Wynwood welcomes Dante’s Hifi, the newest bar and listening lounge that will have you stepping into a different era. Think vinyl-covered walls, low lighting, and big leather couches that create a retro yet vintage vibe.
One of the cool things features of this bar is that it is similar to a speakeasy. With no front door, the entrance is in the back through a courtyard.
The intimate bar and lounge located at 519 NW 26th St., Miami was founded by Sven Vogtland, DJ Rich Medina, Alan Drummond, Jourdan Binder, and Arturo Nuñez. The inspiration behind the bar was from listening rooms in Japan. The group also wanted to offer a unique musical experience and not just another Miami nightclub. Medina wanted to bring “listening at a higher level” to Wynwood.
Vogtland being a massive vinyl collector states that “It’s a real cultural thing there, having a cocktail and enjoying vinyl. “That’s where Dante’s came from. I came home and told my business partner: ‘Miami is craving something a bit different.”
According to the owner’s Medina’s album collection is what’s playing at Dante’s HiFi and that around 40% of the records are still in the process of being moved from New York. One of the best things about the music is that there is a specific genre. According to one of the owners, “there’s room for everything.”
Starting the night off, the music is very laid back and chill. After hours, the music picks up and changes into more of a club-like vibe.
Dante’s can only hold around 50 people so reservations are not required by highly recommended with a $25 reservation fee that is applied to drinks.
Speaking of drinks, the cocktail menus are focused on highball that is made with Japanese whiskey and served in a great glass boot. There is also beer, wine, and other cocktails to choose from.
Membership options are also available.
Alaska Airlines Announces Daily Flights from Miami to Seattle
Coming in June 16, 2022, Alaska Airlines will begin daily transcontinental flights from Miami to Seattle. This will be Alaska Airlines’ 100th nonstop destination.
As of March, Miami has joined Oneworld Alliance. Oneworld Alliance was founded in 1999 as an airline alliance featuring 14 airlines that have flight patterns all over the world.
Alaska Airlines currently partners with American and maintains the Miami hub for the Latin America and Caribbean sectors, so it’s no surprise with the recent announcement.
According to the Alaska press release, “Think Seattle to Miami, then onward to locations such as Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.”
American is currently the only carrier that flies from Seattle to Miami. The return of the Alaska Airlines flight will be the first time in a decade. The last time the company serviced the area was in 2012 around the same time the company cut operations to Florida.
The company will be using a 737-900 plane and will be the longest continental U.S. flight by distance. The flight itself will take 6 hours from west to east and 6 hours and 30 minutes from west to east.
The airline also services Fort-Lauderdale International Airport with expansions into Lost Angeles, Cleveland, San Francisco, and San Diego.
E11EVEN Developers Announce Second Tower Called E11EVEN Residences Beyond
E11EVEN Hotel & Residences has been one of the hottest pre-construction developments in Miami since the day it was announced. So hot that it sold out even before breaking ground. Now we have a new tower to get excited about, and it’s directly next door, E11EVEN Residences Beyond. This tower will be the twin to the original when it comes to the luxury amenities and design but Beyond will be way more exclusive.
Located directly next to E11EVEN Hotel & Residences at 20 NE 11 Street in the Park West neighborhood, Beyond will be connected by a signature bridge allowing residents to go back and forth but only Beyond residents can have access to the original building and not the other way around. Like we said, exclusive.
Co-developed by PMG and E11EVEN Partners, E11EVEN Residences Beyond will feature 461 fully furnished and fully finished luxury units. Floor plans will range from studio to two bedrooms plus a selection of limited penthouses. E11EVEN Residences Beyond, designed by Sieger Suarez Architects will rise 65 stories tall and will feature a similar design to that of E11EVEN Hotel & Residences.
All residences were designed by the award-winning design firm, Avroko Hospitality Group. These units have been specially curated with luxury in mind. Residence amenities will feature high-end appliances like Sub-Zero and Wolf, which will include a microwave, dishwasher, and a built-in convection oven. A custom lighting package, fireplace, and a top-of-the-line washer and dryers are also in the units. One valet-only space is included with each standard unit.
