After a $2 million renovation, a Brickell restaurant is ready to open for business once again.
Area 31, the rooftop restaurant on the 16th floor of the Kimpton Epic Hotel in Miami is reopening with new look and a new culinary direction.
Known for its panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami River and the downtown skyline, the restaurant has been redesigned by RoseBernard Studio. The new look includes of stone, sculptural wall treatments and greenery in a room that opens out onto the outdoor terrace, highlighting the views that launched a thousand (or more) photos. The idea is to project coastal vibes throughout the space, with what lies beyond the restaurant informing the style itself.
That works for the menu as well. The water — the bay, the river — is the inspiration for much of the menu, according to executive chef Alvaro Rayon de Jaime…