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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.
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar is opening a new location at Sawgrass Mills (Colonnade Outlets) near the AC Hotel entrance. The tropical cocktail and casual dining bar/restaurant is listed as ‘coming soon’ with no exact opening date announced. It will join existing South Florida locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Dania Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.
Felice
Felice, a family-run NYC-based Tuscan Italian restaurant and wine bar founded in 2007 by Jacopo Giustiniani (SA Hospitality Group), is opening a new location at Town Center at Boca Raton. This will be the brand’s third Florida location, joining existing spots in West Palm Beach and Brickell. No exact opening date has been announced; listed […]
Miami Slice
Miami Slice is opening a second permanent Miami location in Coconut Grove, taking over the former Harry’s Pizzeria space at 2996 McFarlane Rd. Signage went up in late February 2026. The restaurant is known for thin-crust pizza by the slice and was ranked No. 3 slice spot in the US by 50 Top Pizza 2026.
Olivia Ostrow Sandwich Concept
Miami chef Olivia Ostrow is developing a sandwich concept based on a recreated French baguette. Article content is largely blocked/paywalled but title suggests a future sandwich restaurant concept is planned. Limited details available.
RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila
Movie-themed Mexican restaurant taking over the former Blue Front Bar and Grill building. Owner Martin Sprock, who co-founded Moe’s Southwest Grill, purchased the 1940s Art Deco building in 2022. Opening expected in July at earliest, by Labor Day (Sept. 5) at latest. Menu features playful movie-themed dish names.
Paradise Waterfront Cafe
Husband-wife owners Trina Angelone and Kenneth Gibson are converting their former Downtown Cellars bar space into a bright daytime cafe with 120 seats (including outdoor seating). Will serve breakfast, lunch, coffee, mimosas, baked goods, and more. Located in the Renaissance Building on Melody Lane in downtown Fort Pierce with Indian River Lagoon views.
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This restaurant recently had its permit approved by the state
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This restaurant recently had its permit approved by the state