E11EVEN Residences Beyond will feature all of the same luxury amenities that E11EVEN Hotel & Residences has to offer. That includes a signature restaurant, 93-foot resort-style pool with a private lounge on level 14, a state-of-the-art fitness center, access to E11EVEN Beyond Member’s Club, executive office suites, and workspace. One of the most exciting features is the helipad which will allow residents the ability to charter for travel. Beyond residences can also enjoy all of the amenities that the E11EVEN Hotel & Residences tower has to offer.
E11EVEN Residences Beyond will allow cryptocurrency for deposits.
Breakdown of Payments
10% at contract
10% within 3 months of contract
10% at groundbreaking (May 2022)
10% at 12 months from groundbreaking
60% at closing (Summer 2025)
Seventy-three units have already been reserved. The groundbreaking for Beyond is expected in May 2022 with a completion date in the summer of 2025. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at E11EVEN Residences Beyond, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Related Group Announces Casa Bella Tower with Sales Beginning Soon
The Related Group is on the verge of launching sales for their newest tower in downtown Miami; Casa Bella. This residential tower will be built at 1400 Biscayne Blvd in the Miami Arts and Entertainment District and is on the same site where Auberge Residences was originally planned.
According to the renderings, it appears Related is continuing with the same design and specifications that were planned for Auberge. Those designs include full glass exteriors in a wave-like pattern, as well as the unit floor plans. According to The Real Deal, the Related Group is likely reusing them since they have already been approved and to fast-track construction.
Casa Bella will feature 3 towers and 2 will rise 60 stories while 1 will rise 50. The first tower will feature 300 luxury units although 1,430 residential units have been approved for the site. The towers will have 1,629 parking spaces and will be connected by a podium.
The newest tower will feature 1 to 5 bedroom floor plans with only 6 units per floor. Interiors will be designed by Pierro Lissoni with landscape architecture by Enzo Ena. The double-height lobby will also be designed by Lissoni and will feature a mixture of sophistication and modern designs with a permanent collection of museum-quality art located throughout.
The location of this tower places residences near the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Miami Internation University of Art and Design. The Omni Station Bus Loop is also 1 block away.
With the reopening of borders and the lifting of the pandemic restrictions as of November 8, 2021, we will likely see an increase in international buyers, especially for the new construction towers. Currently, international buyers are representing around 50% of new construction developments when earlier in the year, they were only representing 20%.
Construction for the development is estimated for spring of 2022 with an anticipated completion date of 2024. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Casa Bella, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
South Miami Welcomes NYC Restaurant in Summer 2022
Over the past year, Miami has seen a swarm of NYC eateries heading south including Carbone and COTE. Now we can add the Parisian-style bistro Pastis to the list. Pastis is famous for being the go-to French fare in the Meatpacking district and many celebrities have been known to frequent this famous restaurant.
Stephen Starr, James Beard Award-winning chef, and Keith McNally are the masterminds behind Pastis that have been in business for nearly 15 years. The new location is expected to open in the summer of 2022 at 380 NW 26th Street in the Wynwood neighborhood.
The design of the new location will be similar to NYC’s location. Designed by Paisely Design, the Miami location will feel like a “time-worn Parisian bistro.” Hardwood plans, a curved zinc bar, dark banquettes, subway tile, and vintage mirrors will flow effortlessly through the space. Handwritten daily specials along with the mosaic-tiled floor will bring the space together forming the vibe of the bistro.
According to Starr, “For the last few years, I’ve had my eye on Wynwood. I’ve witnessed the vibrant and artistic neighborhood transform into a booming cultural hub with an incredible dining scene. People want great food, energy, and a great location; Pastis Miami will be a perfect addition to the community.”
Pastis originally opened in 1999 in Manhattan, while quickly becoming the “go-to” spot for a-listers. In 2014, the building that the restaurant was in sold, and in the summer of 2019, they reopened and Starr joined the team.
