From L – R: Time Out Market CEO Didier Souillat, Jose Mendin, Matthew Sherman, Michael Pirlo, Matt Kuscher, Scott Linquist, Maria Orantes, Joao Cepeda, and Miami Editor Virginia Gil
From the open-air food stalls of Paris’ Marché Mouffetard and San Pedro Market in Cusco, Peru, all the way to the sprawling outposts of Eataly scattered throughout the United States, food halls have long been a trend for food aficionados far and wide. And with the rise of food markets in South Florida—especially yesterday’s announcement of the Miami chefs who will be part of the first-ever Time Out Market in the U.S., which will open on Lincoln Road in 2018—we can now officially say Miami has hopped on for the ride.
First opening in Lisbon in 2014, Time Out Market Lisbon was the world’s first food and cultural market based entirely on editorial curation. At its sister location here in Miami Beach, the concept behind it will be the same. This market space will bring together some of the most popular cultural experiences and chefs in the Magic City, each with their own restaurants, under one roof; and all at an affordable price. Located at 1601 Drexel Avenue, the new Time Out Market Miami will feature a curated mix of 17 kitchens, three bars, an art space, and even a demonstration kitchen. Different from most Miami Beach restaurants, the average dinner will cost just $20 per person, and the dinner you’re eating will be complemented by some of the city’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs, award-winning mixologists, and to keep the ambiance lively, works by rising local artists.
While the market itself won’t open until 2018, just yesterday, the team behind Time Out Market convened in the Magic City to announce the long-awaited list of chefs who have signed on for the ride. Drumroll please… here they are:
Jose Mendin: This home-grown superstar is known for his Pubbelly Sushi concepts in Miami and the Dominican Republic. At Time Out Market, expect his characteristic out-of-the-box Latin fusion concepts with a slightly Asian flair.
Michael Pirolo: Known for the soulful Italian cuisine he whips up at Alton Road’s Macchialina, Michael Pirolo will bring his famed ‘Grandma style’ pizza pies to a standalone stall on Lincoln Road.
Matt Kuscher: A third generation restaurateur and creator of five unique concepts in Miami, including his award-winning KUSH, Matt Kushner is all the rage. While the new concept is still in the works, one thing is for sure—hungry diners can expect more of his edgy American comfort food.
Scott Linquist: Look who’s coming to Lincoln Road! The Mexican guru behind Coyo Taco and OLLA, a fine-dining Mexican spot that used to be open on Lincoln Road, will bring his hugely popular tacos (all made with locally sourced vegetables, seafood, and humanely-raised meats) to Time Out Market Miami.
Matthew Sherman: Everyone in Miami knows about Jugofresh, and the man behind that and Paradigm Kitchen is coming up with a new concept. Here, expect his typical bold flavors, mindful, mostly-plant-based eating, and of course, deliciously-healthy cuisine.
Maria Orantes: Executive Pastry Chef Maria Orantes has long been known for her Pubbelly acclaim, but with her new BUHT-ER concept (pronounced “butter”), she will officially have a restaurant of her own. Maria loves to experiment with new techniques and flavors, something you will easily spot when you try her sweet menu of delicious and innovative desserts.
For more information about the Time Out Market concept, click here. Stay tuned over the next few months to see what other participating Miami chefs and restaurants are announced.
Happy Dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor
