HEADED TO MIAMI THIS WINTER

Here are a Few of the Hottest New Restaurants

By Hope Gainer

Miami has become a foodie town with many Michelin star chefs arriving on the scene opening restaurants offering their haute cuisine. And Miami has always been a place attracting scenesters to the hottest new restaurants.

Here a just a few of the newest spots making a mark in Miami.

HABIBI – Miami River

Founder of the famed Kiki on the River does it again. This time instead of Greek cuisine, it’s a French Moroccan Supper Club with décor and flavors from the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia. And when the sun sets after dinner and show, this space turns into a club/lounge environment complete with belly dancers, henna artists and drummers. And the name “Habibi” means love in Arabic, so how can you go wrong going there!

CASA NEOS – Miami River

This newcomer is a beautifully designed contemporary 2-story building overlooking the Miami River offering up delicious Mediterranean dishes with flavors from Lebanon, Turkey and Morocco. It comes complete with a restaurant, bars, lounge and beach club. It’s a place where Mediterranean summer sophistication meets vibrant Miami vibes.

SPARROW ITALIA – Wynwood

From London’s Mayfair district to Miami’s Wynwood, Sparrow Italia comes to the Magic City. With a name that tributes itself to Italy’s national bird, this new place offers a modern take on Italian cuisine. The menu features steak, pasta, pizza and more. This high-energy, fine dining restaurant is a favorite among many celebrities.

MOTHER WOLF – Miami Design District

Miami welcomes the third edition of Mother Wolf in the Miami Design District following LA and Vegas. Here modern Miami meets ancient Rome. James Beard nominated Chef Evan Funk’s soulful cooking offers Roman classics. There is also a temperature-controlled pasta lab with windows for customer viewing. Mother Wolf is a nod to Rome’s mythical founders, Romulus and Remus.

CATCH – South Beach

Catch, a popular seafood dining spot in NYC, LA, Vegas, Aspen & Dallas, now can be experienced in the SOFI neighborhood of South Beach. The glamorous Art Deco inspired restaurant is welcoming an upscale crowd. It has a lively restaurant/bar scene and a large rooftop space. It serves up modern versions of classics dishes to be shared.

YET ANOTHER MIAMI NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMING

Kissaki – South Beach

This New York favorite Japanese dining spot has entered the South of Fifth local in South Beach with both a restaurant and lounge. It has the finest selection of sushi and a wide array of Japanese culinary dishes. The flavors of Kissaki can also be enjoyed at home with their popular take-out service. They have their own Fishery and Wildlife License allowing them to get the freshest fish from Japan and other sources daily.