Their classic menu includes French classics like steak tartare, onion soup, snails with garlic butter, trout amandine, filet au Poivre, and tuna Crudo.
Hors D’oeuvres
Oysters
Tuna Crudo
Shrimp Cocktail
Oeufs Mimosa
Sardines en Conserve
Artichokes
Entrées
Trout Amandine
Grilled Branzino
Half Roasted Chicken
Moules Frites
Duck à l’Orange
Grilled Lamb Steak
Lobster Frites
Dessert
Profiteroles
Paris-Brest au Chocolat
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Baba Au Rhum
Groundbreaking for Onda Residences Officially Scheduled
The long-awaited Onda Residences has officially set a groundbreaking date for the beginning of November. According to a press release, the groundbreaking will take place on November 3 at 10:30 am located at 1135 103rd Street in Bay Harbor.
‘Onda Residences will rise 8 stories tall along the shore of Bay Harbor Islands. The tower is designed by award-winning architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia that will harness Italian-style finishes.
‘Onda’ itself in Italian means wave, and that’s exactly the effect the tower will have once seen off the shore. Developers include Ugo Colombo of CMC Group and Valerio Morabito of Morabito Properties. The lush landscaping will be designed by Enzo Enea who is responsible for the projects One Ocean and Icon.
This boutique waterfront tower will provide more than 300 feet of bay frontage with a private marina and views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The 41 luxury residences feature 2 + den to 4 bedroom options from 1,809 to 3,523 square feet floor plans. There are also 4 penthouses currently available as well.
Construction Information
Developers: Ugo Colombo and Valerio Mortabito
Interior Design: Carlo y Paolo Colombo
Architect: Bernardo Fort-Brescia
Residence Amenities
2 Bedroom + den (1,809 square feet) to 4 bedroom + den (3,523 square feet)
4 penthouse options
Spacious terraces available
Amenities
Private Marina with 15 boat slips ranging from 36 to 60 feet
Direct ocean access through Haulover inlet
Watersports launch dock with available kayaks, paddleboards, and inflatables
Covered valet drop-off
Personal parking spaces in a fully enclosed garage
Electric vehicle charging stations
Bicycle storage
Secured individual residential storage space
Front desk reception
24-hour security video surveillance
24-hour valet
Wi-fi available throughout all public spaces
FTTH (fiber to the home) for voice, video, and high-speed internet
Integrated digital concierge
Pricing
Price ranges from $1.8 million to $9.5 million
HOA is $1.29/sf
Deposit Breakdown:
10% with Reservation
10% at Contract
10% at Ground Breaking
10% at Top Off (summer 2022) /
60% at Closing
Construction is expected to be complete in early 2023. Onda is also at 60% pre-sold and a majority of the buyers are domestic.
The Related Group Plans for Demolition of Site for New Tower-Miami Station
In January 2021, the developer, the Related Group revealed plans for a proposed transit-oriented tower called Miami Station. Now, plans are rolling out to begin demolition and preparation for construction.
The pre-construction site located at 525-533 NW 2nd Ave in the Overtown district of Miami recently filed to begin demolishing the current parking garage that sits on the site. The remains of the parking garage is that of the Logik office tower that stopped mid-construction during the recession in 2008. The concrete shell of the garage has never been utilized.
A separate lot is adjacent to MiamiCentral Station and is also the former site of the Krystal Tower that was never completed. A separate lot next door with the once planned tower, Avery MiamiCentral will eventually be added to the Miami Station site plan.
Once construction begins, the proposed tower will rise 41 stories at 459 feet tall. The proposed plans would include 309 apartments, over 200,000 square feet of office space, over 8,000 square feet of retail, and 510 parking spaces.
Units will feature studio to 3 bedroom floor plans a well as a few penthouse units ranging from 460 to 1428 square feet of living space.
