Pushing The Envelope

We’ve seen many culinary fusion concepts over the years, but this one has piqued our curiosity – and our appetites.

Coming this fall to Miami Beach, MILA is a “MediterrAsian” restaurant, lounge and bar on Lincoln Road.

“MILA appeals to inquisitive people, explorers and experience-seekers who have experienced culture and destinations and have an appetite for discovery, newness and having a good time,” says CEO and co-founder Gregory Galy.

The rooftop venue will span 13,000 square feet and accommodate 247 seats. It promises a “multi-sensory culinary experience that draws influences from the shores of the Mediterranean and Japan, while creating a luxurious expression of ingredient-driven modern MediterrAsian cuisine and mindful mixology in a laid-back setting accentuated by clean lines,” according to a press release.

The menu by Executive Chef Nicolas Mazier will feature signature dishes like Crispy Sage with Spice Blend, Japanese Bouillabaisse Soup, Daikon Salad Crab Roll with Lobster Bisque and Ossetra Caviar, and Colorado Lamb Chop with Shiso Cilantro Pesto.

But the bar program, by award-winning mixologists Jennifer Le Nechet and Mido Yahi, won’t be outdone as it “pays homage to the artisans, brewers, distillers and farmers across the globe that provide beverages and ingredients that fuse the past with the present.” That translates to tipples with unique ingredients (beeswax, smoked honey syrup, black walnut bitters, floral sake, etc.) and innovative techniques (liquid nitrogen, foams, gels, dry ice, fire, etc.).

Color us intrigued. We’re marking our calendars for the opening of this original new concept.

MILA will be located at 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. For more information, visit milarestaurant.com.