639922 Mon Jul 27 19:29:40 -0700 2009 99 10 Florida 0 4895734 Looking for new places, or places in the works for Summer, FALL and Winter 2009. Casales Pizzeria by Sardinia recently opened. MB Burger and Beer Joint is slated to open across the street from Casales very soon. MB MIA is set to open in downtown soon. Prime Blue has changed hands and will reopen under a new name shortly. Downtown Brosia sold and will become??? Design District Sports Grill in Kendall is developing a new store. What else is, or soon to be cooking down here in the 305 ? ? ? Mon Jul 27 19:29:40 -0700 2009 14634 netmover 1 4896346 The Prime Blue location is now "Solymar," supposed to open 7/30. Solea in the W Hotel South Beach recently opened. Ahnvee (creole, former Emeril chef) recently opened on South Beach. Don Chile (Mexican) opened in Coral Gables. Talavera (Mexican from owners of Jaguar) still supposed to open sometime in Coral Gables. Le Provencal recently moved from corner of LeJeune & Miracle Mile to a spot further east on Mircale Mile. What ever happened to Apple, the son of Bradley Ogden thing? I know there was a dispute among the partners, did it never open? www.foodforthoughtmiami.com Tue Jul 28 05:53:32 -0700 2009 4895734 35525 Frodnesor 2 4896455 I'm really confused by the whole Don Chile thing. They've been pimping this Grand Opening for a few weeks now, but they've been open since last year. They were open, then wanted to sell it. . .maybe they did? I don't know. I went a few times (after the original opening) and the food was quite good. Next to Le Provencal's new location, Charlotte Bistro is having her soft opening on Monday. This chef worked under some Michelin-rated talent in Lyon and I'm very curious to see how the restaurant turns out. She's given it a cute, funky vibe and talks very passionately about food and wine so I have high hopes. Tue Jul 28 06:36:52 -0700 2009 4896346 124704 Icantread 3 4915979 If anyone ventured to Charlotte yesterday, they were probably turned away due to some technical issues (read: AC in summertime). Looks like they'll be open tomorrow. I won't be able to try them until September (travel) but I would be curious to read any feedback in the meantime. Tue Aug 04 07:53:20 -0700 2009 4896455 124704 Icantread 2 4896456 It hasn't stopped raining enough for Apple to have it's grand opening. http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2009/05/rain_delay_for_apple_opening.php Tue Jul 28 06:36:52 -0700 2009 4896346 12101 lax2mia 3 4896471 Net> My wish for "Late 09?" I am hoping the hounds will show some love to Mahogany Grill next time they visit the LandShark Stadium. I love this place and these photos are making me hungry! http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2009/07/photos_by_jacob_katelmattie_br.php#more AG The Mahogany Grille (2190 NW 183 St - Miami Gardens Drive west of the highway) Tue Jul 28 06:42:12 -0700 2009 4896456 13541 advisor_Girl 4 4897068 AG ~ Amen to that! Great food, great prices. For me the cornbread was enough incentive, and I did not know I liked cornbread! Tue Jul 28 09:38:30 -0700 2009 4896471 124704 Icantread 5 4900399 What is their average price line? Neither the online menu or the downloadable has any prices, which makes me wonder. Also, the downloadable has many more entrees listed in red, which I guess are new? I am heading to the Braves/Marlins game Thursday night and might detour from my pre-planned dinner destination to this place if you can give me some details. Wed Jul 29 10:18:44 -0700 2009 4897068 159150 freakerdude 6 4900437 You know, last time I went was for lunch and I'm not sure anything even crossed $16. They give decent portions, full bar, juices and lemonade squeezed in-house and dynamite