'Best Restaurant in Uruguay' Parador La Huella Announces Weekend Takeover at Amara at Paraiso

Miami's culinary scene is set for an extraordinary experience as Parador La Huella, acclaimed as the ‘Best Restaurant in Uruguay’ by Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and lauded as the ‘Best Beachside Restaurant on the Planet’ by Bon Appetit magazine, takes over Amara at Paraiso for one weekend only.

Miami's culinary scene is set for an extraordinary experience as Parador La Huella, acclaimed as the ‘Best Restaurant in Uruguay’ by Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and lauded as the ‘Best Beachside Restaurant on the Planet’ by Bon Appetit magazine, takes over Amara at Paraiso for one weekend only. From June 21st to June 23rd, this exclusive pop-up event will offer Miami residents and visitors a rare opportunity to indulge in the celebrated flavors of La Huella right at their doorstep.

Located in the picturesque beachside town of Jose Ignacio, Uruguay, La Huella has been an institution since its founding in 2001 by friends Martín Pittaluga, Gustavo Barbero, and Guzmán Artagaveytia. Known for its stellar seafood, breathtaking coastal views, and an atmosphere where the Atlantic waves feel within reach, La Huella has attracted guests from local families to notable celebrities worldwide. The Miami stop is part of La Huella’s summer Itinerante tour, with other stops in Rio and Cannes.

As part of the takeover La Huella will transform the second floor of Amara at Paraiso, a waterfront property helmed by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael Schwartz. Chef Vanessa González, leading the culinary team at La Huella, will showcase their signature seaside specialties and grilled meats, complemented by live entertainment and La Huella’s rhythmic sounds. Schwartz, who cooked at La Huella last year, expressed his excitement, stating, “I’m honored to welcome La Huella’s esteemed team to Amara where we’ll blend Miami’s vibrancy with Uruguay's rich culinary traditions. Together we will celebrate diverse flavors and cultures transcending borders to craft an unforgettable experience.”

The menu promises to delight with dishes such as Crudo de Mar tartare, Black River Caviar Tostada, Lobster al Ajillo, Squid Ink Paella, Braised Lamb Shoulder, and signature desserts like Lemon Crostata and Dulce de Leche Volcano. The brunch highlights include chilled Gazpacho, La Huella Ceviche, Pumpkin and Queso Blanco Empanadas, Seafood Barley Stew, and desserts like Passion Fruit Pie and the Uruguayan delicacy Chaja.

The special edition dinners will be held on Friday, June 21st, and Saturday, June 22nd, at 7:30 PM, with brunch on Sunday, June 23rd, at 1 PM. The cost is $250 per person for dinner and $150 per person for brunch, with seating limited for these exclusive dining experiences. Reservations can be made via Open Table. Amara at Paraiso is located at 3101 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33137.

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The Fasano Coming To South Beach After JHSF Acquires The Art Deco COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach Hotel

The Brazil-based real estate development firm JHSF, led by Fábio Auriemo, has acquired the COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach hotel at 2445 Collins Ave. for $70 million, roughly $946,000 per key. The off-market transaction was overseen by Susan Gale of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

The Brazil-based real estate development firm JHSF, led by Fábio Auriemo, has acquired the COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach hotel at 2445 Collins Ave. for $70 million, roughly $946,000 per key. The off-market transaction was overseen by Susan Gale of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, who represented both the buyer and seller. The acquisition is JHSF’s first in South Florida and they plan to renovate the property and rebrand it into a Fasano.

The property features 74-keys and was first developed in 1939. It was previously known as the Traymore Hotel. It features a beach club, a ground-floor swimming pool with pool garden, a rooftop swimming pool, gym and a restaurant which is currently Traymore by Michael Schwartz.

Imagery via Susan Gale, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

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Black Lion Investment Group Acquires Bayfront Amara at Paraiso Property For $12.1 Million From Related Group

The Los Angeles-based Black Lion Investment Group has acquired the trophy waterfront restaurant building Amara at Paraiso, located at 3101 NE 7th Ave., from Related Group. The deal was overseen by Fabio Faerman and Sebastian Faerman of FA Commercial with Fortune International Group,

The Los Angeles-based Black Lion Investment Group has acquired the trophy waterfront restaurant building Amara at Paraiso, located at 3101 NE 7th Ave., from Related Group. The deal was overseen by Fabio Faerman and Sebastian Faerman of FA Commercial with Fortune International Group, who represented both Black Lion and Related Group in the transaction. Amara at Paraiso is a 12,300 SF commercial property and is one of the only free-standing restaurants in Miami located directly on Biscayne Bay. James Beard Award winning chef Michael Schwartz’s Genuine Hospitality operates the popular indoor-outdoor dining space.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the vibrant retail and fine dining experiences that are making Miami the go-to destination in a post COVID-19 world. We believe this is the first step in a multi-faceted approach to creating new experiences within the Miami community,” said Robert Rivani, President of Black Lion Investment Group.

