16 November 2-8, 2023 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 | Johnny Weber, owner of Weber Bros Hospi- tality, says in a press release. “Our goal is to create an atmosphere where guests can es- cape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and step into a world of sophistication and in- trigue. Whether you’re seeking a romantic evening, a gathering with friends, or a memo- rable celebration, Red Phone Booth will pro- vide an unmatched experience.” Red Phone Booth Miami. 1010 Brickell Ave., Miami; 770-356-1644; redphonebooth.com. Opening November 17. NICOLE DANNA ▼ DOWNTOWN NIGHT SWIM ROOFTOP BAR OPENS AT CITIZENM Every restaurant has its own “wow” factor. For some, it’s the menu — perhaps a unique fusion or a specialty focus no one else can top. Others opt to create promotions that can’t be outdone, be it the ultimate weekend brunch or a late-night menu complete with a DJ and reverse happy hour. Still more are all about location, whether it’s waterfront views or a dining room worthy of gracing the pages of Architectural Digest. At the new rooftop bar located at the Citi- zenM hotel at Miami Worldcenter, however, the draw here will be their sunset soirées. With panoramic vistas of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay greeting you at each turn, the open-air setting feels as though it was made to be the city’s hottest new outdoor destination. Night Swim marks the first collaboration between Miami’s Freehold Hospitality and CitizenM. “It’s always been a goal of ours to work with a hotel group, and one that has a brand ethos similar to ours in its respect to the arts, fashion, and being accessible to all,” Brice Jones, CEO and cofounder of Freehold Hos- pitality, tells New Times. “It’s been phenome- nal to curate something like this and see it come to life.” Freehold is known for its day-to-night ex- periences, including its 10,000-square-foot namesake space in Wynwood and the group’s sister property in Brooklyn, which includes a spacious courtyard, coffee shop, and bar. According to Jones, Night Swim took more than a year to create. Upon arriving at the 11th-floor space, the vibe is very much chic poolside, a landscape designed to lure both Miami locals and guests of the hotel. There are indoor and outdoor spaces to explore, including an indoor entry with pink- striped plush seating, contemporary art and figurines, and pops of greenery. The outdoor space is anchored by a central pool with vivid lounge chairs and red- and pink-hued um- brellas aplenty. Programming includes a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., nighttime DJ performances, and a soon-to-be-unveiled weekday “Local Pool Pass” promotion for the remote work crowd. A stone’s throw from the Kaseya Center, a partnership between the two venues means ticket- holders to the arena’s events will also get a 25 percent discount on Night Swim’s food and beverage offerings. On the beverage front, cocktails include the “Jack Knife” with vodka, fresh watermelon, and lime juice and the “Carajillo” espresso martini prepared with locally roasted Panther Coffee nitro espresso and tequila. Night Swim will offer an exclusive sour beer in collaboration with Doral-based Tripping Animals Brewery, as well as its “shallow- end” menu of low-alcohol and zero-proof cocktails. Food offerings, presented in a shareable format, include black-truffle tequeños loaded with truffled queso and served with a dip-worthy spicy green goddess sauce and tuna tartare tacos piqued with a chili-soy vinaigrette. “This location really is the perfect melting pot, where everyone can come together,” Jones says. “Whether you’re catching a Drake concert, pregaming before a Heat game, tak- ing the train down for the day, or just want to come hang out and do a sunset soirée in style, we will be ready for you.” Night Swim. At CitizenM Miami Worldcen- ter, 700 NE Second Ave., Miami; nightswim- rooftop.com. JESSE SCOTT Photo by Cristian Gonzalez for CGMedia Frozen beverages with a view at Night Swim “IT’S BEEN PHENOMENAL TO CURATE SOMETHING LIKE THIS AND SEE IT COME TO LIFE.”