The office space will occupy the first 12 floors with 13-foot slab to slab heights. The residential units will occupy the higher floors with 10-foot slab to slab heights.
Development Information
Developer: The Related Group
Demolition Contractor: BG Group
Architect: ODP
Structural engineer: B+J Consulting Engineers
MEP Engineer: Feller Engineering
Landscape Architect: Dixie Landscape
Exterior and Finishes: Facade +Envelope
Amenities
22nd-floor amenity deck
rooftop pool
Landscaped deck
Dog park
Several outdoor terraces
The date for the groundbreaking has not been set.
Miami Dade County Breaks More Records for Home Sales in September 2021
Home sale records continue to be crushed month over month for Miami-Dade, marking its best September sales in history and setting the bar for the most condos sold in a year’s time. The previous annual record was 17,142 in 2013, while the current condo sales have equaled 17,942 with only 3 months to go!
According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), homes sales for Miami Dade have risen 20.2% at 3,031 transactions. This is up from the 2,521 transactions that occurred in 2020. Simultaneously, we saw a dip in single-family home sales at 3.6% at 1,241. This may be due to the lack of single-family home inventory. Condo sales have exponentially increased at 45.2% at 1,790 for September.
According to the Miami Chairman of the Board Jennifer Wollmann, with international travel resuming in the United States in November, the expectation is that foreign home buying will grow in the coming months.
Miami is also on track to have its best year ever for single-family home sales. For September, single-family home sales have increased by 35.3% at 3,031 total transactions.
Miami condos sales have increased by 45.2% in September with major increases in pricing for properties over $250,000.
Luxury sales have also been in the records spotlight with a 31.4% increase with 209 sales for September. For properties $1 million and up, sales have increased 96.5% at 167 transactions. Currently, there is a 3.9 month of supply for luxury single-family homes and a 9.4 month supply for luxury condos.
Single-family home pricing falls between $400,000 to $600,000 increasing by 27.4% higher than September 2020. Condo sales also saw a heavy rise at 161.1% with sale prices between $400,000 to $600,000.
Inventory has decreased for both single-family homes as well as condominiums. Inventory single-family homes decreased by 42.1% since 2019. Condominiums have decreased from 68.8% since 2019 as well.
Single-family home median prices have increased by 11.5% from $435,000 to $485,000. Condo median prices have increased by 24.5% from $265,000 to $330,000
Miami-Dade cash sales are up by 62.2% and represent 37.3% of Miami’s closed sales in September. According to statistics from the National Association of Realtors, almost 23% of all United States home sales are cash. Cash sales count for 45.9% of Miami condo sales with 24.9% for single-family sales.
ARod Backed-Grand Station Apartment Tower is Complete and 80% Leased
Construction on Miami’s Grand Station Apartment tower has been completed. Alex Rodriguez and his partner Ricardo Vadio, owners of Rovr Development are the investors behind the $70 million construction project that was built on top of the existing Courthouse Center Garage.
Not only has ARod backed the construction of the project but his company Monument Real Estate Services is also the property Manager of Grand Station Apartments.
In early March 2020, partners for Grand Station obtained a $53 million loan from Saperian Capital to assist with the construction. Since Grand Station received their temporary certificate of occupancy in August, they have reached over 80% leased for the tower.
The tower located at 240 North Miami Avenue rises 30 stories and feature 300 units right in the heart of downtown. The development is a part of a public/private partnership with the Miami Parking Authority, which has assisted in adding an additional 350 spaces for the building totaling 1,200.
The tower features studio to 2 bedroom apartments with a monthly rent that ranges from $1,800 to $2,500. All units boast Italian kitchen cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and an in-unit washer and dryer.
The luxury tower amenities include an indoor pool, rooftop terrace with pool, outdoor kitchen, hot tubs, fitness center, and club room.
Zyscovich Architects and Anillo, Toledo, Lopez LLC are responsible for the design of Grand Station.
Rovr along with the Related Group and Airbnb are the masterminds behind the new development, The District located at 225 North Miami Avenue.
