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The Hidden Speakeasy Rewriting Romance at Love Letters at Nine01 Inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas with Crafted Cocktails, Romantic Games and Handwritten Love Letters.
February 24th, 2026
Behind an unassuming doorway inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, there is a room that breathes in slow motion.
Love Letters at Nine01 does not clamor for attention. It hums. Deep reds melt into softened blush tones. Candlelight flickers against the walls like secrets being told in confidence. The air feels heavy with intention, as if every chair, every glass, every shadow was placed there for a reason.
Your personal bartender Lucas will serve you up an array of drinks, many of which are his signature ones.
This is not the kind of night built on spectacle. It is built on pause.
Cocktails arrive like chapters. One nods to the electricity of a first kiss. Another carries the warmth of something that lingers long after the spark. Each sip feels deliberate, layered, slightly dangerous in the way good romance should be. The cocktail program leans confidently into craftsmanship. A smoked old fashioned arrives beneath a glass dome, lifting into the air with a slow curl of aromatic smoke. A frothy coupe with a delicate citrus garnish rests like a silk glove on the bar. A bright, mint laced creation topped with cherries and dried citrus balances sweetness with bite. Each drink feels layered, intentional, and visually striking. The bartenders treat presentation like performance, yet never lose sight of balance and flavor.
Small bites follow, crafted to be shared, stolen, fed across the table with a grin. A charcuterie board spreads across the table with silky prosciutto, marbled salami, briny olives, and creamy cheeses that range from buttery to sharp and blue veined. Honeycomb glistens beside the cheeses, inviting sweet and savory combinations that linger.
Crisp golden cubes cradle tender slices of perfectly cooked beef, topped with fresh greens that add brightness to each bite. The texture contrast between crunch and melt in your mouth center is deeply satisfying. A beautifully seared chop, glistening under candlelight, carries rich flavor and a slight char that anchors the plate. Pomegranate jewels and microgreens add both color and complexity.
Then come the games, though they do not feel like games at all. Cards rest quietly between you, each question an invitation rather than a challenge. What shaped you. What scares you. What you still believe in. The room seems to lean closer as answers unfold. Laughter softens into reflection. The surface gives way to something deeper.
At some point, the music lowers and the moment shifts. Paper and pen appear. A candle burns between you. Write something real, it seems to say. Not a caption. Not a clever line. Something that could be folded and kept. Words that might be reread years from now.
And when it is time for dessert, the Valentine style heart cake makes its entrance. Glossy red, shaped with intention, layered inside with delicate sweetness and finished with whipped cream and fresh fruit accents. It is playful yet refined, romantic without being cliché.
Love Letters at Nine01 is a quiet rebellion against rushed nights and distracted hearts. It is for the couple still discovering each other and for the pair who thought they already knew everything. It is for anyone willing to slow down long enough to let connection take the lead.
And if you happen to walk out with a handwritten letter tucked in your pocket and a few extra brownie points to your name, that is simply part of the magic.
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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Nine01 inside Hyatt Centric Las Olas
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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