Tap 42 Continues Rapid Growth With 9th South Florida Location In Kendall

Coming off their 8th South Florida location in Davie in March of 2021 the Tapco team is opening the 9th South Florida Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar location today January 5th, 2022 in Kendall. The Tap 42 Kendall outpost is located in the Palms at Town & Country Center at Kendall Drive & 117th Avenue, taking over the former Cadillac Ranch space. The local restauranteurs have continued to focus on regional, organic growth as a company, and are proud to continue to serve their South Florida community.

"Kendall has always been a market that we have felt was the perfect fit for Tap 42. Our loyal guests have been asking for us to open in Kendall for years, specifically in the Palms at Town & Country, which we feel is the premier center in Southwest Miami-Dade. When the opportunity came around to have our own, freestanding building with a huge patio overlooking the lake, it was a “no-brainer”. We look forward to continuing our expansion throughout South Florida, and hopefully becoming the local restaurant/bar staple, and favorite for all of Southwest Miami Dade and beyond," explained Alex Rudolph, Partner and VP of Development at Tapco.

The new Kendall location will be the brand's largest location to date at 7,850 square feet, with a sweeping covered patio area overlooking the Palms Town & Country lake. As always, Tap 42 will feature elevated gastropub fare under the culinary direction of Executive Chef, Andrew Balick, handcrafted cocktails, weekly specials, and their signature Bottomless Brunch every weekend.

Tap 42’s Kendall will be opening Wednesday, January, 5th, at 11:30AM for Lunch and Dinner.

Pura Vida Expands To Broward County With Opening Of Pura Vida Las Olas In Fort Lauderdale

Pura Vida, the wellness-driven all-day cafe hotspot known for its healthy extensive menu and tropical chic vibe, continues its South Florida expansion with Pura Vida Las Olas set to open in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, December 17. Husband-wife founders, Omer and Jennifer Horev, both grew up in Fort Lauderdale. Launching in December 2021 in Las Olas, this marks Pura Vida’s ninth restaurant opening and the brand’s first location in Broward County, with anticipated plans for several additional Broward County outposts to come within the next 12-24 months.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be able to expand the Pura Vida brand into the great city of Fort Lauderdale - the very city which led to the start of my real estate career. Having lived in the area from 2005-2010, I am excited to be able to go back and I’m honored to have the opportunity for Pura Vida to be a part of it.” Said Omer Horev, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Pura Vida.

Boasting 4,442 square feet of outdoor dining space, Pura Vida Las Olas is designed in the brand’s signature Instagram-worthy aesthetic, characterized by minimalist design elements, natural tones and light wooden finishes that create a bright and airy space. Located at the Society Las Olas building in Fort Lauderdale, the latest Pura Vida unveiling is nestled behind Multidisciplinary artist, Daniel Popper’s iconic “Thrive” sculpture and is poised to establish itself as an all day breakfast, brunch and lunch destination for locals and visitors.

“Aside from offering locals a new go-to spot for all day breakfast and lunch, we are also very much looking forward to collaborating with the community and surrounding local businesses. I also grew up in the Weston / Fort Lauderdale area, so this is a very special location for me as well. My family and friends are absolutely thrilled we are finally bringing the Pura Vida concept to Broward! ” Said Jennifer Horev, Chief Brand Officer and Founder of Pura Vida.

Pura Vida established roots in Miami Beach back in 2012. Led and founded by husband-wife team Omer and Jennifer Horev, what initially started out as a side passion project quickly expanded into a prominent health-focused restaurant and lifestyle brand with several outposts across South Florida. Today, the couple have nurtured and steadily expanded the Pura Vida brand to include numerous locations including eight cafes in Miami, one in West Palm Beach’s The Square and their most recent unveiling in downtown Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale.

Familiar Pura Vida patrons can look forward to the cafe’s quality-driven menu, offering an array of cold-pressed juices and superfood smoothies, kombucha, artisanal coffees, an amazing offering of freshly based goods, an extensive All-Day Breakfast Menu featuring a range of avocado toasts, free-range egg sandwiches, fresh bagels, wraps, and bowls, Raw organic Açaí Bowls, crisp and refreshing salads topped with wild ahi tuna, chicken, salmon, or vegan-lentil based adashah and a wide variety of gluten-free and vegan sweet treats.

Pura Vida Fort Lauderdale is located at 221 SW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 and will be open Monday through Sunday, 8AM - 4PM. Delivery and pick-up are available through the Pura Vida Miami app.

Images via Pura Vida

Major Food Group Set To Open NYC-Hotspot Sadelle's In Miami's Coconut Grove This Week

This weekend, Major Food Group (MFG), the creative force behind some of America’s most celebrated restaurants, continues its South Florida expansion with the opening of acclaimed all-day dining institution Sadelle’s in Coconut Grove. The concept, which first opened in downtown Manhattan in 2016, is a lifestyle as much as a restaurant: a breakfast-centric haven, power-lunch hotspot, and energetic dinner destination all in one. Named after MFG Co-Founder Jeff Zalaznick’s great grandmother, the New York-inspired restaurant attracts a worldly clientele in search of leisurely sophistication and some of the best bagels in America, among many other signature dishes.

