Coral Gables Favorite Eating House Is Closing, and Other COVID-19 Related Restaurant Closures - Eater Miami

"DOWNTOWN MIAMI — Less than a year after opening, Timon Balloo’s much-buzzed about namesake eatery, Balloo, has closed — for now. Balloo took to his Instagram today to confirm reports that the eatery had shuttered his Downtown Miami location, but also noted that he is looking for a new space for the restaurant and is “looking for a bigger and better space to share the Balloo vibes with you.” In the meantime, he is selling meal kits of some of the restaurant’s favorite dishes for delivery and pick up on certain days of the week. As for the space, Balloo’s partners Bar Lab confirmed that a new taqueria would be opening there spearheaded by Alex Chang, who once led the kitchen at the now defunct Vagabond Kitchen. The restaurant will debut sometime next month." - Olee Fowler