Maass is the latest venture by D.C.-based, Michelin-starred Hive Hospitality, and chef Ryan Ratino. Located at the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale, it specializes in contemporary wood-fired cuisine influenced by European and Japanese techniques. The menu features unique offerings like foie gras macaron, wagyu beef tartlet, tuna monaka, prawn toast, standout main courses, and desserts. The restaurant also boasts a Fort Lauderdale-inspired cocktail menu with tableside service for classics like the Sidecar and Manhattan.

Renowned chef Gaston Acurio, best known for La Mar Miami and numerous establishments across South and North America, has introduced Jarana, a new restaurant in Aventura that offers a modern Peruvian cuisine and pisco bar with classics like cebiches and nikkei to entree-sized dishes such as lomo saltado. The menu offers everything from small bites to shared large dishes, including a 32oz bone-in cowboy steak and whole-fried snapper with sweet and spicy Nikkei sauce, all served in a bright and lively setting. 

La Cumbancha, the latest venture by award-winning bartender Julio Cabrera, infuses Miami Lakes with a lively Cuban-American dining experience. Drawing inspiration from 1970s Miami, the restaurant features chef Carlos Hidalgo’s menu, which blends Cuban classics with European influences. The restaurant is known for its inventive cocktails, tableside preparations, and nightly live music.

At Log Fire Signature, a wood-fired restaurant in Wynwood, fire is more than just a cooking method; it’s an integral part of the dining experience. Argentine chef Calvin Daniele leads the kitchen, emphasizing dishes predominantly cooked in a wood oven. The sharing menu features Wagyu beef tartare, wood-fired oysters, grilled langoustines, and a skirt steak with salsa verde. The drink menu offers inventive cocktails and an extensive selection of champagne, wine, and beer. Set in an industrial-style space, Log’s interior mimics a lodge with a fireplace, wooden tables, booths, and a bar adorned with lights and hanging plants, aligning with the restaurant’s fire-centric theme.

Maman, the popular French-inspired café and bakery from New York City, has debuted its flagship shop in Wynwood, bringing some Parisian charm to Miami. The menu combines classic French and local cuisine, featuring items like crème fraîche pancakes, a guava-filled croissant exclusive to Miami, and Oprah-endorsed cookies. Alongside a comprehensive pastry and beverage selection, Maman provides full-service brunch and a range of alcoholic drinks while soaking in the restaurant's French decor with South of France-inspired art, Miami-influenced floral installations, and custom toile accents.

In Wynwood, Skinny Louie, a burger joint with a 1950s diner vibe, has quickly become a local favorite for its straightforward yet flavorful menu. Offering just three smash burgers – a classic, an applewood bacon, and the signature “Skinny Louie Cheeseburger” – along with fries, sodas, and milkshakes. However, its limited selection hasn’t deterred diners with lines out the door all day and all night. 

James Beard finalist Brad Kilgore and Andrew Mayer have debuted Oise Ristorante in Wynwood, showcasing ‘itameshi’ cuisine – a unique fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors. The pop-up features dishes like chicken parm katsu sando, udon carbonara with black truffle, and a cacio pepe breadsticks with peppercorn miso alfredo, plus a variety of Sake Slushies, an extensive sake selection, wines, and beers, complete with a spacious outdoor patio for a laid-back dining experience.

Renowned French pastry chef Yann Couvreur, celebrated for his Instagram-worthy creations, has opened the first U.S. location of his wildly popular Yann Couvreur Café. The cafe offers an extensive menu that extends beyond its eye-catching desserts to include Tartine Saumon, featuring smoked salmon and lemon cream cheese on toasted multigrain sourdough; a brioche-based tuna melt; a table-side Niçoise salad, among other selections. Located in Wynwood, the cafe boasts an airy space with an open kitchen, countertops crafted from gold travertine, Italian ceramic walls, and lighting fixtures inspired by cake molds.

Chef José Andrés has expanded his popular, longstanding Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya to the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, building on its success in Washington, D.C., and New York. Zaytinya, blending Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese flavors, offers a diverse menu created by Andrés and chefs Aglaia Kremezi and Michael Costa, featuring a range of dishes, including spreads, flatbreads, and messes, complemented by a Mediterranean-themed beverage selection. Meanwhile, its decor, with white oak, bronze, and blue accents, gives off an elegant seaside feel.

Delilah, famed for its 1920s glamour in Los Angeles, has opened in Miami, bringing its celebrity-driven ambiance and opulent style. The venue, adorned with Blue Logan’s artworks, features a photography-free setting, a nightly transforming stage, and a waterfront terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay with private boat slips. Led by chef Daniel Roy, the menu blends Delilah classics like its popular chicken tenders and “Kendall’s slutty brownie,” which may or may not be named after a famous model with the same name, or the Miami-inspired dishes such as stone crab salad and Cubano fritters.

Major Food Group expands its Miami presence with Chateau ZZ, its inaugural Mexican restaurant housed in the historic, chateau-style building in Brickell. The menu offers Mexican favorites like Michelada oysters, coconut snapper ceviche, and steak al pastor, complemented by a beverage program featuring over 1,000 tequilas and mezcals, alongside a specially curated wine list. The second level of Chateau ZZ, reserved for ZZ’s Club members, features a covered terrace and an elegantly appointed lounge with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings.

RedFarm, the popular dim sum Chinese restaurant based in New York City, has launched in Coconut Grove, taking over the space previously held by Mr. Moe’s. The menu offers a creative take on classic Chinese fare, like the Pac-Man shrimp dumplings, “Ed’s” pastrami egg rolls, freshly made hot & sour soup, spicy three chili chicken, rib steak, and the lauded Peking duck.

Best known for his two-Michelin-starred restaurant Alma, Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa has debuted Sereia in Coconut Grove, offering a modern, seafood-centric menu inspired by the Iberian coast and his travels. The collaboration with Sault Hospitality offers Portuguese dishes such as cataplana (fish stew), vieiras marinadas (marinated scallops with caviar), and bacalhau a brás (salted cod with potatoes), along with items like seared beef fillet with pickles, duck rice, and a selection of tinned fish and petiscos (Portuguese tapas). The glam interior is meant to mirror the ocean and Iberian landscapes with cream surfaces, natural wood, and blue and green fabrics.