April 8, 2022
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Sunny’s Steakhouse Closing for Season
Yonutz Unveils Company Rebrand
New Daily Brunch at Glass & Vine
New Menu at Vinya Wine & Market
Sunny’s Steakhouse Closing for Season
It’s that time of year again, we must bid adieu to Sunny’s Steakhouse for the season. However, the Jaguar Sun team is excited to share that during the pop-up’s off-time, renovations will be made to turn Sunny’s into a permanent restaurant. The outdoor steakhouse will offer their last day of service on Sunday, May 8th (Mother’s Day).
Owners Will Thompson and Chef Carey Hynes created the pop-up to survive the pandemic, and have gone through a few iterations before developing the Sunny’s Steakhouse we know today. What began as a taco concept in an outdoor lot with wooden picnic tables, grew into a charming steakhouse with white linen-topped tables surrounding a string lit banyan tree.
The Sunny’s Steakhouse team will be returning to Jaguar Sun Downtown and serving up pastas starting June 1st.
Yonutz Unveils Company Rebrand
Yonutz, the celebrated and innovative donut and ice cream concept and the two-time winner of “Dessert Wars,” has completed a company rebrand and is set to expand across the country with more than seven new franchise locations opening in 2022, and up to 20 new shops on the horizon.
Following an energized renovation at the Yonutz flagship Sunrise, FL location, all current storefronts and new franchise locations will mirror the refreshed and innovative space displaying the new Yonutz logo and signage, custom murals, Instagrammable neon signs, colorful countertops and revamped bar areas with additional seating.
The Home of the SMASH Donut currently has two open locations, the flagship in Sunrise, FL and its first franchise store in Las Vegas. The fantastical donut concept has embarked on its invigorating journey to take America by storm with numerous franchise locations opening this year in Orem, UT; Sandy, UT; Boise, ID; Oklahoma City; Greenwood, CO; two locations in Houston; and many more burgeoning cities across the nation.
Upon entering Yonutz, guests will be transported into a whimsical dessert wonderland featuring an Instagrammable photo wall with a neon ‘SMASH THE ORDINARY’ sign. The dining areas will be replete with a custom, fantasyland-themed mural and a SMASH Donut wall that outlines how to make a one-of-a-kind SMASH Donut dessert.
The countertops will feature endless gourmet donuts and treats for customers to choose from and high-definition TV screens will display the amazing SMASH products to tease your senses. Adding to the immersive experience, guests of all ages will have front row access to watch the talented team members create over-the-top recipes that come to life. Yonutz fans can even take home a piece of their favorite dessert shop with trendy merchandise and its multi-colored vibrant packaging.
Dessert lovers can enjoy the Yonutz original and signature SMASH Donuts such as the Nutella Crunch SMASH Donut, a fluffy donut stuffed with cookie dough ice cream, smashed and hot-pressed, topped with Oreos, cereal crunch and Nutella drizzle; the unique Miami SMASH Donut, made with flavors of South Florida, and stuffed with dulce de leche ice cream, Maria Cookies, white chocolate chips and guava drizzle; and the Birthday Cake SMASH Milkshake, prepared with birthday cake ice cream, blended with a mini donut, birthday Oreos, and topped with another mini donut.
The dessert rush doesn’t end there. Dozens of fresh mini and large gourmet donut creations are also available including tantalizing flavors such as apple pie, big birthday, Boston cream, crunch berry bang deluxe and peanut butter and jelly. Yonutz also serves a “secret menu,” available only to those who join the Yonutz free VIP club by signing up online at yonutz.com. The secret menu features exclusive SMASH Donuts and Milkshakes that cannot be found on the main menu.
Yonutz Sunrise is located in Gateway At Sawgrass at 121 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33325 and is open Sunday-Thursday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Takeout is available via UberEats, DoorDash, Postmates, GrubHub or by contacting the store directly at 954-846-1115.
New Daily Brunch at Glass & Vine
Calling all brunch lovers! Glass and Vine just elevated its brunch game; guests can now enjoy the Coconut Grove’s famed weekend brunch – daily.
Monday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00PM, toast to the start of the week with a glass of bubbles accompanied by sweet and savory brunch classics in the heart of Peacock Park. Start off your meal with the applewood crispy bacon and end it on a sweet note with the cornflake crusted french toast.
New Menu at Vinya Wine & Market
Vinya Wine & Market, a South Florida sommelier-driven wine retailer, restaurant, and bar located in Key Biscayne, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new menu.
Created by local Executive Chef Mariano Araya, the new menu has additional bar bites, more salads, and a diverse selection of entrée style dishes, using seasonal ingredients. Highlights include Crispy Yucca (with ancho-chipotle reduction), Smoked Burrata & Rainbow Beet Salad (with pistachio and balsamic glaze), Grilled Spanish Octopus (with sautéed chickpeas, ham, chorizo, and smoked paprika), and the decadent Lobster Thermidor Fondue (with melted Gruyère, Cognac, shallots, and toasted brioche).
For any dish, guests can perfectly pair their meal with any bottle off the shelf for a small corkage fee. With over 1,000 wines to choose from, Vinya offers a unique experience for every type of drinker, from the classic palate to the adventurous explorer. Its extensive wine collection is overseen by expert sommelier, Allegra Angelo, who has developed more than 20 unique wine and spirit programs across the country, including serving as the wine director for Chef Michelle Bernstein. Angelo was, also, the winner of the esteemed “TopSomm” national competition in 2016 and has passed all three parts of the Master Sommelier Exam, amongst many other accolades.
The new menu takes a modern, Florida-inspired approach to Bistro cuisine, featuring bold flavors and crave-able dishes for all types of hungry palates. Dishes range from $12 to $55. To view Vinya’s new menu visit www.vinyawine.com/keybiscayne or make a reservation by calling 305.361.7007.
Vinya is located at 328 Crandon Blvd # 122 -123, Key Biscayne, FL, and has plans to expand further into the South Florida market, including a space in Coral Gables. Guests can also checkout Vinya’s “Natural Wine” pop-up shop at Time Out Market or experience their curated wine list in collaboration with Lur Spanish eatery. For more information, visit Time Out Market Miami.