Sadelle’s Coconut Grove is located at coveted intersection of Tigertail and Mary Streets at 3321 Mary St. With ample outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery, the Coconut Grove outpost will bring the show-stopping bagel towers, meticulously chopped salads, sliced-to-order salmon, triple-decker sandwiches, and lively, refined style of all-day dining the brand is famous for—as well as a made-for-Miami dinner program that’s poised to become a Coconut Grove essential. Menu highlights include caviar service, a selection of pristine raw seafood, The Sadelle’s Burger, a spicy chicken sandwich, a glazed Asian ribeye, and the restaurant’s first pizzas ever.

“We couldn’t have found a more perfect home for Sadelle’s than this corner of Coconut Grove. Our mission now is to create the sophisticated and ridiculously delicious all-day anchor that one of Miami’s most elegant neighborhoods deserves—and to show everyone a very good time, from morning through night.” Said Jeff Zalaznick, MFG Co-Founder.

Sadelle’s Coconut Grove marks the first MFG project in the historic Grove neighborhood, since the company established roots in the Miami region all throughout 2021 with CARBONE in the South of Fifth neighborhood, the private membership venue ZZ’s Club in the Design District, and HaSalon on 5th and Washington. Led by Co-Founders Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi, MFG now operates a global portfolio of over 30 restaurants, private clubs, and hotels. The luxury brand will launch several additional Miami projects in the coming months and recently announced MAJOR., a forthcoming residential tower in Brickell built in collaboration with JDS Development, which will be the tallest high-rise in the city upon completion.

The location’s design follows the signature Sadelle’s style created by the renowned Ken Fulk, Inc, longtime MFG collaborators who have also conceived such celebrated, grand spaces as Carbone Miami and ZZ’s Club. Coconut Grove will be the fifth Sadelle’s in operation, following the original in New York City’s Soho, an outpost in the Bellagio Las Vegas, the recently opened location at Kith’s flagship store in Paris, France, and a soon-to-debut version at the luxury shopping destination Highland Park Village in Dallas, Texas.

In 2022, that number will grow as Sadelle’s joins several markets and launches at 1212 Lincoln Road, an innovative new retail project at the crossroads of Alton and Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.

Sadelle’s is a modern ode to New York’s classic tradition of all-day dining. Since opening its first location in the heart of SoHo in 2016, the brand has reached iconic status thanks to its urbane, celebratory atmosphere and a menu of hits, including some of the best bagels served anywhere. Among its many accolades, Sadelle’s was named an essential brunch destination by Harper’s BAZAAR and Cosmopolitan, and its sticky buns were ranked one of the Best Dishes of 2015 by The New York Times. Sadelle’s currently has outposts in New York, Las Vegas, Miami, and Paris, with Dallas and Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road location to follow.

In the span of a decade, MFG has grown into one of the most acclaimed hospitality groups in the world. They have pioneered a celebratory style of dining at such iconic restaurants as CARBONE and The Grill, forged groundbreaking partnerships with leading designers and luxury brands, and opened The Ludlow Hotel in Manhattan and The Newbury Boston. Since 2020, the company has expanded into several markets, from South Florida to Paris, while exploring new ventures like the private membership venue ZZ’s Club in Miami and The Crown Club at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. In addition to building renowned restaurants, MFG is proud of its support of various social causes and its lasting partnership with the Robin Hood Foundation, one of New York City’s most important forces in the fight against poverty. To date, MFG has been awarded a total of 18 stars from The New York Times and three from the Michelin Guide. MFG’s businesses are located in New York City, Miami, Boston, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Paris, and Tel Aviv. The concepts include CARBONE, Sadelle’s, The Grill, ZZ’s Club, Dirty French, Parm, Contessa, and The Lobster Club.

Images via Major Food Group

Major Food Group and JDS Development Announce 'MAJOR' As The Restauranteurs Behind Carbone Launch Supertall Residential Tower On Brickell Avenue

Major Food Group (MFG), led by the creative forces and Co Founders Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi of some of America’s most celebrated restaurants, is partnering with powerhouse developer and builder JDS Development Group, led by Chief Executive Michael Stern, to conceive, build, and operate MAJOR. : a new residential-hospitality tower located at 888 Brickell Avenue in Miami, Florida. MFG’s sophistication and reputation for unparalleled food and beverage experiences combined with JDS’s track record for confident, monumental design of quality and craftsmanship, sets the stage for a project of perfectly-dialed maximalism. Upon completion, MAJOR. will represent the tallest building in Miami at 1,049 feet.

MAJOR. marks a milestone in the evolution of Major Food Group, which currently operates a global portfolio of over thirty restaurants, hotels, and private clubs. MFG established roots in South Florida in 2021 with several smash successes: CARBONE and HaSalon in the South of Fifth neighborhood and the private membership venue ZZ’s Club in the Miami Design District. MFG will launch a range of additional projects in the region in the coming year, including several outposts of the brunch institution Sadelle’s, beginning with Coconut Grove, and Dirty French Steakhouse in Brickell.

