The Local Culinary
Restaurant · Downtown
100 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Highlights
Gastropub with craft beer, cocktails, and American comfort food
Gastropub with craft beer, cocktails, and American comfort food
"Founded by Alp Franko, this company operates dozens of digital-only restaurant brands with generic names like Chef Burger and Pizza Mania and franchises them to operators with existing kitchen space. Its model emphasizes maximizing revenue while minimizing overhead by leveraging spare capacity in restaurants or renting dedicated ghost-kitchen spaces; Franko reports double-digit revenue growth and predicts big market expansion even as he resists investing heavily in extra staff or new facilities. The operation is pitched as an easy way for kitchen operators to add multiple virtual concepts without changing core equipment or real estate." - Terrence Doyle
"The Local burger stands tall with its double patties, double cheese, chopped bacon, dill pickles, and Mississippi Comeback sauce. It tends to sell out, so coming in early or calling ahead is always recommended. On Mondays score a burger and a beer for $15." - Amber Love Bond
"The Local lives up to its refined but tropical Coral Gables surroundings. This chill gastropub welcomes finicky craft beer connoisseurs and mellow diners alike with its classic pub atmosphere, fruity craft cocktails, and filling entrees like the pork belly porchetta and the short rib vaca frita. While you’re enjoying the satisfying menu of Spanish-American-style comfort food, balance those rich flavors with a simple margarita called the Local Grand margarita. For this drink, all you need is Grand Marnier, Espolòn Reposado, agave, lime, and a dehydrated orange slice for a garnish." - Vox Creative
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James DuPont
Chadwick Wynter
Lacey Outten
Daniel Kwintner
Alp Franko
julien martin
Anthony Chodweistein
