Michelin Names 8 New Miami Restaurants to The Florida Michelin Guide
Eight new Miami additions to the Florida Michelin Guide were unveiled by Michelin. The Michelin Guide classified the businesses as “New,” encouraging diners to try new and exciting restaurants in Miami.
The yearly Michelin announcement of Bib Gourmands and stars has yet to be released and Michelin occasionally “teases” its annual guides by presenting brief lists in prominent cities.
The announcement was explained in a statement by Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin Guides, “We improve our digital tools to further strengthen the bonds that unite us to food lovers. By revealing some of the new additions made by our inspectors throughout the year.”
According to the press release, any of the 8 restaurants on the list may be awarded a Bib Gourmand or star during the annual star ceremony.
It mostly indicates that the Michelin team of inspectors is actively looking for restaurants in Miami to include in the 2023 Florida Michelin Guide. A restaurant also needs to merit its inclusion in the annual guide. Ten restaurants in Miami received one star when the Florida Guide was published in June 2022, giving them a total of 65 spots. The only establishment to be awarded two stars was L’Atelier de Jol Robuchon. The coveted three-star rating only goes to a select few great restaurants like the French Laundry, Alinea, and Eleven Madison Park. No Miami eateries have ever received this honor.
No location or date for the 2023 Michelin Florida Star Reveal Ceremony has been determined. The ceremony was previously Orlando in June 2022.
Michelin Guide Florida: New Miami Additions, February 2023
Brasserie Laurel- French-inspired cuisine inside downtown Miami’s new Miami Worldcenter.
Rosie’s- Brunch garden in Little River with Akino West as Chef.Fiola Miami- Coral Gables Italian restaurant by Michelin-starred, Fiola D.C.
Walrus Rodeo- Wood-fire cooking by the Boia De team.Lido- Surf Club with a champagne bar and delectable Italian food.
Lion & the Rambler- Chef Michael Bolen makes a classic spin on American cuisine.
Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt- Modern/classic French and Asian inspired dishes.
The Gibson Room- American fare with modern inspired cocktails.
Significant Archaeological Find In Miami From A 7,000-Year-Old Settlement at New Construction Site
For the last 18 months, archaeologists have been excavating at a new development site on the Miami River, where developer Related Group plans to build three residential towers.
Researchers claim to have discovered a significant archaeological discovery at the location, including 7,000-year-old relics and other proof that the area was once occupied by prehistoric people.
One of the towers will include Baccarat Residences Miami. Ancient artifacts and fossils found at the site are giving researchers a glimpse into a civilization that once thrived along the river. One of the earliest populations in the region is thought to have been the Tequesta people.
Will Pestle, a bioarchaeologist and University of Miami Professor stated “There is a very important ceramic phase of this site so there is pottery, broken pieces of pottery, there are stone tools, arrowheads, projectile points, abundant animal remains, deer and fish, but there are also remains of sharks. There are remains of giant sea turtles, remains of whales, remains of an extinct kind of seal, the West Indian monk seal.”
The Miami Professor also stated that the site could date back to as early as 7,000 years which he states is older than the pyramids in Egypt and Colosseum in Rome.
The site is significant and they believe it to be “potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places based on criterion D, that it contains well-preserved cultural deposits that could contribute to our knowledge of prehistoric subsistence and settlement patterns,” according to a 2021 report submitted to the city by Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. Additionally, the location has human remains that fall under Chapter 872.05 of the Florida Statutes.
According to the group, archaeologists have “collected cultural material” that includes “tools and jewelry made of stone, shell, and bone. Ecofacts contain animal teeth and bones as well as shells that indicate food waste.
According to the paper, “Other elements of importance include wood, seeds, and charcoal. Historical artifacts include some items connected to European interaction, most likely Spanish artifacts from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The objects connected to Miami’s American settlers from the nineteenth century are among the additional historical items.
Pestle also stated, “Let’s design the buildings in such a way that what is there can be preserved and seen by the public visiting, so when you walk into that Baccarat hotel, which is going to be on the parcel that is currently being excavated, you can see through a glass floor and you can see the ancient remnants of this city.”
On April 4th the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board is meeting to discuss the importance of the findings as well as the procedures that were followed in the excavation.
New Renderings Revealed for The Perigon Miami Beach
Mast Capital and Starwood Capital Group recently revealed new renderings for the highly awaited Perigon Miami Beach project that is expected to top off next year.
In June 2021, Mast filed the development plans for the property and the official approval came in December 2021. Rem Koolhaas is named as the architect for the project while Tara Bernerd is listed as the interior designer. The design resembles a series of towers merged together allowing the residents optimal views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami skyline, and the Atlantic Ocean
The development will rise 17 stories and feature 83 total units, with 10 of those units labeled as ‘guest suites,’ which will only be available to purchase by unit owners.
