The Most Anticipated Miami Restaurant Openings, Fall 2016

WHO: Bill Gilroy, Granville Adams and Danilo Bozovic WHAT: Famed New York City Cocktail Bar Employees Only -- widely credited with the revival of prohibition era cocktails -- is slated to open in the historic Coral House at Washington Park Hotel complete with its signature chicken noodle soup. WHERE: 1050 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 WHEN: November/December 2016

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WHO: Former Opium Group honcho Roman Jones, former Philippe Chow Managing Partner Aris Nanos and executive chef Steve Rhee, who helped open Milos WHAT: A Greek spot featuring a moderately priced menu offering a bit more on an "approachable option" on the Miami River WHERE: 450 Northwest South River Drive WHEN: October 2016

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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: October 2016

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WHO: Dmitry Prut, Dirk DeSouza and Jamie DeRosa WHAT: Modeled after European coffee shops and bistros it'll feature morning coffee service and breakfast, healthy lunch options, happy hour, dinner service and late-night dining. There will also be a small retail component including grab and go sandwiches, salads and beverages, plus delivery service to Downtown residents. WHERE: Avant Gallery (inside the EPIC Hotel) 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way WHEN: Fall 2016

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WHO: Phuket Thongsodchaveondee aka "Cake" and his mother May Mazza, Javier Ramirez, and Leo Monterrey WHAT: The cult-favorite in North Miami is making a big move to Wynwood. Expect all the classic dishes that made the restaurant a sensation, plus more seating and (hopefully) a bathroom — unlike its current location. WHERE: 29th Street near Second Avenue WHEN: End of September

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WHO: John Rivers, Chef and owner WHAT: The popular BBQ establishment, which currently has 14 locations through the Sunshine State, is finally making its way to South Florida with its first location in Coral Springs. WHEN: September 9 WHERE: 2660 North University Drive, Coral Springs

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WHO: Andrew Kaplan WHAT: An international Pan-Asian concept with more than 60 locations around the world, will make its U.S. debut on South Beach this fall. Led by Executive Chef Nicolas Mazier, its menu will feature 150 items like sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, dim sum and more WHEN: September 2016 WHERE: 1080 Alton Rd, Miami Beach

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WHO: Michael Schwartz + sbe WHAT: A "rustic" Italian eatery from Miami's own, Michael Schwartz. Setting up shop in the new SLS Brickell, it'll serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with dishes like caesar salad that is tossed table-side and wood-fired pizzas. WHEN: October 2016 WHERE: 1300 S Miami Ave, Brickell

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WHO: José Andrés + sbe WHAT: As the name suggests, this menu will be highlighting all things seafood. Think "sea snacks" like ceviches, seaweeds, and tiraditos to an extensive raw bar to spiny lobster and Florida’s own stone crabs. Whole fish will be prepared in a number of ways as well as Bazaar classics. WHEN: 1300 S Miami Ave, Brickell WHERE: November 2016

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WHO: Manuel Campos, Abel Mtutes, Pau Gasol, Enrique Iglesias, Rafael Nadal WHAT: Madrid clubstaurant, Tatel, is coming to Miami Beach, and is bringing a mix of traditional Spanish cuisine along with modern variations of the classics. WHEN: Fall 2016 WHERE: Ritz Carlton South Beach, 1669 Collins Avenue

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WHO: Laurent Tourondel WHAT: A casual, Italian eatery from Tourondel, it'll feature seasonal pastas, selections of rotating charcuterie and antipasti, and brick-oven pizzas WHEN: November 2016 WHERE: The Betsy South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive

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WHO: Bruce and Eric Bromberg WHAT: Bringing their popular Blue Ribbon concept to Miami (they already have outposts in NYC, Las Vegas and Los Angeles) it'll feature all-day sushi inside the new Plymouth Hotel. WHEN: Fall 2016 WHERE: Plymouth Hotel, 336 21st Street

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WHO: Nicolay Adinaguev, Willy Shine, Howard Wein Hospitality WHAT: A "boutique" steakhouse inside Hollywood, Florida’s Diplomat Resort & Spa, featuring plenty of prime beef aged in-house and seasonally-driven seafood dishes. WHEN: September 2016 WHERE: Diplomat Resort & Spa, 3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood

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WHO: Brad Kilgore, Jeff Maxfield WHAT: Helping amp up the Arsht Center's culinary options, Brava will offer up the "food with no boundaries" cuisine that Kilgore is known for with a little more of a European and French style presentation, that's available to ticket holders and non-ticket holders alike. WHEN: September 30 WHERE: 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami

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WHO: Scott Linquist WHAT: From Coyo's taco mastermind comes Olla, which will serve up "sharable Mexican family-style" cuisine like "moles and pork belly cochinita" plus a large variety of tequilas and mescals. WHEN: October 2016 WHERE: 1233 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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WHO:Emilio and Gloria Estefan WHAT: High-end Cuban cuisine from the king and queen of Miami that will "feature traditional, family recipes" with a healthy twist. WHEN: December 2016 WHERE: Miami Design District

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WHO:Matt Kliegman, Carlos Quirarte, and Melia Marden WHAT: A fast-casual version of the popular NYC eatery, it'll serve up a menu of coffee, baked goods, snacks and sandwiches in "an airy, laid-back workspace environment." WHEN: Fall 2016 WHERE: Miami Design District

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WHO: Niven and Shivani Patel WHAT: Courtesy of a Michael's Genuine alum, this restaurant will feature Indian-inspired cuisine showcasing produce from the couple’s own two-acre Homestead farm like colocasia leaves, purple potato, along with housemade sodas. WHEN: December 2016 WHERE: Downtown Dadeland, Kendall

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WHO: Marvin Perez WHAT: A Miami Beach institution since the 1980s, Osteria del Teatro will find a new home in the recently renovated Marlin Hotel this fall. WHEN: October 2016 WHERE: 1200 Collins Ave. Miami Beach

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WHO: Menin Hospitality WHAT: A bar and restaurant made with millennials in mind, Ricky’s will bring live music, arcade games and "approachable but trendy food" to South Beach. WHEN: October 2016 WHERE: 1222 16th Street Miami Beach

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