Joey, an outpost of Canadian-based Joey Restaurants, has made its grand debut in Florida. Top Chef Canada winner Matthew Stowe leads the culinary team, with menu highlights ranging from roasted corn guacamole to signature steaks. The bar offers unique cocktails, including the Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita. Located in the Esplanade at Aventura, it boasts a two-level interior, art installations, a circular bar, and plenty of seating.

Adam Gersten, the brain behind Gramps Wynwood, has unveiled his latest venture, the New Schnitzel House, in Shorecrest, rekindling the spirit of the former Schnitzel Haus. The German-Miami fusion restaurant serves dishes like house-made pretzels with beer cheese and chicken schnitzel alongside innovative beverages by Sara Ypsilanti. The 2,200 square foot venue, designed by Paula Lemme, blends Miami glamour with German Bauhaus modernism, with two bar areas to boot.

Chef and restaurateur Val Chang has opened her first solo project, Maty’s, in Midtown Miami, serving traditional Peruvian cuisine infused with bold flavors. Named after Chang’s grandmother, the restaurant’s opening menu features dishes such as black grouper ceviche with torrejitas de choclo, lamb seco stew with cilantro and squash, and wagyu oxtail saltado stir fry with habanero, cherry tomato, and red onion. With indoor and outdoor seating for up to 150 guests, Maty’s also offers an extensive cocktail selection to complement the cuisine. 

Casadonna, a joint venture between David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality, has taken over the bottom floor of the historic Miami Women’s Club building. Offering a blend of coastal Italian flavors. Nestled within a sprawling 20,000-square-foot space, it boasts views of Biscayne Bay and a menu inspired by Naples and Positano, featuring dishes such as crispy young artichoke and handmade campanelle bolognese, and an extensive crudo bar, offering dishes like langoustine ceviche.

Rao’s, the iconic NYC restaurant known for being one of the toughest reservations to secure, has opened its doors in Miami Beach within the St. Moritz Tower at the Loews Hotel. Hailing a storied history that spans 127 years, the restaurant is known for its southern Neapolitan Italian dishes. While favorites like its meatballs and Uncle Vincent’s lemon chicken remain on the menu, new offerings tailored for Miami, such as a seafood tower and caviar presentation, are introduced. Though boasting a more expansive space with outdoor seating, the Miami location retains the signature red-hued decor and Rao’s unique ambiance.

Julia & Henry’s, a massive, seven-story food hall with 26 vendors, is now open in Downtown Miami. Housed in a historic 1936 building. The space offers a wide range of culinary offerings from James Beard Award winner Michelle Bernstein’s fried chicken to Michelin-star Japanese dining. The space, named after Miami’s founders, also features a wine bar, craft beer market, speakeasy bar, a children’s play zone, and a soon-to-be-open rooftop terrace with city views.

Eleven-time James Beard-nominated restauranteur Sam Fox has debuted the Henry, an all-day American restaurant and bar, in Miami’s Brickell City Centre — marking the restaurant’s first Florida location. Under the helm of executive chef Orlando Arroyo, diners can expect a range of dishes from short-rib potstickers, pretzels with cheese sauce, spicy tuna rice, to lobster and truffle pasta. The massive space features seating for 260 amidst a stylish backdrop, with a buzzy, cocktail-rich bar and a ‘ventanita’ for early risers, serving coffee and pastries starting at 7 a.m. daily.

The creators of Doce Provisions in Little Havana have unveiled their newest venture, Social 27 Supper Club in Little Havana. Led by chefs Justin Sherrer and Lisetty Llampalla, it infuses traditional Cuban tastes with modern twists, including items like fish croquetas with Kaluga Caviar and bolitas de yuca paired with gruyere and honey. Beyond the menu, Social 27 boasts a weekday happy hour, live Cuban music from Thursday to Saturday, and a sprawling 3,000-square-foot space adorned with tropical murals and chic neon accents.

Chef Thomas Keller, known for Michelin-starred restaurants like the French Laundry and Per Se, has opened Bouchon Bistro in Coral Gables, joining his one-starred Surf Club Restaurant in Surfside. Led in collaboration with chef de cuisine Thomas Castellon, the restaurant offers traditional French dishes, including steak frites and a broad raw bar. Housed in the historic La Palma building, once home to the Cla-Reina Hotel, the space features unique murals by French artist Paulin Paris, a hallmark of Keller’s restaurants.

Grupo Bakan has launched its latest restaurant, KoKo by Bakan, in Coconut Grove. The menu focuses on pre-Hispanic Mexican elements: nixtamal for daily-made tortillas, a wood-fired grill, and rotisserie with more than 400 mezcals and tequilas for food pairings. The lush 6,000-square-foot space features traditional Mexican furniture, brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures, murals, and natural fabric light fixtures from various Mexican regions.

Breakwater Hospitality Group, known for spots like the Wharf and Carousel Club, has debuted its latest concept, Regatta Grove, at Coconut Grove’s Regatta Harbour. The venue, resembling a boat’s bow, includes four culinary outposts helmed by award-winng chefs offering a diverse menu from burgers to Australian cuisine. The sprawling nautical-themed venue, capable of hosting up to 1,000 people, boasts waterfront views, multiple decks, direct marina access, and even dockage for boating guests.