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Local landmark Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill has confirmed it will open two brand new locations in South Florida. Just over a year after New Times broke the news that Flanigan’s was looking into open- ing locations in Homestead and Cutler Bay, the restaurant has finally confirmed that both locations have been given the green light to begin construction. Yes, after years of rumors, whispers, and Instagram comment sections practically begging for it, Flanigan’s has finally made it official. On April 15, the Town Council approved the site plan for a new Flanigan’s at 20971 Old Cutler Rd., inside the Publix-anchored Shop- pes of Cutler Bay. Basically, your future gro- cery run is about to get dangerously sidetracked by “Joe’s Rockin’ Rib Rolls” and half-price drinks next door. The project is now heading into permit- ting, with plans to break ground by the end of the year. Jimmy Flanigan himself even showed up to the meeting, which, if you know anything about this city, is basically the equiv- alent of a celebrity sighting. Town officials called it a major milestone, and it couldn’t be more true. For years, Cutler Bay residents have been asking for more sit-down restaurants that ac- tually feel like somewhere you want to spend a few hours. Flanigan’s isn’t just another chain. It’s where birthdays turn into late nights, where “just one drink” turns into a full rack of ribs, and where every booth somehow feels like your booth. And if the renderings presented at the Town Council meeting are any indication, it’s going to be a gorgeous restaurant. “This was a big moment for us, and we’re excited to take this next step in bringing Flanigan’s to Cutler Bay,” says Flanigan. “We’ve felt a lot of enthusiasm from the community and great support from Town leadership throughout the process. With the plans now approved, we’re looking for- ward to moving into permits, breaking ground soon, and becoming part of the Cut- ler Bay family.” Meanwhile, down in Homestead, the en- ergy is chaotic in the best way. Because while the Cutler Bay news came with official ap- provals and council meetings, the Homestead announcement came the only way it really could in 2026: via a perfect SpongeBob meme. Within hours, the post racked up thou- sands of likes, with fans flooding the com- ments after being personally invited to opening night. Flanigan’s even sealed the deal with a simple “Flanigan’s <0x1F91D> Home- stead” caption, which, honestly, might be the most powerful handshake in South Florida right now. And if you’ve been paying attention, you know this moment has been a long time com- ing. New Times first reported back in 2025 that Flanigan’s was eyeing both Cutler Bay and Homestead, with early talks tied to the city’s ever-evolving entertainment district plans. That project may still be figuring itself out, but one thing is now crystal clear: Home- stead is getting its Flanigan’s, and fans down south are ready to finally have one close to home. With 25 locations already scattered across South Florida, from Coconut Grove to Pom- pano Beach, Flanigan’s has never exactly been hard to find. But this isn’t about conve- nience. It’s about territory. Finally, two fast-growing communities will have their own neighborhood Flanigan’s. The kind they will claim as their own, defend on Reddit, and insist is the best one. (We may have to even update our list of best Flanigan’s restaurants ranked soon.) Because at the end of the day, Flanigan’s isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a South Florida institution. And soon, Cutler Bay and Homestead will officially join the club. NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR ▼ SUNSET HARBOUR AS SEEN ON TV Miami Beach’s dining scene is about to get a heavy dose of West Coast nostalgia with a deep New York pedigree. Marc Rose and Med Abrous, the duo behind the Los Angeles- based hospitality group Call Mom, have an- nounced that Genghis Cohen is expanding to Florida for the first time. The restaurant will move into the former Sardinia space at 1801 Purdy Ave. in Sunset Harbour. It aims to open its doors just in time for Christmas 2026. The expansion is more than just another LA export. Genghis Cohen holds a place in pop culture history as the real-life inspiration for one of Seinfeld‘s most famous episodes. Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld were real- life regulars at the original Fairfax location. The episode “The Chinese Restaurant,” the one where the trio spends a half-hour stuck waiting for a table, was famously born after a particularly long wait at the restaurant. The show even included a reference to the restaurant’s name. In the episode, a character named Mr. Cohen walks in and is seated im- mediately. In the scene, the host famously tells a protesting George Costanza, “Mr. Cohen al- ways here. He’s a very nice man.” The menu centers on shareable, family- style classics that many diners grew up eating. These in- clude “Queen Chicken” (a Gen- eral Tso’s riff), crab rangoon, and “Tur- key Minis” (dump- lings served with spicy soy sauce and cilantro). Beyond the food offerings, Genghis Cohen is known for its tiki-inspired “Foo-Foo” cocktails. One of these potent drinks is the “Zombie.” It’s alleg- edly so strong the restaurant famously (or in- famously, depending on who you ask) caps it at two per customer. It’s also popular for its over-the-top pre- sentations, like the “Volcano Chicken,” a dish lit on fire at the table. Design-wise, the Miami Beach outpost will aim to replicate the time-capsule feel that made the original location a landmark. Fans can expect the signature oversized booths and a mandatory fish tank that might even be larger than the one at the West Coast location. And there’s actually some irony to this new spot. Genghis Cohen was created in West Hollywood specifically to give home- sick New Yorkers a taste of the East Coast. Now, bringing that “New York via LA” vibe to Sunset Harbour feels like a full-circle mo- ment for a city that is often described as the southernmost borough of New York. Whether the Miami host will start calling out for “Cartwright” to satisfy the Seinfeld fans remains to be seen. Genghis Cohen. 1801 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach; genghiscohen.com. Opening late 2026. OLEE FOWLER Flanigan’s photo Flanigan’s has officially confirmed plans to open two new South Florida locations in Cutler Bay and Homestead. WHETHER THE MIAMI HOST WILL START CALLING OUT FOR “CARTWRIGHT” TO SATISFY THE SEINFELD FANS REMAINS TO BE SEEN.
