Forward Hospitality Group and CHEF RAHEEM SEALEY Open Asian Smokehouse Shiso in Wynwood

Chef Raheem Sealey, known for his influential roles at KYU and Drinking Pig, in partnership with Forward Hospitality Group, have successfully opened Shiso—an Asian Smokehouse that uniquely fuses Caribbean influences, Japanese precision, and wood-fired BBQ techniques.

Drawing on his roots from St. Croix and refined training at Le Cordon Bleu in Miami, Chef Sealey has created a menu that celebrates global flavors with innovative twists. The dishes, crafted for sharing, have quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Standout offerings such as the “Shiso Chicken Please”—a Cornish hen presented both smoked and fried with a distinctive white BBQ sauce—and the inventive Oxtail Gunkan, which layers smoked BBQ oxtail with pickle relish, rice, and a house-made oxtail ‘ju-su’ wrapped in nori, are a testament to the chef’s passion and culinary mastery.

Shiso’s physical space marries raw urban energy and refined elegance in its contemporary design. The venue, located at 239 NW 28th Street, offers an environment where exposed concrete beams adorned with graffiti art contrast with an illuminated quartz stone bar and polished weathered brick corridors. Inside, serpentine banquettes and expansive views of Miami’s horizon invite guests to linger and savor the dynamic atmosphere.

The restaurant’s impact is further extended by its striking 6,500-square-foot rooftop area. This vibrant space features a 35-seat racetrack-shaped bar with a retractable roof and semi-private dining cabanas, all set amidst a 2,000-square-foot green garden teeming with palm trees. This outdoor setting has quickly become a hotspot for those seeking a unique blend of culinary excellence and social engagement.

Inside Shiso, the dining experience goes beyond food. An open-kitchen layout infuses the space with culinary theater, where chandeliers illuminate dining areas framed by local murals and exposed brick. A 15-seat Chef’s Counter offers guests an exclusive, interactive Omakase experience, further enhanced by the expertise of Miami-based mixologist James MacInnes, who leads a world-class bar program emphasizing both craft and spectacle.

The venue is equally noted for its artistic elements. From a captivating street art mural that guides guests toward the rooftop, to a Harajuku-inspired bathroom featuring bold anime art, every detail reflects Wynwood’s creative spirit. Additionally, an origami-inspired entrance crowned with a sculptural wooden paper crane sets the stage for what has become a landmark destination blending food, culture, and art.

Now open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 PM to close, Shiso has quickly become more than just another restaurant—it is a dynamic hub where Miami’s culinary innovation meets the creative energy of Wynwood. The venue invites diners to connect, explore, and celebrate an integrated experience where tradition and innovation coexist. With its bustling indoor dining space and extensive rooftop area, Shiso is set to remain a centerpiece in Miami’s vibrant dining scene.

Sabal Development Sells Modern Oceanfront Spec Mansion in Highland Beach For $30 Million

Sabal Development, led by Pascal Nicolai, has sold an oceanfront spec home in Highland Beach known as La Plage Villa, for $30 million. The home was listed with Carmen D’Angelo and Joseph Liguori of Premier Estate Properties and Nadine Cory of City Real Estate Corporation represented the unnamed buyer. The transaction represents the most expensive home sale in Highland Beach in 2023.

Located at 4005 South Ocean Boulevard, La Plage Villa sits on a .6-acre lot and spans 9,000 SF spread over four levels encased in glass. The modern home offers 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms with ocean views from nearly every room, a gourmet kitchen, dining room overlooking the ocean, a 5-car garage and a roof top sky-deck. The tropical modern outdoors features an infinity pool, spa and 100’ of waterfront.

Led by Pascal Nicolai, Sabal Development built and sold total value of over $176 million in custom homes over the past 2 years. Sabal Development made a name for themselves as a vertically integrated developer and builder with over $130 million in luxury custom-built home sales in 2021.

Images via Sabal Development

Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar Opens Eight Location In Hallandale Beach

Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar continues to expand as the upscale European coffee bar opening its eighth location and second in Broward County in Hallandale Beach, Florida on February 8, 2022. Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar is known for its coffee, all-day breakfast options and laid back yet elevated lunch and dinner dishes. The new 1,800 square foot location is located in the centrally situated Atlantic Village, a mixed-use restaurant and retail center comprising over 70,000 square feet of retail. The Hallandale Beach location offers a more elevated look compared to the classic Crema Gourmet feel, complete with white brick walls and an industrial cafe-bistro vibe.

