May 30, 2025
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Coming Soon to Brickell: Uchibā
National Donut Day at The Salty
Father’s Day Brunch at Michael’s Genuine
Taste of Summer Menu at estiatorio Milos
Coming Soon to Brickell: Uchibā
Hai Hospitality, the award-winning Austin, Texas-based hospitality group behind nationally acclaimed concepts Uchi, Uchiko and Uchibā, announced today its plans to open a new Uchibā location in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood in spring 2026. The casual, izakaya-inspired concept serving modern Japanese cuisine by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole expands Hai Hospitality’s growing presence in the region, joining Uchiko (which launched in Miami Beach earlier this year) and Uchi (a Wynwood staple since 2021).
Set to open in Mary Brickell Village (900 S. Miami Ave., Space 185), the 3,500-square-foot restaurant will include a 56-seat dining room, a 40-seat covered patio, a 16-seat cocktail bar, an eight-seat sushi bar and an eight-seat lounge designed by Uchibā’s architect of record, FormGroup, which worked on Hai Hospitality’s other Miami outposts, alongside Senior Interior Designer Kelly Walsh of Hai Hospitality’s in-house Hai Design Studio.
Inspired by the spirit of a fiery female trailblazer (much like Mary Brickell, the neighborhood’s namesake), the design combines moody lighting and textured materials such as warm woods and rich velvets to create a relaxed, soulful escape where vintage Miami meets Japanese alley bars. The layout favors intimacy with cozy booths, lounge-like seating nooks, and a glowing central bar to encourage guests to enjoy craft cocktails and good conversation. Collected art, botanicals and imperfect ceramics lend a lived-in, welcoming feel.
Uchibā, meaning “Uchi Bar” in Japanese, is inspired by the izakayas found throughout Japan. The concept embodies a casual, bar-forward approach placing its beverage program at center stage with a considerable collection of Japanese whisky, sake, wine, beer and craft cocktails. For example, the tropical and spicy Island Heat ($19) blends Del Maguey Vida mezcal with pineapple, habanero, orgeat and yuzu honey, while the classic Subarashi ($17) features Mi Campo reposado, Montelobos Joven and hibiscus-lime agave.
To pair, guests will find a menu of seasonal daily specials, buns + bao, dumplings, yakitori grill selections, nigiri and sashimi, makimono, hot and cold tastings, toyosu market selections, desserts and more, including a dedicated vegetarian menu. Happy hour is available daily.
National Donut Day at The Salty
National Donut Day is extra tempting this year at The Salty — and not just because of the donuts. To celebrate, The Salty is dropping a one-day-only special available on Friday, June 6 at all locations. The Maple French Toast Donut is a 24-hour brioche donut stuffed with French toast cream (yes, made from their own brioche donuts), dipped in maple glaze, topped with maple brioche crunch and a mascarpone whip quenelle, finished with a maple drizzle.
Beyond the donut, rewards members will get perks including: 25% off merch and free delivery on app + web orders. There will also be a $250 social media giveaway running all week to build the excitement.
Father’s Day Brunch at Michael’s Genuine
Spoil dad this Father’s Day with a memorable brunch at one of Miami’s most iconic restaurants, Michael’s Genuine. This anchoring Design District establishment is serving up some meaty and BBQ inspired specials for the cherished day in addition to some of their wildly popular dishes. In theme of their ever-rotating seasonal menu, overseen by James Beard winning Chef Michael Schwartz in collaboration with Executive Chef Randy Zuniga, Father’s Day brunch will showcase hearty plates including:
– Chipotle Glazed Bone In Short Rib ($55) served with whipped hominy, pickled onions, lime and fresh tortillas
– Smoked Brisket Sandwich ($19) tossed in bbq sauce topped with celery root slaw served on a homemade challah bun
– Skillet Creamed Cornbread ($10) dressed with maple infused honey butter ($10),
– Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder ($24) thinly carved and served with broccoli rabe, aged provolone and au jus
– “The Whole Shebang” ($99) – one of each dish above along with a slow roasted and smoked cauliflower served BBQ style on a sheet pan
Classic brunch dishes will also be available on their a la carte menu. As the perfect compliment, a tasting cart featuring curated selections by Maker’s Mark Bourbon will be marching throughout the dining room. Dad can also spark up the celebration and visit their special edition cigar rolling station.
Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Taste of Summer Menu at estiatorio Milos
estiatorio Milos – the internationally acclaimed, family-owned Greek restaurant founded by renowned restaurateur Costas Spiliadis – has launched its new Taste of Summer Menu at the Miami Beach location. Available from June 2 through July 31, this elegant three-course, prix fixe dinner experience is priced at $75 per person and celebrates the pristine ingredients and refined Mediterranean flavors that estiatorio Milos is known for.
The first course features standout options such as sashimi-quality charcoal-broiled Mediterranean octopus, East and West Coast oysters, a sashimi platter of salmon, tuna, hamachi, and lavraki, and the beloved Greek salad. For the second course, guests can choose from dishes like Dorade Royale, grilled lamb chops, and the Astako-Makaronada – a lobster pasta prepared Athenian-style. The final course includes traditional Greek yogurt topped with walnuts and your choice of thyme honey or spoon sweets, as well as Greek spiced walnut cake. Wine pairings are also available upon request.