dessert. Wed Jul 29 10:27:01 -0700 2009 4900399 124704 Icantread 2 4897773 "Ahnvee (creole, former Emeril chef) recently opened on South Beach." Chef Tom Azar, formerly of Emeril's left Ahnvee before it opened. I'm not sure who the new chef is. Tue Jul 28 13:13:54 -0700 2009 4896346 37504 Sativa 2 4899440 Apple did their soft opening already...I was told people have been trickling in. It'll be very interesting to see whether this Cali standby can stand on it's own here in sobe. Did Chilorios open on MM in the Gables? It's supposed to be owned by a Mexicano and promised to be authentic, can anyone confirm? Wed Jul 29 05:41:27 -0700 2009 4896346 14634 netmover 3 4899669 It opened some weeks ago. Food's ok and no more authentic than any other "Mexican" plenty of cheese, 15 fridge-cold salsas or so, and they panini-press all of it. If you want a good taco you need to hit the Orale truck or the homestead market. Wed Jul 29 06:57:04 -0700 2009 4899440 124704 Icantread 4 4899739 Apple is in a dreadful location and they have club promoters spreading the word. Wed Jul 29 07:23:23 -0700 2009 4899669 108629 HabaneroJane 5 4899771 I guess the only way to make big bucks is to have large locations where people think they're all-stars. Small are the classy joints. Wed Jul 29 07:31:57 -0700 2009 4899739 124704 Icantread 6 4899845 I dont know about that... Went to Casale last night for Round 4 of the Pizza Crawl. The place is huge and its pretty frickin sweet. Wed Jul 29 07:56:36 -0700 2009 4899771 115383 Blind Mind 4 4900056 Exactly. Meats were flavorless. Only redeeming quality is the homemade tortillas which were phenomenal. Other than that, pretty mediocre. Chipotle tastes better. Wed Jul 29 08:53:13 -0700 2009 4899669 12101 lax2mia 5 4915733 I must confess, Chipotle is one of my all time favorite chains. In fact, I can think of no other off the top of my head. I know it's a far cry from "authentic", but when it comes to gringo MEX it is hard to beat! Too bad to hear about Chilorio's, I was looking forward to it soon. Is it worthy of trying at least? Tue Aug 04 06:20:37 -0700 2009 4900056 14634 netmover 6 4915815 give it a shot, maybe you will like it. It just did not do anything for me. Tue Aug 04 06:54:03 -0700 2009 4915733 124704 Icantread 7 4915891 it's not just you. Tue Aug 04 07:18:46 -0700 2009 4915815 35525 Frodnesor 2 5068626 there is no doubt that the location of this restaurant is beautiful... Sol y Mar, de the old prime blue grill is absolutely ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! management is generic, dont get me started on the food... thr chef is from the south (LA) , n he is trying to introduce flavors which he knows nothing about. the owners r from somewhere in the midwest, n for some reson they had the bright idea to convert the old prime blue grill into a latin infusion restaurant!!!! reallly?????? we live in miami!!!!!!!!!!!!! hello, why would anybody want to come to a restaurant that is a spinoff of latin cuisine n u r not even latin, especially in miami. for that i will go to the real thing Wed Sep 30 00:38:25 -0700 2009 4896346 263902 rumblytumbly27 2 5083385 While not a new restaurant, Michael's Genuine will be starting brunch on October 25 every Sunday from 11-3. The menu looks great, with a nice, heavy dose of Hedy's baked goods. http://michaelsgenuine.com/content/brunch Tue Oct 06 12:55:14 -0700 2009 4896346 117906 mikek 3 5085803 Finally! I was hoping they'd start brunch on Sundays. Brosia had a good brunch but didn't have the critical mass that Michael's would have to get people to the DD on Sundays and hopefully turning it into a weekend daytime destination as well. Aside from that, and more importantly, the menu looks excellent and ridiculously broad (in