"Argentina’s acclaimed Italian spot, Piegari Ristorante, beloved by celebrities, debuts its first U.S. outpost tonight, July 8, in Wynwood. The restaurant's expansion to the United States marks a major milestone for the company, as it has been a fixture in Buenos Aires for 30 years. Menu highlights include dishes like Corde di Chitarra alla Carrettiera, guitar string pasta with pomodoro sauce; Ravioli alla Piegari, spinach and ricotta ravioli baked in cream pomodoro; and Fettucini al Nero di Seppia, squid ink fettuccine with shrimp in a creamy lemon garlic sauce topped with red caviar. An array of risotto can be found on the menu, including the seafood-focused Risotto Frutti di Mare, vegetable Risotto alla Primavera, and sirloin or lamb Risotto alla Ragú. Main course offerings include Branzino al Sale, sea salt-encrusted sea bass; Soglioloa, Dover sole with magnolia sauce; Milanese alla Napoletana, breaded sirloin with tomato and mozzarella; and Costoletta alla Salvia, veal chop with sage and roasted potatoes. The restaurant is known for its desserts, such as crepés alla mela, flambeed tableside; vulcano al cioccolato, a rich chocolate dessert with vanilla ice cream; profiteroles filled with custard-cream ice cream and chocolate sauce; tiramisu; flan with cream and dulce de leche; and fragola alla lampara, glazed strawberries with ice cream and almonds. The cocktail program offers a mix of classic and creative drinks and an impressive wine list. Standout cocktails include the Piegari Spritz with clementine juice, prosecco, and citrus cordial; Flora & Fauna with vodka, raspberry cordial, sage and lemon liqueur, aperitif, and prosecco; Let That Man-Go with tequila, mango, ginger, lime juice, and agave nectar; and The Slice of Life with gin, bergamot, blackberry and thyme cordial, and tonic. The 160-seat dining room features natural tones with splashes of color, including tables, intimate booths, and spacious banquettes. Guests can watch the action unfold in the open kitchen. Blonde wood-paneled walls are complemented by shades of blue, greenery, and gold accents. The bar seats 16 and features white polished marble, dark blue wainscoting, backlit gold shelves, and stacked brick. Piegari Ristorante Miami is now open at 137 NE 26th Street in Wynwood for dinner daily with lunch to follow." - Olee Fowler
