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 MoreA star-studded group that includes billionaire developer Barry Sternlicht, architect Bjarke Ingels and hospitality CEO Miguel Isla Esteve secured approval to expand and renovate the Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Sternlicht, Ingles, Isla Esteve, Anthonio de la Rúa and Sebastian Sas are leading the redevelopment of the waterfront Venetian Islands hotel at 40 Island Avenue in Miami Beach. On Tuesday, the Miami Beach Design Review Board unanimously granted variances and a waiver that will allow the project to move forward. The[...]
Read MoreThe Nice Guy, a mafia bar-inspired restaurant from Los Angeles, may open a new location in Miami Beach. Members of the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board will discuss the restaurant’s submitted land use application, letter of intent and architectural plan on Oct. 8, according to the group’s agenda. Michael Larkin, an attorney and shareholder of the Miami-based zoning and land use law firm, Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin + Tapanes, is representing The Nice Guy’s hospitality parent, The H.wood Group. The[...]
Read MoreA Miami Beach board gave Robert Rivani’s Black Lion the green light to revamp the exterior of a mixed-use building off Lincoln Road. Earlier this month, the Miami Beach Design Review Board unanimously approved the planned renovation of the building at 1691 Michigan Avenue and its garage facades. Miami-based Black Lion is giving the six-story structure, which is being renamed The Rivani, a $50 million interior and exterior makeover. The property has 43,166 square feet of ground-floor retail and 118,658[...]
Read MoreSwerdlow Group is advancing plans for a massive project in Little River, according to Multi-Housing News. The development will include approximately 7,500 residential units, with a mix of affordable, workforce and market-rate housing. The affordable units will be higher end and look like market rate apartments, similar to Swerdlow’s recently completed Sawyer’s Walk, the developer told Commercial Observer. Units there each have floor to ceiling windows and washer/dryer units. The Little River development will also have 602,562 square feet of[...]
Read MoreThe Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) recently held its Sixth Night with the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park. A portion of the ticket sales benefit CABA Pro Bono Legal Services, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free legal services to those in need. The event raised $5,890. “We are very grateful for this generous support as it will allow us to continue our mission to provide free legal representation to those in need in South Florida and throughout the state,” said[...]
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