“We are so excited to see Crema Gourmet grow,” said Ioannis Sotiropoulos and Efthymios Paliouras, co-owners of Crema Gourmet “Working alongside the franchisees has been great, and we look forward to opening more locations in the coming years.”

Crema Gourmet serves coffee with Illy espresso beans and the menu features all-day breakfast, fresh pressed juices and smoothies, hearty penne pastas, handcrafted sandwiches, fresh salads and bowls all prepared in-house, plus wine and beer. The Hallandale location will feature all of Crema Gourmet’s classic and most-ordered dishes, including the Open Face Breakfast Sandwich, Chicken Club Sandwich and the Salmon Bowl.

Crema Hallandale Beach is open from 7 am to 7 pm and is located at 701 N Federal Hwy, Ste 101, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Other Crema Gourmet locations include Coral Gables, Brickell and South Beach.

Images via The Louis Collection and Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar

Contemporary Artist Margarita Hernandez Lists Highland Beach Home

Contemporary artist Margarita Hernandez has listed personal home for $4.5 million in Highland Beach, Florida. The London-based artist collaborated with Dario Vargas, an artist of the Royal Academy of Arts, to design the contemporary home and choose a curated selection of unique art throughout. Hernandez is best known for unveiling her portrat of Winston Churchill at the Royal College of Defence in 2005, and her bust of Baroness Thatcher that was unveiled by Lady Thatcher in 2008 at the headquarters of the Conservative Party. Her art has also been exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts, the Bulgarian Embassy in London, and many more exhibitions.  

Hernandez’s home features 4-bedrooms and 4-bathrooms in 3,484 sq.ft. of interior decorated to look like a European villa with indoor-outdoor living. No details are overlooked, down to marble countertops and quartz accents. The exterior includes a saltwater pool, fountain and classic South Florida tropical landscaping. 3638 South Ocean Boulevard is listed for $4.5 million with Katia Reisler of Douglas Elliman. 

Check Out This Dental Mogul's Highland Beach Bunker Estate Which Just Hit The Market For $27.5 Million

Dental mogul David Willens, Founder and Chairman of Sage Dental who grew his business of affordable dental offices to 60+ locations throughout the US, has listed his personal home in Highland Beach, FL for $27.5 million. The 14,808 SF bunker, which sits on just over a ½ acre directly on the Atlantic ocean, features 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 2 powder rooms, one of which is slated with Onyx. The lavish home features stunning finishes including a living green wall with over 1,800 plants upon entry to the indoor foyer as well as being the only home in the US that has Italian imported basalt lava stone covering the interiors. Other features include a $1 million Bang & Olufsen audio throughout the home, 2 full kitchens, a 2,400 SF master bedroom, formal dining area seating 18 with custom made oak finishes throughout the area, a movie theater with a laser projector, Italian stone fireplace, polyform closets, and 2 laundry rooms. Despite all of this the most unique aspect of the property may be that it comes complete with its own cellular tower. The windows can withstand 180 mph winds in the case that a hurricane comes through Florida and if that is not enough, the estate is a solid concrete home with a post tension concrete structure generator if power was to ever go out.

3715 South Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach is currently listed for $27,500,000 with Steven Solomon of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Photos via Douglas Elliman

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Check Out 3621 South Ocean, The New Beachfront Townhomes Coming To Highland Beach

The currently under construction 3621 South Ocean is bringing "seamless beach to home" luxury living to 200' of beachfront in Highland Beach. The project is a joint venture between Grafton Street Capital, Capital Development Group International, and Halstatt Real Estate Partners. 3621 South Ocean consists of 6 townhomes which rise 4-stories spanning 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and 5,436 SF. The luxurious residences come complete with a second floor logia with plunge pool with direct ocean exposure perfect for entertaining. Other features include an elevator, 2-story living room, third-floor master suite, 10'-11' ceilings, 2-car garage, kitchen with Miele appliances, marble floors and a 250 SF rooftop entertainment deck. Pricing starts at $6.8 million with 2 of the units already reportedly sold. Sales and marketing being exclusively handled by Ashley McIntosh and Chris Leavitt of The Leavitt McIntosh Team at Douglas Elliman. Completion is expected for this spring (2018).