Located at 888 Brickell Avenue, MAJOR. will feature 259 custom residences and offer the most impressive collection of food and beverage amenities of any building in Miami, if not the United States. MFG will oversee all branding and hospitality programming. Standalone restaurants and private clubs will be among the concepts.

“For the most dynamic city in the United States right now, our goal is to build the most luxurious residential tower in the world, with a thrilling array of spaces and amenities that no other building can match. In a word, this is going to be MAJOR.” said Jeff Zalaznick, MFG Co-Founder

MAJOR. represents yet another large-scale skyscraper by JDS Development Group. Led by Founder and CEO Michael Stern, JDS is a team of innovators and builders pioneering forms of large-scale urban development in the New York City and Miami metropolitan regions. The firm is known for complex assemblages and moving markets through transformative, design-forward projects that raise the bar for new development and challenge the status quo of the real estate and construction industries. JDS projects include the iconic Walker Tower, The American Copper Buildings, the recently topped-out Brooklyn Tower, and 111 West 57th Street in New York City, and Monad Terrace, Echo Brickell, and Echo Aventura in South Florida.

“You haven’t seen anything like MAJOR.,” stated Michael Stern, Founder & CEO of JDS Development Group. “We are proud to partner with the MFG on this unprecedented residential, dining, and hospitality opportunity.”

This will be the firm’s fifth supertall skyscraper and third project in the Brickell neighborhood. JDS also co-developed the record-breaking Echo Brickell condominium project and recently broke ground on the large-scale mixed-use 1 Southside Park in Brickell.

JDS and MFG have enlisted industry design luminaries Studio Sofield and Ken Fulk Inc. for the project. William Sofield, who will oversee design of the tower, lobby, and residences, has a longstanding relationship with JDS as interior architect of the ultra-luxurious 111 West 57th Street and historic Steinway Hall conversion in Manhattan. Sofield’s remarkable career includes work with luxury brands from Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, and Gucci, to iconic clubs such as Manhattan’s Core Club. Fulk, a longtime MFG collaborator, will be responsible for the food, beverage, and club spaces at MAJOR. Fulk has designed such atmospheric spaces as Carbone and ZZ’s Club in Miami and the new Crown Club at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, among other exceptional experiences for the swiftly expanding MFG brand family.

Additional MAJOR. details will be released early next year.

PROFILEmiami And Foodgod's Insiders Guide To Where To Eat Miami Art Week And Art Basel 2021

Following a lost year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami Art Week and Art Basel return to Miami to light-up the city and kick off the 2021 holiday season. Starting November 30th and running through the first week of December, Miami Art Week attracts millions of visitors from across the globe to Miami’s sunny beach’s and luxurious enclaves for a celebration of art, design, fashion, style and culture. Miami Art Week brings together some of the world’s best artists, galleries, art collectors, designers and cultural icons for a week of art shows, installations, events and lavish parties. PROFILEmiami is bringing our readers and in-depth Insiders Guide to Miami Art Week and Art Basel 2021 with a curated list of must-attend art shows, installations and events throughout the week.

PROFILEmiami has teamed up with Foodgod, whose new self-titled show Foodgod just went live on Discovery+, to bring you the Top 10 restaurants to score a reservation at during Miami Art Week 2021. 2021 has seen Miami’s restaurant and dining scene dramatically change, giving visitors and locals alike a plethora of new options to choose from with everything from lavish fine-dining to high-energy dinner parties you will not want to miss. Major Food Group entered Miami earlier this year, opening a Miami outpost of the NYC Michelin Star-winning Italian American concept Carbone and later ZZ’s Club and HaSalon, both of which made our list. Miami-based restauranteur David Grutman’s high-energy, celeb-studded concepts Komodo and Papi Steak, both Miami-staples, made the cut as well as A-Lister-staples Cipriani and Mr. Chow. Casual outposts such as the iconic Miami pizza joint Steve’s Pizza and the newly opened Oasis Wynwood offer incredible food without the need to dress-up or race for a reservation between hitting all the art shows and events. One thing is for sure, make sure to make your reservations early as the energy for Miami Art Week has never been higher. Our Insiders Guide will help you plan your week so you don’t miss out on anything.

1. HaSalon (Miami Beach)

Address: 404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

Just in time for Miami Art Week Major Food Group opened a Miami Beach outpost of HaSalon, the renowned Israeli restaurant originally founded in Tel Aviv. The Miami location will showcase the theatrics and widely acclaimed Israeli cuisine that have come to define the HaSalon brand at its outposts in Tel Aviv, New York City, and Ibiza. The HaSalon team works from an open kitchen decorated with a bounty of ingredients—a HaSalon signature, where they prepare bright salads, vibrant vegetable dishes, satisfying pastas, as well as show-stopping courses meant for sharing, such as many whole fish preparations, giant lamb kebabs, and steaks. Menu selections will change according to the seasons and the restaurant’s restless creativity, but their famous emphasis on generosity and bold flavors will remain constant. HaSalon is an extremely high-energy, vibrant dinner party you do not want to miss.

