At the boutique Esmé Miami Beach hotel, a new bistro-style restaurant has opened. Replacing the former Latin Cafe 2000, located at 2501 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Beach, Mimi’s will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and will incorporate some of the most bizarre combinations yet tasty egg creations you will probably ever eat.
The former chef of Pao at the Faena House in Miami Beach, Benjamin Murray will be taking over as head chef at Mimi’s. According to Murray, “Miami has become a thriving foodie destination…and with Mimi’s relaxed-casual American classics will be the new spot.”
Mimi’s space was designed by CDK Design’s Cindy Kam, which includes an indoor and outdoor floorplan. The scene is set with a cafe bistro style mixed with industrial decor.
The egg creations include Osstera Caviar, which is considered the most prized and extensive caviar in the world. All of the food items will don some version of the Caviar. Benjamin Murray and Michael Kaplan, owners of Mimi’s, came up with the concept after their opening of Benh Mi, which is another restaurant that connects to the lobby of Esmé Miami Beach.
Breakfast and lunch will be self-service only and dinner, as well as happy hour, is full service. Fresh coffees and pastries are serviced daily at the bakery and a full breakfast menu is served until 8 am. The menu includes signature dishes like egg sandwiches, cured salmon on an everything bagel, burgers, and Binchotan-grilled steak and egg combos.
Signature Breakfast Menu
FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Crispy hand-breaded chicken and two malted waffles with maple syrup.
STEAK & EGGS
28-day aged 10 oz. USDA Choice New York Strip. Housemade herb butter available upon request. Served with roasted potatoes and two eggs.
FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST TACOS
Hickory-smoked bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, jalapeño, tomato, onion and cilantro in flour tortillas. Served with salsa.
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Flour tortilla stuffed with braised beef, melted jack and cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs, avocado, tomato, jalapeño, green onion and cilantro. Topped with spicy chipotle sauce and served with roasted potatoes.
EGGS & BACON CROISSANT SANDWICH
Bacon, two fried eggs, sliced tomatoes, melted cheddar and mayonnaise on a flaky croissant. Served with sliced tomatoes.
BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL
Rolled oats sprinkled with brown sugar and cranberries, served with milk.
Signature Entrees
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
Slow-roasted with housemade herb butter. Served with choice of two sides. (600 Cal)
TUSCAN STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN
Grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and artichoke hearts served in a savory sauce.
SLOW-ROASTED TURKEY
Slow-roasted turkey with gravy, cornbread stuffing and orange-apple cranberry relish. Served with choice of two sides.
CHICKEN POT PIE
Freshly baked with roasted chicken, peas, carrots, onions and potatoes folded into a creamy herb sauce. Topped with a flaky crust.
FRENCH POT ROAST
Slowly braised and simmered with carrots, mushrooms and onions. Served on a bed of mashed potatoes.
MIMI’S MEATLOAF
Our own traditional recipe topped with a red wine shallot sauce. Served with choice of two sides.
RIBEYE STEAK
28-day aged, 10 oz. USDA Choice ribeye steak. House-made herb butter available upon request, your choice blackened or grilled. Served with choice of two sides.
POT ROAST DINNER
Slowly braised and simmered in red wine shallot gravy. Served with choice of two sides.
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
10 oz. USDA Choice New York Strip dry-aged 28 days, blackened or grilled. Housemade herb butter available upon request. Served with choice of two sides.
SWEET GLAZED SALMON
Grilled and topped with a sweet honey glaze. Served with sautéed vegetables and long grain rice. Blackened or grilled. Served with choice of two sides.
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS
Hand-battered cod fillets with french fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
JAMBALAYA
Shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage, bell peppers and onions in a French Basque tomato sauce. Served over penne pasta or long grain rice, your choice.
James Beard Award-Winning Chef Opens Caribbean Restaurant in Miami
Photo Credit: La Cañita
You may have heard of chef, Michelle Bernstein. If you haven’t, it’s time to get her on your radar. She is a Miami native who was awarded the James Beard Award, which recognizes culinary professionals in the United States.
Not only is she known for this outstanding achievement, but she is also an expert in Latin American cooking and is responsible for Café La Trova, and Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company.
Just last week, Bernstein opened up a new restaurant located at the Bayside Marketplace called La Cañita. Bernstein partnered with her husband, David Martinez, as well as David Borgia and Orestes Pajon on this Latin American and Caribbean-infused restaurant.
