Vale Food Co. Opens in Miami, Florida | Eater Miami

"After five years of looking for a Miami site, I note that Vale Food Co has finally debuted its seventh Florida location in a 3,000-square-foot Brickell space at 900 S Miami Avenue Suite #125. The mini-chain is best known for its acai, poke, and protein bowls served alongside a full beverage and bakery selection; its menu is divided into a cold “superfood” station (with items like avocado toast, tuna poke bowls, and dragonfruit lemonade) and a hot food station of build-your-own protein bowls with customizable bases, veggies, proteins, boosts, and sauces. Popular hot combos include the Sweet Earth Bowl (sweet potato noodles, roasted broccoli, teriyaki chicken, and curry honey mustard), the Out of This World Bowl (cilantro lime brown rice, roasted broccoli, ancho pulled chicken, topped with chipotle ranch), and the Great South Bowl (chipotle mac and cheese, roasted broccoli, and braised beef). The restaurant also offers grab-and-go snacks, bakery items, and a full beverage program including matcha, smoothies, and coffee. The Brickell location features earth tones, tropical accents, white and gray marble countertops, colorful handprinted murals, greenery hanging from the ceiling, “fruit-centric photo opportunities,” and ample indoor and outdoor seating; it is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (305-946-1421)." - Olee Fowler