2. Papi Steak (South Beach)

Address: 736 1st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

David Grutman’s Papi Steak concept fuses Golden Era Hollywood swagger with modern day Miami energy to create an entirely new steakhouse experience. The restaurant, which is located in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, serves elevated contemporary twists on classic chophouse dishes. This includes its namesake: the Papi Steak, which is a Tomahawk-cut named in honor of David “Papi” Einhorn, a partner in the restaurant with David Grutman and Groot Hospitality. Einhorn is a grilling fanatic, and his special preparation (secret sauce included) is the restaurant’s flagship plate. The Papi Steak can also be ordered in a Beef Case: Inquire within. At only 93 seats, Papi Steak is an intimate but high-octane destination. A full bar and custom cocktail program are also included, while DJ’s spin until the early hours. With Grutman’s eye for unique experiences that fuse dining and design and Einhorn’s penchant for great steak, and equally great indulgence, Papi Steak promises the ultimate in a hedonistic night out.

3. Cipriani Downtown Miami (Brickell)

Address: Icon Brickell, 465 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131

Located on the south side of the Miami river in Downtown northern Financial District, the restaurant offers panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and a chic nautical aesthetic inspired by the waterfront setting. Since opening in 2013, Cipriani has been one of the hottest restaurants in Miami, helping transform Brickell from “no man’s land” to a cultural hotspot. On any given night you will find Cirpriani bustling with action, full of high-energy and high-fashion. Meals are served family style and the staff’s attention to detail is unmatched. Must-try dishes include the Rigatoni Bolognese, Veal Milanese and obviously you must order their signature Bellini.

4. Mr. Chow (South Beach)

Address: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave. Miami Beach

Located in W South Beach, which is one of the hottest hotels during Miami Art Week, Mr. Chow is a staple in Miami for high-end dining. The high-energy restaurant caters to a high-end international clientele and features a 123’ gold-leaf and Swarovski crystal chandelier designed by Michael Chow. Opened in 2009, Mr. Chow continues to remain one of the city’s hottest restaurants. Mr. Chow’s menu is a combination of old authentic Beijing & Original Recipes. Staples include the Chicken Satay, Mr. Chow Noodles & Ma Mignon and the world-famous Beijing Duck.

5. COTE (Miami Design District)

Address: Miami Design District, 3900 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137

COTE, the Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-nominated Korean Steakhouse™ by Chef Simon Kim, is located in Miami Design District and has been a hotspot since opening earlier this year. COTE’s menu includes 45-day, dry-aged beef which is prepared at the table on the smokeless grills. The menu also includes the highest grade of prime cuts and American wagyu that is dry-aged in the restaurant’s on-site red light dry-aging room. Meats are seasoned with COTE’s Signature Gastronome’s Salt, a proprietary salt blend composed of British Maldon salt, Himalayan pink salt, and Korean thousand-day sea salt. COTE also offers two tasting menus, The Butcher’s Feast® and a 10-course Steak Omakase™. COTE also offers an award winning beverage program curated by James Beard Award-nominated beverage director Victoria James and master sommelier Mia van de Water.

6. Komodo (Brickell)

Address: 801 Brickell Ave Miami, FL 33131

From local hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman, Komodo is one of the most high-energy and most popular restaurants in Miami. Komodo connects the heart of Miami’s vibrant Brickell neighborhood with the regional flavors⁠ and flair⁠ of Southeast Asia. With an inviting indoor-outdoor flow—which carries patrons from a sleek wood-paneled interior to a lush and tropical covered terrace—the restaurant spans 3 stories and features 300 tabletop, booth, and bar seats. Outside, floating aeries provide additional intimate dining spaces. Komodo’s menu offers delicious takes on Southeast Asian dishes, all of which have been developed and interpreted with a global approach. The result is a unique dining experience, ranging from regularly rotating specials to house favorites such as Salmon Tacos, Miso Chilean Seabass Skewers, Peking Duck, and Daring Plant Based Kung Pao Chicken. A full sushi bar is also included, while bespoke custom cocktails—such as the Szechuan Old Fashioned or the Shizo Fly—bring lively and exclusive beverage options. Celebrities and A-Listers such as Dwayne Wade and other Miami Heat players frequent Komodo, which is sucre to be a high-energy and unforgettable experience.

7. ZZ’s Club (Miami Design District)

Address: Miami Design District, 151 NE 41st St., Miami

Coming off the heels of the opening of Carbone Miami in the South of Fifth neighborhood, critically acclaimed global restaurant company, Major Food Group, is continuing to grow their presence in Miami with the recent opening of ZZ’s Club this past April. Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, ZZ’s Club is a Japanese restaurant and membership club, presided over by Masa Ito and Kevin Kim, two of New York City's most revered and beloved sushi chefs.

