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Bar Bucce is a Rare Find in Miami
Wine Not Stay Awhile? Bar Bucce’s Got Sips, Slices and Serious Charm in Miami’s Little River neighborhood.
July 10th, 2025
If Little River wasn’t already on your culinary radar, Bar Bucce just changed that.
Created by the award-winning team behind South Beach’s Macchialina, Bar Bucce is a laid-back hybrid of a pizzeria, Italian market and bottle shop where grabbing a slice can easily turn into a full-blown shopping spree for vino and vintage-inspired pantry finds.
Step inside and you’re met with mellow vibes and soft blue tones that echo the calm of coastal Italy, with cement floors and retro tile touches that could’ve been plucked straight from a 1960s Roman postcard. It’s not trying to be flashy, it’s trying to feel like home. And it does.
🍕 The Food
Here, you order at the counter, not the table and that’s part of the charm. No QR codes, no robotic server banter, just real people, tasty food and a genuinely relaxed atmosphere. The focaccia is golden, springy and damn near addictive, and the pizza? It’s a solid welcoming to your palate. Chef Michael Pirolo’s crust is the stuff of underground legend: airy, crispy, fermented to perfection over 72 hours, and topped with just the right balance of indulgence and restraint. Call ahead and order a pie or a few slices if you don’t feel like waiting, but if you do wait, it’s worth it.
The menu features Italian staples you won’t find on every Miami corner: zucchini scapece, bomba Calabrese and hand-sliced salumi just begging to be paired with a funky bottle of natural wine. Craving comfort? The baked ziti, eggplant parm and fried-to-order chicken cutlets will take care of that.
🍷 The Vino
Speaking of wine: the bottle shop is seriously stacked. Over 100 wines from around the world, including unique, small-batch varieties you won’t find at your local grocery store, plus a selection of rare and hard-to-find spirits (including sake, because “sake and pizza is a thing,” apparently… and now we’re believers). Whether you’re popping corks on site or bringing bottles home, the pricing starts at $30, making exploring feel approachable, not elitist.
You can browse while you wait, picking up jars of pomodoro, imported pantry goodies, or even a handmade candle spun on a pottery wheel by co-founder Jacqueline Pirolo herself. It’s part gourmet shop, part dinner party starter pack, part vibe.
The Space
Inside is cozy, just enough room for about 35-40 diners, which makes it feel intimate, not crowded. Conversations stay local to your table, and the energy feels just right. Outside? A lush garden patio that seats 120 offers plenty of room to sprawl out with friends and a bottle (or three). The only tradeoff: the occasional rumble of the train, but honestly, it kind of adds to the charm. You’re not at a sterile downtown hotspot, rather you’re at a place with roots, rhythm and the right amount of raw.
Final Bite
Bar Bucce is that new kind of hangout you’ve been looking for. One where you can sip a chilled red while debating which pasta to bring home. Where a pizza night feels a little more elevated. And where everything from the vibe to the vino feels intentionally unpretentious.
Whether you’re curating your next dinner party haul, stopping in for a weeknight wind-down, or hunting for an Italian snack and a weird amaro you’ve never heard of Bar Bucce hits that rare sweet spot of cool and comforting.
Pro Tip: No reservations. Just show up, stake your claim,and enjoy the ride.
Visit Bar Bucce at 📍 7220 N Miami Ave, Miami | ⏰ Thu–Mon | 5PM–11PM
📞 (305) 202-2526 | 🔗 barbucce.com | 📸 @bar_bucce
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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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