An Oceanside Stunner in Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n
Del Mar Fort Lauderdale<\/a> is a massive, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that recently opened in the former Dune by Laurent Tourondel space at the Auberfe Beach Residences. This 17,000-square-foot space includes indoor and outdoor dining and a beachfront bar. The menu includes a host of dishes inspired by coastal cities in Greece, Italy, Spain, and France, including snapper, an oven-roasted seafood dish, and lobster spaghetti. Del Mar really shines during brunch when diners can take full advantage of its spectacular views of the Atlantic while dining on lobster Benedicts and mushroom fritattas.<\/p>\n Think of this tiny Miami Shores spot as the antithesis of giant chains: Meli<\/a> offers Greek frozen yogurt in only two flavors: sugar-free plain and berry. Once you\u2019ve made your choice between the two, you can dress your dessert with any number of toppings: think fruit, granola, nuts, and candies. This is the perfect spot for days when you\u2019ve been scrolling Amazon for hours just looking for a pencil.<\/p>\n A sample of the fare at Bagatelle Miami River. Bagatelle<\/p>\n From the French Riviera to the Miami River<\/p>\n Bagatelle Miami River<\/a> combines the two personalities of the famed French spots \u2014 beach club and house music \u2014 under one roof. The space offers both riverside dining al fresco, fueled by music and champagne, and the intimacy of a private villa, with salon-style lounges and a 25-seat bar. Look for seafood, raw bar offerings, and a stuffed potato with seasonal truffles and wild mushrooms. There\u2019s also yacht parking, so you and your oligarch friends can arrive in style.<\/p>\n An Iconic LA Restaurant Comes to Miami<\/p>\n Los Angeles\u2019s Boulevard Hospitality Group brings Hollywood\u2019s iconic Yamishiro<\/a> to Miami. This 9,0000-square-foot rooftop restaurant, located on the ninth floor of the Gale Miami Hotel & Residences, offers classic Japanese dishes with a modern Miami twist: Japanese fried chicken in a spicy gonchuijang buffalo sauce, Wagyu tomahawk, and Chilean seabass are some of the offerings.<\/p>\n Miami\u2019s First Sake Brewery Finds a New Home<\/p>\n Miami\u2019s own sake brewery has a new home. Sh\u014dj\u014d\u2018s Dojo<\/a> has moved to 14 Giralda Avenue (inside of Threefold Cafe), serving sake and beer. Owners Haidar Hachem and Marilyn \u201cMari\u201d Orozco are on hand to guide you through tastings and generally share good vibes. This tiny speakeasy is a shining example that Miami still holds space for mom-and-pop proprietors. Sh\u014dj\u014d\u2018s Dojo is open Thursdays through Sundays.<\/p>\n A Coffee Pop-Up Finds a Permanent Home<\/p>\n What started as a pop-up during Art Basel has come full circle one year later with the opening of Sunshine Coffee<\/a> at the Esme Hotel in South Beach. This cheerful little shop offers coffee, smoothies, breakfast tacos, toasts, and a pancake cake that\u2019s basically a fluffy, tall slice of the breakfast treat. Make your morning whimsical with one of the shop\u2019s drinks, like the Banana Baby (espresso and banana oat milk) or the Cinnamon Toast Crunch, made with cereal-infused oat milk.<\/p>\n An octopus dish from R\u00f2 Steakhouse. R\u00f2 Steakhouse<\/p>\n A Steakhouse Direct from Mexico<\/p>\n Mexico\u2019s ViCa Hospitality Group has tapped former Prime 112 executive chef Marcelo Palacios for R\u00f2 Steakhouse<\/a>. This Coral Gables house of beef offers prime cuts and wagyu, paired with indulgent Latin American-inspired dishes, like branzino chicharron and brie cheese ranchero.<\/p>\n Fast Casual Burgers From One of Miami\u2019s Best Chefs<\/p>\n When a chef who owns a Michelin-starred restaurant (Ariete) starts slinging burgers, you know they\u2019re going to be good. Michael Beltran has opened Chuggie\u2019s<\/a>, a fast-casual, grab-and-go restaurant that offers no glam, no frills, no seats even: just a simple menu of nostalgia food done right \u2014 cheeseburgers, fritas, fried chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and fries. There\u2019s even the \u201cHappiest of Meals\u201d for kids, so move over \u201cclown,\u201d your Miami days are numbered.<\/p>\n MediterrAgean Fare in Coconut Grove<\/p>\n Rivera Dining Group (Mila, Casa Neos, Claurie) has opened Coconut restaurant Ava MediterrAegean<\/a>. Start with octopus, hummus, marinated olives, or an array of Greek spreads before you choose your catch of the day from the display of fresh seafood.<\/p>\n A Beloved BBQ Pop-Up Gets a Home<\/p>\n Chef Raheem Sealey started making barbecue in 2020 from a pop-up site. Sealey\u2019s barbecue quickly became a sensation, selling out every day. The chef, who still heads up Shiso in Wynwood, now makes some of Miami\u2019s finest barbecue at Drinking Pig<\/a>\u2019s new Coconut Grove home. Expect ribs, smoked brisket, sausages, turkey, and more \u2014 all with a touch of Caribbean soul. Be warned, however: Drinking Pig\u2019s barbecue can sell out, so plan on getting there early for the best selection.<\/p>\n An Intimate Drinking Den in Coconut Grove<\/p>\n Ariete Hospitality Group and Mae\u2019s Group have collaborated on Mae\u2019s Room<\/a>, an intimate Coconut Grove lounge designed as a gorgeous artist\u2019s living room. Bartender Tom Lasher-Walker creates a menu of timeless classic libations. Enjoy a martini while sinking into the lush furnishings as the day melts away.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/115929633_2726795397645271_6329030055043754199_n.jpg\"\/)
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