While the intimate counter offers a traditional omakase experience, the adjacent dining room is a modern Japanese restaurant with an extended à la carte offering. The menu in these spaces features a range of raw and cooked dishes, highlighting seafood sourced from Tokyo, and the largest offering of Wagyu beef in South Florida, if not the entire United States. ZZ’s is licensed to carry true Kobe beef, which the restaurant presents in a variety of styles, from steaks cooked over custom-built charcoal grills to an indulgent Wagyu Katsu Sando with truffles. Behind the restaurant’s staple sushi counter, Ito and Kim prepare inventive rolls, signature Caviar Temaki, and nigiri and sashimi by the piece. The menu also spotlights a selection of ZZ’s classics—from the brioche toast topped with trout roe and truffle honey to the tuna carpaccio with foie gras and scallop—as well as dishes developed specifically for Miami: Steamed Lobster Dumplings; Stone Crab Sunomono; Chilled Yuzu Asparagus; Line-Caught Crispy Snapper; and Teppan-fried rice. John Slover’s wine list is geared equally towards sushi and meat: an ample cellar of champagne, white Burgundy, and Spanish whites, as well as robust reds from Bordeaux and California. One particular highlight is a program of large-format bottles. And the dessert menu from celebrated pastry chef Stephanie Prida features Japanese Ice Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate Matcha Bombs, and a stellar Key Lime Pie. ZZ’s Club offers cuisine of the highest caliber, personalized hospitality, and unmatched amenities.

8. Sexy Fish (Brickell)

Address: 736 1st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Brickell is getting another celebrity-magnet hotspot as the London-based Sexy Fish from restauranteur Richard Caring is gearing up to open their first US location in Brickell Flatiron. The lavish restaurant was designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and will feature ten artworks by Damien Hirst valued at over $20 million and an installation by Frank Gehry featuring of 26 fish lamps, a ceiling adorned with gold, and a fish tank filled with live coral and a colorful tropical fish. The high-octane restaurant will bring a signature program of entertainment to Brickell including world-class performers, dancers and DJs. Sexy Fish will serve a Japanese-influenced menu created by chef Bjoern Weissgerber, as well as offer the largest selection of Dom Perignon in the United States. Popular dishes from Sexy Fish’s original location include duck salad, vegetarian sushi, smoked tuna belly, crispy eringi mushroom, black cod, king crab, bone marrow and cheesecake.

9. Steve’s Pizza

Address: 12101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33181

Steve’s Pizza is one of those places that you need to be a true Miami local to know. The traditional counter-service joint serves saucy NYC-style pizza and Italian basics in tiny digs with graffitied wooden booths, polaroids of customers on the walls and a vintage arcade game in the corner. Established in 1974, the family owned and operated pizzeria is located US-1 near North Miami Beach and Bal Harbour. Steve’s Pizza serves New York style pizza by the pie or as fresh slices, hoagies, chicken wings, and is open late as well as offers delivery. If you are looking for some of the best pizza in Miami or an incredible fast-casual meal, Steve’s Pizza is a can’t miss Miami staple.

10. Oasis Wynwood (Wynwood)

Address: 2335 N Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127

The recently opened Oasis Wynwood is a casual indoor/outdoor hotspot to check-out if you are in the mood for a casual meal in an energetic setting with true Wynwood vibes. Oasis Wynwood offers six restaurants to choose from and an iconic 75’ tall “Tower Bar” made out of shipping containers featuring a mural by Antonio Marest. The restaurants include Mr. Mandolin (Mediterranean), Prince Street Pizza, Los Buenos (taqueria), Alidoro (Italian), Buya Dumplings + Buns (Asian street food), and Chikin (crispy chicken concept). There is also be an indoor/outdoor cocktail lounge and nightclub named Huacachina inspired by Huacachina, Peru. The Oasis also features a selection of retail space, art studios, cafes and an outdoor stage for live performance. Whether you want to enjoy a fast-casual meal, a relaxing drink or just immerse yourself in the Wynwood lifestyle, check-out Oasis Wynwood.

About Foodgod:

Foodgod is a lifelong foodie who has gained 11 million followers for his unique celebration of all things food on social media and in his self-titled discovery+ series, he takes his obsession to the next level in search of the boldest, craziest and most exclusive restaurants and dishes, along with the creative geniuses behind them. In the four-episode season of Foodgod, he visits hotspots in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and Miami accompanied by celebrity pals, including series executive producer Kris Jenner. The full season of Foodgod went live Sunday, November 14th on discovery+.

