Smoke and Maple Restaurant
Upscale casual gastropub blending comfort food with elevated cooking techniques. Features a 22-seat bar, smash burgers, oysters, raw bar items, tomahawk steaks, and Kentucky barbecue fried gator. Owned by Nick and Tara Lanier, Brendon O’hara, and Joel Hartunian. Executive chef David Schroeder leads the kitchen. Targeting late June 2026 opening following training and soft-opening events.
STAND.
Japanese cafe and daytime eatery from the team behind Michelin-starred SHINGO. 24-seat concept inspired by Tokyo kissaten cafes, serving matcha, specialty coffee, pastries, sandos and bento boxes by day. Plans to transition into an izakaya with sake and small plates in the evenings later in fall 2026. Chef de Cuisine is Lania Andrade. Designed by […]
Midorie
Casual sushi and donburi bowl restaurant by APM Restaurant Group, set to open this fall at 500 Palm Street in the Flamingo Park District. Mentioned as a secondary detail in an article primarily about Emelina’s Michelin Star recognition.
Hilton Miami Bayfront Hotel (Okan Tower)
316-key Hilton Miami Bayfront Hotel within the 70-story Okan Tower supertall mixed-use development. Tower is 75%+ structurally complete. Also includes 263 condo-hotel residences managed by Hilton, 163 luxury Sky Residences, and ~68,000 sq ft of Class A office space. Amenities include rooftop pools, sky decks, wellness facilities, Turkish hammam, and 80,000+ sq ft of resort-style […]
Anantara Miami Resort & Residences
Minor Hotels is bringing its luxury wellness brand Anantara to Miami with a lifestyle destination featuring 100 branded residences, 120 resort units, and 50 hotel suites, plus vitality and longevity amenities. Expected to open in 2030. This will mark Anantara’s U.S. debut. Minor Hotels VP of Development for North America is Genna Panagopoulos.
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
1,000-key beachfront resort undergoing conversion from Diplomat Beach Resort to Signia by Hilton brand. Property features a 36-story twin-spired tower, 200,000+ sq ft of meeting/event space, 15,000 sq ft spa, six restaurants and bars, multiple pools and waterfalls. $80 million renovation program underway. Owned by Trinity Investments and UBS Asset Management joint venture. Conversion expected […]
1515 Washington Hotel
Seven-story hotel with two restaurants planned for 1509 and 1515 Washington Ave in South Beach. Project involves demolition of existing retail building and 13-unit apartment, as well as partial demolition of the historic Haddon Hall hotel at 1500 Collins Ave. Developed by Keyah Real Estate Group and Grup Peralada via 1515 Washington Acquisition LLC. Eviction […]
Black Sheep Coffee
International coffee brand Black Sheep Coffee plans to open multiple South Florida locations including Doral and Miami Beach. The Doral location is the next slated to open at 10800 NW 41st Street. All planned South Florida locations expected to be completed by end of 2027. Expansion also includes several Texas locations. Shops will be a […]
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe is opening a new location in Pembroke Pines, FL across from Pembroke Lakes Mall. Permit applications were filed with the Florida DBPR by Heron Enterprises, LLC. The breakfast chain, founded in 2006 and acquired by Denny’s Corporation in 2022, has 60+ locations across multiple states. No opening date announced.
Cowy Burger
Cowy Burger, award-winning smash burger concept (named ‘Very Best Burger’ at 2024 South Beach Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash), is opening a second brick-and-mortar location in Doral. Permit applications filed with Florida DBPR. No official opening date announced. Menu features smash burgers, chicken sandwich, waffle fries, and shakes. Founded by Diego J. Machicao, Daniel […]