A curation of restaurants and members-only hot spots that will feed your appetite for cocktails, cuisine and design.
CHATEAU ZZ’S INTERIOR PHOTO BY KRIS TAMBURELLO
Chateau ZZ’s
Don’t let the French-inspired architecture fool you. Chateau ZZ’s is Major Food Group’s first foray into Mexican cuisine, serving refreshing twists on traditional items, like mint-infused guacamole, wagyu and truffle tostadas, and prickly pear margaritas. A collaboration between MFG’s in-house design team and Ken Fulk, the 1931 Brickell manor boasts myriad destinations for convivial dining and discovery, from romantic gardens to a glass-encased solarium. Upstairs, a members-only menagerie awaits, clad in tiger-print textiles, sumptuous velvets and fancy fringe. chateauzzs.com
CHATEAU ZZ’S DRINK PHOTO COURTESY OF MAJOR FOOD GROUP
Amal
In the heart of Coconut Grove, the essence of Lebanese culture comes alive at Amal, where warmth, hospitality and a zest for life overcome you. Studio Munge created a chic ambiance of organic textures and muted Mediterranean hues. And a modern mezze-inspired menu of Lebanese dishes by executive chef Wissam Baki, from beef-and-lamb skewers to seared halloumi and rice pudding with rosewater and pistachio, nourishes the body and spirit. amalmiami.com
AMAL PHOTO COURTESY OF AMAL MIAMI
Faena Rose
The world of Faena is so centered on the mind, body and spirit across its collection of hotels, restaurants and wellness centers that it’s only natural for its private membership club, Faena Rose, to focus on these notions as well. Coming together at Faena District Miami Beach to connect over their shared passion for art, culture and enlightenment, this close-knit community of like-minded individuals celebrates experiences that foster growth and cultural enrichment. Being a member of Faena Rose means supporting philanthropic endeavors, including Faena Art, Lotus House, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the Special Olympics, and more. faena.com/faena-rose
FAENA ROSE PHOTO COURTESY OF VENUE
Casa Neos
In Greek mythology, kairos means being in the right place at the right time. Riviera Dining Group, of MILA fame, embraces this concept by unveiling CASA NEOS, a collection of Mediterranean-inspired spaces set along the Miami River. The first-floor, members-only MM Beach Club features a cabana-laden deck and salted pool. An eponymous farm-to-table restaurant on the second floor delights under the helm of Michelin-star experienced chef Michaël Michaelidis. And coming soon: the NOORA rooftop lounge and a boutique hotel with suites so mindful that only four exist. casa-neos.com
CASA NEOS PHOTO COURTESY OF VENUE
Miami Pool House
Tucked between Wynwood and Edgewater, Soho House has revived a 1940s printing factory and former residential estate as its second Magic City location. Part tropical Puerto Rico, part 1960s Palm Beach, and part Palm Springs, the Miami Pool House is all urban oasis featuring a workspace slash cocktail bar, a pool of course, and an indoor-outdoor restaurant that conjures a bygone era. The Cottage newly features a Soho Home Studio, showcasing Soho Home’s furnishings and materials library, and offering design consultations. sohohouse.com
MIAMI POOL HOUSE PHOTO BY ANDREW JOSEPH WOOMER
Elastika at The Moore
Dining beneath Zaha Hadid’s “Elastika” offers an awe-inspiring vantage point of the iconic stretchy sculpture. Led by executive chef Joe Anthony, the namesake restaurant comprises a first-floor reimagining of The Moore (upper levels are saved for a boutique hotel and a members-only club). Antiqued mirrors, sinuous sage banquettes, abstract flooring, and a spectrum of expressions via Rob Pruitt’s face paintings from the de la Cruz collection conspire to create an immersive atmosphere. Try the eggplant ratatouille, the citrus granita, and mixologist Nico de Soto’s concoction of bee pollen-infused gin, buckwheat miso, egg white and lemon. elastikamiami.com
ELASTIKA PHOTO BY TODD COLEMAN, COURTESY OF WOODHOUSE
Delilah
A modern-day supper club, Delilah immerses guests in the sultry spirit of Miami, marrying elegance and timeless charm on the waterfront in Brickell. An Old Hollywood setting makes way for a menu that includes peppercorn-crusted foie gras and carrot souffle with candied cornflakes, served to a soundtrack of live jazz music with dancers and lounge-style bottle service as the evening goes on. Delilah also brings supper club stylings to your boat thanks to its two yacht slips. delilahrestaurants.com
DELILAH PHOTO BY WILLIAM PEREZ
Chotto Matte
As Chotto Matte founder Kurt Zdesar explains, Nikkei cuisine is not simply a fusion; it’s an evolution of Peruvian food through a Japanese lens. He and executive chef Jordan Sclare scoured markets, fiestas, and the best restaurants in Japan and Peru to find inspiration for their experiential seafood-forward menu, with each creation plated on custom ceramics crafted in Spain. Thanks to lava rock from a quarry in Sicily, Shou Sugi Ban-treated timber on the ceiling, and a vibrant art installation by Lefty Out There featuring 30,000 of his signature polymorph shapes, the jungle-like environment just off of Lincoln Road transports your mind and palate from the moment you enter through the colossal pivot door. chotto-matte.com
CHOTTO MATTE PHOTO COURTESY OF RESTAURANT
Harbour Club
Taking cues from the sophisticated social clubs of London, Miami-based YODEZEEN brings a refined tropical vibe to Sunset Harbour with their design of the forthcoming Harbour Club, founded by James Julius and chef Michele Esposito. Showcasing selections from Julius’s personal art collection, the Harbour Club will offer a creative backdrop where guests can celebrate the art of fine dining in the most literal sense, whether in the members-only restaurant or lounge or at a’Riva, a trattoria open to the public dripping with Italian coastal glamour. YODEZEEN’s blend of rich woods, ambient lighting and opulent furnishings will underscore the old-world-meets-Miami identity. harbourclubmia.com
HARBOUR CLUB RENDERING COURTESY OF YODEZEEN
The Armada
The Armada, whose name nods to a fleet of ships, is a Miami-based social club built on the idea of inner-journey, exploration and discovery. The invite-only membership brings together a curated group of visionaries and change-makers on a quest to transform themselves and help positively shape the future. Members participate in artistic workshops, entrepreneurial sessions, experiential dinners, mind-expansion practices, relationship-building, and various meditation moments taught by leading gurus, teachers and other members. Armada events float to venues around Miami and beyond, including private homes, with locations revealed only to members. Last year even saw an activation at Burning Man—a fitting celebration of art, community and self-expression. thearmada.co
ARMADA PHOTO BY FERNANDA SALAZAR
