Local ice cream makers, Frice Cream have officially opened their first brick-and-mortar outpost inside The Citadel. The brand, which has been a restaurant and industry favorite for years, is now selling their ice cream by the scoop or by the pint to the masses. Flavors rotate frequently but expect options like funfetti cake batter, passion fruit almond brittle, chocolate peanut butter, and more, along with fun creations like grapefruit sorbet spritzers and chocolate chip “pizookie” topped with two scoops of ice cream.

This photogenic square pizza that became the viral sensation of quarantine is now available to the masses courtesy of its pop-up inside Kaido. While it’s ‘OG Roni’ pie is still the star of the menu, guests can also now munch on polenta crusted chicken wings; sourdough garlic knots with a garlic butter hollandaise; local greens salad filled with seasonal produce, and more. While the pizzas are pre-order only — and can sometimes could be booked up a month in advance — new pies go on sale every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The meals are takeout only, however sipping a frozen boozy slushie while one waits for their meal is encouraged. 

While walk-up windows serving incredibly strong coffee are a dime a dozen in the Magic City, windows selling to-go margaritas are a different story — until now. Newcomer La Tiendita sells the frozen cocktail classic, that can be made spicy, low-calorie, or with mezcal, along with a variety of Mexican eats like tacos, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, and chilaquiles. Takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining are all available, with a daily happy hour running from 4 to 8 p.m.

Named after the measurements of the island of Puerto Rico: 100 miles wide x 35 miles height, this newcomer offers a menu of Puerto Rican dishes like mofongo, fried snapper, pork chops, bacalaitos (cod fritters), sorullitos de maiz (cornmeal fritters), and alcapurrias, alongside Caribbean-inspired cocktails. All available for takeout, delivery, or outdoor dining. 

New York City chef Einat Admoney of Balaboosta and Taim has brought her acclaimed Israeli eats to South Florida. Her new counter-service eatery, Motek Cafe, features an array of Israeli and Mediterranean favorites like roasted eggplant tahini, shakshuka, chicken schnitzel, hummus bowls topped with a variety of toppings, along with spins on classic lunch dishes like the Jerusalem grilled cheese filled with Swiss cheese, roasted tomatoes, and olives. Available for takeout and delivery.

Restaurant quality comfort food delivered right to the door is the idea behind MK Takeaway. A large assortment of hearty options are available like fried chicken sandwich, barbecue baby back ribs, broccoli rabe and sausage orecchiette, spinach dip, salmon burgers, and more are available on its rotating menu. When the meals are delivered diners finish the meal in their own homes, according to each dish’s specific preparation instructions. Diners can order direct or through third party apps like Postmastes and UberEats.

For those craving an Italian fix, the team behind Brickell mainstay Toscana Divino have debuted their latest creation: Coral House. Aptly located inside a space on Coral Way, it features a massive assortment of wood-fired pizzas in traditional, vegan, and gluten-free varieties, alongside Italian classics like decadent pastas, carpaccios, Caesar salad, and lasagna. All available for takeout, delivery, or outdoor dining on its expansive patio.

While a trip to Portugal is out of the question this summer for most Americans, Miami diners can still get their hands on Portuguese favorites like pastéis de nata and pataniscas de bacalao at this Coral Way newcomer. With the focus is on baked goods, it also offers a variety of savory sandwiches filled with chicken, sausage, and tuna, along with soups and Miami favorites like key lime pie. Takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining are available. 

Niven Patel’s tropical newcomer inside the Thesis Hotel offers the chef’s modern take on Caribbean cuisine with influences from Asia and Polynesia. Grab a drink on the rooftop terrace — created by the experts at Bar Lab — before heading downstairs to its outdoor patio to dine. Menu also available for takeout and delivery.