a good way, one of my peeves at brunch is a rinky dink menu of just 8 or 10 items). Can't wait, res already made. Wed Oct 07 11:07:26 -0700 2009 5083385 12101 lax2mia 1 4916075 Has anyone tried the Chicago Steakhouse & Tavern in the Grove? I think it opened up just a few weeks ago, but they don't have a website and I can't find anything about its menu items online. Tue Aug 04 08:29:47 -0700 2009 4895734 1089508 JFarah 2 4916161 Its on my radar... Early comments have said that the subs at the deli are awesome and they also deliver during lunch time. I have not heard much about the meals at the steakhouse. Tue Aug 04 08:55:22 -0700 2009 4916075 115383 Blind Mind 1 4930810 Anyone tried Cantina 71, or their orginal outpost Cantina 27? Sun Aug 09 11:14:21 -0700 2009 4895734 14634 netmover 1 4931825 I heard that Brosia will be another Segafreddo... Sun Aug 09 18:54:31 -0700 2009 4895734 105763 CODENT 2 4932634 Another one!!! Segafreddo is going to turn into the Starbucks of Miami. Mon Aug 10 07:16:11 -0700 2009 4931825 12101 lax2mia 3 4932709 Theyre also poised to open one in Puerto Rico and Denver. The Brosia spot would actually be a nice spot for a Sega and an obvious move for the owners. Fun fact - the one on Lincoln is not affiliated with any of the other locations. Mon Aug 10 07:45:11 -0700 2009 4932634 115383 Blind Mind 4 4933480 there aren't enough people hanging out in the design district on a regular basis to make segafredo work there. not a good idea at all. Mon Aug 10 11:13:23 -0700 2009 4932709 108629 HabaneroJane 1 4951688 The KONEs are coming!!! KONE EXPRESS - Espanola Way KING KONE - Alton Road and another tba sobe kone co hand rolls aka Kones are all the buzz in Brazil where more Japanese people live than any other country in the world except of course Japan. Sun Aug 16 19:07:02 -0700 2009 4895734 14634 netmover 2 4952793 yeah, I'm curious to see how it goes but will let you guys tell me. I met the guy probably over a year ago and did not put too much faith in him having a clue how to operate a restaurant. Mon Aug 17 09:04:52 -0700 2009 4951688 124704 Icantread 3 4952857 food Gods please help us, Morton's is coming to South Beach because when they forgot to do their research they forgot to realize that a steakhouse is the last thing we need here.. Mon Aug 17 09:23:56 -0700 2009 4952793 108629 HabaneroJane 2 5071784 Tried Kone Express the other night, after embarrassing myself at the Wine Show. Fast food vibe at full restaurant/sushi bar prices. Not bad, but you'd have to eat a number of $8 rolls to fill up. Rolls that we had were pretty good, but not spectacular. We were the only ones in the restaurant at 7pm on Sunday, and nobody really looked like they knew what they were doing. Off the list! Thu Oct 01 07:04:56 -0700 2009 4951688 258608 dbarnard 3 5076029 I'm betting King Kone, soon to open on Alton, will serve up a better rendition of this Brazilian concept. They are getting closer and closer...stay tuned. Sat Oct 03 05:18:08 -0700 2009 5071784 14634 netmover 1 4996826 This just in: Tuscan is becoming El Escorpion. This is an off shoot of the China Grill Mgt team under a new umbrella so as not to confuse their white table linen style cuisine with what will become a Taco and Tequilla joint. 150 Tequillas? I did not know there were so many! Peking Duck or Maine Lobster Taco anyone? Supposed to open in a month. As for Ahmvee: they already went kaaput and are slated to reopen as KARMA, more of a nightclub concept than a highend creole cuisine concept. The place looks nice inside if I may say so myself. KB Burgers is to open where Stefano's used to be out on Key Biscayne. 