Sexy Fish Coming Soon to Brickell

Sexy Fish Brickell Flatiron
Sexy Fish Brickell Flatiron

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.

Sexy Fish Brickell

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.

Signature Dishes:

  • tuna belly, kombu cured & smoked
  • Yellowtail sashimi & mandarin ponzu
  • crispy duck & watermelon salad, pomegranate & cashew
  • eringi mushroom tempura, summer truffle & aka miso
  • 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
Sexy Fish Brickell Flatrion

Here are Dave Portnoy’s Top 6 Pizza Joints in Miami

Best Pizza Shops in Miami
Best Pizza Shops 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.”

Stay tuned for more pizza and Miami related news!

Lucas: P.S. Dave…you really need to try Ironside Pizza in Little River. In my opinion, it’s the best pizza in Miami.

Top 5 Spots to Celebrate Cinco De May in Miami 2021

Miami Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Cinco De Mayo 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.

  • Cocktails by Jaguar Sun
  • Food by La Pollita By Boia De
  • Choco Tacos by Frice Cream

Michelin-Starred Restaurant Carbone – Makes Debut in South Beach – Plans to Open Additional Eateries in Miami

Michelin-starred Carbone in South Beach

One of the hottest spots in Miami right now is the Michelin-starred Carbone restaurant. With its remarkable menu, retro-style French décor, and its iconic location; Carbone has become a staple in the South Beach neighborhood in such a short time.

This Michelin-Starred restaurant is the first of many restaurants that Major Food Group plans to open. This hospitality company is ran by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick; whom also opened the original Carbone in New York in 2012. They are also in the process of working on restaurants in Miami’s Design District and the Brickell Neighborhood.

Carbone's Outdoor Patio

Located at 49 Collins Avenue, this luxurious and Ken Fulk design is truly awe-inspiring. Captains fitted in Zac Posen tuxedos guide customers through menu options and salads are prepared tableside for the full Carbone experience. The menu includes raw-bar platters featuring stone crab claws, crab knuckle sandwiches, spicy rigatoni, or veal parmigiana.

Menu Options:

Carbone is the first piece of the expansion and the Major Food Group plans to open a private member’s club with Japanese food this spring as well as a French-style Steakhouse in Brickell in September.

Carbone remembers his first trip to South Beach for the Wine & Food Festival in 2012, “I remember vividly one of the first trips we took here together. We had an absolute blast. If you told those kids who were drunk at La Sandwicherie back then that they would be opening on First and Collins, that would have been their dream come true. That’s as good as it gets.”

The Major Group isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Zalaznick states that “I’ve been here for the last 10 months. As I spent more and more time here, I really realized that this city is an incredible place to live and work in a full-time capacity.”

The Hottest Miami Restaurants to Book this Valentine’s Day, 2021

Interior of Novikov Restaurant in downtown Miami

Novikov

Novikov is a Chinese-Japanese fusion restaurant located in downtown Miami with remarkable Biscayne Bay views. With its’ interactive dining experience and stunning décor, it is a must-see destination. The menu features wok dishes, sushi selections, robata grill, and caviar options.

Menu Options Include:

  • Sashimi
  • Maki
  • Dim Sums
  • Bao Buns
  • Duck

And if dinner is not an option for Valentine’s Day, do not forget their unlimited brunch menu:

  • Yuzu Mimosa
  • Soto Sake
  • Fleurs de Prairie Rose
  • Cucumber Tataki
  • Spicy Salmon
  • Spring Roll Maki
  • Sashimi and Nigiri Selection
Interior photo of Zuma Miami Restaurant

Zuma

Zuma is a traditional Japanese Izakaya style co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002. They are globally located in 11 venues and 5 seasonal locations.

Featuring a more modern touch on Japanese Izakaya, there is a variety of options from its 3 different kitchens; sushi counter, robata grill, and the main kitchen.

Menu Options Include:

  • Oysters with Caviar
  • Age Watarigani
  • Maki rolls
  • Okakese
  • Nigiri Sushi/Sashimi
Interior photo of MILA Miamas rooftop lounge and mixology bar.

MILA Miami

MILA Miami is a restaurant, rooftop lounge, and mixology bar all wrapped into one. Mixing flavors of the Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine, creating a one of a kind mediterrAsian experience. They offer bar programs, brunches, and classes!

Menu Options Include:

  • MediterrAsian Raw Bar
  • Robata Grill Options
  • Oysters
  • Tataki
  • Seafood Platters
  • Sushi
Interior photo of Carbones Italian Restaurant in downtown Miami.

Carbone

Carbone is one of Miami’s best Italian restaurants, founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick. They are known for mixing new and old-world Italian recipes.

Menu Options Include:

  • Calamari Marco
  • Minestrone
  • Lobster Ravioli
  • Veal Marsala
  • Dover Piccata
  • Artichoke Hearts
La Petite Maisons interior photo.

La Petite Maison

Located in the Brickell neighborhood of downtown Miami, La Petite Maison is an upscale French eatery with locations in Dubai, London, Hong Kong, and Miami. Available space includes a terrace for up to 25, an informal bar entrance with seating for 100 guests, and a covered dining terrace for 53.

Menu Options Include:

  • Tapenade
  • Ratatouille ET Feta
  • Tartare De Thon
  • Escargots
  • Calamars Frits
  • Beignets
  • Saumon Finemen Tranche
COTE Miamis exterior photo.

COTE

COTE is the newest Michelin-starred restaurant in downtown Miami. This Korean Steakhouse will merge the flavors of Korean barbeque with the style of a classic American steakhouse.

Menu Options Include:

  • East/West Coast Oysters
  • Maine Lobster
  • Caviar Service
  • Steak Tartare
  • Korean Bacon
  • Tuna Tartare
  • Ban Chan
  • USDA Prime
  • American Wagyu Beef