Before the end of the year, Major Food Group (MFG) will debut the impossibly glamorous Chateau ZZ’s in a historic Miami estate steeped in significance and allure. Here, MFG will introduce the acclaimed company’s first-ever foray into Mexican cuisine. Hidden in plain sight in the heart of Brickell, this two-floor architectural marvel, originally constructed as a private residence in 1931 by legendary architect Martin L. Hampton.
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Famed Mexico City-Based Hospitality Group Opens Giorgina by Grupo Mandolina In Wynwood
Grupo Mandolina, the creators of a renowned Italian restaurant concept hailing from the vibrant streets of Mexico City, have officially opened Giorgina by Grupo Mandolina in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. The highly anticipated al fresco gastronomic gem opened on November 21 bringing an authentic taste of Italy to the Magic City.
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Pura Vida founers Omer & Jen Horev
Miami-Based 'Pura Vida' All-Day Cafe and Wellness Brand Set To Pass 20 Outposts by End of Year
Pura Vida, South Florida’s iconic well food hotspot and lifestyle brand, is continuing its rapid expansion as the wellness brand plans to surpass twenty total outposts before the end of this year. Pura Vida recently unveiled locations at Flamingo in Miami Beach and 701 Brickell Ave., and are set to debut a Fort Lauderdale at River Market.
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ZURI Set To Bring A Taste of Morocco To Wynwood
ZURI, a hidden riad offering modern interpretations of Moroccan traditions, will debut in Miami’s artistic Wynwood neighborhood on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Founded by Partners David Sarkissov, Joaquin Coll, Florian Mattone and Kevin Coll, the hospitality innovators have come together for the first time to bring the flavors of Morocco to Miami’s culinary scene.
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Toku Modern Asian Cuisine Opens In Aventura Mall
Toku, by Poll Restaurants, has opened in the Aventura Mall offering modern Asian cuisine, an expansive cocktail program and a moody yet inviting ambiance. In 2007, brothers Gillis and George Poll opened Toku at Americana Manhasset in Long Island. With a portfolio of successful steakhouse, seafood and Italian concepts, the Poll brothers decided to try something new with Asian fare.
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ARGENTINIAN RESTAURANT GROUP OPENS THEIR FIRST U.S. RESTAURANT IN MIAMI - CHIMBA
Argentinian based restaurant group, Grupo Alfoz is expanding their reign in Miami. The iconic gastronomic focused company has successfully opened more than 10 restaurants in Argentina and most recently Tulum. Miami is their next stop where they’ve partnered with local and foreign investors to debut all-day eatery, Chimba.
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Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality Set To Open Ken Fulk-Designed 'Casadonna' On The Biscayne Bay Waterfront in Edgewater
Casadonna, a first-of-its-kind partnership between Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality, is set to open its doors in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood alongside Biscayne Bay on October 26. The ultra-luxurious Ken Fulk-designed waterfront destination spans 20,000 square feet across indoor, outdoor and bar seating.
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PROFILE Exclusive: 12 Questions With Restaurant and Entertainment Mogul Mathieu Massa of Queen
PROFILEMiami had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with hospitality mogul and real estate investor Mathieu Massa, who recently opened Queen, one of Miami’s hottest new restaurants in the historic Paris Theater on Miami Beach’s Washington Avenue. Mathieu leads Mr. Hospitality Group, which has opened hotspots such as Marion, El Tucán and Queen.
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Major Food Group Co-Founders Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi
Major Food Group and Boucher Brothers Win Bid To Take Over '1 Ocean Drive' In Miami Beach
Last Wednesday, 9/27, in a monumental decision that signals a thrilling, better future for Miami Beach and its residents, the local government named Boucher Brothers and Major Food Group the new stewards of one of the most stunning and historic beachfront properties on the globe, 1 Ocean Drive. Their vision for the address, designed by Kobi Karp, will come to life in 2026 at the site that has been operated as Nikki Beach since 1985.
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Serafina and Sixty Vines Set To Open In Miami Worldcenter
Four national food and beverage concepts will be joining the extensive roster of tenants at Miami Worldcenter, the $6 billion, 27-acre mixed-use development transforming the heart of Downtown Miami. Miami Worldcenter signed leases with Serafina, an internationally acclaimed Italian restaurant group; Sixty Vines, a sustainable restaurant with an exciting wine-on-tap program and vineyard-inspired food; and a dual-concept location for BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings.
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