Miami's dining scene doesn't stop, and this latest crop of openings proves the city's appetite for bold concepts and global flavors is stronger than ever.
STORIA
Storia's Cotoletta pedigree shows in the details: phone-only reservations, walls painted that same signature pink, and a menu that's unmistakably Italian. Handwritten and pasta-heavy, it also features swordfish rolls, grilled prawns, and of course, the namesake cotoletta alla milanese.
MIAMI SLICE
Miami Slice has moved into Coconut Grove's old Harry's Pizzeria spot, bringing the same New York-style slices that made them a favorite, plus a handful of new additions like wood-fired cabbage, beef carpaccio, and a rotating salad lineup. We're planning to work through the whole menu and will report back with our take soon.
LA PECORA BIANCA
New York's beloved Italian import is finally making its way to Florida, and Coral Gables' Shops at Merrick Park is getting the honor. La Pecora Bianca has built a loyal following in NYC thanks to its fresh housemade pasta, standout Italian cocktails, and buzzy all-day energy. Expect the hits that made it famous, whipped ricotta, tagliatelle Bolognese, cacio e pepe, and the vodka rigatoni everyone can't stop talking about, when this Florida debut opens its doors.
UPPER EASTSIDE HANGOUT
On the Upper East Side, Upper Eastside Hangout has transformed the beloved Anderson space into something entirely its own — part bar, part food hall, part neighborhood living room. With vendors like Cheeseburger Baby, Tacomiendo, and a hand-pulled noodle bar under one roof, plus movie screenings and World Cup watch parties, it's become the city's most relaxed and versatile new gathering spot.
Which one are you adding to your summer bucket list?