TV personality and social media star Foodgod got his name from his A-list palate of all things culinary and boasts an Instagram following of millions that track his food adventures around the globe. Widely known for his recurring roles on television, particularly Keeping Up with The Kardashians, Foodgod is now the biggest food influencer and has the decadent diet to prove it. Recently honored for the second time, Foodgod was named the 2021 “Food Influencer Of The Year” (Monaco) and also “Most Influential Name in Food” by Food & Beverage Magazine. He hasappeared on the cover of The Los Angeles Times announcing his rise to a dining deity. Known on the Dr. Oz show as their “food contributor,” Foodgod is the first to find the latest and greatest in food trends across the world. His delicious snaps of favorite foodie spots from New York and Los Angeles to Iceland and beyond garner major attention as he dines, drinks and globe trots with celebrities, chefs and restaurant entrepreneurs. He even has his notorious moniker inked on his arm. He has also appeared on hit TV shows like The Spin Crowd and Celebrity Big Brother and is a regular personality in the media for his international taste and style.

On social platforms, use hashtag #Foodgod to go behind the scenes with Foodgod and his guests, and relive the most hilarious, most shocking moments from his epic travels.

By FoodGod, Demetri Demascus & Katya Demina

Major Food Group To Open Miami Beach Outpost of World-Renowned Israeli Restaurant HaSalon

Major Food Group (MFG), the creative force behind some of America’s most celebrated restaurants, continues its South Florida expansion with a Miami Beach outpost of HaSalon, the renowned Israeli restaurant originally founded in Tel Aviv. Opening on Wednesday November 24, 2021 at the former home of an iconic Miami Beach institution, China Grill, the project marks a groundbreaking collaboration between the two industry leaders.

Led by Co-Founders Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi, MFG established roots in Miami at the beginning of 2021 with two smash successes: CARBONE in the South of Fifth neighborhood and the private membership venue ZZ’s Club in the Miami Design District. In addition to HaSalon, MFG will launch several additional Miami projects before the end of the year.

“HaSalon is simply legendary. We fell in love with the concept years ago, in part because MFG also builds restaurants that deliver excellent hospitality, unmatched food, and a nightly celebration. Now, we finally get to do it together. The restaurant is a one-of-kind concept born in Israel but made for Miami.” said Jeff Zalaznick, MFG Co-Founder.

HaSalon will open at one of Miami Beach’s most storied locations: 404 Washington Avenue, which for nearly two decades was home to China Grill. The address is a fitting showcase for the theatrics and widely acclaimed Israeli cuisine that have come to define the HaSalon brand at its outposts in Tel Aviv, New York City, and Ibiza.

“Everyone who comes to HaSalon for the first time tells me that they’ve never had an experience like it,” says HaSalon founder Eyal Shani, the beloved chef, MasterChef judge, and restaurateur with over 30 successful ventures to his name. “The mood gets more and more energetic and convivial as the night goes on and guests get comfortable, but one thing never changes: the line of cooks working very quietly, very consciously, on their food.”

In the heart of Miami Beach, the HaSalon team will work from an open kitchen decorated with a bounty of ingredients—a HaSalon signature. They will prepare bright salads, vibrant vegetable dishes, satisfying pastas, as well as show-stopping courses meant for sharing, such as many whole fish preparations, giant lamb kebabs, and steaks. Menu selections will change according to the seasons and the restaurant’s restless creativity, but their famous emphasis on generosity and bold flavors will remain constant.

HaSalon operating hours will be Wednesday - Sunday.

Images via Melissa Hom Photography

Major Food Group To Open Sadelle's In Coconut Grove At Former Tigertail + Mary Retail Condo Which Just Sold For For $5.5 Million

The Related Group and Terra Group joint venture that developed Park Grove in Coconut Grove has sold two retail condos in Park Grove including the former Tigertail + Mary restaurant space. Major Food Group, the restauranteurs behind Carbone and ZZ Sushi Club, will open their Sadelle’s concept at the former Tigertail + Mary space. The retail condo spans 5,731 SF with 1,000 SF of additional outdoor space/ seating and sold for $5,500,000. Fabio and Sebastian Faerman of FA Commercial at Fortune International Realty represented the sellers.

This marks the second transaction in 1 week for FA Commercial in the same building, selling out the commercial units in the park grove residences. The Related-Terra joint venture also sold the retail condo on the ground floor of Park Grove Residences, a three-tower luxury condo development, to a Mexican investment group for $6 million. That space spans just under 10,000 SF. FA Commercial represented the buyer and seller in that deal.

Pura Vida Continues Expansion With Announcement Of Eighth Location In Bay Harbor Islands

Pura Vida has announced the highly-anticipated opening of its eighth all-day café and locals beloved wellness hotspot, opening this October in the vibrant coastal town of Bay Harbor. Since the brand’s inception in Miami Beach in 2012, Jennifer and Omer Horev, the husband/wife duo behind the prominent health-focused restaurant staple, have been steadily expanding the Pura Vida name, upholding a total of ten current locations, two of which are also slated to unveil before the end of this year. Bay Harbor marks the Horev’s next upcoming opening venture, poised to become the neighborhood’s go-to breakfast spot, bakery, and all-in-one coffee shop destination, for locals and visitors alike.