She has incorporated cuisines from Tobago, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Cuba as well as other South American recipes. Her signatures include chicken fricassee, custom sandwiches, and empanadas. One of the most popular desserts is the 305 rum cake. La Cañita also offers an expansive rum-centered cocktail menu.
La Cañita plays on an indoor and outdoor design emphasizing the waterfront views. The tropical painted foliage, wood-grain tones throughout, and painted copper pipes create the perfect distillery vibe.
Although Bernstein isn’t the chef of La Cañita, she created the menu as well as trained the current staff. According to her husband, Martinez, “We are so fortunate to have this melting pot of cultural and culinary influences in this city, and we hope to put them front-and-center with our new concept-driven restaurant.”
Photo Credit: La Cañita
New Argentine Restaurant Opens its First US Location in North Miami Beach
Photo Credit: La Birra Bar
La Birra Bar is a 20-year-old family-owned restaurant that has officially opened its doors in North Miami Beach. This Argentina restaurant has made a name for itself and has already challenged burger restaurants throughout Miami-Dade.
Known for being “The Best Burger in the World,” the challenge is clear: try and beat their world-class burgers. They don’t consider their burgers like any burgers. They call them creations and they have spent years concocting the perfect recipe. Ingredients like aioli, confit tomatoes, and Milanese mozzarella cheese make their burgers what they are; delicious.
Although they are known for their burgers (which there are 40 different ones to choose from), they also showcase wings, chicken tenders, and ribs. They were also home to the ‘Elite’ ice cream, which was just added to their menu.
Daniel, Roxana, and Renzo Cocchia are the owners and operators of La Birra Bar which originally started as a cafeteria but later became what it is today. Ice cream maker and pastry chef, Matías Dragun recently added the elite ice cream to the menu. His ice cream recently won third place in January at the Ice Cream World Cup in January 2021.
La Birra Bar currently has 12 locations Buenos Aires, Madrid, and now North Miami Beach.
Gordon Ramsay is Set to Open his First South Florida Restaurant in South Beach
London-based Asian-infused restaurant Lucky Cat is making its way to South Beach, thanks to Gordon Ramsay. The celebrity and Michelin-starred Chef recently signed a lease for the restaurant in the South-of-Fifth neighborhood.
Lucky Cat will be located at 119 Washington Avenue on the ground floor of the Yukon building. According to the listing, at 9,000 square feet, the space was asking for $75 per square foot for 10 years. Other noteworthy restaurants that are within walking distance include; Prime 112, Carbone, and Joe’s Stone Crab.
The restaurant itself will feature Ramsay’s classic open kitchen, private dining rooms, raw bar, chef’s table, and a lounge. You will also be able to enjoy some of Lucky Cat’s classic recipes like spiced Herdwick lamb chops, Lucky Cat Oscietra Caviar, Monkfish Tikka Masala, and much more!
DAY BOAT BBQ MACKEREL black vinegar, smoked olive oil
BUNS & DUMPLINGS
PORK & GINGER GYOZA spiced black vinegar
SHRIMP & HERB DUMPLING brown butter soy
BEEF & SMOKED MARROW PUFF smoked hot sauce
BONITO FRIED DUCK BAO spicy hoi sin, pickled cucumbers
TOFU & SPICY AVO BAO
SMOKED BRISKET BAO yuzu mustard, pickled cucumbers
VEGETABLES, RICE & NOODLES
PADRON PEPPERS holy basil
BBQ CORN smoked ponzu cream
MAITAKE & SUMMER TRUFFLE
STEAMED RICE
SWEETCORN XO RICE
SWEETCORN & CRAB XO RICE
SZECHUAN & CASHEW NOODLES
Gordon Ramsay has many restaurants in the United States including Atlantic City, Orlando, Baltimore, Lake Tahoe, and Las Vegas. This will be his first-ever South Florida restaurant. The Lucky Cat is expected to open in the fall of 2022.
Photo Credit: Londonontheinside.com
Maple & Ash Steakhouse will Open at Miami Worldcenter
Photo Credit: Miami Worldcenter Associates
Miami Worldcenter leases its first restaurant, Maple & Ash Steakhouse at the block H retail building. This building, located between 7th Street and 1st Avenue Northeast. Maple & Ash will allocate 15,000 square feet of space on the ground floor of the building.
