SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill brings Chef Timon Balloo to the Wynwood Midtown District

 

Hop on a hammock, close your eyes. Let’s head to a place that’s warm – where palms sway and drums play. Take a third Caipirinha – or a fat cigar. Indulge in the freshest ingredients and some quality time with friends and family. Kick back, eat well and stay awhile. This is SUGARCANE raw bar grill.

 

THE STORY  in a word or two

SUGARCANE raw bar grill is located in the heart of Miami’s emerging Midtown district 3252 NE First Avenue. Developed by the owners of SAMBA BRANDS MANAGEMENT, SUGARCANE raw bar grill is inspired by international influences and South American spirit.

Three distinct kitchens:  robata, hot and raw bar unite for a fresh take on tradition and a unique culmination of flavor. Embarking on a quest for the simple pleasures of life: eating well, kicking back and celebrating with friends – the concept focuses on a ‘shared experience’ through its eclectic menu of small plates, artisanal cocktails, and an extensive rum selection. With 4,200-square-feet of interior space, an impressive outdoor terrace, a private gallery, and indoor/outdoor bars – SUGARCANE raw bar grill is the perfect venue for special events.

THE CHEF

Born to Chinese and Trinidadian parents, Timon Balloo’s scrapbook of memories leads with days on the farm, ethnic recipes and a favorite pastime of watching not-so-traditional childhood television – PBS’ Yan Can Cook. So, in 1998 when Balloo enrolled in Johnson & Wales University, it came as no surprise to family and friends that he would pursue a career behind the stove.

While Balloo has since been recognized as a Distinguished Visiting Chef (2012) by the University, his first real lesson in the kitchen was on humility, taught by “Professor” Allen Susser. “In Susser’s kitchen, you were broken down and then built back up,” Balloo explains. “My time cooking at Chef Allen’s gave me a new respect for food.”

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Through the international program of extended studies, Balloo traveled to Belgium to work at Hotel Métropole under French Master, Chef Dominique Michou. From Entremetier Comis (hot line) to Patisserie Comis, Balloo honed his classical culinary training skills. “The vegetables and animals would often come straight from the farm,” Balloo explains. “It wasn’t unusual for us to have to skin and pluck the next dish… now that was farm-to-table cooking!”

Returning to the United States, Balloo became Junior Sous Chef at the five-star AZUL in Miami’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel, under the leadership of Michelle Bernstein. Identifying Bernstein as his greatest mentor, Balloo recalls, “She taught me to cook from my heart and, as such, I started to craft my own approach to food with Asian-Caribbean soul.”

From La Broche in Miami to SUSHISAMBA park in New York City, Balloo cooked his way to the top, earning the title of Executive Chef.  Among his favorite dishes at SUSHISAMBA was the Moqueca Mista, “It touches a depth of flavors, is simply prepared – void of ‘fancy’ techniques – and has personality when it enters the dining room. Food is about life and excitement, but it’s also very much about integrity.”


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Through the use of simple ingredients to fuel great food, Balloo’s signature juxtaposition of bold flavors on small plates started to take shape. A brief, one-year departure (2007-2008) from the SUSHISAMBA restaurant group resulted in a partnership with Amir Ben-Zion to launch Domo Japones in Miami’s Design District. The Japanese-concept highlighted one-of-a-kind ingredients in a former post office turned restaurant setting. Though brief, Balloo’s menu was awarded three stars by The Miami Herald and voted “Best Japanese 2008” by Miami New Times.

An opportunity to reconnect with the SUSHISAMBA restaurant group in 2009 as the Executive Chef and Partner of SUGARCANE raw bar grill (SUGARCANE) brought Balloo back to their kitchen. “I’ve always appreciated the brand’s contribution to the industry, from the great ingredients to the warm environment.”

Opening with much fanfare in 2010, SUGARCANE has been celebrated locally with a three star review from The Miami Herald; a nod for “Best New Restaurant,” and “Best Up-and-Coming Chef” from Miami New Times; and the titles, “Restaurant of the Year” and “Chef of the Year” (Miami) by Eater. On a national level, the restaurant earned recognition as a semi-finalist for “Best New Restaurant” by the James Beard Foundation and Balloo received a nomination for “The People’s Best New Chef” by Food & Wine in 2011. Most recently, Balloo was honored as Distinguished Visiting Chef by Johnson & Wales University, not to mention the restaurant’s AAA Four Diamond rating for 2013.

