New restaurants, a cool rooftop bar, doughnut import from Portland,  and even a bluefin tuna cutting ceremony with six course dinner experience, all in Eating News in Miami for March, 2026.

Tokyo’s acclaimed Oniku Karyu, a Michelin one-star restaurant celebrated for its elegant wagyu kaiseki, has made its US debut with  KARYU in Miami. Led by Chef Haruka Katayanagi and created in partnership with Spicy Hospitality Group, KARYU is well known in Tokyo for its elevated interpretation of kaiseki, Japan’s refined multi-course culinary tradition, especially wagyu. From Ueda Chikusan, a family-run, full-cycle Japanese cattle ranch located in the scenic mountains of Hyōgo Prefecture. KARYU is the only restaurant in the U.S. to feature wagyu from this farm. The ranch is dedicated exclusively to breeding and raising Tajimaguro cattle, the purest lineage of Japan’s famed Tajima-gyu, from which Kobe beef also descends. With only a limited number of animals raised each month, Tajimaguro is considered among the most exclusive wagyu in Japan.

Each course at KARYU showcases premium Tajimaguro through both traditional and modern expressions. The initial opening menu includes:

• Nikusui – a delicate beef broth that awakens the palate with clarity and umami
• Beef Cutlet Sandwich – a playful take on the classic, featuring a Kobe beef tenderloin
• KARYU “Taco” Tribute – lettuce in place of a tortilla, layered with shiso, aged Gruyère, and lightly seasoned raw egg yolk, mixed tableside as part of the chef’s live presentation
• Chateaubriand – an elevated expression of Tajimaguro’s tenderness and depth
• Traditional Sukiyaki – served with Japanese white rice, raw egg yolk mixed in front of the guest, and miso soup
• Tantanmen – a sesame-based broth with noodles nestled beneath the surface, finished with aromatic vegetables
• Seasonal Kakigori – a shaved ice dessert that honors Japan’s micro-seasons

Designed by the architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, the intimate 12-seat space blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a modern architectural sensibility. Guests enter through a warm white-oak façade and pass layers of linen scrim and softly illuminated parasol-inspired fabric, creating a sense of ceremony that mirrors the omakase experience and leads into the sake room, where an illuminated bottle display and an ikebana-inspired botanical installation introduce the artistry to come before guiding guests toward the chef’s table.KARYU 40 NE 41st Street ,Miami, Florida 33137

The Moore in the Miami Design District has launched  The Roof at The Moore, the only open-air rooftop lounge in the Miami Design District, with craft cocktails and barbites.

The décor includes Balinese elements (teak woods, amber lighting, soft candle warmth, furniture) complimented by a soundtrack drifting between old-school hip-hop, golden-hour house, and timeless classics. Programming includes a daily Amber Hour sunset ritual fusing craft cocktails with sax and house music, karaoke nights, Old School and European house themed music nights, plus monthly Art & Cocktail events featuring collaborations with the city’s most exciting galleries and creative acts.

The Roof at The Moore is the newest addition to the  destination’s four-story offering from top to bottom, from the newly opened Torno Subito restaurant by Massimo Bottura on the bottom floor (also home to the striking Zaha Hadid Elastika site-specific sculpture), to its private members space on the second floor, co-working space on the third and the hotel and art gallery on the fourth floor.

The Roof at The Moore 

Address: Jade Alley – 176  NE 41st Street, Miami 33137

Opening Days/Hours: Tues-Sat; 5:00 PM until late

Reservations: Via SevenRooms or The Moore’s website

My next splurge will surely be on the Crispy Dubai Burger at La Birra Bar which sounds like it’s definitely WTC (worth the calories).

La Birra Bar, recognized as the most awarded burger brand in the world, was crowned Overall Winner at the inaugural Dubai Burger Championship held Jan. 8–11, 2026, in United Arab Emirates. The brand’s “Crispy Dubai” burger triumphed over approximately 20 competitors from across the globe, including brands from Spain, Brazil, England, Sweden, and the UAE.The award-winning burger features 100% Argentinian beef patties, white cheddar cheese, signature crispy onions, and house dressing made from a family-recipe blend of Argentine chimichurri, mayonnaise, and black truffle, all served on a freshly baked artisan bun. Find it La Birra Bar locations in Doral, North Miami, Wynwood, Weston, Fort Lauderdale and more.