Former Michelin-starred chef Danny Grant and Michael Beltran are the creators behind the Chicago-based steakhouse. The rent for restaurant space is asking $100 per square foot.
Maple & Ash offers an eclectic menu featuring seafood towers, Waygu beef, Filet Mignon, and raw bar options. The menu will resemble Maple & Ash’s Chicago counterpart.
horseradish, cocktail sauce & champagne mignonetteWild Blue Prawn Shrimp Cocktail
cocktail sauce, drawn butter & aioli
Beef Tenderloin Steak Tartare
smoked egg yolk, white soy & grilled sourdough
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
Entrees
Ricotta Agnolotti
(pillows of love) winter truffle
Roasted Skuna Bay Salmon
chanterelle, turnip & brown butter apples
Fire-Roasted Chicken
spring onion, potato purée & pan jus
Whole-Roasted Branzino
fennel capers & preserved lemon
I Don’t Give a F*@K
let Maple & Ash take care of you (per person$200.00)
Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood
Petit Filet Mignon 6oz
Filet Mignon 10oz
Bone-In Filet Mignon 16oz
Maple & Ash Surf & Turf
Butcher’s Reserve
The Eisenhower
40+oz porterhouse cooked directly in the coals
Slagel Farms Dry Aged Bone-In NY Strip18oz
45 Day Dry-Aged Tomahawk40oz
Miyazaki Wagyu
Michael Beltran will also be opening two additional restaurants including a Cuban-inspired bistro and a cigar bar. Their locations place them directly across the street from Maple & Ash. All restaurants are expected to open by Winter 2022.
Sexy Fish Coming Soon to Brickell
London hotspot Sexy Fish, will open its first United States restaurant in Brickell in September 2021. Located inside Brickell Flatiron at 1001 S. Miami Avenue, it will be the hottest restaurant this fall!
The Japanese-style restaurant was created by British hospitality entrepreneur Richard Caring, who is responsible for Annabel’s, Ivy Collection, Soho House Group. Chef Bjoern Weissgerber will be running the kitchen at Sexy Fish. He made his first debut at Zuma Miami in 2010 and received his first Michelin star when he was 27 years old.
The menu will feature a wide variety of makis, sahishi, sashimis, and tartares. The bar menu will feature drinks inspired by its London counterpart.
It is unclear what the aesthetic for the Miami location will be but its London location features a golden ceiling, bronze mermaid statue, and exotic fish with coral in large tanks.
isle of mull scallop, jalapeño sauce & pickled apple
wagyu gyoza, foie gras & black truffle
caramelized black cod, spicy miso
king crab & bone marrow, summer truffle & toast
beef tenderloin, 200gr, ginger & black pepper
Late Night Menu:
oyster gillardeau & smoked chili sauce
salt and pepper squid
wagyu tataki, Japanese mustard & summer truffle
prawn gyoza, soy & ginger dressing
seasonal vegetable tempura (9 kinds)
lobster, smoked Marie rose dip
green asparagus smoked creamy ponzu
Kimichi fried rice
lobster Sancho pepper & shiso butter
Japanese wagyu A5 sirloin 150g*
Japanese wagyu A5 fillet 150g* Sex
Here are Dave Portnoy’s Top 6 Pizza Joints in Miami
The internet is buzzing with Dave Portnoy’s recent move to Miami as well as his quest to find the perfect slice of pie! On his show OneBite, Portnoy travels the country taste testing and reviewing local pizza parlors. More recently, he has visited many pizza parlors in Miami, and we have created an all-in-one list just for you. Here are his top 6!
#6 East Side Pizza
Located at 731 NE 79th Street, Miami, East Side Pizza is a family-owned and operated pizza parlor. They have been in business for a few years in Miami and are considered a “NY Style Pizza Joint.” Portnoy gave this pizza parlor a 6.8/10 on his OneBite scale. They also have pasta, burgers, hot subs, and a dessert menu.