“We’re really looking forward to bringing Pura Vida to the Bay Harbor neighborhood. It’s the perfect place to extend our footprint here in Miami, in that it also gives us the gracious opportunity to serve its neighboring communities of Surfside, Sunny Isles, North Miami, and Keystone Point as well,” said Omer Horev, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Pura Vida. “With the additions of our Aventura location, our newly expanded Edgewater location, and now Bay Harbor, all in 2021 alone, we’re constantly amazed and humbled at how well-received our brand has been, and continues to be, in the different communities we branch into. The Bay Harbor Islands neighborhood, home to a lively, family-oriented beach community, is the most idyllic area to immerse ourselves within.“

With a mission to promote a healthy lifestyle and anchor health and wellness-driven communities, Pura Vida has evolved into a hub for like minded individuals in each South Florida community in which the brand folds itself into. Pura Vida boasts a quality-drive menu catered to help kick-start one’s day, offering an array of fresh juices and superfood smoothies, canned kombucha, artisanal coffees, an extensive All-Day Breakfast Menu featuring a range of avocado toasts, free-range egg sandwiches, fresh bagels, wraps, and bowls, Raw organic Açaí Bowls, crisp and refreshing salads topped with wild ahi tuna, chicken, salmon, or vegan-lentil based adashah and a wide variety of gluten-free and vegan sweet treats. The new location’s menu will highlight a noteworthy selection of delicious freshly baked goods and mouthwatering breakfast sandwiches, made on in-house baked bagels and multigrain sourdough toast, perfect for a quick grab-and-go style breakfast or sit-down brunch with friends. Guests can also expect to see the brand’s signature menu favorites like the Mango Salmon, Spicy Tuna, and Vegan Lentil Bowls, as well as the Toasted Chicken Wrap and Jen’s Herb Salad. Recently introduced menu items include the SoBe Salmon Wrap, Fire Egg Bowl, and the Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bites.

Quality food and first-rate service are uncompromising trademarks guests can look forward to at Pura Vida’s Bay Harbor outpost, situated on the vibrant palm-tree surrounded corner of Kane Concourse on Bay Harbor Islands. Located just walking-distance from Bal Harbor Shops and Surfside beach, the brand-new location inhabits 3,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Familiar Pura Vida patrons will recognize their signature blue umbrellas, which will veil the new location’s outdoor patio area, offering a comfortable, breezy outdoor dining experience for up to 16 guests. The interior was designed to offer an authentic, harmonic ambiance that exudes a sense of casual comfort and minimalist urbanity. Natural tones and wooden finishes adorn the bright, airy space, which can fit up to 40 people, and will also feature the brand’s beloved custom scent, available for purchase in-store or online, in a candle or room spray version. Additional branded merchandise, home-made granola, and fresh-ground coffee products can also be purchased on-site or by visiting, puravidamiami.com/merch.

“We’re thrilled to tap into this exciting new market and have the opportunity to create something really unique and special for the Bay Harbor Islands area,” said Jennifer Horev, Chief Brand Officer of Pura Vida. “We want to offer a welcoming destination for locals in the neighborhood to have great, healthy and sustainable food for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.”

Pura Vida Bay Harbor is located at 1001 Kane Concourse Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday, 8AM - 4PM. Ample street parking is easily accessible. Delivery and pick-up are available through the Pura Vida Miami app.

Florida East Coast Industries Lists ParkLine Miami Residential Above Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station For $500 Million

Florida East Coast Industries (FECI) announced the listing of ParkLine, its signature residential tower above Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station, for $500 million. The property, which consists of two iconic towers totaling 816 luxury residential units, will be listed on the market by the commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. The firm’s Florida team of Robert Given, Troy Ballard and Zachary Sackley will lead the marketing efforts along with the support of the New York and Los Angeles offices which will include Doug Harmon, Adam Spies and Rob Rubano. The two ParkLine towers are part of a master-plan adjacent to 2 and 3 MiamiCentral, 285,000 SF of Class A office towers, and over 160,000 SF of retail. ParkLine Miami is the largest, single multifamily asset in the Southeastern US to be listed for sale to date. 

Residents at ParkLine Miami have direct elevator access to the MiamiCentral Brightline station along with the station’s new 26,000 SF culinary center by C3, Citizens, which will house elevated restaurants by globally-renowned chefs such as “Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto and Michelin Starred chef Dani García. Residents will also have direct access to retailers such as Publix, Starbucks, Chic-fil-A, Joe & The Juice and Einstein Bagels located adjacent to the property.

FECI developed ParkLine Miami as a transit-oriented development to complement the $4.5 billion invested in Brightline trains, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly high-speed rail in the nation. It is the most significant transit-oriented development (TOD) offering in the Southeastern US. Brightline currently serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach with expansion stations in Aventura and Boca Raton opening in 2022. Construction to Orlando is on track to be complete by the end of 2022. Discussions remain underway with local stakeholders regarding expansion to Disney and Tampa. Brightline projects over nine million annual passengers once all Florida stations are completed. 

“This is a rare opportunity indeed, as the towers sit directly atop and are connected to the Brightline train platforms, in addition to three other modes of rail transportation and over 160,000 SF of retail in MiamiCentral,” noted Robert Given, executive vice chairman at Cushman & Wakefield. “MiamiCentral will undeniably be the center of gravity of the Miami MSA for generations to come.” 

