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December 2019

Coal-Fired Cuban Cuisine in Brickell Comes Courtesy of Marabú

12/27/19 - What was once a pesky weed growing in Cuba's countryside, marabu in recent years has become a major Cuban export for its use as artisanal charcoal in everything from hookahs to pizza ovens. In 2017, it became the first Cuban export to the United States in decades. And now Miami is making the proverbial lemonade out of it.

Brickell Flatiron, Downtown Miami’s Newest Architectural Icon

12/18/19 - Brickell Flatiron proves the belief that has been around for the past few years: Miami has become the “Mini-Manhattan” as some of the most impressive residential skyscrapers have been painting the landscape of the South Florida growing metropolis. ​

Luna Park Debuts At Brickell City Centre

12/16/19 - The incredible Brickell City Centre recently welcomed in its latest addition to the spectacular shopping mall—the Italian-driven food hall, Luna Park. Debuting in the former La Centrale space, Luna Park pays homage to the history and delicacies of Italian cuisine, bringing in a multi-concept food hall that offers something for everyone in one of Miami’s most enticing destinations.

Miami mayor holds ceremony to pardon Christmas dinner pigs

12/16/19 - Miami has a little different take on the presidential turkey pardoning. Mayor Carlos Gimenez will add some caliente to the tradition by pardoning a pig. Roasted pig or lechon is the centerpiece of many South Florida Christmas feasts. The annual pig pardoning ceremony will take place Monday at Latin Café 2000 Brickell.

The most affordable apartments for rent in Brickell, Miami

12/11/19 - Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does a cheap rent on a rental in Brickell look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

London's Sexy Fish Restaurant is Coming to the Brickell Flatiron

12/11/19 - The rumors are true: Sexy Fish is opening at the newly completed Brickell Flatiron tower. The Sexy Fish restaurant will span two floors with 35 foot ceiling heights, with 14,432 square feet of space, according to a construction permit filing. The restaurant’s construction cost is estimated at $1.275 million, the permit states. That doesn’t include the cost of decoration and artwork for the space.

Habitat Group Lands Construction Financing for Smart Brickell

12/9/19 - South Florida-based developer Habitat Group has secured a $24 million loan for the construction of Smart Brickell’s Tower 1 from Ocean Bank. Sitting on the 1.23-acre development area, Smart Brickell is a three-tower master project in West Brickell, focusing on three key elements: smart use, smart design and smart tech. ​

Chef Clay Conley and Buccan partners to open restaurant in historic Miami chateau

12/9/19 - The project: a new restaurant in a 1931-era Miami castle. But back then it was just a dream. And if one knows Conley, he’s not one to rattle on about dreams, not until the ink on them is dry. The dream now has a name: Chateau Miami. And an address: 1500 Brickell Ave., Miami. Located in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, the restaurant will slip into the vintage Petit Douy castle, a vintage French-inspired chateau. (Hence the name.)

“Conversations With Nature” Exhibit At Brickell City Centre

12/6/19 - For Miami Art Week 2019, Swire Properties is exhibiting “Conversations With Nature” an exhibition curated by Albie Alexander throughout Brickell City Centre. The art exhibit explores “our interconnectedness with each other and with Earth as a pathway to inspire transformative action in the fight against climate change”.

Miami may be closer to banning Special Area Plans

12/5/19 - In Miami, property owners who control more than 9 acres of land can apply for a wide array of zoning changes. They’re called Special Area Plans, or SAPs, and the legislation has allowed for massive, planned projects like Brickell City Centre, River Landing Shops & Residences, the redevelopment of the Miami Design District, and the expansion of the Miami Jewish Home.

What if these spaces went away all together?

Check out the 4 most popular spots in Miami's Brickell neighborhood

12/5/19 - This article generated automatically from data gives 4 well-liked spots in Brickell--numbers don't lie! Click the link below to see which spots it chose!