11 January 15–21, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | BRUNCH EVERY SAT & SUN BEST WATERFRONT VIEWS IN MIAMI 3201 RICKENBACKER CWY, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 | 305.361.3818 WWW.THERUSTYPELICAN.COM BE SOCIAL WITH US! /RUSTYPELICANMIAMI executive chef Cristian Mosquera, comple- mented by a globally inspired cocktail pro- gram that ranges from tropical margaritas to creative spins on classics, such as the Cinna- mon Roll Old Fashioned. With its warm wood accents, fire pits, and sunset-ready atmo- sphere, the lounge feels more like a refined coastal retreat than a typical rooftop bar. 1850 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; 754-224-3703; omnihotels.com. Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi has opened in Plantation at 8160 W. Broward Boulevard, debuting a 6,500-square-foot space with tep- panyaki tables, a glowing sushi bar, and a lively, art-forward dining room that seats 260 guests. Led by hospitality duo Tina Wang and chef Jason Zheng of Unisolo Restaurant Group, the new location blends hibachi theat- rics, bold sushi rolls, and celebratory energy, complete with sparkler-topped desserts and an upbeat crowd that leans into birthday din- ners and group nights out. With creative small plates, wagyu-forward hibachi options, daily happy hour, and a playful, polished at- mosphere, Saiko-i Plantation turns dinner into a high-spirited night without feeling over-the-top. 8160 W. Broward Blvd., Planta- tion; 754-701-4417; saikoihibachi.com. ViceVersa at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale ViceVersa, the Michelin-recognized and James Beard–nominated Miami aperitivo bar currently ranked No. 56 on North America’s 50 Best Bars list, has launched its first-ever residency inside the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale. Led day to day by bartender Rosy Villanova, with founder Valentino Longo appearing on select dates, the pop-up runs through May 2026 and fea- tures a Vacanza-themed cocktail menu that blends ViceVersa signatures with Fort Lau- derdale exclusives, such as the “Beeswax Old Fashioned” and coastal-inspired spritzes. The residency marks a milestone for both the bar and the city, arriving in the same year Fort Lauderdale earned its first Michelin star and growing recognition for its emerging dining and cocktail scene. 525 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; fourseasons. com. NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR [email protected] New rooftop bar Ibis Sky Lounge opens in Fort Lauderdale at the Omni with stunning waterfront views, signature cocktails, and light bites. Screenshot via Instagram/@thebrowardscene Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi has opened in Plantation. Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi photo