#5 The Big Cheese
Located at 8080 SW 67th Ave in Miami, The Big Cheese has been open for 35 years and is considered “The Official Pizza Place of Miami”. For the past 20 years, they have been sponsoring and serving the University of Miami. The Big Cheese has been named “The Best Inexpensive Italian Restaurant in Miami” in the New Times Readers’ Poll as well as receiving the Kids Crown Awards from “South Florida Parenting Magazine” for the best pizza. Portnoy ranked this pizza place a 6.9/10. Their menu also includes a large selection of pasta and seafood dishes.
#4 Collins Pizza
Collins Pizza, named after their Collins Avenue location at 7308 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Collins pizza is only 6 months old but is family-owned and operated. They produce naturally leavened dough for 72 hours that give their pizza a unique taste. They also use non-GMO/organic flours and Wisconsin cheeses. Dave Portnoy ranks this pizza parlor at a 7.2/10. Their menu also includes sandwiches, wings, and small bites.
#3 Pizza Pazza
Pizza Pazza, located at 275 NE 18th Street in Miami, is considered the “Late Night Spot” of Miami. They are open from 7 pm to 4 am and welcome all latecomers. Dave Portnoy referred to Pizza Pazza as having “Miami hours.” The owner has been in the pizza business for 40 years and is originally from Italy. Portnoy ranked this pizza parlor a 7.3/10. Their menu also includes pasta, calzones, and desserts.
#2 Frankie’s Pizza
Frankie’s Pizza, located at 9118 Bird Road in Miami has been in the business for 55 years. Frankie’s is considered ‘Miami’s Oldest Pizza Shop,’ so it is no wonder that Portnoy ranks this pizza place at 7.4/10. Their menu is straightforward with pizza options and garlic knots. Portnoy gives the knots a 9.2!
#1 Eleventh Street Pizza
Eleventh Street Pizza, located at 1035 N Miami Avenue in Miami. With its Sicilian roots, their sourdough pies are considered Neo-New York style. Portnoy really raved about their pizza and landed it at an 8.2/10. Their menu includes some signature pasta dishes and garlic rolls.
This isn’t the end of Portnoy’s Miami pizza adventure and we can only expect more pizza reviews in the coming months. His app is also available to read reviews and watch episodes of OneBite. Portnoy believes that with his large social media following, he is “trying to save small businesses one bite at a time.”
Top 5 Spots to Celebrate Cinco De May in Miami 2021
Cinco De Mayo is finally here and we have found the best spots in Miami to celebrate! So bring your friends and/or family and lets try them all!
La Tiendita Taqueria
La Tiendita of Wynwood features authentic Mexican foods inspired by recipes passed down from the La Tiendita ancestors. For Cinco De Mayo, they will have beer specials, margaritas specials, food specials, as well as a live DJ from 12pm-3am. Click here for their full menu.
$5 Monopolio Clara
$30 Bottle Margaritas with Don Julio
$10 Pierde Almas Mezcal Gin
$199 Bottle of Don Julio Blanco
Toro Toro
Toro Toro is one of Chef Richard Sandoval’s ‘Pan-Latin’ steakhouses. This Cinco De Mayo, get ready for a tequila tasting with Casamigos hosted food parings. The fun starts at 5pm with a four-course tasting! Click here for more information.
Four-Course Meal Features
Pan-Latin inspired Cocktail
Casamigos mezcal served with fundido de queso a la tequila and Casamigos blanco paired with cobia tiradito
Casamigos reposado paired with smoked al pastor ribs with pineapple and chayote salsa
Coffee-rubbed lamb barbacoa, patacones and avocado crema paired with Casamigos anejo
Chocolate petits fours
Pisco Y Nazca
Pisco Y Nazca is celebrating this year’s Cinco de mayo with $7 margarita specials all day long paired with their classic menu! Click here for the full menu and Cinco De Mayo celebrations!
Chica
Chica is Miami will feature a live DJ starting and 5 p.m. going until midnight. Specialty cocktails and classic food menus will make Chica a one stop for all of your Cinco De Mayo needs. Click here for the full menu.
Feature Cocktail “Tomas Estes” made with reposado tequila, rasberry liqueur, cranberry juice, agave syrup, and lime $16
Baha fish dinner special for two
Whole duck carnitas special
Tres Leches $15
Boia De & Jaguar Sun
This exclusive collaboration are teaming up for Cinco de Mayo and serving you specialty foods, drinks, and an awesome DJ. This even will take place at 7357 NW Miami Court (Lot 6) and reservations are needed. Click here for more information.