Today, Balloo’s zeal and vivacity continues to manifest in his dishes. Dana Cowin, Editor-In-Chief of Food & Wine said it best, calling Balloo’s menu at SUGARCANE, “A greatest hits of delicious dishes.”

South Florida Location:

WYNWOOD - MIDTOWN DISTRICT

SUGARCANE raw bar grill

3252 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

Phone:  (786) 369-0353
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Mon 11:30 am - 12:00 am  
Tue   11:30 am - 12:00 am  
Wed 11:30 am - 12:00 am  
Thu  11:30 am - 1:00 am  
Fri    11:30 am - 2:00 am    
Sat   10:00 am - 2:00 am  
Sun  10:00 am - 12:00 am 

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EVENTS AT SUGARCANE raw bar grill
 

Miami Spice

August 1 – September 30

Enjoy Executive Chef Timon Balloo’s special three-course tasting menus!

Lunch $23 | Dinner $39
tax, beverage & gratuity additional

download the lunch menu |  download the dinner menu
 

Weekend Brunch

Every Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 4:30pm

 

 

Brunch at SUGARCANE – something to wake up for!
Celebrate the weekend with our sweet and savory a la carte brunch menu!

Happy Hour

Every Monday - Friday, 4pm - 7pm

kick back. eat well. stay awhile.

delicious snacks, tapas, raw bar items and sushi rolls for $3 – $12
signature cocktails for $7
pitchers of beer or sangria for $25
*happy hour menu available at the bar only

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Nikki Beach in Miami Beach - Nikki Club South Beach

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Nikki Beach Miami is the hidden jewel of South Beach, located at One Ocean Drive along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean amid swaying palms trees and warm sunny breezes. Nikki Beach Miami has established itself as the landmark nightclub and venue for ultimate private parties, large celebrations, and always lives up to its reputation as a South Beach Miami party playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs, guests and visitors alike.

Nikki Beach Club in Miami is comprised of a large oceanfront complex featuring an outdoor beach club, an award winning restaurant and a sexy South Beach nightclub favorite. Enjoy full food and VIP bottle service in our fabulous cabanas and lounge beds during the day while soaking up the South Beach sun.

*Dress code at Nikki Beach includes casual daywear and beach chic attire.

Dining & Lounging at Nikki Beach

The South Beach flagship property’s menu is influenced by Nikki Beach properties around the world from St. Tropez to Marbella, Koh Samui and beyond. Nikki Beach Miami’s inspiration stems from the fresh seafood and flavors of the South of France, spices of East Asia and South Beach’s laissez- faire attitude. Nikki Beach Miami creates the perfect blend of flavors bound to please every gourmand’s palate.

The Nikki Beach restaurant is one of the only gourmet dining destinations in South Beach to actually offer a beach and oceanfront restaurant dining experience. Nikki Beach offers an eclectic menu ranging from wood burning oven pizzas, delicious salads, creative sushi rolls, innovative seafood entrees, freshwhole lobster and mouthwatering Chateaubriand. The perfect mix of jet-set style and South Beach’s exciting and sexy vibe, Nikki Beach is a not-to-be-missed destination not only for dining but also enjoying a truly unique South Beach landmark.

Feast on the freshest seafood, sip on the sexiest cocktails, and enjoy the only ocean front dining experience in South Beach everyday at Nikki Beach Miami. Our executive chefs have created a global menu with inspiration from their travels to our many Nikki Beach worldwide locations.

R E S E R V A T I O N S

For reservations please call us: 305-538-1111 or Click the Open Table link to make an online reservation.

Hours:

LUNCH: Monday-Saturday from 12PM-6PM
DINNER: Friday-Sunday 6PM-11PM
SUNDAY BRUNCH: is served Sunday 11AM-4PM

*For groups of 20 or more, please contact our Catering Director, Samantha Smith, at samantha.smith@nikkibeach.com

Location:

Nikki Beach

One Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL, 33139

(305) 538-1111

 

Web:  www.nikkibeachmiami.com/

 

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Segafredo l'originale at Lincoln Road Miami Beach

Welcome to “Segafredo I’originale”

 

Florida’s first Segafredo, L’Originale brought the concept overseas from Italy and grew it into Lincoln Road’s favorite gathering hot spot for locals and visitors focusing on great music, tapas and cocktails! 

