| TASTE TEST | ▼ Café ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE STARBUCKS OPENS 23RD “COMMUNITY STORE” residents that will offer NoMad-curated ex- periences and events and shared workspaces; a pool and sun deck with private cabanas; and a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor fitness lounge. Additional on-site highlights include an outdoor theater with a seating lawn and grilling area, and museum-quality art hand- picked from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection. NoMad Residences Wynwood. 2700 NE Sec- Starbucks is making headlines across the na- tion as its baristas unionize. But at the corpo- rate level, the Seattle-based caffeinator-to-the-world is doing some com- munity organizing of its own. Take the new Starbucks at 2890 W. Bro- ward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. The fast-casual coffeehouse, which opened in mid-March, looks a lot like most new Starbucks stores. It’s draped in wood paneling and outfitted with towering glass windows. Newly planted trees surround a front patio emblazoned with the company’s unmistakable green mermaid logo, and a huge wraparound drive-thru lane allows drivers to skip the store for their caffeine fix. This location, however, is Starbucks’ first “community store” in Fort Lauderdale, and its 23rd nationwide. The company plans to open 100 such locations by 2025 and 1,000 by 2030. Before opening a store, Starbucks says, it recruits diverse, local contractors to con- struct it. The Broward Boulevard store was built by BRV, a construction company owned by a Black woman. (BRV also built the Star- bucks Miami Gardens Community Store, which opened in 2017.) The company then seeks to hire hyper-lo- cally — in this case, according to the company, 25 jobs were created. Starbucks also features artwork by local artists in its community stores and partners with local organizations and charities. “In order to scale this program in a way that provides the greatest value to its commu- nities, Starbucks is partnering with Measure of America to leverage the Human Develop- ment Index to inform where and how Star- bucks expands these stores to better serve vulnerable communities across the country,” a company spokesperson tells New Times. At the Broward Boulevard spot, the com- munity-store vision equates to a massive, col- orful mural by South Florida artist Nate Dee, showcasing symbols of unity, the artist’s Hai- tian heritage, and animals native to the coun- tries where Starbucks sources its beans. On another wood-paneled wall, a statement reads, “Let’s work together. Let’s grow stron- ger. Let’s build on the love that’s already here. This community store is dedicated to this neighborhood.” Nearby, a dedication statement is rendered in English, Spanish, and Creole. Additionally, Starbucks has part- nered with United Way of Broward County, local police and fire depart- ments, Hope South Florida and the Hosanna Corporation, with prom- ises of collaborative programming down the line with this location. “This Fort Lauderdale community store, in all of the partnerships it represents, is what it truly means to bring our Starbucks mission and values to life,” the Starbucks spokesperson notes. As for its next South Florida move: “We Artist Nate Dee Photo courtesy of Starbucks continually evaluate our store portfolio as a regular course of business so we can determine where and how Starbucks can make an impact for vulnerable communities across the country.” Starbucks Community Store. 2890 W. Bro- ward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-902-4171; star- bucks.com. Open daily 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. JESSE SCOTT ▼WYNWOOD NOMAD RESIDENCES TO HOUSE NOMAD BAR, CASA TUA CUCINA, AND MORE wood, the building is a venture between Manhattan-based Tricap and Florida-based Related Group, the developer behind Icon Brickell, SLS Lux, Brickell Heights, Hyde Beach, and the Baccarat Residences. The project, located at 2700 NE Second Ave., was recently approved by the Wynwood Design Review Committee. It stands as the first hospitality-infused residential develop- ment for Sydell Group’s NoMad Hotels, which has properties in London, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles alongside its Freehand brand hotels in Miami Beach, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Construction on the nearly 1.25-acre prop- erty has not yet begun, but groundbreaking is slated for sometime in the fourth quarter of this year, with an estimated completion date Photo courtesy of Related Group in 2024, Related Group president Jon Paul Pérez tells New Times. According to Sydell Group CEO Andrew Zobler, a recent move to Miami opened his eyes to the potential to bring a project like NoMad Residences to life. “All NoMad properties are designed to feel A new hospitality-driven condominium de- velopment is headed for Wynwood, a venture that will feature a