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Michelin Star Chef Akira Back Serves Up Dream-Like Food and Atmosphere at Orlando’s Salt & The Cellar inside the ette Hotel.
March 25th, 2023
If you’re looking for a hotel experience tailored to you, personalization is the priority of The ette Hotel, a contemporary luxury hotel in Orlando that was featured in Forbes and Travel and Leisure. Alex Ekbatani, who founded the hotel in 2021, strongly believes in the importance of health and longevity, which he incorporates into the services his hotel provides.
“At ette, no detail is too cumbersome in the effort to provide our guests with the indulgent experience they deserve,” says Davide Carrara, restaurant manager. “We are discerning, and we know it. We’re bringing to life an immersive experience for the senses – a vacationer’s paradise.”
These services include an alcohol-free bar, onsite therapists and psychologists and an in-house physical exam. The hotel also offers many different fitness options, like Peloton bikes, yoga and Pilates classes and a PENT Fitness gym.
Guests staying at the ette can also expect to have a lavish meal at one of Michelin-star chef Akira Back’s restaurants, Salt & The Cellar. The restaurant offers a unique blend of Asian-Mediterranean fare along with a completely non-alcoholic drink menu filled with creative mocktails. Visitors can dine Wednesday – Sunday for all three meals of the day while on Monday – Tuesday you could come for breakfast and lunch. Afternoon tea is available on Sundays.
“We launch some special menus, but we do gear to pretty much the same standards,” said Davide Carrara. “That’s what people like to see when they come back.”
At Akira’s restaurant, you can dine on unique dishes like Tuna Pizza (his signature dish), Wagyu Street Tacos and Spinach Shahi Salad. However, for more of Akira’s unique flavors, you can visit the LIPA Rooftop Bar for a killer view as well as unique mocktails and food.
The spa experience at ette is also a highlight. There you can enjoy a day of relaxation with IV therapy, facials and massages. It also houses exclusive product collections from Natura Bissé, Tammy Fender, and Florivera to give guests the highest quality skin.
With all its amenities, anyone can find a part of the ette Hotel to appreciate, as its partnership with publishing company TASCHEN supplies its private library for guests to access.
Come see why several A-list fans like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake stay at the hotel and visit the restaurants. For more information visit HERE or call 407-288-1900 for reservations.
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Three types of salts include: black truffle, grape marbo, which has a kind of wine taste to it and a smokey salt. With just a little pinch of the salt, it totally changes the taste. ette hotel. ©South Florida Insider
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This 10-seat omakase opening in Miami is about to be one of the hardest reservations to get. Takay on Coral Way combines high-level sushi, intentional design, and a guest experience that feels personal from start to finish.
March 17, 2026
Miami, if you love a beautifully done omakase, this is one to have on your radar.
There is a new omakase concept opening this spring on Coral Way, and it already feels like the kind of place people will be trying to get into early. Takay is an intimate 10-seat experience created by founders Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz, bringing together serious culinary pedigree with a very intentional, guest-focused vision.
Let’s start with the people behind it, because that is really what defines this concept.
Chef Glen Kotlyarski leads the culinary experience, bringing more than 2 decades of fine-dining expertise. His background includes the Jean Georges group and Miami’s Michelin-starred Hidden, and that level of precision and discipline is felt in every course. His approach draws from traditional Edomae sushi techniques, while staying grounded in seasonality and balance.
Alongside him, co-founder Yoni Matz brings a strong hospitality perspective shaped by years of building and operating restaurant concepts. His influence is clear in the overall experience, which is designed to feel warm, welcoming, and engaging rather than overly formal or intimidating.
And you feel that from the moment you arrive.
The space, designed by Japan based architecture firm KTX, is quietly stunning. Guests enter through a Japanese Zen garden, setting a calm and intentional tone before stepping inside. The interior blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with subtle Miami influence, featuring natural materials, soft lighting, and a sculptural wooden wave installation inspired by The Great Wave off Kanagawa. The entire room is designed to slow you down and bring your attention fully into the experience.
Takay’s omakase follows a classic Edomae style, with two nightly seatings, each centered on a 17- or 20-course progression. Seafood is flown in from Japan and paired with seasonal ingredients from local farms, allowing the menu to evolve continuously.
The experience moves through sashimi, nigiri, and composed dishes, with each course prepared directly in front of guests and thoughtfully explained. It feels interactive, personal, and immersive, making the entire evening feel intentional.
It strikes that rare balance where the experience feels polished and high-level, but still comfortable enough to fully enjoy without overthinking it.
When it opens, Takay will offer a 17-course signature omakase at $225 per person and a 20-course extended omakase at $275. Each seating includes a welcome beverage, with optional sake, champagne, and wine pairings available.
Takay is located at 2296 Coral Way in Miami and will be open Tuesday through Saturday with seatings at 6 pm and 9 pm.
In a city known for large, high-energy dining scenes, Takay introduces something a little more intimate and intentional. It is the kind of place that focuses on the details, and those are usually the ones that stand out the most.
Reservations are expected to be limited. Learn more HERE
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