New Restaurant Opens at the Esmé Miami Beach

Mimi's Miami Beach
Mimi's Miami Beach
Photo Credit: Ruben Cabrera

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.

New Argentine Restaurant Opens its First US Location in North Miami Beach

La Birra Bar Opens in North Miami Beach
La Birra Bar Opens 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.