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Gekko: Glam Fusion of Japanese Steakhouse and Celebrity Flair

Tuesday night in summer and many fine restaurants in Miami are closed or barely booked. Gekko Miami Japanese inspired Steakhouse was full, and I can definitely see why. First, the place, owned by Bad Bunny, the world’s most streamed recording artist, and David Grutman/Groot Hospitality, is serious eye candy: glam in a Japan meets Miami way. It’s a place to celebrate a special occasion and they have the serious menu for it as in multiple premium steaks, lobster dumplings, exotic oysters, and a large selection of sushi along with some wow presentations. Note they're participating in Miami Spice.
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300 Restaurants this Year in Miami Spice 2024

It's a blockbuster year for Miami Spice 2024 with 300 restaurants participating in The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)'s promotion.  From August 1 to September 30, locals and visitors alike can indulge in the destination’s finest eateries, enjoying prix fixe, three-course meals for just $30 or $35 for lunch and brunch, and $45 or $60 for dinner. Check out the list below  and highlights of some of the offerings.
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Fine Dining: A Culinary Journey at Le Jardinier

I’ve had some wonderful eating experiences in Miami in recent history, but fine dining, as you know ,is a special level. What is “fine dining”? Google sources define it as “exceptional cuisine characterized by innovation, quality ingredients and handsome presentation; upscale ambiance; and fine service”. Yes, that describes the one star Michelin Le Jardinier Miami in the Design District.  And, more, special for the summer season, Le Jardinier has a new three course lunch special at $39 and well priced prix fixe dinner offering at $68.
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Kuba Cabana and Kubaret: Seriously Fun Restaurant/Cabaret

We felt like we were transported to Cuba when we went to Kuba Cabana Miami, the seriously fun restaurant and cabaret at City Place in Doral. A classic red car serving as a bar at the entrance, the vibrant Latin music and entertainment set the tone. The wildly colorful décor with fluorescent lights, lush greenery, abundant reds and turquoise, and an infectious energy made the ambiance memorable. The Latin-inspired menu, with a special nod to Cuban cuisine, added to the experience. We went on a Sunday night, for their monthly special three hour Kubaret show,  which was a perfect coda to the weekend. Friday and Saturday nights are Latin nights with other entertainment.  Note there's another Kuba Cabana in Bayside marketplace.
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Bouchon Bistro from Thomas Keller

It’s good news for Miami’s culinary scene that French restaurants are making a comeback here, especially bistros and brasseries, with three new entries in the past year. Bouchon Bistro Miami, the latest, has the most impressive pedigree, including a one-star Michelin rating and a Chef/Owner Thomas Keller who has gotten three Michelin stars at multiple restaurants he has been involved with over the years including Per Se and the French Laundry. Keller’s point of difference is that Bouchon is the most authentic Bistro, a place that truly could have been lifted from Paris, from the menu items and décor to the food presentation. And happily, unlike a lot of very good restaurants these days, it’s open for lunch as well as brunch and dinner.
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Eating News June 2024 – Part 2

Much more eating news this month, here Part 2. Find a bubbly and delicious new happy hour on Brickell, foodie events like a guest chef dining series this summer from Uchi,  new waterfront dining restaurant option with boat docking,  restaurant openings and closings and more. If you missed Part 1, click here.
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Eating News June 2024 – Part 1

The dining beat totally goes on in June with a new Bad Bunny happy hour, a Taste of Argentina, OMG cookies, summer dining series with guest chefs including Tam Tam at Uchi,  Grilling Dinner to get ready for July 4, Mexican favorite Tacology new menu,  reopening of icon Hoy Como Ayer in Little Havana, and restaurant openings and closings, check them out in Part 1. Click here for Part 2.
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Essensia Restaurant & Bar: Exciting Global Flavors

Eating a meal in every country of the world without leaving the five boroughs of New York is a mission writer Richard Morgan described in a recent New Yorker magazine. He’s up to 150! It’s seriously doubtful any other city in the US will attain that variety but, to me, variety of cuisines is an important factor in the making of a culinary capital and holds great appeal. Which leads me to Miami. I’m very happy to say that we’re now seeing restaurants with more ethnic cuisines.  And one of these is Essensia in The Palms Hotel with its talented chef Diana Tandia whose food reflects the influence of her African heritage (from Mauritania) as well as her extensive travels in Asia. She has also worked with some of the best – like Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Daniel Boulud.
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Yann Couvreur Parisian Cafe and Patisserie

My sophisticated European friend summed it up  describing the new Parisian café Yann Couvreur Pâtisserie that just opened. It says Paris in its casual yet stylish look, the fine pastries, and quality and presentation of the light fare. It’s a place where you go once and will surely be back, and with friends.
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Zuri, a Moroccan Gem with Riad Inspired Decor

Zuri Miami restaurant is a “must go” for foodies. It’s not just about the Moroccan and Eastern Mediterranean food that’s exciting and delicious (in fact it will score one of my best dishes of the year), but also about the stunning décor that recreates a Riad, a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an indoor garden and courtyard.
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