Below you will also find information about Segafredo’s other South Florida locations including Spazio Nero on Brickell.

Courtesy Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Café

The Area’s First Destination to Combine Café, Epicurean and Nightlife Concepts Opens

 

Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Café, loved around the world for its multi-sensory experience reflecting the lifestyle of the Italian café, opens its newest location at 1421 South Miami Avenue in the downtown Miami / Brickell area. Timed with the burgeoning growth of the Brickell area as well as the beginning of a New Year, Segafredo Brickell takes Italian café culture to a whole new level, featuring an indoor and outdoor seating area and a on-premise boutique nightclub, Spazio Nero (Italian for Black Space).

Segafredo Brickell exudes a posh and luxurious atmosphere while at the same time offering guests the warmth and charm of Italian hospitality. As soon as guests arrive, they are enveloped in the chic yet comfy vibe of Segafredo Brickell’s grounds which feature eclectic antique furniture in the outdoor living room lounge areas.

The elaborate red and white floral design matches Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Café’s signature colors. Inside the venue, exhibiting the same level of chic-meets-comfort as the exterior, guests will experience a true Italian-style café with a coffee bar with barstools, plush red leather couches and free Internet services. The Segafredo Brickell menu identity is based on its Italian heritage and, in addition to favorite espresso drinks and pastries, will offer a large selection of Italian-style food and café, music and signature cocktails.

Located within the restaurant, Spazio Nero is a lavish boutique night club that will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Embodying the nightclub’s name, the décor is outfitted in all things black, from the stylish black leather couches with silver buttons, to the black-tinted mirrors throughout, to the fleur-de-lis textured black-on-black wallpaper. The club features an elevated DJ booth, a one-of-a-kind advanced multi-zoned distribution audio system and a computer controlled lighting program by Infinite Audio Systems.

“Both Segafredo and Spazio Nero alike bring a new lifestyle to Brickell that has been missing until now,” said Segafredo Brickell co-owner Alejandro Ferllen. “We are a stylish café and lounge that’s high-energy and, yet comfortable enough for our guests to enjoy the surroundings; relax amongst friends and have a cup of coffee or a cocktail in a stress-free environment.”

The Brickell area is home to Miami’s most prominent financial entities, luxury high-rise condos and a fast-growing retail corridor – the perfect environment for the establishment’s trendsetting day-to-night concept. Segafredo Brickell offers a place to confer with clients over a cup of coffee, head to lunch breaks with co-workers, or relax and unwind with a cocktail for happy hour and then enjoy your night away at Spazio Nero. Restaurant.com  Gift Certificates: Save up to 60% off your next meal!

Hours of operation: (Brickell / Down Town Miami Location
Wednesdays 11:30am - 2:00am
Thursdays to Saturdays 11:30am - 4:00am
Happy Hour from 4:00 pm - 8:00pm
Spazio Nero opens at 11:00 PM Thursday through Saturday.

Brickell / Downtown Miami - Segafredo and Spazio Nero
1421 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131

Segafredo Originale

1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
305-673-0047

Bal Harbour Shops
Second Floor
9700 Collins Ave.
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Phone: 305.864.0595 - 786.363.8571 STORE HOURS:
Sun - Thurs Open 11:00am - 10pm
Fri - Sat Open 11:00am - Midnight

Española Way - Miami Beach
500 Española Way
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Phone:  786.237.0748 - 786.363.8571
Sunday-Saturday
Open 3:00pm - After Midnight
http://www.segafredobrickell.com/
http://www.spazionero.com/.

About Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Café

Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Café, the only global café with Italian credibility and with over 570 cafés worldwide, offers a multi-sensorial experience reflecting the lifestyle of the quintessential Italian café. The constant drive for excellence exhibited by the Segafredo family is evident in product quality, efficient service and a friendly atmosphere all of which makes a positive difference in the quality of life of the customers. “Tradition becomes useless if not positioned in our version of the future.” For more information please visit http://www.segafredo.it./  Segafredo Brickell - Developed by VE Restaurant Group

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Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

 “Fresh”  “Healthy”  “Organic”  “Sustainable”
We’re sick of green-washed buzzwords you hear a lot but don’t mean much at all.