1-2 months out. Now what you got for me my fellow 305'ers? Tue Sep 01 13:54:10 -0700 2009 4895734 14634 netmover 2 4997015 kew about the Tequila joint...excited for tacos , that is , if they do 'em right....a bad mexican joint with lots of tequila can be disastrous! Knew about Ahnvee closing but didn't know about Karma, whatever that will be. Interesting? not really. What's up with Apple? HAd its grand opening and then closed and now there's a velvet rope at the door. Shame. I hear a grilled cheese joint is opening in the old Hed Kandi space. Called Cheeseme. I'm not kidding. Love me some grilled cheese---went to a grilled cheese night at Jar in Los ANgeles and was in heaven, but an entire grilled cheese restaurant? Hmm..... Tue Sep 01 14:45:25 -0700 2009 4996826 108629 HabaneroJane 3 4999862 cheeseme opened already. Wed Sep 02 13:31:05 -0700 2009 4997015 115383 Blind Mind 4 4999913 Cheeseme menu link - http://www.urbandaddy.com/uploads/assets/file/pdfs//fe6b03250faae8affba9cec9dec3387d.pdf Wed Sep 02 13:43:45 -0700 2009 4999862 257651 ash0529 5 5000406 I do not mind going out for nice meals, but they must be out of their minds trying to charge $20 for American cheese and texas toast with a cup of tomato soup. Wed Sep 02 16:59:05 -0700 2009 4999913 117906 mikek 6 5001577 But it's grilled cheese and tomato soup on WASHINGTON AVE. so thus the $20. What the heck is chukrut in the "veggies" section? Have a feeling it's an egregious misspelling of something, but it's funny regardless. Thu Sep 03 06:54:53 -0700 2009 5000406 12101 lax2mia 7 5001590 I'm guessing "chukrut" = "choucroute" = sauerkraut. "chucrut" I believe is used in Spanish for sauerkraut. I actually am intrigued by this concept but the prices do seem out of whack. Thu Sep 03 07:01:59 -0700 2009 5001577 35525 Frodnesor 8 5001790 The concept seems great. I would love a manchego and quince grilled cheese at 4 AM. I think they are taking the Jerry's mentality on pricing - i.e. attract people when they are hammered and the concept of money falls second behind what you are craving. Thu Sep 03 07:55:57 -0700 2009 5001590 117906 mikek 5 5001611 Almost sounds tempting. If I could find easy parking I may go. Thu Sep 03 07:09:18 -0700 2009 4999913 108051 herbage 4 5001977 it did? I passed it twice this week and the windows are dark, black and there's no sign. urban daddy also wrote once that brickell irish pub was opened and it wasn't. i dont trust that site. Thu Sep 03 08:49:33 -0700 2009 4999862 108629 HabaneroJane 5 5002758 UD was fed that info from the Irish Pub who believed they were opening. Last minute inspections and something the building owner needed to take care of caused the delay. Thu Sep 03 12:33:25 -0700 2009 5001977 115383 Blind Mind 1 4997485 Here's 2 new ones (and high profile): BOVA, as in Bova Prime from Broward, taking over the space @ the Versace mansion, i.e., Casa Casuarina. Supposed to be high-end Italian. Next: Chef Douglas Rodriguez, of OLA fame, has taken over the space @ the Astor Hotel which has been a slew of restaurants the past few years (Maison, Jolie, Metro, Johnny V). The concept is old world Havana, high-end supper club. No fusion, no ceviche, just Chef Douglas' interpretations of Cuban classics - read: $40 ropa vieja!! They plan on opening in 2 months. Tue Sep 01 17:54:47 -0700 2009 4895734 1106296 ninja9 2 4997837 maybe it will be as good as yuca used to be :). Thanks for the tip on au pied. I am sorry not to have made breakfast there. Darn work. Tue Sep 01 20:32:41 -0700 2009 4997485 50328 tpigeon 2 5001970 niiice ninja! Thu Sep 03 08:45:43 -0700 2009 4997485 14634 netmover 1 5007325 interesting menu. Opens 9/10 http://www.urbanitebistro.com/home.htm Sat Sep 05 09:53:23 -0700 2009 4895734 229082 The Chowfather 2 5009480 this location will probably scare the hell out of those that are squeamish about