Restaurant Openings 2012 - Miami

[tpigeon]

May as well start this thread.

[tpigeon]

90% sure eating house people will stay where they are and open up a more permanent place there.

[smartie]

and closing down - Sra Martinez. Read that this week.

[super_al]

any idea why is Sra martinez closing ??? it is a shame
and anybody knows when will L'Escalier in palm beach will open (i read sometime in 2012)

[Frodnesor]

Michelle Bernstein's answer to that question is here ->

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shorto...

[tpigeon]

According to Miami.com
South Beach Purdy Ave New parking garage.
Emack & Bolio's, Juan Valdez Cafe, Fratelli la Bufala, Icebox Cafe and El Rancho Grande, under a different name.

They also say Pizza Bar is scouting the area and Lucali is looking to open next to barceloneta.

The ones I can speak to are I have heard El Rancho for a long time was going there but the name change is new to me.

Pizza Bar is more than scouting I believe - if you go to the contact us on their website they say 1749 Bay Road as one of their locations. This is right across the street from B&B.

Finally Lucali is more than looking to open next to barceloneta. They have signed the lease and have been doing demolition onsite since april.

Miami.com also says Zen Sai: Japanese style Izakaya opening July 23 at South Beach's Essex House Hotel

[The Chowfather]

Du Cap- 11/12- former Palm D'Or Chef Philippe Ruiz. Brickell World Plaza
http://www.miami.com/node/321480?utm_...

[tpigeon]

This is an unconfirmed rumor I heard and I hope I or someone else can confirm it.

I heard that Lucali may be opening a spot near, not in, the sunset harbour parking lot currently under construction.

If anyone can confirm this, please let us know.

[tpigeon]

I just heard that Lucali might be opening up before the end of the year. Still a rumor, but I believe it to be true.

[tpigeon]

Confirmed in Ny Magazine. Hope it is as good as Brooklyn.

[The Chowfather]

Juvia- Roof Top 1111 Lincoln Road

[Icantread]

clever name, like it.

[Frodnesor]

Just learned that Jean Paul Desmaison (La Cofradia) is opening a restaurant and market in Wynwood area.

[lax2mia]

That's something to look forward to.

[tpigeon]

Serendipidy 3 is already open in south beach. Not terribly excited though.

[tpigeon]

the new restaurant at the raleigh
Milos

[The Chowfather]

Smashburger- North Miami (1/20)
Jean Georges J&G Grill (St. Regis-Bal Harbour)
The Bazaar by Jose Andres (SLS Hotel- Souh Beach)
Katsuya (SLS Hotel)
The Federal

[The Chowfather]

Smashburger is actually already open.

[mattstolz]

absolutely CANNOT WAIT for Bazaar. Really want it to be open by my birthday!!

[tpigeon]

I read in miami magazine that the people behind haven are going to open a gourmet taco place in south beach.

I also read that Pied a Terre has a new chef that has cooked at Bouley and French Laundry. Anyone been recently?

[Frodnesor]

If Pied a Terre brought in someone with that kind of resume, they're doing a good job of keeping it a secret. Their website lists George Cocilova as executive chef, the only other thing I can find about him on the intertubes is that 4 years ago he was the chef at a salon & spa in a small town in NY. Would love to learn more if anyone knows.

[tpigeon]

That's him.

P 112 miami magazine January 2012
...Gio Cocilova (Bouley, French Laundry) into the fold...

[tpigeon]

Also right next to that blurb is a new place called the a Lantao kitchen and bar which is supposed to be an asian streetfood hot spot at the surfcomber hotel. Not sure I get the concept..

Finally this Mare Nostrum - Mediterranean place - is now open. Chef is from spain.

[Blind Mind]

Kimpton took over the Surfcomber and installed Lantao. I know what the original concept was but this didn't follow it entirely and seems awkward inside a hotel.

[Icantread]

My sister ate there towards the end of the year. Raved about it being the best French food she's had in Miami.

[lax2mia]

Blue Collar on Biscayne in the old American Noodle Bar spot.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Co...

[lax2mia]

My Ceviche in South Beach.

http://www.facebook.com/myceviche?sk=...