So, here’s our no-quote truth:
Our food is freakin’ good. It’s how we went from one bumpin’ burrito shop in hell-raising, health-conscious South Beach to over 19 (… and counting) along the East Coast.

Why’s our food so good?
We use the best ingredients available, that’s delivered daily and prepared on-site for all our homemade salsa, sauces and sides. Plus, we really care if you like it. We make your meal however you want it, bring it out to you and bring it back if it’s not perfect. We’re cool like that.

 

We also have vegetarian, low-carb and low-fat options. But we’ll be the first to tell you that a mound of sour cream on a low-carb wrap… still has a mound of sour cream. So keep it in check Madam Denial.

 

So, yeah. If you want delicious, freshly-prepared Mexican food with a precocious, often-offends attitude … then welcome. We like you already. 

 

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has locations throughout South Florida, some of the locations include Coconut Creek, Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach, West Kendall and others.  All have a casual, friendly, bright atmosphere to enjoy a great meal with family and friends.  Some of the locations have outside dining available.  Remember to ask about their catering and event planning.

 

For locations and hours visit:

LimeFresh Mexican Grill

 

 

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The Morgans Restaurant in Midtown "Local Comfort Food"

The Morgans Restaurant is located in Wynwood, Midtown are of Miami.  The restaurant is situated in a restored Old Miami home and offers a modest, well-priced menu in a very cozy and family friendly atmosphere. 

Morgans is located in a sprawling 1930's house that the owners have decorated tastefully,

with modern white chairs, paper lanterns and polished concrete floors. The restaurant has a huge wrap-around porch with more seating and large wooden communal tables perfect for a group of friends to gather and enjoy great comfort food. 

From the owners, We suppose it's those communal moments that give us that pep in our collective step. The world has gone up and got itself in some hurry, even the clouds seem to have somewhere to be. At Morgan's we've gone ahead and selected to press pause and enjoy the moment, to cherish companionship. We can still remember running around our summer home, which was also the back porch of our winter home. Enjoying the sun from the day's end, sitting on that old wooden swing with a calm breeze that carried us into a warm summer evening. We've worked our brow off to create that same comforting feeling at Morgan's, where listening is valued as much as speaking and good friends and family take the cake, well, pie as is often in our case.

Melted Cheese and Bacon @ The Morgans Restaurant

Cheese Plate

I guess what we're getting at is there just aren't a whole lot of anxieties here, just good company and fresh, Florida grown and bred, all-natural ingredients. The kind directly from the community, served to the community. The same thoughtful, wholesome and, most importantly, locally sourced food that your gram used, prepared much in the same way. Well, maybe without all the butter and guilt, we have grown up a little.

Breakfast or Brunch @ The Morgans Restaurant

Whipping up rib-sticking fare that would please even your most fussy aunt is what we do. With a promise, friend, that you may rest assured each dish that hits your table will be made from scratch, with a little love being the only additive.

Come on in; sit at our table and Find Your Roots.

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday: 10am - 11pm    

Friday:  11am - 11pm

Saturday:  8am - 11pm

Sunday:  8am - 10pm

The Morgans Restaurant

Wynwood – Midtown Location

28 NE 29th Street, Miami FL 33132

Contact:  (305)573-9678

Miami Beach Location

1787 Purdy Avenue  Miami Beach, FL 33139

(305) 397-8753

Web:  http://www.themorgansrestaurant.com/

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Pasha's Mediterranean Cuisine - South Beach, Brickell, Design District

For centuries, the name Pasha has been an honor given to high-ranking public figures with refined and sophisticated tastes. Today, we believe that each and every guest at our restaurants should be honored in that way.  This will be achieved by serving only the freshest, tastiest and highest quality cuisine in an elegant and relaxing environment. We want each of our guests to feel like a Pasha.

Pasha’s serves natural Mediterranean cuisine and is one of the healthiest restaurants in Brickell Miami. They have a great menu dedicated to all dieters. All of the ingredients in their meals are natural and their food contains no trans fat, additives, preservatives or msg. Try smoothies such as the Mango Lassi and the Peanut Butter Cup. Pasha also offers catering services to parties, corporate gatherings and other types of events upon request.

