New Restaurants to Open at Miami Worldcenter in 2024
The long list of tenants at Miami Worldcenter, a $6 billion, 27-acre mixed-use complex remaking the center of Downtown Miami, will grow by four national food and beverage concepts.
A dual-concept location for BurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings has been signed by the development’s ownership group, as well as leases with Serafina, an internationally renowned Italian restaurant group founded in New York City; Sixty Vines, a sustainable restaurant with an exciting wine-on-tap program and food inspired by vineyards.
The development’s exceptional lineup of recently opened food and beverage outlets, which already includes three concepts from Michelin-starred Chef Michael Beltran of Ariete Hospitality Group’s Brasserie Laurel, Chug’s Express, and El Vecino Cigar & Cocktail Bar, as well as two more eateries anticipated to open soon, Earls Kitchen & Bar and Chicago’s Maple & Ash, will be strengthened by the development’s newest restaurants, which are anticipated to open in 2024.
The 300,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment space at Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest privately owned and developed urban real estate developments in Florida, complement the diverse mix of residential, commercial, and hospitality uses that it offers. Approximately 84% of the retail space in the property is leased. In collaboration with CIM Group, Miami Worldcenter is being built by master developers Miami Worldcenter Associates, headed by Managing Partners Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani.
Ten city blocks make up Miami Worldcenter, which is next to Museum Park, home to the Frost Museum of Science and Pérez Art Museum Miami, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College. Miami Worldcenter is the largest and best-connected transit-oriented development in Florida thanks to its proximity to Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, which provides direct train service to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando and access to Tri-Rail, the Metromover, and the Metrorail.
Miami Freedom Park Begins Construction- Set to Open in 2025
Miami Freedom Park development has officially started construction, with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled to take place later this year. The Miami Freedom Park development will include the Inter Miami CF stadium, a 58-acre public park, and an entertainment zone spreading over 131 acres with a 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium at 1802 Northwest 37th Avenue in Grapeland Heights, Miami.
A 58-acre public park, the largest new park in Miami, youth athletic fields, a full range of entertainment and commercial offerings, including office space, a hotel, shops, restaurants, and additional experiences and attractions are all included in the privately funded recreational project.
A construction crew is currently working on-site in preparation for vertical construction. Miami Freedom Park’s first phase will advance quickly during this multi-phase project. Both the rehabilitation proposal for the former Melreese Country Club and the lease for Miami Freedom Park have previously received approval from the City of Miami Commission and the general public.
In order to improve this iconic new destination for Miami, leasing and commercial partnership efforts are being made to entice best-in-class partners, tenants, and retailers, including existing and developing brands and companies.
At the beginning of the year, Inter Miami CF ownership hired Devon McCorkle, a seasoned megaproject and sports-anchored real estate investment and development veteran, to head the initiative as President of Miami Freedom Park. For Miami Freedom Park to reach this milestone and advance the project into the execution phase once it has finished the planning and approvals phase, Devon has further assembled a team of best-in-class design, engineering, project management, and construction firms.
Miami Freedom Park will bring further retail, hotel, and commercial phases through 2030 when the stadium is delivered in 2025, along with the initial retail and entertainment services.
Miami-based architecture firm Arquitectonica, international arena and stadium design company Manica, and industry-leading large-scale stadium project managers CAA Icon make up the renowned Miami Freedom Park team.
Demolition Permit Filed for Mohawk at Wynwood
Mohawk at Wynwood’s developers file for demolition permit along with updated plans in an effort to quickly begin site preparation for the mixed-use project
The plans for Mohawk now include 35 more units totaling 260 residential units, 20 of which will be two-story lofts. There will also be 335 parking spaces, 1,500 square feet of retail space, and 31,000 square feet of private offices as additional additions. Electric vehicles will receive a 25% allocation.
Mohawk’s design brings the edginess of local artist’s murals and modern steel framing to create a master piece that targets young entrepreneurs.
Building Features:
12-story building
225 residences
3,500 square feet of office space (for residents only)
22,000 square feet of retail space
Designed by Deforma Studios
1, 2, and 3 bedroom unit options
Building Amenities:
Rooftop pool
Bar
Lounge
Chef’s dining room
Children’s room
Game room
2-story gym
Yoga room
Dog park
Outdoor greenway
The development will be sited on a 1.5-acre build site with rooftop pool, fitness facility, dog park, indoor yoga studios, and other amenities are available to residents. Additionally, The Rider at Wynwood, a 131-key hotel/apartment intended for short-term rentals, will be close by.
Both projects were created by Rilea Group. Jaxi Builders is in charge of demolishing Mohawk in Wynwood, and DeForma Studio is in charge of the design. The exterior of Mohawk at Wynwood will emulate metal-accented Chicago brick facades. Mohawk in Wynwood is located at 50 N.E. 29th Street, Miami, Florida 33137.
