Midtown Welcomes Brasserie Azur, the French Mediterranean Eatery

The folks behind the French-Italian Villa Azur on South Beach opened the doors this past Saturday to their newest concept, Brasserie Azur in Midtown.

The chic but homey restaurant showcases French fare with significant Mediterranean influences, including a seafood bar and rotisserie section.

Lunch, brunch and dinner menus all feature delectable plates such as a beef tenderloin skewer accompanied by three sauces, a truffle burger with pan seared foie gras and a poached sea bass served with aioli sauce, respectively.

Executive chef from Villa Azur, Erwin Mallet, will helm the kitchen along with chef Michael Bujold, a former contestant on Iron Chef, and former Pastisserie Pepin pastry chef and champion chocolate maker, François Paille.

Designed by François Frossard, whose portfolio includes designs for Brasserie's sister restaurant, Story Nightclub and Liv, Brasserie Azur offers 190 total seats, in and outdoors, stone tabletops, rural benches and Tuscan pergola ceilings.