The menu has something for everyone, from fresh salads, soups, wraps, and filling platters with rice, veggies, and flavorful grilled meats.  On my most recent visit, I ordered my usual - Choban salad topped with chicken shish kebab skewers and a whole wheat pita on the side.  The salad consists of tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onions, and Kalamata olives, marinated in heart healthy extra virgin olive oil and Mediterranean herbs. For an extra charge I added Feta cheese and the Shish Kebab Skewers (charbroiled marinated chicken breast chunks with grilled peppers and onions).  You can also top the salad with Vegetarian Falafel, Beef, or Salmon kebabs.  Other dishes worth mentioning are the lentil soup, tabbouleh, and spinach borek (flaky pastry with spinach and cheese filling).

In 2004 Dr. Arthur Agatston published its successful South Beach Diet Cook Book with recipes from a select handful upscale restaurants from New York and Miami.  Pasha’s is the only fast casual restaurant to be part of this selection.  The book which became a New York Times Best Seller with over 3 million books sold worldwide proclaimed “Pasha’s serves healthy and delicious Mediterranean food, proving once again the two are never mutually exclusive”

Pasha’s Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine’s menu consists of healthy meal options for various dietary needs.  With menu items that are healthy, all natural, have no preservatives and contain no trans fats, our meals consist of a combination of only the healthiest ingredients.  Should you have any allergy for certain ingredient, please consult our product content guide for select ingredients.

In 2006, the lonely Planet Publications, which is the largest independently-owned travel guidebook publisher in the world, chose Pasha’s as the “Author’s choice” in its most recent edition for dining in Miami.  This is another milestone for Pasha’s to be identified as a landmark in Miami and be described as an establishment where the “food rocks” and “all is top notch”

June 2007- Pasha’s University of Miami Wellness Center opens
The “Miami Health District” is the hub for all medical needs.  With Jackson Memorial Hospital as well as the University of Miami and other medical facilities, this is the perfect place for Pasha’s Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine.

October 2007- Pasha’s in the Four Seasons (Sports Club/LA) opens its doors. Four Seasons Hotels, Inc. is a five-star Canadian-based international luxury hotel chain. It is considered among the finest luxury hotels worldwide, according to Travel and Leisure magazine and Zagat Survey.  The Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell has a beautiful Sports Club (Sports Club/ LA) with spa services and gym facilities, Pasha’s Healthy Mediterranean cuisine became the perfect complement for a Healthy Meal option along with Sports Club / LA.

Pasha's has grown to seven locations in the Miami area and one location at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport.  All providing Pasha’s amazing Mediterranean cuisine made from the finest, freshest, all-natural ingredients - with no preservatives and no trans fats.
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Hours of Operation: South Beach

Mon - Thurs:	8:00 am	-	12:00 am
Fri - Sat:	8:00 am	-	1:00 am
Sun:	8:00 am	-	12:00 am

Location:

Pasha's

South Beach

900 Lincoln Road

Phone:  305.673.3919

E-mail:  eat@pashas.com

For all other locations visit: http://www.pashas.com/ 

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Malanga Cafe "Original Cuban Food" Is a Hidden Gem In Pinecrest!

When you think the best Cuban restaurants have already been thought of in Miami you find "Malanga Cafe".   Less than 12 months ago Malanga Cafe opened it's doors in Pinecrest.  "Original Cuban Flavor" is an understatment, the owner Melissa Vias, the chef, staff, family and friends have all contributed to bringing to South Florida a truely authentic Cuban restaurant.   Malanga Cafe has all the qualities of what makes an excellent Cuban restaurant: "Authentic Cuban Food", "Fresh Ingredients", "Home Made Quality", "Great Presentation" and most of all "Cuban Ambiance" better known as 'SABOR CUBANO!".

One of our favorites is "La Lechoncita", Lechon (Pork in Spanish), is a generous serving of suckling pork served with your choice of vegetables, rice and beans, french fries moro rice or the famous "Malanga Puree".  The pork served at Malanga Cafe is  rotisserie pork roasted daily as it has been done in Cuba and other caribbean islands for hundreds of years.

The ambiance at Malanga is authentic Cuban and Caribbean rythms, the restaurant has music and flat screen TV's providing a fun and vibrant atmosphere.  They also offer live music and invite special guests to perform live.  Malanga is truely a family restaurant, walking into Malanga Cafe you will soon realize that is like sharing a meal with family and friends.