red light and michy's neighborhood. Sun Sep 06 14:13:29 -0700 2009 5007325 83206 miaedu 3 5028741 That neighborhood makes the Red Light area seem like Fort Knox. Does anyone out there remember that fantastic sandwich spot in the space that's Urbanite Bistro? They had their own herb garden out back, right in the 'hood, and the food was fantastic. Was too ahead of its time. I can't for the life of me remember the name... Mon Sep 14 10:27:59 -0700 2009 5009480 108629 HabaneroJane 4 5068632 dont remember the know the name. but i do remember it was great. i was actually at urbanite bistro the other day n it was actually really good.... the food was great, the server guided us to her favorite dishes n i was very satisfied..... they have 2 very cozy bars, micro brew beers, n apparently all the art work in the restaurant is done by local artists n they will change every month with an opening for each artist!!!! the food was great , the service was very refreshing n humble she answered every question w/ the most very appreciated honesty.... i totally recommend for everybody to check it out Wed Sep 30 00:55:34 -0700 2009 5028741 263902 rumblytumbly27 5 5068909 Rumbly, I was there last night and enjoyed a few appetizers after some bar hopping. Great tasting food, very friendly service. The cocktail I ordered was good but a bit too sweet and $15. Apps were each $10. We'll definitely be back, though not for the pricy cocktails. It's too bad with how close it is to my home that I would not walk there without the Legion of Doom to accompany me. Wed Sep 30 06:20:39 -0700 2009 5068632 124704 Icantread 6 5145306 i agree i live rite down the street. its just a short cab ride for me. but yeah the neighborhood is really sketchy. Sat Oct 31 12:02:29 -0700 2009 5068909 263902 rumblytumbly27 1 5008291 IVY is taking over the space formerly know as Christabelles Quarter. Famous in London, one of the former IVY owners (opened in 1917) will make a go of it here in Coconut Grove. We shall see how this UK institution fares west of the pond we call the Atlantic Ocean. Sounds very interesting...private club on the top floor where diners from the second floor will be invited for the night. Sat Sep 05 19:41:35 -0700 2009 4895734 14634 netmover 2 5009037 I wish them luck if they are gonna do a "private club" type thing in the Grove. The local Grovites will revolt hahaha. Ive heard of a sushi handroll joint on Espanola opening up. I believe its called Kone Express. Sounds interesting. Sun Sep 06 09:30:08 -0700 2009 5008291 115383 Blind Mind 3 5026890 hello, this has nothing to do with something new coming to town but rather something old! I need to know if you could help me find any information or if anyone remembers anything at all from a restaurant that was open in the 80's for a short time in miami (on coral way) that was called "The Pizza Village" ?? Please let me know or I would appreciate if you could direct me to the right board. Thank you so much! Sun Sep 13 15:17:51 -0700 2009 5009037 1109099 meeatgood24 3 5028750 I see a place called Miami Slice is opening next to Starbucks on West Ave. Sign says something absurd like We Pizza. hahaha. hopefully it tastes better than it reads. Mon Sep 14 10:30:21 -0700 2009 5009037 108629 HabaneroJane 2 5028747 that former Christabelle's space is (was?) stunning but too much so for the Grove. I wish them luck. A former owner of The Ivy is calling it The Ivy, though? How? Is there a website? Mon Sep 14 10:29:15 -0700 2009 5008291 108629 HabaneroJane 3 5030777 HJ>IVY, not sure how, nor about a web site. The stunning site will remain in tact though. The guy seems to know what he's doing, whether he can do it well in the MIA remains to be seen...the good thing is he "gets" that