Units will range from 2 to 4-bedroom floor plans with 2,100 to 6,700 square foot options. Units will start at $3 million and will feature a number of luxury amenities and residence features.
Services
Residential butler
Dedicated lifestyle concierge
24-hour security and valet service
House car
On-site general manager
In-residence dining and catering from a signature on-site restaurant
Home management services from cleaning and maintenance to floral and pantry stocking (available for additional costs)
Tower Amenities
Signature oceanfront restaurant by a celebrated chef exclusive to residents
Beachside swimming pool and outdoor spa with sunbeds and cabanas
Pool and beachside food and beverage service
Direct entry to the dedicated beach, equipped with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and service
Sprawling conservatory offering daily breakfast bar
Stylish cocktail lounge and speakeasy
Dramatic double-height lobby with an open lounge area
Luxury guest suites for friends and family
Sunrise lounge with catering kitchen for entertaining and events
Private spa with sauna and treatment rooms
A state-of-the-art fitness center with a high-impact training room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Bespoke wine room
Private salon for personalized beauty services
Screening room
Imaginative children’s playroom
Intimate garden and meditation lounge areas overlooking the Atlantic
Bicycle storage
Residence Features
Direct, private elevator entry to each residence
Gracious 10-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows
Private 10- to 12-foot-deep terraces designed to provide direct views of the Atlantic from every residence
Expansive living, dining, and entertaining area accented with linear cove lighting
Custom Italian kitchens designed by Tara Bernerd & Partners featuring honed marble countertops, backsplash, and island
Sub-Zero Wolf Appliance Suite
Primary bathrooms feature natural stone flooring and walls, custom bathtub, bespoke mirrors, and light fixtures
Walk-in wardrobes in each bedroom
The building is expected to be delivered in 2025. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at The Perigon Miami Beach, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Miami Concours Car Show Returns February 17th to the Miami Design District
The Miami Concours, returns to the Miami Design District in 2023 with a highly curated, distinctly modern celebration of automotive history. Displays begin on Friday, February 17th, and conclude on Sunday, February 19th, with three red-carpeted streets featuring distinct Concours activations.
The annual event, now in its sixth year, exhibits the most significant automobiles ever produced in the heart of Miami, at the epicenter of art and design. The acclaimed event, led by Co-Founders John Temerian Jr. of CURATED and Ronnie Vogel, as well as Partner Brett David of Prestige Imports, has carved an inimitable niche at the intersection of automotive excellence, car-culture camaraderie, and luxury lifestyle.
The prestigious event showcases the world’s most sought-after exotic post-war automobiles as well as celebrated, iconic models from the world’s most recognizable luxury motoring brands. The event kicks off on Friday, February 17th, with a special showcase of cars dotted among the neighborhood’s artistic installations as static works of art themselves.
As collectors and enthusiasts witness real-time, official judging; discover an unrivaled, historical display of Lamborghinis on 39th Street – a nod to the Italian manufacturer’s 60th Anniversary; and discover an unforgettable display of Hypercars from Pagani Automobili as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary alongside Czinger Vehicles, as they present the 3D printed 21C.
Miami Concours features superlative examples from Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Pagani, Maserati, Jaguar, Ford, BMW, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz, with judging led by Mark Moskowitz MD who is the Board of Directors of Carolina Motorsports Park.
EVENT INFO
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11AM – 8PM
CONCOURS PREVIEW – SELECTION OF CARS
ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT
SUNDAY, 19TH: 11AM – 5PM
MAIN RED CARPET EVENT
CONCOURS & JUDGING
Rooftop Restaurant Giselle to Open Friday February 3rd
On Friday, February 3, the glitzy new restaurant Giselle will open on the rooftop of the illustrious nightclub E11EVEN Miami. Giselle is brought to you by E11EVEN and hospitality group The Restaurant People, where executive chef Gustavo Zuluaga will weave together global flavors in dishes like whole crispy snapper with aji amarillo aioli and Peruvian salsa criolla.
Giselle’s menu is extravagant, with items such as bluefin tuna truffle cones topped with 24-karat gold leaf. Truffle toast, flaming lobster thermidor, Peking chicken, Japanese A5 snow-aged wagyu, a flaming Australian wagyu tomahawk, caviar, seafood towers, oysters with Champagne mignonette granita, and other extravagant offerings are available.
Truffle toast, pork ribs, Chilean sea bass, filet mignon, and a flaming lobster thermidor are among the dishes on the menu. For those who can’t decide, a six-course tasting menu is available.
The cuisine incorporates French, Asian, South American, and Mediterranean flavors. This makes sense given his background, which includes stops at L’Atelier de Jol Robuchon in Miami, Zuma, Komodo, and Juvia before becoming executive chef at Laurent Tourondel’s Dune in Fort Lauderdale.