The deserts are deliciouos, our favorite is the "Casquito De Guayaba Con Queso Blanco", Guava preserve with white cheese, the guava is home made!   Malanga's menu has a selection of the most authentic Cuban foods, we recommend you visit Malanga Cafe and experience, taste and enjoy, we guarantee that you will not be disappointed.  Malanga's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Oops! We can not forget one of Malanga's specialty sandwichs "Pan Con Lechon", once again, a generous serving of shredded pork snuggled between freshly made Cuban bread, absultely delicious.

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Thu: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri - Sat:     7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Sun:            7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Location:

12313 S. Dixie Highway

Pinecrest, Florida  33156

Phone: (305) 259-1550

Email: melissavias@malangacafe.com

Web:  http://www.malangacafe.com/

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Eden South Beach "Sip, Taste, Drink, Discover The Garden of Eden"

Eden South Beach is a sensuous experience of food, drink, nightlife and culture, featuring Seasonal Cuisine by renowned Chef Christopher Lee.

With one-of-a-kind settings, featuring the candle lit "Garden of Eden," an intimate outdoor lounge and an airy dining room with an open-theater kitchen; Eden South Beach has the perfect combination to See and Be Seen.

Originally from New York and currently a Miami Beach resident, owner Larry Rizzo developed this multi-scene concept and is present nightly to welcome guests to the Eden experience. The Garden of Eden also provides for a lounge setting, with live music, perfect for social hours or after dinner cocktails. But there is more to the Garden of Eden that meets the eye, each specialty cocktail and entrée, is infused by an array of fresh herbs and forbidden fruits handpicked from the Garden.SIP. TASTE. DRINK. DISCOVER- SAVOUR THE GARDEN OF EDEN

Chef Christopher Lee began his career at age 14 in his hometown on Long Island, "I always had that sort of sixth sense about food," Lee says. "I always knew that I wanted to be a Chef. In high school, I used to ditch classes just to watch cooking shows on TV."

Lee Graduated from the prestigious California Culinary Academy and then went on to hone his culinary talents in some of the country's most prestigious restaurants, including New York City's Restaurant Daniel and Jean Georges, and San Francisco's Fifth Floor.  As Sous Chef at New York's Oceana, where he worked under Cornelius Gallagher, Lee was integral in redefining the restaurant's approach to the elegant dining experience. Awarded three stars by the New York Times, the New York Post proclaimed Oceana to be "The city's best seafood restaurant."

Selected by Gotham Bar and Grill's Alfred Portale to be the chef de cuisine at Stephen Starr's remake of the legendary Striped Bass in Philadelphia, Lee quickly rose to the position of Executive Chef, putting his personal style on all culinary aspects of the restaurant. Under his direction, Striped Bass received widespread critical acclaim, including a highly coveted Four Bells review from the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Best New American Restaurant 2004" in Travel + Leisure, and Gourmet selected it as one of the country's top restaurants in 2006.

In 2005, Lee was named the James Beard Foundations' "Rising Star Chef of the Year," and in 2006 was among Food and Wine's "Top Ten Best New Chefs." Returning to New York as Executive Chef of Gilt, Lee earned the restaurant two Michelin stars. In December 2008, Lee was selected by Charlie Palmer to take command of Aureole's kitchen, just in time for the restaurant's spring landmark move to the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park. "Christopher Lee could not be a better fit for Aureole with his modern American palate, New York roots and bold approach to flavors and wine," says Palmer.

Since the grand opening, Chef Lee has brought unparalleled success to Aureole including a 29 food rating in Zagat, the highest in NYC for 2009. Additionally, Chef Lee was a contestant on the premiere season of Bravo's Top Chef Masters and is currently the consulting chef for Orange County Choppers Roadhouse, a full service restaurant, bar, microbrewery, and entertainment experience based on the extraordinarily popular Orange County Choppers brand.

Philosophy, In addition to the following the seasons and the latest culinary trends, Lee finds inspiration in abstract art, which is evident in his plating techniques. Rather than building presentations in the center of the plate, Lee prefers to use the lines, spaces, colors and shapes of the various components of a dish to create a new abstract dining aesthetic. Through juxtaposing soft and crunchy textures, and sweet and sour flavors, Lee's creations give diners a different experience with each bite.

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Sat:	11:30 am	-	2:00 am
Sun:	11:30 am	-	12:00 am

Location:
Eden South Beach
210 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Reservations:  305.397.8760
http://www.edensouthbeach.com/

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