too! Thanks for the Pizza place headsup HJ. What else is soon to be cooking in the 305? Tue Sep 15 05:25:35 -0700 2009 5028747 14634 netmover 1 5068108 Grissino will be taking over the space formerly known as Gastronomia on Giralda in Coral Gables. Mrs. Pasta is coming to downtown Miami soon. Tue Sep 29 18:30:39 -0700 2009 4895734 14634 netmover 2 5068359 Is Mrs. Pasta married to Mr. Pasta on Miami Beach? Tue Sep 29 20:21:09 -0700 2009 5068108 35525 Frodnesor 3 5068813 No connection. They are connected to the Mrs Pasta in Dania Beach. They are straight from Milan, Italy and are now running Osteria 2 Amici in downtown MIA which they just took over and will open a second local in the Giovanni's spot who will be moving to the front of that building over there near the former Centrust (Ian Pie)building whose name escapes me. What you got Frod? You must know of something new out there in 305-landia! Wed Sep 30 05:33:16 -0700 2009 5068359 14634 netmover 4 5068941 I've got nada. Know of places closing, not any new ones opening that aren't already mentioned. Wed Sep 30 06:34:31 -0700 2009 5068813 35525 Frodnesor 5 5070756 Deadgum! I thought I was offering it up to a higher authority. Alright, I'm going give you a free pass this time Frod. BTW, I love your blog. Here's another one on the way: Capones Trattoria is taking over the old Hops spot at the Falls. Wed Sep 30 17:05:51 -0700 2009 5068941 14634 netmover 1 5068634 dont remember the know the name. but i do remember it was great. i was actually at urbanite bistro the other day n it was actually really good.... the food was great, the server guided us to her favorite dishes n i was very satisfied..... they have 2 very cozy bars, micro brew beers, n apparently all the art work in the restaurant is done by local artists n they will change every month with an opening for each artist!!!! the food was great , the service was very refreshing n humble she answered every question w/ the most very appreciated honesty.... i totally recommend for everybody to check it out Wed Sep 30 00:57:34 -0700 2009 4895734 263902 rumblytumbly27 1 5088998 Any news on Mai Tardi, the new pizza joint at the old Brosia spot? Thu Oct 08 12:54:06 -0700 2009 4895734 119444 jessicam29 2 5090487 They are getting closer...the pizza oven is in! Talavera will open soon in the Gables. It will be authentic Mexican fare offered up by the folks over at Jaguar. This could soon become our go to spot for Mexican here in the 305. What else you got Miami? Fri Oct 09 05:41:17 -0700 2009 5088998 14634 netmover 3 5103936 La Cepa Tapas and Vino will open soon on Bird and 127th Ave. Que mas? Wed Oct 14 18:37:48 -0700 2009 5090487 14634 netmover 2 5105344 Mai Tardi, Italian or not, is one the worst names I've ever heard for a restaurant. Hopefully the food fares better than the name. Thu Oct 15 09:52:38 -0700 2009 5088998 108629 HabaneroJane 1 5105491 Here's a new one. Bijan's Burger Joint (a ... burger joint) is close to opening in Coral Gables. In the location last occupied by Karma on Galiano St. Menu was short & sweet: burgers in 1/2 lb ($8) or full lb ($14), + veggie or turkey burger, chix or dolphin sandwich, foot long dog, a few choices of toppings and cheeses, a few apps (sliders, wings, skins, mini corn dogs), a couple salads, about a half-dozen sides,a little Colombian influence (pineapple burger or hot dog w multiple sauces, potato sticks and crushed pineapple). Talavera (Mexican in the Gables from the folks who brought you Jaguar in the Grove) also looks very close to opening. www.foodforthoughtmiami.com Thu Oct 15 10:37:32 -0700 2009 4895734 35525 Frodnesor 2 5105924 And lo and behold, I've just been advised that Talavera will indeed be opening next Monday for lunch and dinner. Thu