Explore the latest culinary spots around Miami.

Salty Flame

V&E Hospitality Group introduces its newest culinary concept in the heart of Brickell.

Lily Pad cocktail PHOTO COURTESY OF SALTY FLAME

Presenting a menu flooded with modern steaks and Asian cuisine, Salty Flame debuts mouthwatering traditional steaks with Asian fusion. Seamlessly blending the world of traditional dining with a world of innovation, the venue boasts 8,000 square feet of both indoor and outdoor space, featuring a main dining room and two private rooms. Whisking guests to the Far East with blue and red velvet decor, V&E Hospitality Group’s latest addition transcends the traditional steak bar. With menu highlights such as the classics–filet mignon, ribeye and Japanese wagyu striploin–guests can also indulge in Asian delicacies such as Korean fried chicken and steamed striped bass served with scallions, ginger and cilantro. Paired with a lively DJ booth, Brickell’s latest hot spot provides steakhouse deliciousness with every bite. 1414 Brickell Ave., Miami, @saltyflamerestaurant

JARNA
Aventura’s new open-air kitchen restaurant, Jarana, invites guests to experience Peruvian cuisine with all their senses.

Pescada frito Nikkei from Jaranja PHOTO BY MIAMI CHEF

Fusing rich Peruvian cuisine with vibrant colors and a joyful spirit, JARANA merges the culinary influences of Japan, China and Italy. Living up to its name, which translates to ‘spontaneous celebration, ’ guests can dine in the inviting natural wood and stone atmosphere complemented by walls adorned with vibrant colors and murals. Complete with a menu of bold flavors of global cuisine, diners are encouraged to try menu highlights such as traditional Peruvian dishes, including cebiches and tiraditos, causas and piqueos. Creating a feast for the senses, diners can experience traditional cooking centered around the open-air kitchen restaurant, full bar and lounge area that highlights pisco cocktails and an outdoor dining terrace. 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 5150, Aventura, @jarana.aventura

Avenue 31

Avenue 31 makes its debut with Avenue 31 café at the Bal Harbour Shops.

Fresh pastries from Avenue 31 Café are the perfect way to fuel up for a day of shopping. PHOTO COURTESY OF AVENUE 31 CAFE

Monte Carlo-based Avenue 31 graces the Bal Harbour Shops, bringing Italian charm to the luxurious open-air shops. Named in honor of the original Monte Carlo restaurant, the cafe offers European flair and world-class dining, complete with indoor and outdoor terrace seating adorned with greenery and floor-to-ceiling glass doors in a harmonious atmosphere for diners to enjoy. Exploring quintessential European and Italian dishes, Avenue 31 Café’s menu features fresh and authentic ingredients with breakfast signatures, including freshly baked croissants and pastries and lunch staples such as tuna tartare and cacio e pepe. Whichever direction you choose, enjoy a culinary journey to Europe steps away from the beach. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, @avenue31cafe