buildings in Miami. If you or someone you know has an interest in purchasing a Natiivo Miami Unit, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
COTE – the Michelin-Starred Steakhouse – has Arrived to the Miami Design District
Welcome to COTE!
Welcome to the brand new Michelin-starred restaurant in downtown Miami, COTE. Located at 3900 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami’s Design District, this 5,892 square foot Korean Steakhouse will merge the energy of a big city vibe and the fun night-life of Miami. Mixing the flavor of Korean barbeque as well as the style of a classic American steakhouse, COTE definitely creates a world-class atmosphere and cuisine experience.
Introducing Executive Chef, David Shim
Creating the one-of-a kind masterpieces is Executive Chef, David Shim, native of Seoul, South Korea. Shim has gained experience and fame at Gramercy Tavern, Veritas, and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in New York City. He was originally approached by Chef, Simon Kim to create and launch COTE in New York City. In 2018, COTE was awarded a Michelin star and is deemed by New York Times, “The Absolute Best Steakhouse in New York City” and “One of the Best New Restaurants in America,” by GQ.
COTE Miami features 100+ seat dining area with interactive smokeless state-of-the-art tabletop grills at every dining table, dry-aging room, and two private dining rooms. Not only is the ambiance intimate and inviting, but their menus are truly creative and awe-inspiring!
The bar at Cote Miami
Menu
One of Chef Shim’s signature creations include a 45-day USDA dry-aged beef, delicious side dishes, impressive cuts of Korean beef, and a Steak Omakase™ experience. Other menu items include:
COTE’s Grand Opening is Friday, February 12th, 2021, with reservation only days of February 10th and 11th. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, they are also providing a V-Day menu but don’t wait too long to book a reservation, they are filling up fast!
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’, Rob Gronkowski, calls Marquis Residences Miami, Home
If you do not know who Rob Gronkowski is, surely you know him from this past Sunday’s Super Bowl Win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gronkowski also referred to as ‘The Gronk,’ is the tight end for Tampa. Notable for being a skilled receiver and talented blocker, he has set many NFL records including being the only tight end in history to reach 1,000 yards or more.
After he retired from The New England Patriots in 2019, he immediately sold his condo in Boston and became a Miami inhabitant at the Marquis Residences. Gronkowski paid $1.7 million for the suite, which was originally owned by retired Norwegian Soccer player, John Carew. Original asking price was $2.5 million. With its impressive 20-foot ceilings, floor to ceiling glass walls/windows, marble staircases, and views of Biscayne Bay, it is sure to impress!
Rob Gronkowski isn’t the only celebrity to call the Marquis home. Rapper, Drake sold his condo to former point-guard for the Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers. This condo, which was featured in Rapper, DJ Khalid’s famous hit “I’m on One,” music video, includes two combined units with a total of 5,400+ square footage, infinity pool, and Miami skyline views.
The Marquis Residences Miami offers a variety of options including single-level floor plans to two-story penthouse suites, rooftop terraces, and/or outdoor whirlpools. Amenities supersede this 67-floor building.
Amenities:
24-hour doorman security, valet and concierge, and housekeeping
Climatized residential storage facilities
Two-story spa and fitness center with sauna and steam room
Infinity-edge sunrise swim spa, and lagoon-style sunset pool
Clubroom with full gourmet kitchen, large screen plasma TV
Building-wide wireless internet cloud
70 channels of cable TV
Retail shops and restaurants
Japanese water gardens.
Poolside juice and salad bar
Business center
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the Marquis Residences Condos, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
The All-Inclusive Penthouse at Missoni Baia Miami Residences
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind luxury property with endless privacy opened to 200 feet of waterfront at Biscayne Bay, look no further! Welcome to the Missoni Baia Penthouse; where creativity, views, and exclusivity are endless. This remarkable penthouse features Italian inspired craftsmanship and stylish amenities. The feeling of luxury is evident in this three-bedroom, three bathroom, and 2 car space penthouse suite.
