RIVIERA DINING GROUP ANNOUNCES CHEF MICHAEL MICHAELIDIS AS THE NEW HEAD OF CULINARY, BRINGING A MICHELIN-STARRED TOUCH TO ITS BELOVED MILA RESTAURANT AND BEYOND.

One of MILA’s decadent sushi platters PHOTO COURTESY OF MILA

Since its inception in 2020, MILA has quickly evolved into one of Miami’s primary culinary destinations for refined dining, bespoke mixology and a lively ambiance. Dishing out some of the city’s most sought-after “MediterrAsian” fare, the hospitality group behind the rooftop venture, Riviera Dining Group, has recently called on Michelin-star chef Michael Michaelidis as the new head of culinary.

Halloumi ouzo with honey sesame drizzle PHOTO COURTESY OF MILA

Boasting unmatched expertise backed by a total of 26 Michelin stars, chef Michaelidis will reimagine the MILA menu while implementing his French and Greek roots alongside his career residency in Cannes, Monaco, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. “After 12 amazing years in Asia, I sought a new and exciting challenge with [Riviera Dining Group],” says chef Michaelidis. “Combining my roots from the South of France, my background in ‘La Cuisine du Soleil’ and my experience as a Michelin-star chef in Asia, I have the opportunity to provide a vision and direction that’s elevated and refined, yet unexpected.”

The elegant and minimalistic interior ambiance of MILA PHOTO COURTESY OF MILA

While the menu’s freshly revamped delicacies are entirely under his helm, Helmy Saadon steps in alongside the acclaimed trailblazer to serve as the hot spot’s new executive chef. Within the innovative culinary alliance defined by hybridity and diversity, MILA’s multisensory experience gears up to be graced by the world-renowned master of extraordinary fare. 1636 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, @milarestaurants

Riviera Dining Group’s new head of culinary Michael Michaelidis. PHOTO COURTESY OF MILA