New Mediterranean Restaurant to Open at Ritz Carlton South Beach
José Andrés, a chef and the creator of World Central Kitchen, is coming back to Miami Beach; his restaurant group intends to open a new eatery at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Zaytinaya.
The Bazaar by José Andrés, the only restaurant Andrés owned in Miami Beach, closed earlier this year at the SLS South Beach hotel. Elcielo, the eatery owned by Colombian chef Juan Manuel Barrientos Valencia, has taken its spot. In 2022, Elcielo in Brickell was awarded a Michelin star. The Ritz Carlton’s old Fuego y Mar property will house Zaytinya’s third restaurant; the previous two locations debuted in Washington, D.C., in 2002, and New York, in 2022.
All food and beverage operations for the opulent hotel, a Forbes Four-Star establishment at 1 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, including the restaurants, lobby bar, Ritz Club lounge, and in-room dining, will be taken over by The José Andrés Group. Fuego y Mar Mediterranean restaurant’s present location will be taken up by the new Zaytinya restaurant.
The name is Turkish for “olive oil,” which is appropriate: Lebanese, Greek, and Turkish cuisines are reflected in the menu. The firm hopes to launch Zaytinya by the end of 2023 but hasn’t provided any information regarding the menu or a timeline for Fuego y Mar’s closure.
This week, the organization will begin hiring employees at the restaurant. In the United States, the Bahamas, and the United Arab Emirates, the José Andrés Group has more than 30 eateries.
Co-founder of Luxury Brand Tory Burch Lists Waterfront Mansion in Miami Beach for $49 Million
Christopher Burch has offered his opulent mansion on Miami Beach’s famed North Bay Road for $49 million. He is the co-founder of the fashion label Tory Burch and the founder and CEO of Burch Creative Capital.
The property located at 5050 N. Bay Road features opulent living spaces, eight bedrooms, and eight full plus two partial bathrooms that perfectly capture South Florida living in the traditional post-modern style.
As you enter the main house, the wood paneling gives off a cozy, warm feeling. Each interior space features exquisite details, from the embroidered drapes and trims to the furniture and artwork. Look for a kitchen with a sizable dining room, a dedicated butler’s pantry with a rotisserie oven, a separate prep kitchen, and a breakfast nook.
The 1,500-square-foot guest house has two entrances and may be set up as four bedrooms, while it is now set up as two separate bedrooms with one living area each.
Beyond the fortifications, you’ll discover immaculately kept grounds next to expansive vistas of Biscayne Bay and 139 feet on the water with a large dock. A rear pool provides a gathering space with a covered grill and pizza oven. The pool next to the house features a hot tub, cold plunge, and steam rooms.
The Residences at 1428 Brickell Construction Update
The construction application was just submitted to Miami’s Planning Department for a site work permit for The Residences 1428 Brickell.
The application includes a building permit for site work in the category of excavation, piling, site work, and soil work was made to Miami’s Building Department. According to building department records, demolition permission for a 10-story office structure on the property is all but authorized and just needs proof that the electricity has been turned off.
The application for a second permission to build the new tower vertically was made in March and is still being reviewed. The contractor is listed as John Moriarty.
At 861 feet above the ground, the tower will rank among Miami’s highest structures. According to the developer, it will also be the first residential high-rise in the world with 500 photovoltaic-integrated windows that are partially powered by the sun.
With architecture by Arquitectonica, the building is being designed by ACPV Architects, under the direction of Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel. Ytech is the developer.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at The Residences at 1428 Brickell, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
The Wharf Miami to Close and Reopen as Riverside Wharf
The Wharf, a Miami River outdoor entertainment destination that influenced the direction of regional hospitality, is officially closing. Breakwater Hospitality’s waterfront gathering place, which debuted in 2017, is making way for the Riverside Wharf project, which is anticipated to break ground before the year’s end.
A new iteration of The Wharf is one of the development’s goals. However, the 30,000 square foot original Wharf Miami, which featured seven bars, five culinary concepts, and 185 feet of dock space, will no longer exist
The 10-story Riverside Wharf project will also have a new wharf, a 30,000 square foot nightclub and rooftop dayclub, 16,000 square feet of eateries, a 12,000 square foot event space, and a marina in addition to the opulent Dream Hotel. The new home’s architecture was created by Cube3 architects’ Jon Cardello, with help from iCrave for the interior design and Savino-Miller Design Studio for the exterior landscaping.
Along with erecting a new seawall to prevent sea level rise, the developers are also constructing a new public riverwalk on the property. Additionally, there will be a Garcia’s Fish Market where people may purchase fresh fish. According to Mantecon, the new Wharf will have a similar design to the first one but be a permanent structure rather than a pop-up. There will be new eating concepts, with chefs working in dedicated kitchens rather than food trailers. However, don’t anticipate an elegant, red carpet setting.
The Wharf Miami will officially be closing on September 17th, and of course, there must be a party or two to say goodbye. The venue has a history of hosting theme parties, and according to Guerra, they intend to celebrate all the memories shared by bringing out all the old favorite props.