rooftop take on Manhat- tan’s popular NoMad Bar and a second loca- tion for Miami’s Casa Tua Cocina. Known as the NoMad Residences Wyn- like a great home, so building residences was a natural next step for us,” Zobler says. “I per- sonally made the choice to move to Miami last year and quickly saw this was a perfect location for a NoMad. There is such cultural richness, including incredible gastronomy, art, and more, that it really gave us a lot to work from. We certainly believe there is a lot of potential in these types of projects. In fact, we are actively working on hotel/residential projects in New York and London.” When complete, the nine-story, 329-unit Wynwood building will offer fully furnished units that range from 464 to 931 square feet, with prices starting in the $500,000 range. Buy- ers will also have the option to rent their units to guests without restrictions and have access to an in-house property management team that will spearhead check-in and checkout. For foodies, several restaurant concepts are on deck, including a 5,000-square-foot space on the ground floor that has not yet been filled. Part of the 20,000 square feet of first-floor commercial space will accommodate a new lo- cation for Miky and Leticia Grendene’s Casa Tua Cucina. Casa Tua Cucina, an open-kitchen take on the couple’s fine-dining Casa Tua res- taurants and private clubs in Miami, Aspen, and Paris, opened in 2017 in Brickell City Centre. The Cucina will offer a casual, energetic setting where diners can find nearly a dozen dining sta- tions offering Italian and Mediterranean fare. The property’s hospitality highlight will be the signature rooftop restaurant and mixology bar concept, the No- Mad Bar and Restaurant. Leo Rob- itschek, Sydell Group’s vice president of food and beverage and former bar director for New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, will come on board as executive chef. In addition to the restaurant and bar, the ninth-floor rooftop will feature the NoMad Library and Lounge, a common area for Rendering of NoMad Residences Wynwood ond Ave., Miami; 786-475-2527; nomadwyn- wood.com. Opening 2024. NICOLE DANNA ▼ SOUTH BEACH ALTON FOOD HALL BRINGS LOCAL CULINARY TALENT TO MIAMI BEACH Jaye, the new Miami Beach venue’s list of partners was curated to support promising local culinary talent while creating a hub for up-and-coming dining concepts. In addition to local indie favorites, the food hall will be home to a few national fast-food concepts that don’t have a South Beach presence, like Wingstop and Popeyes. The venue, spearheaded by owner/ operator 955 Alton MIA, was designed with locals in mind, Jaye tells New Times, offering a unique selection of local brands and chefs you won’t find anywhere else under one roof. “We wanted to make sure we had every cui- sine covered, so that when a group or family comes here, everyone could find something to eat,” Jaye says. “Most importantly, we wanted to stay true to Miami and Miami culture, while providing Miami Beach residents with the concepts they wanted in the area. The places you see here are the concepts we kept hearing people say over and over again, ‘We need this here.’ The end result is a wide range of fast-ca- sual and counter-style dining options that cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner.” The single-floor layout allows diners to choose among more than a dozen vendors. A central bar, Airmail, draws inspiration from Cuba’s first international flight-based postal service. The current list of dine-in vendors in- cludes Miami-based Cloud 9 Desserts, Be Vegan South Beach, Da’ Chick, Dumpling King, Jugo Boss, Stoned Soup, Nude Pita, Los Vatos Miami Beach, SoBe Waffles, Los Que- sudos, and Tacos & Tattoos. They’ll join a handful of out-of-state concepts like Wing- stop, Popeyes, Moonbowls, Poke House, and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop. In addition, the food hall hosts a number of ghost kitchens, bringing the number of takeout and delivery options to more than 40 brands. Each vendor is available for takeout and delivery through UberEasts, DoorDash, or GrubHub, as well as the website. A full list of vendors can be found here. The Alton Food Hall is open for business. A grand opening celebration with live music, a raffle, and samples provided by food hall vendors is scheduled to take place from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Alton Food Hall. 955 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; altoneats.com. Sunday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight. NICOLE DANNA 15 15 The newly opened Alton Food Hall isn’t your average one-stop-eating spot. According to general manager Rachael miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | miaminewtimes.com | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | MIAMI NEW TIMES NEW TIMES MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 APRIL 28 - MAY 4, 2022