Guests enter the restaurant by taking a private elevator up to the rooftop restaurant, where they will walk through the mosaic-lined tunnel into the space, which features a retractable roof that spans the entire indoor-outdoor restaurant.
Giselle’s marble-adorned 14-seat bar features digital art display cases showcasing the work of Miami-based filmmaker and producer Frank Kelly, who was commissioned to create a custom short film series for the space. The adjacent lounge and terrace area features black marble dining tables with views of the Miami skyline, while a neon sign that reads “I’ll be here, if by chance, you’ll be here too” rules the space.
Giselle is located at 15 NE 11th St, Miami, FL 33132 with hours at Wednesday through Sunday 6pm to 3am.
The Queen Restaurant and Lounge Opens in Miami Beach
What was previously Miami’s Paris Theater is now The Queen Restaurant and Lounge!
The Queen located at 550 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach will offer a unique blend of Japanese and French inspired cuisine. Small plates such as maitake tempura with scallion ash and truffle mayo, dressed oysters East and West with an apple Szechuan mignonette, and duck and pork tsukune with tare, scallion, and baby gem lettuce kick off the menu.
Following that are crudos such as steak and tuna tartare, beef carpaccio with uni and caviar crème, and deluxe seafood towers. The Josper Charcoal Oven or the Robata Flame Grills are used to prepare Japanese Wagyu, Prime Ribeye, roasted Branzino with Thai chili ponzu, and Australian lamb with chipotle miso.
Sushi made from fish flown in from Japan will also be available, as will a special selection at the eight-seat Omakase Counter. Following that, craft cocktails, many of which incorporate Japanese spirits, will be served in whichever lounge guests choose.
But The Queen isn’t just about the food – the atmosphere is just as noteworthy with the transformation of the Paris Theater. A custom mosaic created in Italy using Venetian and Palladian techniques and a black and white mural, “Parade of the Carmens,” by Miami artist Gonzalo Fuenmayor celebrating Carmen Miranda can be found at the entrance. The Salon Lounge features curved burgundy chairs and a central banquette, burgundy carpet with plum and apricot fanned leaves, gilded original crown moldings, Lobmeyr brass, hand cut crystal, Swarovski crystal and gold finish chandeliers, and a Calacatta Viola marble bar.
The main dining room is expansive, with lighted cutout walls, a large concentric circle of hand carved teak finished in gold leaf surrounding a bronze mirror, and a ceiling dome that transforms with a kaleidoscope of LED images. Above, on the mezzanine level, is a members-only VIP lounge with 80 seats and a view of the dining room. However, both serve the regular menu, which is overseen by chef Julien Jouhannaud, who was previously in charge of the culinary program at Annabelle’s in London, and produced by executive chef Mitchell Hesse, a Miami native.
The Variety Theater, as it was known in 1946 was a venue for classic revival films such as Alfred Hitchcock’s Suspicion, its opening film. Later renamed The Paris, it has been transformed into an event space and photo studio. However, it retained its Deco elements, which have been restored and enhanced by designer Carlos Rodriguez of Miami’s ModPlay Studio.
The Queen is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6pm until late. So if you’re looking for a fancy night out with exquisitely prepared food, The Queen is the perfect spot. Make sure to make a reservation, as this trendy new spot is sure to fill up quickly.
The Crosby Miami Worldcenter Construction One Step Closer to Breaking Ground
The Crosby Miami Worldcenter, has applied to the Federal Aviation Administration for height approval. According to a filing with the agency on January 12, the tower will be 377 feet above ground, or 390 feet above sea level.
The construction permit that was filed in July 2022 states that The Crosby will include 450 condo units and 3,370 square feet of retail in a 33-story tower.
The Crosby Miami Worldcenter will sit on 0.55 acres in the Park West neighborhood of Miami. The units themselves will be fully furnished and finished from studios to two-bedroom floor plans. Square footage will range from 350 to 825 square feet and pricing will begin in the low $300,000. Interiors will be curated by AvroKo.
Residence Features Include:
9-foot-high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows
Balcony with every residence
Finished interior and exterior flooring
Gourmet kitchens featuring custom Italian cabinetry
Bosch appliances, including paneled refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, built-in convection oven/microwave, and cooktop
Rain showers in primary bathrooms and custom Italian vanities
Full-size washer and dryer in unit
Fully built-out closets
Contemporary lighting packages, including recessed lighting, dimmers, and lighting control
Brilliant smart-home system offering seamless personalization with the touch of a button, including the ability to control audio, climate, window treatments, and lighting systems
Smart keyless entry system allowing you to unlock your door via smart app, door code, keycard, or Apple Watch
The Crosby will be designed by Cohen Freeman Encinosa (CFE) Architects. The design of the tower appears modern with floor-to-ceiling glass windows on every floor and expansive terraces throughout. The Crosby features over 22,000 square feet of luxury amenities from a rooftop pool to a ground-floor restaurant.
