Kung Fu Chicken
Asian street food-inspired chicken restaurant opening its largest location yet in Miami Beach. Founded by Chef Yu Bi and Dr. Tingjun Lei, the 1,600-square-foot space will seat about 40 guests and feature crispy chicken with authentic Asian flavors.
Poke I Love You
Second location of Poke I Love You specializing in build-your-own poke bowls, boba teas, ramen, and other Asian items. First location is in Davie.
MINŌ Omakase
Premium sushi omakase restaurant with private members’ club experience, offering intimate 10-12 seat omakase bar with two seatings per evening, helmed by executive chef JM Canlas
The Daily Focaccia
Italian focacceria opening in West Palm Beach, run by husband and wife team Fernanda Bruna and chef Erjon Musaj. Will offer fresh focaccia bread and sandwiches with high-end organic ingredients, plus organic wines and craft beers. Chef has experience at Bice Italian Restaurant and grew up in Tuscany.
Beignets and Brew
New Orleans-style beignet and coffee shop filing permit applications to open at Polo Shoppes center. Specializes in fresh-made beignets, coffee drinks, and specialty beverages.
Gaia
Dubai-born Mediterranean restaurant making its US debut in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth area. Led by Nigerian-British chef Izu Ani, serves Greek-influenced Mediterranean cuisine with a late-night lounge called Nyx. Features signature ‘ice market’ with daily seafood selection.
Saltie Girl
Boston-born seafood restaurant famous for lobster rolls and tinned fish opening first Florida location at Bal Harbour Shops. Will anchor the luxury destination’s third-floor expansion with coastal glamour design, central bar, and menu featuring seafood platters, caviar service, and raw bar selections.
Curio hotel
400-room Curio hotel planned for Palm Beach County convention center site. $310 million project by Related Ross seeking county approval and financing arrangements.
Zhō
6,700 square foot Asian restaurant by Bol Hospitality featuring regional dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, and Korea. Located next to Fort Lauderdale Improv at Dania Pointe.
Coyo Taco
Coyo Taco is opening a new location at Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami. The restaurant will feature an indoor/outdoor bar with fresh, modern design and will offer unique menu items including Michoacán-style carnitas and quesadilla Cubana alongside their signature tacos and guacamole.