This penthouse features a private elevator lobby, outdoor dining area, wrap around balconies with optional infinity pool and so much more…
Designer Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Penthouse Features:
13’6″ ceiling height in the dining room, game room, fitness room, master and secondary bedrooms
10′ ceiling height in the Grand Foyer and Great Room
10′ ceiling height in the bathrooms and closets
Gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances:
double oven
microwave
18” wide refrigerator
30″ wide freezer
Double dishwasher
Electric cooktop with 8″ burners and exhaust hood
Double stainless steel sink with faucet
Wine cooler
Butler’s Pantry
Master Bedroom Suite with Seating Area
His-and-hers bath and walk-in closets
Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Library/Study/Third Bedroom
Screening room/Family Room
Fitness Room
Service Unit:
Utility Room
Bathroom
Laundry room with front loading washer and dryer
Wraparound balconies, with optional infinity pool
Two garage parking spaces and one regular space
Outdoor dining area
Private Elevator Lobby
Not only does the residence offer endless possibilities and comfort, but Missoni Bai Miami offers their residents valet parking, Olympic-size pool, outdoor barbecue, and cabana bar.
Missoni Baia Features:
Lobby Level
Valet parking service
Outdoor bayside terrace, for use by residents and their guests only
Access to baywalk along the water
Personal concierge and 24-hour front-desk attendant
Package room for deliveries
Indoor bayside residential lounge
5th Floor
Enclosed skybridge connecting tower to parking garage
On-site building manager’s office
Private screening room
Hair and Nail Salon
Kids’ club
Pet Spa
6th Floor: Pool Deck
Outdoor bridge connecting the 6th-floor amenities building to pool deck
Olympic-size pool
Lounge pool
Outdoor whirlpool spa
Poolside daybeds
Kids’ splash-pad
Children’s play lawn
Outdoor barbecue and cabana bar
Two poolside residents-only lounges
Men’s and women’s lower rooms
Elevated tennis court
Out of two, this is the last remaining penthouse at Missoni Baia. The asking price is $10 Million and this residence as well as the building is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing the Missoni Baia North Penthouse in Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Rental Listing Services No Longer Free through Zillow
As of January 2021, Zillow ended their free rental listing service that filtered through the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Going forward, any agents, brokers, brokerages, or sellers wishing to list their rentals on the third-party platform, will be required to pay a fee for listing their rental. Here is some information you need to know about the new Zillow Rental Manager.
What are the Fees Associated with Zillow Rental Manager?
According to Zillow, your first listing is free until it expires. Upon inputting your second listing, it will cost $9.99 per week that your property is active. There is an automatic renewal and payment after every week, but you can deactivate at any time.
Can Rental Listings be Canceled at any time?
Rental listings can be canceled at any time; however, you will be responsible for paying for that listing for the same week in full.
How will Zillow Rental Manager affect the Market?
Short-term, the Miami Investments Team believes that this change will not strongly affect the rental market because of the number of ‘free’ rental platforms that are currently available. As for the long-term, we may see a decrease in rental inventory across their platform.
Finding an Agent that Represents YOU
Although the Zillow Rental Manager may cause some roadblocks in the rental market. It is always important to find an agent that will represent you and your best interests, as well as help you navigate our forever changing market!
In Only 2 Weeks, Over 80 Percent of the Units at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences Have Been Reserved
With E11EVEN Hotel & Residences, developers Property Markets Group and E11EVEN Partners were looking to make a splash…and a splash they made…a BIG splash! In only two weeks since their whisper (not-so-whisper) campaign began, they’ve been able to get reservations for over 80 percent of the building’s 400 total units. (I guess a good secret is hard to keep!)
And at an average price of $1,000 per square foot, getting over 80 percent reserved in a mere two weeks is no small feat! That puts it up there with the likes of Park West neighbor One Thousand Museum. But unlike One Thousand Museum, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences won’t have that front row vantage along Biscayne Boulevard, so what gives?
Well, for one, the units at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences are considered micro-units. Those always sell at a higher price per square foot than regular-sized condo residences.
Second, the units at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences come fully furnished and finished, including integrated audio, video, and lighting systems; an LED fireplace in every living room; fully built-out closets in the master bedroom; and a signature Home Essentials Package with silverware, glassware, linens, sheets, and towels.
Third, the residences at E11EVEN Hotel & Residences are considered condo-hotel units. These types of units provide owners with a lot of flexibility; owners will be able to use their units when they want or they’ll be able to place them in the building’s condo-hotel program to earn revenue when they’re not.
