12 January 11-17, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | P I Z Z AW E E K M I A M I . C O M miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | menu dedicated to margaritas, as well as a se- lection of other mezcal and tequila-based cocktails such as Palomas. For wine lovers, there’s a full wine list. Reservations are made exclusively on resy. com or via email at reservations@chateauzzs. com. The reservation slots open 30 days in advance at exactly 10 a.m. Eastern time. Al- though they are booked almost in the blink of an eye, you may add yourself to a list on the website that will notify you if a time slot be- comes available. Chateau ZZs. 1500 Brickell Ave., Miami; chateauzzs.com. Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 11 p.m. NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR ▼ CORAL GABLES BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA TO OPEN IN CORAL GABLES Coral Gables, get ready for tacos and te- quila. Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is set to open on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables on Jan- uary 25. Founded in 2014 in South Beach, the Mex- ican street food restaurant with a speakeasy- style lounge and mezcaleria is ready to open its sixth South Florida location. However, to fit in with the Gables neigh- borhood, don’t expect the same speakeasy at- mosphere fans are accustomed to. Although the mezcaleria and bar will con- tinue to serve their signature service, expect a casual and inviting atmosphere to fit in with the local community. In order to accomplish this, the Coral Gables outpost will debut a new hybrid concept with an all-day neigh- borhood bar appeal. “Our new location on Miracle Mile is not just about bringing our renowned taqueria and spirited bar experience to a new locale, it’s about embedding ourselves in the fabric of the neighborhood,” says Jared Galbut, CEO and founder of Bodega. “We aim to create a space where locals can enjoy their experience in a more casual setting at any time of the day.” The Miracle Mile outpost offers a bar scene as well as a dining space with both in- door and outdoor patio seating, while the in- timate 26-seating mezcaleria will serve a variety of tequilas and mezcals. “Guests can expect a vibrant happy hour scene, in addition to enjoying pre- and post- dinner cocktails in the mezcaleria, as we cre- ate a different experience that is more elevated, and yet still approachable from the nightlife scene the brand is known for,” adds Galbut. Along with the fresh concept, Bodega will launch a new cocktail and mezcal menu to be enjoyed with its popular bites and a special menu made for Coral Gables. The famous signature tacos include barba- coa made with short ribs and cotija cheese, camarones al coco with coconut shrimp and mango pico, the Impossible chorizo with plant-based protein, and tacos de birria. Other offerings include a variety of burritos, build-your-own bowls, and quesadillas. The daily programming aims to make Bo- dega your go-to neighborhood spot. They will be hosting margarita Mondays, featuring $5 frozen and draft house margaritas; taco Tues- days, where they’ll be offering three classic tacos for $11; wine Wednesdays, where guests can enjoy half-off wine bottles; and on-tap Thursdays, where guests get $1 beer until the keg is tapped. The specials continue during the weekend with game-watching offers, in- cluding $1 wings, $5 draft beer, bloody marys, and micheladas. Although the new Coral Gables special menu is still a surprise, you can expect rotating flights of tequilas, single village mezcals with paired garnishes, eight specialty margaritas, three shareable cocktails, and two mocktails. “This opening marks a significant mile- stone for us as we expand the hybrid concept and introduce the self-ordering kiosks and an open floor plan for the bar, a little unique to the traditional speakeasy found at nearby Co- conut Grove and South Beach locations.” The Coral Gables location isn’t the only Bodega Taqueria y Tequila location set to open in 2024. Before the end of 2024, Bodega will open outposts in downtown Miami at Natiivo Miami and in Wynwood. Bodega Tequila y Taqueria Coral Gables. 317 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; bodegataqueria. com. Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Mezcaleria is open Sunday through Thursday 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday and Sat- urday 4 to 2 a.m. RACHEL COSTA ▼ MIAMI ALEJANDRO VIGIL BRINGS CASA VIGIL TO UPPER BUENA VISTA World-renowned winemaker Alejandro Vigil has brought the Michelin-starred res- taurant Casa Vigil to Upper Buena Vista in Miami. Here, you can expect a rustic upscale atmosphere with a Mediterranean- and Ar- gentinian-influenced menu paired with unique wines. With almost a decade of legacy since its opening in 2015 in Mendoza, Argentina, the restaurant has recently earned a Michelin Star, as well as a Green Michelin Star, which is an honor awarded to restaurants that incorporate sustainable practices into their daily work. Vigil chose the Upper Buena Vista Bodega Taqueria y Tequila photo Bodega’s cocktails and tacos are soon to come to Miracle Mile.
