New National Accolades Continue to Cement Miami as a Culinary Epicenter

Earlier this month, the?Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau?(GMCVB) that Greater Miami and Miami Beach has been granted the title of “2023 Food City of the Year” by the esteemed food and beverage publication,?Bon Appétit.

We here at the Coconut Grove BID wanted to make sure everyone is up on this news, due to the fact that multiple restaurants right here in the Grove were spotlighted for their excellence on the culinary landscape here. So please check out excerpts of the GMCVB’s announcement (below), as well coverage The Miami Herald provided.

In The Herald's story, it was noted how Bon Appétit magazine specifically praised Michael Beltran’s Michelin-starred Ariete in the Grove; as well as Chef Sebastian Vargas, who launched to separate restaurants under one roof in Coconut Grove: Krüs Kitchen, another Bib Gourmand, and Los Félix, which earned a Michelin star.

According to the GMCVB, "To celebrate being named 2023 Food City of the Year, April 5 was officially designated ?as “Food City of the Year Day” to honor the community’s success as a culinary leader and inspire the industry’s growth for years to come.

"This announcement comes on the heels of additional culinary honors for Greater Miami and Miami Beach, including new stars awarded by the?Michelin Guide, which arrived in Florida for the first time in 2022, as well as advancements in the?2023 James Beard Awards, which recently selected eight local restaurants, chefs, and bakeries as semifinalists and one local bakery as a finalist. National news headlines have also spotlighted Miami’s dining scene in recent years, with media outlets?Robb Report?and?Bloomberg?dubbing the city as?'America’s Hottest Dining Scene'?and?'the most exciting food city in the country,' respectively.

"'These recent recognitions by leading voices in the culinary space validate Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s work and dedication to building and supporting a vibrant food and beverage community,' said David Whitaker, president and CEO of the GMCVB. 'Culinary tourism is a strong motivator for travel, and we remain incredibly thankful to the chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists and the event producers who have helped make our local hospitality industry one of the best in the world.'”

For a listing of restaurants in the Grove, please visit the BID’s BID online directory.?