12 June 13-19, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Funny enough, good company is exactly what Brother’s Keeper is all about. Alonso, who serves as the creative director for the group, says the name of the bar comes from the biblical tale of Cain and Abel. It’s a message that Alonso has translated into the ethos of the bar, which is to be responsible for others and to be as good as the company you keep. It’s also the title of the pilot episode for the hit 1980s show Miami Vice, which is exactly the vibes the bar gives off. “We wanted to cre- ate a straightforward bar that had a fun food and cocktail menu with twists on the classics,” says Hudnall. And they’ve achieved that already with offerings like the “Filthy Cherry & Almond Manhattan,” which comes with a bacon- wrapped date stuffed with cabrales cheese and hazelnut, and a take on the bijou cocktail aptly named “Mezcal Bijou” thanks to the inclusion of the spirit. The menu at Brother’s Keeper is equally as cool and inventive, with takes on an oysters Rock- efeller they dub the “Oysters Crocktefeller” with leek, bacon, and artichoke, as well as the “Crab Rangoonies” with a guava duck sauce. “For us, it’s about high-quality ingredients done in a re- strained yet reimagined way. You have to know the rules before you can break them,” says Elliott. “We’ve brought to life the kind of place we’d want to bring our industry friends to,” adds Groden, “and it’s waterfront!” she jokes, referencing the 25-foot wrap-around salt-water aquarium with a puffer fish they’ve collectively named Dolly. In a world where the pendulum seems to swing between the over-polished clubstaurant (club-restaurant) and dive-iest of dives, Brother’s Keeper enters the scene as the unassuming yet elevated bar that Sonny Crockett likely would’ve frequented. Brother’s Keeper. 1710 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; brotherskeeperbar.com. Opening Friday, June 7. CINDY FERREIRO ▼ DORAL COCONUT GROVE STAPLE BOMBAY DARBAR OPENS DOWNTOWN DORAL LOCATION Bombay Darbar, a go-to for Indian cuisine in Co- conut Grove for more than a decade, has opened a new location — this time in Doral. Earlier this year, Codina Partners, the devel- oper of Downtown Doral, a 250-acre project that includes popular enclaves like the Doral Yard, un- veiled its final phase, an additional 25,000 square feet of retail space along NW 87th Avenue. Other soon-to-open spots include Kendall’s highly ac- claimed FreshCo. Fish Market & Grill. “Last year, we polled the greater community on the type of cuisine they wanted to see next at Downtown Doral and there was an overwhelming interest in Indian,” says Ana-Marie Codina Barlick, CEO of Codina Partners. “Bombay Darbar was the clear choice to satisfy this demand, as it is a local favorite that serves topnotch food and of- fers an upscale atmosphere with solid service.” Back in 2011, Bombay Darbar opened along Commodore Plaza, filling an Indian-food void with delectable stapes like lamb khadai and chicken tikka masala, as well as Miami-influenced dishes like a mango chicken curry. The restaurant soon became a fixture on local “best of” lists, in- cluding a 2021 New Times nod for “Best Indian Restaurant” ten years after opening — an impres- sive accomplishment. In the meantime, Bombay Darbar had changed ownership — it’s now led by entrepre- neurs Anil Agrawal and Solomon Hwang, who moved the restaurant from its Commodore Plaza location to a location a few blocks down at 2901 Florida Ave. in 2018. Later that year, the restau- rant opened a location on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Now Agrawal and Hwang are expanding again — this time to serve a new audience in West Mi- ami-Dade. “We’re thrilled to bring our delicious and gen- uine Indian cuisine to Downtown Doral, which has become a destination for foodies looking for a unique array of culinary experiences,” Agrawal says. The new space features a modern bar serving drinks like the mango lassi, a rich, housemade yo- gurt drink blended with mango, as well as Indian beers like Kingfisher and Taj Mahal. Guests in search of Instagram-able moments will be drawn to the seven-foot-tall Buddha statue at the en- trance to the new restaurant. Bombay Darbar Doral will serve lunch and dinner, with a menu featuring a variety of specials like dal soup made with lentils and vegetarian choices like mutter paneer, a housemade dish made with Indian cheese and green peas in an onion-and-tomato sauce. The restaurant will also offer catering services and group dining. Bombay Darbar Doral. 8405 NW 53rd St., Ste. E101, Doral; 786-741-2222; bombaydarbar.com. CINDY FERREIRO ▼ DOWNTOWN DOWNTOWN MIAMI’S BEST-KEPT SECRET GETS A NEW LOOK Fratelli Milano, the beloved family-owned Italian spot in downtown Miami, will celebrate its 18th anniversary in December. What better way to do so than with a major summer makeover? Think Taste Test from p11 Bombay Darbar photo Bombay Darbar in Coconut Grove has opened a second Miami location in downtown Doral serving delicious and authentic Indian food.