Fourth, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences is located in Miami’s 24-hour Entertainment District. For those who don’t know, Miami’s Entertainment District is made up of only two city blocks. In other words, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences will be the only hotel in Miami where the party never stops! If you’re looking for that Vegas-strip-style fun, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences will be the only game in town; it will be the place to be and be seen, complete with A-list celebrities at every turn.
Last but not least, the Miami real estate market is on fire. The developers of E11EVEN Hotel & Residences are proving that there’s no better time to launch a project in Miami than right now. After all, it seems every week that a new article gets published by a major news outlet describing just how hot the real estate market in Miami is these days (case in point example 1, example 2, example 3, example 4, and example 5).
The level of interest that E11EVEN Hotel & Residences has garnered has taken even the developers by surprise. As such, due to the faster than expected absorption rate, the developers have decided to move up the timeline of construction. The original plan was to go to contract in April or May and then begin construction towards the end of this year. The new plan, however, in an effort to convert reservations to contract and get this baby built, is to go to contract in just 2-3 weeks and then begin construction by early fall. As they say, get it while it’s hot!
Introducing the Villas at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach
Villa with Private Pool
Have you ever wished you could have the best of both worlds: a private and independent abode coupled with world-class amenities and service? If so, you’re in luck…the developer of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach recently released a collection of 15 stand-alone villas comprised of 8 waterfront villas with private boat dockages and 7 landside villas surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Each two-story residence, designed by Master Italian Architect Piero Lissoni and executive architect Ralph Choeff, includes an air-conditioned two-car garage, a private pool, and a fenced private yard. In all, the villas have five different types of floor plans: A, B, C, D, E, and F (towards the bottom of this post, you will find a rendering of each different type along with pricing info).
Villa Features
Custom two-story residence designed by the late Piero Lissoni
Waterfront villas with private dockages
Air-conditioned two-car garage
Private pool
Variable refrigerant flow HVAC system
Laundry room with Electrolux front-loading washer and dryer
Lualdi solid-core oversized doors
Expansive hurricane-resistant windows and doors
Fenced private yard
Kitchens Custom-Designed by Piero Lissoni
Boffi kitchen designed by Piero Lissoni
Gaggenau built-in fully integrated side-by-side refrigerator and freezer
Gaggenau gas cooktop
Gaggenau microwave oven
Gaggenau stainless steel wall oven
Gaggenau wine cooler
Gaggenau coffee maker
Gaggenau full-sized fully integrated dishwasher
Elica range hood
Expansive stone countertops
Fantini plumbing fixtures
Master Bathrooms Designed by Piero Lissoni
Soaking tub
Fantini plumbing fixtures
Oversized glass-enclosed rain shower
Stone floors and walls
Living Room with View of Private PoolBoffi Kitchen Designed by Piero LissoniMaster Bath Designed by Piero LissoniVilla A
Villa A
Asking: $5,975,000
Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/4.5-Bath
Interior: 4,295 square feet
Garage: 466 square feet
Balcony/Decks: 1,627 square feet
Total Living: 6,388 square feet
Lot Size: 9,733 square feet
Villa B
Villa B
Asking: $6,950,000
Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/5.5-Bath/Family Room
Interior: 4,294 square feet
Garage: 527 square feet
Balcony/Decks: 1,578 square feet
Total Living: 6,399 square feet
Lot Size: 8,733 square feet
Villa C
Villa C
Asking: $7,500,000
Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/4.5-Bath/Family Room
Interior: 4,643 square feet
Garage: 511 square feet
Balcony/Decks: 2,048 square feet
Total Living: 7,202 square feet
Lot Size: 9,743 square feet
Villa D
Villa D
Asking: $4,375,000 to $4,700,000
Beds/Baths: 3-Bed/3.5-Bath
Interior: 3,306 square feet
Garage: 486 square feet
Balcony/Decks: 1,257 to 1,303 square feet
Total Living: 5,049 to 5,095 square feet
Lot Size: 7,499 to 7,505 square feet
Villa E
Villa E
Asking: $4,990,000
Beds/Baths: 3-Bed/3.5-Bath/Family Room
Interior: 3,263 square feet
Garage: 571 square feet
Balcony/Decks: 1,455 square feet
Total Living: 5,289 square feet
Lot Size: 9,933 square feet
The villas are currently under construction with completion slated for 2022. The waterfront villas are expected to be delivered from May to August 2022 while the landside villas are expected to be delivered from August to October 2022. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the villas at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
