Italian restaurant will be celebrated chef’s first location outside of Washington D.C.
This fall, South Florida will welcome an elegant, fresh take on traditional Italian cuisine with the opening of Fiola Miami, a new location of the Michelin-starred Fiola in Washington, D.C. Critically-acclaimed restaurateurs, Fabio and Maria Trabocchi, will showcase the Fiola dining experience - with its warm and professional hospitality, award-winning food and beverage program, and a few special, local touches that will embrace South Florida’s culinary bounty - to Coral Gables.
“Our family has vacationed in South Florida for years, and we’ve been fortunate to watch it grow into one of the world’s most exciting culinary and cultural destinations,” said Chef-Owner Fabio Trabocchi. “Maria and I are delighted to open Fiola in a place with which we feel a strong connection and look forward to becoming part of the vibrant community.”
Fabio and Maria Trabocchi began their pursuit of world-class hospitality in the 1990s. Grounded in their shared beliefs of hard work and family, the dynamic pair instills these values into the foundation of each of their restaurants. Fabio applies his years of epicurean ingenuity and expertise in the kitchen, while Maria displays her natural grace, diplomacy, and style in the front-of-house for a winning combination of food and flair. Together, they founded Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants in 2011, which presently includes Fiola D.C., Del Mar, Fiola Mare, two locations of Sfoglina Pasta House, and soon Fiola Miami.
Driven by providing exceptional and memorable dining experiences, the duo conceived Fiola Miami to reflect the best of Italy’s regional gastronomy entwined with elements that evoke the “Magic City’s” innate style. Guests will be able to select from à la carte menus featuring contemporary twists on Italian classics during brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour, as well as a health-conscious three-course, prix-fixe, Mediterranean spread during lunch. Aficionados of Fiola D.C.can expect to see signature dishes like the Lobster Ravioli with Ginger and Chives; Bucatini with Red Prawns and Sea Urchin; and the Prosciutto Wrapped Veal Chop with Osso Bucco Sauce, Gremolata, and Alba Hazelnuts.
The restaurant’s bar program will offer hand-crafted cocktails made with spirits from the Bacardi portfolio, including Patrón, Grey Goose, and Bombay, and access to the brand’s exclusive and rare collections, as well as a selection of cigars. A more than 8,000-bottle wine cellar will house the restaurant’s expansive list of wines by the glass, half bottle, and full bottle, with many selections from private collections and limited allotments from around the world. On Sundays, guests can indulge in Fiola Miami’s Jazz Brunch, showcasing sweet and savory favorites to be enjoyed with friends and family in the company of live music.
The 5,800-square-foot restaurant presents both indoor and outdoor seating, with interiors by award-winning Jeffrey Beers International, in collaboration with Barcelona-based Lazaro Rosa Violan. It’s prime location in the brand new, architectural masterpiece office building at 1515 Sunset Avenue, which is LEED Platinum certified, offers convenient valet parking. Designed to serve as a gathering place for everyone from families to corporate companies, Fiola Miami will offer private dining, as well as catering and is slated to unveil the area’s first rooftop space in Spring 2019.
“I am very excited about the upcoming opening of Fiola. It was extremely important to me to find a chef for our property that has a passion for excellence and creativity in both cuisine and spirits. I believe that we found that person in Fabio Trabocchi,” said Facundo Bacardi, owner of the 1515 Sunset Building, and Bacardi Limited Chairman.
ABOUT FIOLA MIAMI
Located in Coral Gables, Florida, Fiola Miami is Fabio and Maria Trabocchi’s first restaurant venture outside of Washington D.C. and marks Michelin-starred Fiola’s second location. The restaurant serves contemporary takes on classic Italian cuisine from various regions through a diverse selection of à la carte dishes available during lunch, dinner, happy hour, and Sunday brunch, as well as a health-conscious, prix-fixe lunch special. Fiola Miami also specializes in private events and catering. The restaurant’s 8,000-bottle wine cellar houses a diverse collection of wines by the glass, half bottle, and full bottle, and accompanies a curated mixology and bar program. Like the cuisine, the interior evokes an old-world meets new-world style designed by award-winning Jeffrey Beers International, in collaboration with Barcelona-based Lazaro Rosa-Violan. Fiola Miami will also unveil the area’s first rooftop space in Spring 2019. The contemporary Italian dining destination is located in the LEED Platinum certified 1515 Sunset Building at 1500 San Ignacio Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33146. For all Fiola Miami happenings, visit fiolamiami.com or follow the restaurant at @fiolamiami on Instagram and Facebook.
ABOUT CHEF FABIO TRABOCCHI AND FABIO TRABOCCHI RESTAURANTS
Born and raised in the Marche region of central Italy, James Beard Award-winning chef, Fabio Trabocchi brings Italian tradition and a commitment to world-class hospitality to Miami and Washington D.C., where he and his wife/business partner Maria Trabocchi, own and operate critically acclaimed restaurants Fiola, Fiola Mare, Fiola Miami, Sfoglina and Del Mar.
Fiola, Fabio’s Michelin-starred flagship, is an elegant modernization on classic Italian dining and home to many of his signature dishes. The elegant Fiola Mare, named the #1 Restaurant in D.C. by Washingtonian in 2016, overlooks the Potomac River in Georgetown and specializes in Italian coastal cuisine. Sfoglina is a neighborhood restaurant dedicated to the art of handmade pasta. Del Mar, is a coastal restaurant located in the Wharf development of Southwest Washington D.C. that is an homage to Trabocchi’s wife Maria and her Spanish heritage. For more information, please visit fabiotrabocchi.com.
