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How six new restaurant openings are transforming Miami’s dining scene

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Miami's dining scene continues to undergo changes with the introduction of several new hotspots.

From upscale, farm-to-table dining experiences to award-winning Peruvian cuisine, the city's diverse culinary landscape is rich with innovation.

Notable openings include a popular Italian bistro focusing exclusively on a single entrée, and a lively Colombian restaurant bringing unique cultural flavors stateside.

Another highlight is the arrival of a wine bar simplifying wine culture while providing extensive options. These new establishments highlight Miami’s dynamic and evolving food scene, attracting local food enthusiasts and international acclaim.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

The inside of Sixty Vines, a new restaurant and wine bar in Miami Worldcenter.

NO. 1: THIS FUN NEW RESTAURANT FOR WINE LOVERS OPENED IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI'S WORLDCENTER

A new way to drink wine. | Published September 10, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

The main dining room at Andrés Carne de Res restaurant, which recently opened on Miami Beach.

NO. 2: THIS FAMOUS COLOMBIAN HOT SPOT JUST OPENED ITS FIRST U.S. LOCATION IN MIAMI BEACH

More nightlife in Miami Beach. | Published November 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

The new restaurant Sparrow Italia is now open in Wynwood.

NO. 3: THIS GLAM ITALIAN RESTAURANT DRAWS THE FAMOUS IN LONDON. NOW, IT’S OPEN IN WYNWOOD

A London transplant opens in Miami. | Published September 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

Joshua Abril, owner and operator of Fookem’s Fabulous, shows off one of his pies at his new Coconut Grove store.

NO. 4: HE USED TO SELL DESSERTS IN HIS YARD. NOW COCONUT GROVE’S KEY LIME PIE GUY HAS A NEW SHOP

He started selling pies during the pandemic. | Published November 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

The whimsical Cotoletta Italian restaurant, now open in Coconut Grove, only serves one main dish, and you have to make reservations by phone.

NO. 5: CAN MIAMI HANDLE A RESTAURANT WITH ONLY ONE MAIN DISH? THIS NEW ITALIAN SPOT THINKS SO

How much do you like veal Milanese? | Published October 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

The opulent Roman restaurant Mother Wolf from Los Angeles is now open in Miami’s Design District.

NO. 6: ONE OF THE HOTTEST RESTAURANTS FROM L.A. HAS JUST OPENED IN MIAMI. CAN YOU GET IN?

Probably not. | Published October 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.