Gaia, a globally renowned Greek-Mediterranean dining destination from Dubai, is set to debut its first U.S. location in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth community come summer 2025. Conceptualized by British-Nigerian Chef Izu Ani and hospitality entrepreneur Evgeny Kuzin, the restaurant is a flagship of Fundamental Hospitality, with existing locations in Dubai, London, Qatar, Monte-Carlo and Marbella. The upscale eatery, which is named after the Greek goddess of the earth, will open on the ground floor of the Marea Condominium, 801[...]
Read MoreSharp eyed rock n’ roll fans will recognize Miami’s Art Deco Paris Theater from music videos starring Madonna, U2, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin. On Thursday, however, this venue changes its name and focus. Now called Queen Restaurant & Lounge, it’s the newest addition to this nightlife-rich city, providing a plush/swanky interior and a complex, mostly Japanese menu to instead draw stars like these, and those who want to be around them, for an evening out. “Being in the Miami market[...]
Read MoreBrightline told investors today that it is seeing strong traffic at its two new stations in Aventura & Boca Raton. The Boca station opened December 21, with Aventura opening December 24. In the final days of December, the two new stations accounted for 24% of Brightline ridership, with 17,682 rides. The company said it moved two Orlando trainsets to the south segment in December to support peak demand on the route. Joel Franco reported that he sat in the aisle[...]
Read MoreChetrit Group’s 54-story rental apartment tower on the Miami River continues its rapid construction with painting now underway, new photos show. The tower is being built as a “premier rental building,” the developer said recently. Two retail buildings are also now under construction, according to the developer. Groundbreaking on a luxury condo tower is planned in early 2023 with a target completion in 2026, the developers said. Eventually, the development will be known as The River District, with 4 million[...]
Read MoreThe final section of track on Brightline’s new corridor to Orlando has now been installed, according to a video by The Roaming Railfan. To mark the occasion, ceremonial golden clips were installed, tying the final section of rail together. Installation of the last 1600 foot section of tracks is a major milestone in connecting Miami to Orlando by train. The rail forms a brand new segment running from existing tracks at Cocoa and ending at Orlando International Airport. Trains are planned[...]
Read MoreIn South Beach, plans for the Shoreclub Private Collection have just been unveiled. It is the first ever oceanfront project designed by the legendary Robert A.M. Stern Architects. It is also the firm’s first-ever residential project in Miami Beach (RAMSA is designing the St. Regis Residences in Brickell, and completed the Miami Beach Library in 2005). The new condos will be built adjacent to the Shore Club hotel, in a tower that features Robert A.M. Stern’s nautical-inspired spin on MiMo[...]
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