Oct 15 12:42:58 -0700 2009 5105491 35525 Frodnesor 2 5105993 I believe those are the people (BIjan) famous for the world's largest paella. I think they're in downtown right now. Here we go: http://www.bijans.biz/World%20Famous%20Paella.html Thu Oct 15 13:04:45 -0700 2009 5105491 124704 Icantread 1 5106694 My friend drove by Midtown Shops and said that the sign for Cheese Course is up, though the restaurant is still not open. Cannot wait to have this one a five minute drive from my apartment. Thu Oct 15 17:17:36 -0700 2009 4895734 117906 mikek 1 5146267 Lulu's Asian Noodles Bistro (something like that) is opening up in Midtown, nearby the bar Bardot (which is across the street from the Shops at Midtown) on the west side of N. Miami Avenue. Sun Nov 01 01:34:43 -0700 2009 4895734 101012 mialebven 1 5148549 The Cheese Course opened in Midtown. Mon Nov 02 06:30:07 -0800 2009 4895734 12101 lax2mia 2 5148895 Have you actually been? I got a thing saying they opened over the weekend, but I called Sunday and nobody was picking up. Mon Nov 02 08:32:51 -0800 2009 5148549 35525 Frodnesor 3 5149071 They were up and running Saturday. All they're waiting for is their beer/wine license. Staff was friendly friendly and pretty knowledgeable. There's nothing extremely out of the ordinary (e.g. you can find most of the stuff at WF and the selection at say Dean & Deluca would quash it) but at least it's something new in the neighborhood. Mon Nov 02 09:20:58 -0800 2009 5148895 12101 lax2mia 1 5157405 Anybody got anything new heading to Miami Beach, Downtown, Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall or the Grove? IVY has been doing some practice runs in the Grove, Talavera is officially open in the Gables. iL Grissino should open this month in the Gables as well. What else is soon, or not so soon, to be cooking here in the MIA? Thu Nov 05 04:31:21 -0800 2009 4895734 14634 netmover 2 5157550 There was a new sign with a new name (which I'm now blanking on) outside of what used to be Che Sopranos on Biscayne Blvd. around 72nd St. Cheese Course is now open in Midtown. I dropped in earlier this week. Very friendly folks, were quite generous with the free samples. Selection is about on par with Whole Foods. There's a pretty extensive menu of sandwiches and salads as well as cheese sampler plates. They also sell a pretty broad selection of accompaniments both sweet (membrillo, fig cake, jams, etc.) and savory (olives, cornichons, preserved vegetables) and crackers, baguettes, etc. Thu Nov 05 05:48:39 -0800 2009 5157405 35525 Frodnesor 3 5157901 Speaking of changing hands, the Sun Inn on Biscayne & 32nd street (?) converted to a Peruvian restaurant Limon y Sabor (I think?). Driving by, it seems like they have taken cues from Ceviche 105 (at least in furnitures) and I saw some people eating inside already. Thu Nov 05 08:04:12 -0800 2009 5157550 101012 mialebven 4 5158325 Seems like everything is coming up Peruvian along that stretch of Biscayne Boulevard these days. Thu Nov 05 10:18:51 -0800 2009 5157901 35525 Frodnesor 2 5157743 Buena Vista Deli, apparently more a sandwich shop and bakery given a huge tile sign behind the counter saying "CHOCOLAT", opening on NE 4th Ave. just north of DD. Same owner as Buena Vista Bistro a few doors down. Looks like there'll be outdoor seating as there's an area fenced off from the sidewalk. In desperate need of a good local bakery in this neighborhood (or any neighborhood in Miami for that matter). Apparently owners are ready for it to open while City of Miami permitting process is taking its time. Thu Nov 05 07:04:57 -0800 2009 5157405 12101 lax2mia 1 5158384 Here's one: Danny Meyer's Shake Shack coming to Lincoln Road, supposedly spring/summer 