The last month of 2022 saw some significant restaurant openings and the closure of two beloved spots.
Giorgio Rapicavoli reopened Eating House. The much-adored Coral Gables restaurant started as an evening pop-up. It achieved much success before closing at its original location. Now, Rapicavoli has opened a much more sophisticated version of the restaurant just a few blocks from the original.
After earning a Michelin star for Stubborn Seed, Jeremy Ford and Grove Bay Hospitality Group have opened a second endeavor. Beauty and the Butcher (named after Ford, “the butcher,” and his daughter, “the beauty”) opened as an upscale neighborhood bistro in Coral Gables.
Finally, Michael Beltran, who earned a Michelin star for Ariete and a Bib Gourmand for Chug’s Diner, opened Brasserie Laurel in Downtown Miami.
Sadly, December saw the closing of the original Shenanigan’s in Hollywood (the much larger Dania Beach location still thrives), and Via Verdi, the charming Italian bistro in Miami’s MiMo District, which closed its doors after serving customers for almost a decade.
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Jeremy Ford opens Beauty and the Butcher.
Grove Bay Group photo
Openings
Beauty and the Butcher
6915 Red Rd., Coral Gables
305-665-9661
beautyandthebutchermiami.com
Brasserie Laurel
698 NE First Ave., Miami
305-330-9048
brasserielaurel.com
Eating House
128 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables
786-580-3745
eatinghousemiami.com
Fabel Miami
50 NW 24 St., Miami
305-967-8133
fabelmiami.com
First Watch
3737 NW 87th Ave., Doral
firstwatch.com
Joliet
1209 17th St., Miami Beach
954-857-9277
jolietmiamibeach.com
Just Salad
2346 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
866-673-3757
justsalad.com
Kaia
232 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
786-362-6997
kaiagreek.com
The Maiz Project
1601 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach
instagram.com/themaizproject
Max’d Out Donuts
14871 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach
maxdoutdonuts.com
Mila Omakase
1636 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach
786-706-0744
milarestaurant.com/milaomakase
Noma Beach at Redfish
9610 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables
305- 668-8788
noma-beach.com
Paperfish Sushi South Beach
432 Española Way, Miami Beach
305-686-0579
paperfishsushi.com
Six Pack Burger
18106 W. Dixie Hwy., Miami
954-850-2280
6PKBurger.com
Sushi By Bou
1300 S. Miami Ave., Miami
954-440-5270
sushibybou.com
Tacombi
1688 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach
305-209-3718
tacombi.com
Tambourine Room
6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
305-876-6555
carillonhotel.com
Victoria’s Vinos & Vermouth
3190 Commodore Plz., Miami
304-442-3377
kushhospitality.com
Walrus Rodeo
5143 NE Second Ave., Miami
walrusrodeo.com
Zeru
1395 Brickell Ave., Miami
786-809-1786
zerumiami.com
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Closings
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Gordon Ramsay will open an outpost of Lucky Cat in Miami in 2022.
Lucky Cat photo
Coming Attractions
Angelo Elia Pizza Bar-opening at Aventura Parksquare
Anthony’s Runway 84 – reopening soon
Apocalypse BBQ – pop-up opening a brick-and-mortar
Balagan– opening soon
Biscayne Bay Brewing – opening a location in downtown Miami
Black Tap – New York burger and shake restaurant opening in Brickell
Bodega Taqueria – locations in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and more coming soon
Bouchon Bistro – Thomas Keller brings his bistro to Coral Gables
Brasamasa – opening in downtown Miami
Brasserie Laurel – Michael Beltran opening a brasserie
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop – automated dumpling shop opening in Wynwood
Café Habana – New York restaurant opening in Brickell
Dream State Brewing – Opening at Sistrunk Marketplace
Eating House – Giorgio Rapicavoli reopening his Coral Gables favorite
Eataly – coming to Miami
El Vecino – Michael Beltran opening a cigar lounge
Etta – Chicago transplant opening at Miami Worldcenter
Esplanade at Aventura – new dining and shopping complex in Aventura with Jarana and more
Dairy Goods – opening first Miami location
Felice – opening at Bal Harbour Shops
Ford’s Garage – automotive-themed burger and beer joint opening in South Florida
The Forge – David Grutman to reopen this iconic Miami Beach restaurant
Gramps 2 – opening soon
Gramps by the Sea – opening soon
Hell’s Kitchen – Gordon Ramsay brings his reality-themed restaurant to Miami
The Henry – Los Angeles brunch spot opening in Miami
Icebox Cafe – opening in the Falls
Julia & Henry’s – food hall opening in downtown Miami
The Loyal – New York brasserie coming to Miami
Lucky Cat – Gordon Ramsay is bringing his Asian-inspired restaurant to Miami Beach
Mai-Kai – beloved restaurant reopening in the future
Marina Village – Opening in Fort Lauderdale
Ma/re – Opening in Miami
Maple & Ash – Chicago steakhouse opening at Miami Worldcenter
Michy’s Kitchen Shack – Michelle Bernstein opening a fast-casual fried chicken restaurant
News Cafe – iconic South Beach restaurant to reopen
Oro + Elixir – opening in Miami
Pastis – iconic NYC bistro coming to Wynwood
Pubbelly Sushi – expanding with several new locations
Pura Vida – opening in West Palm Beach
Rao’s – classic NYC red sauce restaurant opening in Miami Beach
Sant Ambroeus – opening at Bal Harbour Shops
The Salty – opening in Coconut Grove
Sports & Social – sports bar and entertainment complex opening in Miami
Sprouts Farmers Market – opening in Miami
Sra. Martinez – Michelle Bernstein is bringing back the beloved restaurant
Stalk & Spade – plant-based, fast-casual restaurant coming to South Florida
Sugar Factory – opening at Firestone Garage
Tablé – Antonio Bachour opening a Design District restaurant
Trader Joe’s – opening in Edgewater
Whole Foods Market – opening in Edgewater; proposed megastore in Sunset Harbour and new Fort Lauderdale locations
Wicked Lick – Key West nitro ice cream shop looking to open in Miami
