We arent encouraging you to break your new years resolution to diet. But if you were to go there, best to make those calories count. South Florida is receiving a slew of new restaurants, especially established imports from hot dining cities like New York and Austin, Tex. Heres a roundup of recent additions and whats on deck for early winter.
Uchi
Uchi, executive chef/partner Tyson Coles Japanese mainstay in Austin, has come a long way since opening in its namesake bungalowuchi means house in Japanesein 2003. The hospitality brand has grown to several cities and additional concepts including the arrival of an Uchi outpost in Wynwood this month. Signature bites range from hot rock-heated wagyu beef to fried milk. uchimiami.com
Charlie & Joes at Love Street
Following in the footsteps of Jupiter waterside hits like 1000 North and the Pelican Club, Charlie & Joes at Love Street opens early February. Developer Charlie Modica and NFL legend Joe Namaths mixed-used property features several dining options: Lucky Shuck oyster bar and taphouse, the Tacklebox seafood market, Beacon restaurant for American fare, and rooftop bar Topside for tapas and tiki drinks. lovestreetjupiter.com
Henrys Palm Beach
The Breakers expands its footprint on the island with the nearby Via Flagler by The Breakers. Among its shops and eateries awaits Henrys Palm Beach, an all-day American bistro for classic dishes (Dover sole, stone crabs, chicken pot pie) as well as daily specials. The Breakerss go-to designer Adam D. Tihany crafted a fitting homage to founder Henry Morrison Flagler. thebreakers.com/dining/henryspalmbeach
Tropical Smokehouse
Rick Mace, who helmed Caf Boulud Palm Beachs kitchen for seven years, is striking out on his own with Tropical Smokehouse. Located in West Palm Beach, the aptly named concept borrows from Caribbean cuisine. Smoked local seafood, Cubas medianoche sandwich and Jamaican jerk proteins are elevated, as would be expected from a fine dining chef. His joint bows in January. eattropical.com
Carbone
Major Food Group is right behind its Florida-moving New York clientele. The restaurant empires ambitious rollout includes four locations throughout Miami and Miami Beach. Carbone, its Italian-American hit favorite, opens in Uplands former space South of Fifth very soon. A Brickell steakhouse and two Design District conceptsan Italian trattoria and Japanese sushi bar and loungeare slated by years end. majorfood.com
Red Rooster Overtown
With his exotic background, Marcus Samuelsson fits right in with Miamis melting pot. The Harlem-based chef and TV personalitys famous Red Rooster finally launched in the Overtown neighborhood. While tucking into comfort food (fried chicken with hot honey and pigeon peas, sour orange-marinated pork ribs, grilled yellowtail snapper with gooseberry salsa), diners are treated to live musicians and dj sets. redroosterovertown.com
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