Bringing the soulful flavors of Little Haiti to the coast, the new Naomi’s Garden in Miami Beach marks a new chapter for the family-run restaurant. Nestled within the Syndicate Kava Bar on Alton Road, this second location swaps the sprawling, rooster-patrolled patio of the original for a sleek, modern setting designed to introduce Haitian cuisine to a broader audience. While the core menu remains rooted in authentic comfort—featuring staples like curried goat, fried snapper, and tender oxtail—the brothers Noam and Omaar Yemini have introduced “gateway” items like jerk chicken tacos and wraps to welcome the uninitiated. Despite its upscale Miami Beach zip code, the restaurant stays true to its mission of accessibility, offering hearty, traditional plates at price points that are increasingly rare on the Beach, ensuring that the legacy of their grandmother Naomi remains a place for “the common person” to find a world-class meal.  Address: 1755 Alton Rd,Miami Beach, FL

The owners of what they’re touting as the first upscale Cuban restaurant in West Palm Beach, Emelina, have an impressive pedigree: Osmel Gonzalez and his wife Colombian born chef Camila Salazar, formerly of EntreNos, in collaboration with restaurateur and art dealer Alvaro Perez Miranda known for his Michelin-starred restaurant Ogawa in Little River as well as Hiyakawa in Wynwood and the more casual Midorie locations. Emelina features a 12-seat chef’s counter, with two two-top tables to the side. There are two seatings each night, serving a chef’s choice tasting menu. The menu is about using familiar Cuban flavors in more modern ways. Highlighted are locally sourced ingredients, especially seafood from Florida’s coast Emelina Where: 424 Park Place, Unit 101, West Palm Beach Seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday for chef’s counter; 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. for tables Price: $235 per person Reservations: For more information: @emelina_wpb

Finally and happily Delano Miami Beach hotel, an Art Deco landmark, is set to reopen in late March and with two renowned restaurants from Paris: Osaka inspired Mimi Kakushi and Italian restaurant Gigi Rigolatto.Exclusively for members and hotel guests, Mimi Kakushi blends traditional and modern  Japanese cuisine. A décor featuring Art Deco and Japanese influences, an aroma of cherry blossoms and Japanese record bar classics with electronic music and performances complete the ambiance

Gigi Rigolatto offers traditional Italian fare in a choice of three ambiances – an indoor dining room, poolside tables and beach cabanas. It also has a Bellini Bar situated between he property and the beach, offering cocktails and a menu for oceanfront dining

On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM, Maison Ostrow will host a Bluefin Tuna Cutting Ceremony, a live 150-lb bluefin tuna carving and six-course dinner experience.

The evening brings together chef Todd English, Chef Olivia Ostrow, and the famed NYC fish-cutting team from Sushi by Bou. A whole 150-lb tuna will be rolled into the dining room and carved on site, with courses prepared live and served immediately as part of an interactive, chef-led progression.

The six-course dinner will be paired by Herzog Wine Cellars, with Director of Winemaking David Galzignato present to guide the pairings. The evening will also feature live music and a cigar sommelier component.

Menu Highlights
• Thon Cru – Minute-cut tuna with olive oil, citrus, fleur de sel and fresh horseradish
• Plancha – Seared tuna loin with preserved lemon, capers, tarragon, garlic confit and piment d’Espelette (served medium-rare)
• Provençal / Flambé – Tuna collar finished with orange peel, fennel seed and olive oil
• Brochettes – Grilled tuna skewers with eggplant, cherry tomato and rosemary

Service will be standing and flowing, with small plates, baguette, Mediterranean rice and seasonal salads passed throughout the evening.

Tickets: $200 per person + tax. For more information, click here.

The Canadians are coming, the restaurant groups. The latest is the Cactus Club Cafe from Vancouver, which opened its first U.S. location in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood in December 2025. On the ground floor of Citigroup Center in downtown Miami they describe the food as “elevated everyday dining” at an accessible price point.Covering 11,500 square feet and seating  280 diners,  it offers popular favorites ranging from  Sushi and ceviche and wagyu carpaccio, along with a variety of salads to bowls.

And finally, a new instagram worthy donut shop has come to Miami from Portland, Oregon, Voodoo Doughnut. It’s open from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m., serving up its over the top creations.  Mosf famous is its Voodoo Doll, a doll shaped doughnut with raspberry filling, chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake through the heart. There’s also a special doughnut for Miami, the Sublime Key Lime, dipped in key lime frosting, topped with tart key lime fluff and sprinkled with Graham cracker crumbles. The limited edition is offered through March 31 with partial proceeds going to NAMI Miami Dade country, a local mental health service. 2401 NW Second Avenue.