WHATS NEW IN TOWN
FOOD HALL OPENS AT SUNSET PLACE For those who may recall, back in the 70s on Red Road (where Red Road Commons now stands) there was the first-ever “food court” and one of the first places in South Florida where patrons could sample a variety of cuisines under one roof. It was called “Yumbrella.” Enter four decades ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – February/March 2019
ROOT & BONE has recently opened – and with much acclaim as South Miami welcomes celebrity chefs Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis who bring the New York restaurant concept success to SOMI. The restaurant provides a full service dining experience, featuring a full bar and serving up supper and weekend brunch to locals, and is ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – December/January 2019
EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT: KAMP FITNESS Looking for variety as well as intensity? Brothers Ari and Sam Karl, aim to provide a unique fitness experience which combines just that. Ari, who graduated from the University of Miami Law School, and Sam, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin, are certified trainers. Located where Carrabbas and Outback ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – October/November 2018
MUNDO KITCHEN OPENS Those who fondly remember their dining experiences at Trattoria Botticelli back a few years ago, are abuzz to learn that the Paweleks have returned, and gastronomes are saying: “Welcome Back!” Their world travels and infused international cuisine is captured in the name of their newest venture: “Mundo Kitchen.” Jose Luis and Catherine ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – August/September 2018
NOW THAT’S ITALIAN! Hailing from Staten Island, New York, Michael D’Andrea is bringing the family’s culinary tradition to his new location on Sunset Drive in SOMI. Michael was raised in the New York borough, where his parents owned and operated The RoadHouse restaurant for forty-five years, opening in 1971. He was schooled in the culinary ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – June/July 2018
Meet Hank and Harry. Well not exactly, meet Richard Booth and Buzzy Sklar, the creative force behind the popular New York style deli. And actually “Hank” and “Harry” are real people: Hank Rodstein is Buzzy’s father-in-law, and Harry Klein is Buzzy’s grandfather. Buzzy wanted to keep their memory alive in creating the concept. Family portraits and ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – April/May 2018
The Brazilian originated eyebrows beauty industry world leader opened here in SOMI at 5740 Sunset Drive on Valentine’s Day. EYEBROW DESIGN is known to be the best and most renowned technique, without aggressive or invasive processes, which recovers the natural beauty of the hairs, providing impressive results. Stronger hairs are symmetrically aligned in an ideal design ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – February/March 2018
With a welcoming “Buon Giorno” pizza maker and owner of the new Forno Italiano Pizzeria near Whip ‘n Dip greets his patrons. Artan Kapxhu, a native of Albania, migrated with his family in 1992 to Bari in the southern Italian region of Apulia on the Adriatic coast. And it’s been a love affair with pizza for ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – December/January 2018
With a mid-November opening, Shelley’s is the new go to in SOMI for great bites and drinks. The restaurant is quaint and cozy, with a décor that is nostalgic, comfortable and coastal clean. Partner Brian Griffiths says “We opened with the goal of serving fresh seafood and bottled cocktails to guests in an inclusive, fun, and laid-back ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – October/November 2017
Amsterdam Falafel, the top-it-yourself falafel fast-casual restaurant opened on Sunset Drive in September. This is the second South Florida shop opened by local entrepreneur Ajay Patel; he opened the first in July on Miami Beach at 1522 Washington Avenue. With the SOMI location, Ajay is continuing the momentum and excitement built up from South Beach. In ... Read more