Tower Amenities Include:
Expansive rooftop resort-style pool with jacuzzi, cabanas, and grilling stations perfect for entertaining
Inviting fire pit lounge with breathtaking views of the Biscayne Bay skyline
State-of-the-art fitness center featuring saunas and plunge pools
Clubroom with private dining and stunning water views
Convenient juice and coffee bar
Spacious coworking center
Gaming lounge
Curated museum-quality art throughout all common areas
24/7 security services, high-speed elevators, and controlled property access
24/7 concierge services European porcelain flooring
The Crosby will have no rental restrictions and the buyers are able to rent out their units using any available platform for as many days as they would like. In the announcement, Related expects the buyers to be mostly investors due to there being no restrictions.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at The Crosby Miami Worldcenter, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Why Choose Miami for Your Next Real Estate Venture?
The Miami real estate market is one of the most vibrant and dynamic in the country, with a wide range of properties available for buyers, sellers, and investors. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious waterfront mansion, a sleek and modern high-rise condominium, or a cozy single-family home, you’re sure to find something that fits your needs and budget in Miami.
One of the key factors driving the Miami real estate market is its location. The city is situated on the Atlantic coast of Florida, with easy access to beautiful beaches, world-class shopping and dining, and a wide range of recreational and cultural activities. This makes it a popular destination for both residents and visitors, which in turn helps to support a strong and stable real estate market.
Another important factor that contributes to the strength of the Miami real estate market is the city’s diverse and growing population. Miami is home to a large and diverse community of residents from all over the world, which helps to create a unique cultural scene. This diversity also makes Miami a popular destination for international buyers and investors, who are drawn to the city’s unique blend of cultures and styles.
Despite the ongoing global pandemic, the Miami real estate market has remained resilient and continues to thrive. In 2020, the prices for luxury real estate in Miami increased by around 20%, despite the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
Miami is a fantastic place to buy, sell, or invest in real estate. With its location, growing population, and diverse range of properties, Miami offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, a vacation home, or a rental property, Miami is a great place to invest your money in real estate.
Uber and Miami’s Brightline Joining Forces
Uber and Miami-based Brightline have teamed together to give customers more transportation choices throughout South Florida.
The collaboration aims to satisfy client demand and improve Brightline+, a door-to-door service that already offers electric golf carts, airport and event shuttles, and door-to-door transportation.
According to the passenger rail firm, Uber will increase the number of vehicles available to passengers on the Brightline+ network. In the United States, this is the first time Uber has connected to a faster intercity rail service.
The Brightline app or website now allows users to add shared or private Uber rides when purchasing rail tickets. By guaranteeing a driver is waiting curbside to take passengers to their next location, the new in-app booking function aims to eliminate wait periods.
While Smart users can pay to add additional journeys to and from the station without distance limits, Brightline Premium passengers will receive complimentary rides within a 5-mile radius.
The fixed-route and electric vehicle shuttles of Brightline+ will still offer walkup rides. Destinations in Miami Beach, Miami International Airport, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport can all be reached via fixed-route shuttles.
In order to make it simpler for users to reach the stations and destination points, Brightline+ was introduced in 2021. Currently, Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach all have Brightline stations. This year, it intends to start offering service to Orlando.
Chug’s Express at Miami Worldcenter Opening Monday, January 16, 2023
Chug’s Express will officially open on Monday, January 16th at Miami Worldcenter! For your morning coffee and some items to-go, stop by Chug’s Express, which is open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Caoba building at 698 NE 1st Ave in Miami, Florida 33132. Favorites from Chug’s Diner including croquetas, pastelitos, and coffee will be available at the Chug’s Express “ventanita.”
Breakfast Sandwiches
Sausage, egg & cheese house-made pork sausage, American cheese, scrambled egg, mayo
Chug’s Express is owned and operated by the Ariete Hospitality Group. Ariete Hospitality Group extends beyond excellence in cuisine, drink, and hospitality. They are dedicated to elevating the bar for dining in Miami and demonstrating to the world that the city is capable of providing top-notch dining experiences with every concept.
The staff is led by Executive Chef and Owner Michael Beltrán, a native of Little Havana who later trained with Miami’s greatest chefs before launching AHG’s flagship restaurant, Ariete. AHG’s Ariete has been recognized with a 2022 MICHELIN guide star for Chef Beltran’s, who has twice been nominated as a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South and a 2021 StarChefs Rising Star.
Chef Beltran’s interpretation of a Cuban-American diner, Chug’s Diner, has also been recognized with a 2022 MICHELIN guide Bib Gourmand. This enterprise is personal for Chef Beltran and the staff who have embraced the vision for Miami.
