Coco Restaurant Opens in the Miami Design District | Eater Miami

"Inspired by Coco Chanel, I found the new restaurant in the Miami Design District offers a modern take on the glam Art Deco era under executive chef Jose Diaz. The menu starts with seasonal oysters with chipotle mignonette, ginger‑lime relish and cocktail sauce; a pomme de terre millefeuille of thin potato layers with dill crème fraîche and caviar; or a selection of Osteria caviar. Pasta highlights include Maine lobster strozzapreti with sautéed garlic and young leeks and tagliatelle “à la Coco” in aged Parmesan cream with the option to add 8 grams of caviar or winter truffles; larger mains include a 14 oz NY strip, sea bass and Australian lamb, and there’s a 40‑ounce gold wagyu topped with a 24‑karat gold leaf priced at $875. The cocktail program features the Mademoiselle COCO (yuzu liqueur, shiso‑infused gin, dragon fruit, pineapple syrup, lemon and sparkling wine), the Alter Ego Margarita (Don Julio Reposado, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, Thai chili, tangerine syrup and lime) and the COCO Martini (Ketel One, sweet vermouth, cream of coconut and Szechuan peppercorn). The 2,800‑square‑foot dining room seats 156 with a handful of bar seats and is finished with marble floors, bespoke crystal chandeliers, pearl garlands, marble tabletops and illuminated agate sculptures; nightly live entertainment ranges from bands and dancers to DJs and singers, and a unique sound system allows guests to control the volume in their individual seating area. Coco is now open at 8 NE 41st Street in the Miami Design District for dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.; for more information call 305-603-9145." - Olee Fowler