The unique Class A experiential retail and dining facility was built by Related Group as part of the 11-acre Paraiso District, which the development firm delivered in 2018. The Paraiso District consists of the 384-unit Paraiso Bayviews, the 357-unit Paraiso Bay, the 317-unit Gran Paraiso, the 276-unit One Paraiso, and seven standalone townhomes at Paraiso Bay Homes.

Black Lion Investment Group’s portfolio of properties in Florida includes the recently renovated Crystal Cove Commons and Brickell Bay Boardwalk. The Los Angeles-based firm recently acquired the Tucson luxury retail center Oracle Wetmore for $38 million.

Imagery via Genuine Hospitality Group

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Related Group Sells SLS Brickell Hotel For $43 Million

The Related Group has sold the hotel component of SLS Brickell for $43 million to an entity managed by Francois Faber of Fiduciaire Fernand Faber, who has also signed an agreement with SBE for the continued management of the property.

The Related Group has sold the hotel component of SLS Brickell for $43 million to an entity managed by Francois Faber of Fiduciaire Fernand Faber, who has also signed an agreement with SBE for the continued management of the property. The 55-story development, which was completed by Related Group in 2016 and designed by Arquitectonica, features both a condo component with 450 condos and a hotel component which features 124 hotel rooms. The sale accounts to roughly $347,000 per key, with the rooms designed by Philippe Starck. The building also houses celebrity chef José Andres’ Bazaar Mar and Fi’lia by Michael Schwartz. Other amenities include a gym, spa, 10th floor pool deck, theater room and concierge services. The sale marks the second SBE managed hotel sale by Related Group this development cycle after it sold the Hyde Midtown hotel to Haim Yehezkel’s Midtown Hotel Investment LLC for $21.8 million in April 2018.

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Check Out The Newly Completed Park Grove By Terra & Related Group In Park Grove

Park Grove, a 3-building joint venture between Terra Group and Related Group, has celebrated the grand opening of Two and Three Park Grove as One Park Grove pushes skyward. The Park Grove project is transforming the Coconut Grove skyline with architecture by Pritzker Prize winning architects OMA/ Rem Koolhaas.

Park Grove, a 3-building joint venture between Terra Group and Related Group, has celebrated the grand opening of Two Park Grove and Club Residences as One Park Grove pushes skyward. The Park Grove project is transforming the Coconut Grove skyline with architecture by Pritzker Prize winning architects OMA/ Rem Koolhaas. The towers feature exterior column exoskeleton design as opposed to interior columns, allowing sweeping glass wall views of Biscayne Bay directly out to the Atlantic Ocean. The building’s interiors are designed by Meyer Davis with kitchens and baths by William Sofield. Park Grove’s 3 towers are built around a 5-acre park-style initiative, the lush amenity deck featuring a sculpture park, amphitheater and 5-acres of private, serene, lush landscaping for residents to enjoy, designed by Enzo Enea. Park Grove will also features a new restaurant concept by Miami restauranteur Michael Schwartz, which he said will feature a wood-fire grill and is designed by Meyer Davis. 

Photos by Robin Hill Photography

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Related Group Announces Paraiso District Is Over 97% Sold As Project Nears Completion

Related Group has announced that the Paraiso District, an 11-acre, four-tower luxury development taking shape on Biscayne Bay in Edgewater, is now 97% sold-out. A number of A-list celebrities have already purchased units in the development, including David Guetta, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez, Gael Monfils, and more.

Related Group has announced that the Paraiso District, an 11-acre, four-tower luxury development taking shape on Biscayne Bay in Edgewater, is now 97% sold-out. A number of A-list celebrities have already purchased units in the development, including David Guetta, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez, Gael Monfils, and more. Paraiso District consists of the 384-unit Paraiso Bayviews, the 357-unit Paraiso Bay, the 317-unit Gran Paraiso, the 276-unit One Paraiso, and seven standalone townhomes at Paraiso Bay Homes. The project is is expected to be delivered during the course of this year (2018), with closings on the 53-story, sold-out Paraiso Bay beginning this month. 