The future expansion of MiamiCentral includes a Miami-Dade commuter rail system with stations in Wynwood, the Design District, El Portal, North Miami and FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus. With the stations in Orlando and Tampa, the connectivity provided by ParkLine Miami is unprecedented in the multifamily environment. 

“ParkLine is the definition of metropolitan living and FECI strategically built these two towers above Brightline to offer a car-optional lifestyle and promote alternative, eco-friendly transportation options,” said Sarah Watterson, chief development officer at FECI. “More and more, people who live at the core of major cities today seek a lifestyle of interconnectivity without sacrificing time and money. ParkLine is meeting those needs and more with its integration to Brightline.” 

In addition to the Tri-County connectivity provided by Brightline and MiamiCentral, ParkLine Miami’s residents will benefit from Brightline’s new and first-of-its-kind, door-to-door service. This will include a fleet of both private and third-party vendor vehicles supporting point-to-point service beyond the train and making a car-optional lifestyle possible. All services will be available through the Brightline app and will further create transportation access to everything from scooters, bikes and electric micro-rides to shuttles and chauffeured Teslas.  

Perched above Downtown Miami, at 100 NW 6th Street, ParkLine Miami puts residents just minutes from the city’s hottest neighborhoods, including Wynwood and the Design District, with access to a plethora of dining, retail, arts and culture, and events. Opt for a stroll to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Frost Science Museum, Perez Art Museum or FTX Arena. The property is also adjacent to Miami World Center, a $4 billion development underway with over 300,000 SF of retail slated to begin openings this year. Convenient accessibility to the Miami Metrorail and Metromover allows for a car-free lifestyle, with major thoroughfare I-95 located nearby for those who so desire.

By Katya Demina

The h.wood Group's Celebrity Hotspot Delilah Coming To Black Lion Investment Group's Brickell Bay Boardwalk

The LA-based h.wood Group will be bringing their swanky upscale celebrity hotspot concept Delilah to Miami after signing a long term lease with Black Lion Investment Group for their Brickell Bay Boardwalk restaurant space. The h.wood Group restaurant will occupy 10,716 SF of space on the mezzanine level at 801 Brickell Bay Drive and will offer guests a lavishly decorated dining room, a speakeasy-inspired lounge, private elevators and dedicated valet parking to enhance their modern-day supper club experience. The restaurant being designed by Kobi Karp as the architect is scheduled to open in April 2022.

“Delilah is exactly the kind of tenant we had in mind when we imagined the potential of the Brickell Bay Boardwalk development. The h.wood Group has been remarkably successful in attracting the most stylish and tasteful people, including world-famous celebrities, to its lively, social Roaring 20s atmosphere at its restaurants in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It takes the right concept to stand out in Miami’s thriving culinary and nightlife scene, and I’m thrilled to welcome what will be a sure favorite among Miami’s discerning residents and visitors to Brickell’s newest waterfront dining and entertainment hub,” said Robert Rivani, President of Black Lion.

Fabio Faerman and Sebastian Faerman of FA Commercial, arranged the leasing of the 10,716 SF mezzanine space. They represented the landlord, Black Lion and Newmark along with Reid Heidenry of ONE Sotheby's International Realty represented the tenant, h.wood Group, in the transaction. FA Commercial also represented Black Lion in leasing the corner space of the Brickell Bay Boardwalk and are currently leasing the final space in the newly redeveloped boardwalk.

Brickell Bay Boardwalk is one of several of Black Lion’s recent developments in the Miami market. In recent months, the company has invested a total of roughly $40 million dollars in projects located in Miami’s most coveted neighborhoods. The company’s South Florida portfolio includes the newly redeveloped Wynwood Jungle, the Amara at Paraiso waterfront restaurant in Edgewater and the restaurant space on the ground level of the SLS LUX Brickell, the last two of three were arranged by FA Commercial.

“With the right investments, Miami is poised to evolve into the Manhattan of the South over the coming years. I’m betting big on the Miami market not just because I see the value in its limitless potential, but because it’s the kind of place I enjoy doing business and visiting. Brickell’s dining and nightlife scene is on a particularly exciting trajectory, so I’m stoked to be part of introducing another sensational concept to the market,” added Rivani.

Delilah’s Miami venue will be the third Delilah location and The h.wood Group’s first restaurant on the east coast. The restaurant group also operates Delilah Las Vegas, in the Wynn Las Vegas, which opened in early July 2021, in addition to the original restaurant in Los Angeles.

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant venues. The h.wood Group was established in 2008 and today their portfolio includes 13 venues in Los Angeles including Delilah, The Nice Guy, Harriet’s and Bootsy Bellows; as well as Delilah Las Vegas. In addition to Miami the h.wood Group is expanding to Aspen, Nashville, Toronto and Brooklyn.

Images via Black Lion Investment Group and FA Commercial | Renderings by The h.wood Group