2010. http://www.foodforthoughtmiami.com/2009/11/danny-meyer-shaking-his-miami-money.html Thu Nov 05 10:33:57 -0800 2009 4895734 35525 Frodnesor 2 5158396 Oh cool. A burger place. In South Beach. Original. Thu Nov 05 10:37:20 -0800 2009 5158384 12101 lax2mia 3 5159566 Don't be too hasty about that lax, many nycers think shake shack is the best burger period. I like their burgers alot but prefer others. Nonetheless, I welcome them. edit -- just read your blog post and the funny part is that is exactly what I had at shake shack when I went myself. Thu Nov 05 17:07:35 -0800 2009 5158396 50328 tpigeon 2 5160543 I agree with L2M. Ooooh! Burgers and shakes! Big deal. Fri Nov 06 07:01:58 -0800 2009 5158384 115383 Blind Mind 3 5174172 Shake Shack is awesome, dude. Wed Nov 11 16:42:02 -0800 2009 5160543 116564 nikklos 4 5174646 I just cant get excited about burgers and shakes. Wed Nov 11 20:36:55 -0800 2009 5174172 115383 Blind Mind 5 5181096 Try some next time you have a hangover! Sat Nov 14 08:41:01 -0800 2009 5174646 14634 netmover 1 5158588 Some more: Ole Tapas in the Four Seasons Brickell http://www.foodforthoughtmiami.com/2009/11/but-wait-theres-more.html Also, Lemon Twist on Normandy Circle (North Beach) recently (re)opened. I use the odd parenthetical because years ago there was a place here called Lemon Twist. It closed, something else went into the spot for a couple years (a sports bar?), now Lemon Twist is back. I will try it soon. Thu Nov 05 11:36:09 -0800 2009 4895734 35525 Frodnesor 1 5159187 I got to share this although I know I'll get lambasted for it! Whopper Bar is taking over the old Miami Subs on Washington and 11th St. BK's new Burger Bar concept to debut in South Beach? I know...but really, who knew? Hard to beleive! Thu Nov 05 14:41:24 -0800 2009 4895734 14634 netmover 2 5182973 Having hit the original Whopper Bar in Orlando, I can assure you that it won't be much of an upgrade from Miami Subs. It's a marginally updated Burger King with just a couple of extra ways to top your Whopper. After seeing longer lines at Panda Express and Moe's (all three share the same building at Universal Citywalk), I wasn't impressed. Then again, it's probably a better stylistic fit in SoBe than another Burger King. Sun Nov 15 08:13:35 -0800 2009 5159187 145635 Gabled 1 5171838 Here's a new one: Patagonia Home Made Products - Argentinian place on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables (same block as Ortanique, Charlotte Bistro, relocated Le Provencal). Empanadas, sandwiches, steaks, lots of wines. Tue Nov 10 21:24:12 -0800 2009 4895734 35525 Frodnesor 2 5172511 Looks intriguing, but it would help if their website was also in English. I actually find this extremely off-putting. Wed Nov 11 07:46:47 -0800 2009 5171838 117906 mikek 3 5172845 The menus at the restaurant are in English and Spanish. Wed Nov 11 09:36:51 -0800 2009 5172511 35525 Frodnesor 3 5173847 to be fair, they used to be on Flagler. it's a radical shift Wed Nov 11 14:59:45 -0800 2009 5172511 124704 Icantread 1 5192693 Jonathan Eismann will be opening two new places in the Design District: "Q" - a bbq place; and "Fin" a New England style seafood place. Probably about a month away from opening. http://miami.eater.com/archives/2009/11/18/jonathan-eismann-to-preview-q-and-fin.php Wed Nov 18 16:12:53 -0800 2009 4895734 35525 Frodnesor 1 5199481 Just saw a sign in the design district about Dacra/Scott Engelman (the same people that were behind Brosia) were opening up a new place. Does anyone have details? Sat Nov 21 22:36:07 -0800 2009 4895734 23449 lync0091 2 5199783 Dacra owns much of the property in the Design District (or at least did at one time). What was the location? Sun Nov 22 07:08:14 -0800 2009 5199481 35525 Frodnesor