“The Paraiso District is by far one of the most ambitious projects in our portfolio,” says Carlos Rosso, President of The Related Group’s Condominium Division. “The project brings together the best of all Miami has to offer: prime waterfront access, unrivaled culinary offerings, world-class art, a bayfront park, unparalleled health and fitness amenities and striking, expansive residences with spectacular water views. This incredible combination provides buyers with the opportunity to experience the best in resort-style living, while also embracing a walkable, community feel. It’s truly unlike anything else in Miami.”

The final tower in the District, Gran Paraiso, topped off earlier this year; with a select number of prime units still available, starting at just under $1 million to $1.7 million for the tower residences and penthouses from $2 to $3 million. The expansive tower residences feature 10’ ceilings, wraparound terraces and are delivered completely finished with a selection of flooring finishes. Indoor-outdoor spaces throughout the Paraiso District celebrate the tropical, bayside environment, with floor to ceiling windows and open concept floor plans. Resort style amenities include Miami’s largest circular pool, at close to 100 feet in diameter, a pool deck designed by Enzo Enea, a bowling alley, tennis center, wine and yoga rooms, and spa. The Paraiso District encompasses nearly 4,000,000 gross square feet of premium waterfront with a public park and multiple pocket parks, boat slips, seven pools, five tennis courts, open-air art installations, and direct access to the Biscayne Line.

Earlier this year, Amara at Paraiso opened on the ground floor of the Paraiso District's private beach club, with delectable dinners and weekend brunches. Amara at Paraiso is the newest restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef and restauranteur Michael Schwartz. The bayfront restaurant is designed by Meyer-Davis and notable for its unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, the beach club features a plunge pool, private boat slips and jet skis, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards for residents. 

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Park Grove Hosts Panel Discussion On The Future of Coconut Grove With Terra and Related Group

Park Grove, led by Miami-based mega-developers Related Group and Terra, hosted a panel discussion on the new developments and future of one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods, Coconut Grove. The Lunch and Learn panel highlighted the evolution of Coconut Grove and new happenings in the retail, culinary, commercial, design and architecture sectors.

Park Grove, led by Miami-based mega-developers Related Group and Terra, hosted a panel discussion on the new developments and future of one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods, Coconut Grove. The Lunch and Learn panel highlighted the evolution of Coconut Grove and new happenings in the retail, culinary, commercial, design and architecture sectors. Discussion explored how the neighborhood’s renaissance brought about by exciting new projects and featured the thought leaders who are taking the village to new heights. Notable Guests and panelists included David Martin, President of Terra; Carlos Rosso, President of Condo Development for The Related Group; Ina Cordle, Managing Editor of The Real Deal; Michael Schwartz, Award-winning chef and restauranteur; Michael Comras, CEO of Comras Company; Chris Dekker, Commercial Real Estate Broker for Mayfair Real Estate Advisors; Robert Lloyd, Architect at Perkins+Will; Maurizio Farinelli, Owner of Strada and Farinelli 1937; H.H. Bredemeier, Owner of H&H Jewels; Carlos Prio-Touzet, Owner of Touzet Studio Design + Architecture and more.The conversation engaged the audience in topics like the latest in development; the redesign of CocoWalk and new Mary Street Class-A office and prime retail that is reinvigorating the area’s live-work-play lifestyle; the public visioning workshop lead by Plusurbia and Perkins+Will; the new and established culinary offerings and much more. Each panelist spoke to the overarching theme of the neighborhood’s continuous growth and its commitment to maintain its historic charm and tree-lined ambiance revered by residents and guests. The panel was held at the Park Grove sales gallery where guests were treated to amazing cuisine catered by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz.

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Amara at Paraiso Unveiled, Michael Schwartz' New Edgewater Restaurant in Edgwater's Paraiso District

Amara at Paraiso has finally been unveiled by Michael Schwartz as their new concept in Edgewater at Related Group's new Paraiso district. Amara at Paraiso will feature bayfront dining with cuisine that is an ode to Michael Schwartz's "love letter to Miami" with a menu featuring tropical items from their wood grill and Josper charcoal grill oven with influence from coastal and Latin American cuisine including meats, fish, and grilled flatbreads. Amara at Paraiso will open in November 2017 in the 4,500 SF Paraiso Beach Club and will feature a main dining room and bar with seating for 150 and patio seating for 70 directly on Biscayne Bay. The Paraiso Beach Club is being designed by Mayer Davis Studio and is located at 3101 NE 7th Avenue.

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