One of the parties is schedule for Friday, September 15, 4 p.m.–3 a.m., 114 SW North River Dr., Miami. includes enormous inflatables and unique bars with particular themes, such as Christmas, the ’90s, Blowfish & Friends, St. Patrick’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo. The last party will take place on September 16th from 12 noon to 3 a.m. With an RSVP, the first 500 visitors can spin the prize wheel to win prizes.
Tesla to Open 3rd Florida Sales Center in Miami
The third service and sales facility for Tesla is slated to open in Miami-Dade County. The multi-million dollar project would need to renovate a 78,026-square-foot warehouse that was originally built in 1984.
Additionally, 150 parking spaces are planned, with 2/3 of them being outside the structure. The 5.3-acre construction site was purchased by EV 9900 LLC in late 2021 for $19.75 million. The building wasn’t occupied when it was purchased.
The original structure will be transformed into a service center, showroom, and office space in accordance with Tesla’s concept. This would entail that the facility would be open for the transfer of new cars to owners, the acceptance of end-of-lease vehicles, and the provision of basic services like tire repair and software upgrades.
The project was created by Stantec. It shared conceptual illustrations of a mid-rise glass structure with many web outlets. The proposal will be presented to Miami-Dade city officials on August 23, 2023, according to Tesla North.
If permitted, the business would complement the Tesla service centers that are already located in Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. The business may be found in Miami-Dade County at 9950 N.W. 25th St., Miami, FL, 33172. The construction would be located north of Dolphin Expressway.
Kiki on the River introduces Exclusive Luxury Experience ‘Kiki at Sea’
Kiki on The River, a hotspot for celebrities, is outdoing itself with its new venture, Kiki at Sea. Kiki at Sea is a new 70-foot-long luxury yacht, up to 12 passengers can lounge around the 305 while taking endless selfies.
The full-day or half-day extreme VIP experience includes a professional crew and, of course, Steve Rhee’s famous family-style meals that are always delicious. Consider lobster spaghetti, Greek dips, chicken skewers, grilled octopus, and champagne.
The three-story, lavishly furnished mansion on the sea has a retractable roof, four staterooms, three dining places, and marble bathrooms. The ideal location to unwind, tan, or enjoy the landscape is on the forward deck.
Specially crafted itineraries emphasize the city’s top attractions, including Marine Stadium, Star Island, Monument Island, Millionaire’s Row, Stiltsville, and Fisher Island. The ship can dock while you play with devices like jet skis, an aquatic trampoline, and electric surfboards.
Local DJs and musicians are welcome to play on board, making good use of the ship’s state-of-the-art sound system. The package also includes cozy throws, plush towels, and handcrafted Kiki bathrobes available.
With Drake, Tems, and Future, the Mediterranean favorite on the Miami River is already cool enough to be mentioned in the number-one song “Wait For U.” Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, numerous “Real Housewives,” and even “Scarface” star Steven Bauer are among the well-to-do patrons who will now have more options than just eating, drinking, and socializing.
All you need is a bathing suit and sunscreen. The starting price for this experience is $5,000 for the 4-hour tour.
The Crosby Miami Worldcenter Receives Construction Permit
The Crosby Miami Worldcenter, a future 33-story mixed-use building situated within Miami Worldcenter at 601 North Miami Avenue in downtown Miami, has recently received a construction permit from Miami’s Building Department. The 376-foot-tall building will include 450 units that can accommodate short-term rentals, more than 22,000 square feet of amenities, and 3,370 square feet of retail space.
Designed by Cohen Freedman Encinosa & Associates Architects, with interiors imagined by Avro|KO, and developed by DT G Block LLC, a joint venture between Related Group and Merrimac Ventures.
The vertical construction permit was issued on August 7th and states the anticipated gross square footage is 394,240. The construction expenses are around $68.4 million.
Residence Sizes
studios ranging from 300 to 400 square feet
1-bedroom units with sizes of 600 to 650 square feet
2-bedroom layouts covering around 825 square feet
Residence Features:
Avro|KO-curated furniture
9-foot-tall ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows
balcony with each residence
finished interior and exterior flooring
gourmet kitchens with custom Italian cabinetry
Bosch appliances including paneled refrigerator/freezer
dishwasher
built-in convection oven/microwave
cooktop
rain showers in primary bathrooms
custom Italian vanities
full-sized washer and dryer in the unit
contemporary lighting packages
smart-home systems with touchless controls including a smart keyless entry system accessible via smart app, door code, keycard, or Apple Watch
Building Amenities:
rooftop pool
Jacuzzi
cabanas
private restaurant/bar
fire pit lounge
fitness center with saunas/plunge pools
clubroom with private dining
co-working center
gaming lounge
media room
curated art
Security services and concierge assistance are available 24/7
Top-off and construction completion is expected in early 2025.
