Since the closing of The Bazaar by José Andrés earlier this year, Miami Beach has found itself without a restaurant from the world-famous chef. But this absence won’t last long: according to recent coverage by the Miami Herald, the José Andrés Group is planning to launch a new outpost of its Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese restaurant Zaytinya at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach.
Zaytinya will open in the space formerly occupied by Fuego y Mar Mediterranean Restaurant; this will make three locations for the Zaytinya concept, which can also be in Washington, D.C. and New York.
The original Zaytinya location in Washington D.C. offers a menu featuring Seafood Mezze like Octopus Santorini (grilled Mediterranean octopus, marinated onions, capers, yellow split pea purée), Meat & Poultry Mezze like Lamb Baharat (spiced rubbed lamb leg kebab, tabbouleh, charred tomatoes, tahini sauce), and Family Style dishes like the Lamb Shoulder (whole Virginia lamb shoulder smoked over cherry wood, toum, harissa, tzatziki, and lettuce leaves). It is not yet known how closely the Miami Beach Zaytinya will reflect the menus of its Washington and NYC siblings.
In addition to opening Zaytinya, the José Andrés Group will also take on all food and beverage operations at the Ritz-Carlton, including its restaurants, lobby bar, and Ritz Club lounge.
Follow @zaytinya on Instagram to learn more about this growing Mediterranean concept from the José Andrés Group.
