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Sure the difference between winter and spring is just a few degrees here in sunny South Florida, but along with the changing of the seasons comes a whole new slew of restaurants. Here are the ones we can't wait to try out.
Baby Jane
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WHO: The guys behind Ariete, Jason Odio and Michael Beltran along with Roman Jones WHAT: Described as "a laid-back bungalow atmosphere for post-work craft cocktails and evening snacks" it’ll feature a menu with dishes like duck and foie gras croquettas and pastrami tacos along with an extensive cocktail menu. WHERE: 500 Brickell Avenue WHEN: Spring
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Caviar Russe
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WHO: David Valencia WHAT: The restaurant portion of the caviar shop that opened in May of 2015 will feature a raw bar and crudo inspired menu with a collaboration of signature dishes from the original Madison Avenue outpost as well as new creations inspired by South Florida. WHERE: 1441 Brickell Avenue / The Four Seasons WHEN: March 17
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Glass & Vine
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WHO: Giorgio Rapicavoli and Grove Bay Hospitality Group’s Ignacio Garcia-Menocal and Francesco Balli WHAT: Helmed by Eating House Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, Glass & Vine will be a garden-inspired spot in the old Coconut Grove Library space right in the middle of Peacock Park. The menu will be divided into three different sections — Garden, Sea and Land — filled with plenty of local produce, some even coming from the restaurant’s own garden. Plus Glass & Vine will feature something Eating House doesn’t have: a full bar. WHERE: 2820 McFarlane Road WHEN: March
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PB Station/Pawnbroker
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WHO: Jose Mendin, Andreas Schreiner and Sergio Navarro aka the Pubbelly Boys WHAT: The Pubbelly Restaurant empire is finally making its way to mainland Miami with the opening of PB Station. Housed inside the soon-to-be open Langford Hotel, it'll serve up shareable plates that the Pubbelly guys have built their reputation on. WHERE: 121 SE First St.WHEN: Last week of March
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Quinto La Huella
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WHO: Alejandro Morales, Martín Pittaluga, Gustavo Barbero,Guzmán Artagaveytia’s WHAT: Opening inside the new EAST Hotel in Brickell City Center, it's an offshoot of a popular restaurant in Uruguay, La Huella, with dishes centering around the Parrilla grill. WHERE: 788 Brickell Plaza WHEN: May 9
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The Spillover
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WHO: Matt Kuscher WHAT: From burger aficionado Matt Kuscher, the man behind neighboring LoKal and Kush, comes what he describes as "seafood version of Lokal," with a menu filled with local seafood, wine, ciders, and meads. Like his other Coconut Grove spot there will also be plenty of outdoor, pet-friendly seating. WHERE: 2911 Grand Avenue, Suite 400 WHEN: April
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Kiki on The River
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WHO: Former Opium Group honcho Roman Jones, former Philippe Chow Managing Partner Aris Nanos and Mark Lehmkuhl, the guy who conceptualized Bodega. WHAT: A Greek spot inspired by "the life of the River" featuring a garden interior along with a "celebratory atmosphere and simple Mediterranean menu" WHERE: 450 Northwest South River Drive WHEN: Late spring
Image credit: Roman Jones (photo credit: Jonas Grabarnick)
Bakehouse
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WHO: Menin Hospitality, Bernie Matz WHAT: Part French brasserie, part local bakery, Bakehouse will open for early breakfast, daily brunch, dinner and even a late night menu.It'll feature updated French classics along with items from local purveyors like Miami Smokers and Panther Coffee. WHERE: 808 1st Street, Miami Beach WHEN: Late spring
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