Chef Collective Brings World Class Chefs to
Curated Day-to-Night Dining
Destination to Downtown Miami
NEW
YORK, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RFR has
completed the ground floor repositioning at 100 Biscayne, a
30-story Class A office building located in Downtown Miami, as Macromia Group opens The
B100M & Shade (pronounced The Bloom) in 5,000 square feet
of street-level space. The first chef collective and lounge of its
kind features a design aesthetic inspired by the landscape of
Miami. RFR's collaboration with
Macromia Group has redefined the 100 Biscayne experience,
delivering an upscale, refined dining experience that remains
authentic and approachable for tenants, residents and tourists.
Under the guidance of Culinary Director J.D. Hilburn, the former chef of the two-star
Michelin restaurant Danube by David
Bouley, Macromia Group has earned acclaim for its
exceptional dining destinations, including MIA Market in
Miami's Design District.
"Our reputation for providing exceptional spaces that attract
top-tier office and retail tenants, combined with 100 Biscayne's
fantastic location, stunning views and, now, the incredible
culinary offering available at The B100M, redefines the workplace
experience and sets a new benchmark for day to night dining in
downtown Miami," said AJ Camhi,
Director of Leasing for RFR. "Since opening The B100M,
tenants both in 100 Biscayne and neighboring buildings have
expressed the profound impact this offering has on working in
Downtown Miami. Inbound inquiries
from companies in the neighborhood to relocate and lease space at
100 Biscayne have increased since opening The B100M and Shade
leaving only a few suites available in the building."
Designed by the Miami-based
architecture firm Urban Robot Associates, which partnered with RFR
on a renovation at the W South Beach in 2020, the space reflects
the city's vibrant artistic spirit. Upon entering, guests are
greeted by natural wood elements and art installations by local
artists Papou and Juan Rozas which
highlight The B100M's concept of community, food and hospitality.
The B100M transitions seamlessly throughout the day from an
artisanal coffee bar to an elevated fast-casual restaurant serving
lunch and dinner to a reservation-only, evening chef's table
experience, and finally evolves into Shade, a chic cocktail bar and
lounge featuring a robust wine and mixology program overseen by
spirits guru Jonathan Mendez. The
complete experience reinforces the appeal of the Biscayne Bayfront
as a premier destination, connecting culinary
offerings with the surrounding recreational and public spaces.
Mosaic white tile flooring features pops of teal and terracotta
and ascends the walls, main mural and center column. The
load-bearing column was transformed into a centerpiece seating area
featuring Juan Rozas' 360-degree
mural, surrounded by high-top tables and low-backed stools. In
addition to a variety of outdoor seating and indoor dining options,
The B100M also offers catering and take-out services, satisfying
the needs of both the building's tenants and the surrounding
communities of Bayfront Park and the Kaseya Center.
The B100M is Marcomia Group's latest endeavor -- a meticulously
curated culinary haven that delights the senses with its
approachable gourmet cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Each of the
four renowned chefs will preside over an open kitchen, providing
diners with a distinctively unique and interactive dining
experience.
The culinary experiences at The B100M are diverse and enticing.
At Hilburn's center kitchen, guests can savor exquisite rotisserie
chicken, crave-worthy paninis, fresh salads, and classic entrees.
Alejandra Espinoza's Cotoa offers
Ecuadorian-inspired dishes that have been eagerly anticipated in
the United States, with bookings
sold out even before the restaurant opened. Yasu Tanaka's Sushi Yasu is renowned for its
highest quality fish and seafood dishes, influenced by his
background as a Michelin star chef in Tokyo. Finally, Maykel
Vargas presents a sought-after menu that blends French and
West African cuisines, adding to the rich tapestry of culinary
delights available at The B100M.
"100 Biscayne is a case study in redefining and enhancing the
office experience while embracing the distinctive personality of
the City of Miami," continued AJ
Camhi of RFR. "It stands as an homage to the city's ever-evolving
culinary expressions, thriving art scene and aspirational luxe
lifestyle."
Overlooking Bayfront Park and offering unobstructed views of
Biscayne Bay, Port of Miami, and
the Downtown Miami skyline, 100
Biscayne is centrally located in the heart of Miami's Central Business District, adjacent to
the Metromover Station and proximate to the Design District,
Wynwood Arts District, and Miami
Beach neighborhoods. RFR purchased the 310,000-square-foot
building in January 2022 and embarked
on a significant renovation and repositioning of the class-A
building which has resulted in an acceleration of leasing velocity,
having signed over 160,000 square feet of leases since acquiring
the asset. The brisk activity highlights the demand for boutique
office space, which delivers institutional quality, hospitality
driven, working environments in the highly desired Biscayne
Bayfront enclave of Downtown
Miami.
Active in Miami for more than
15 years, first as developer and owner of the W South Beach Hotel
and with noteworthy retail acquisitions on Lincoln Road and in the
Design District, RFR brings its extensive office investment,
repositioning and hospitality expertise to the city of Miami with 100 Biscayne.
The B100M complements the existing roster of luxury brands
occupying office space at 100 Biscayne including French
conglomerate LVMH, Italian luxury brand Bulgari, Italian eyewear
maker Luxottica, Swiss watchmaker Hublot, and international
architecture firm Zyscovich.
About RFR
RFR is a fully integrated real estate
investment firm based in New York
City with a core focus on select urban markets in
the United States and Germany. Founded by Aby Rosen and Michael Fuchs in the early 1990s, the firm has
been an active force in the New York
City and German real estate market for much of the past
three decades. RFR's portfolio has grown to include more than 100
commercial, residential, hotel, and retail properties located in
select domestic and international markets.
About Macromia Group
Macromia Group specializes in
crafting high-end dining and retail locations, from concept to
creation. With an impressive track record of successful food hall
concepts since 2015, its network of culinary talent spans across
multiple cities, including New
Orleans, Miami,
Houston, and Chicago. Macromia Group partners with emerging
chefs to bring their innovative concepts to life, often expanding
these culinary experiences beyond their original locations. The
firm also operates the popular MIA Market in the Design District
and has several openings slated for 2023.
About Urban Robot Associates
Urban Robot is a
full-service design collective based in Miami Beach, specializing in architecture,
interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design. UR
collaborates to employ a multidisciplinary approach to all
projects, crafting a unique vision and creating meaningful,
memorable, and functional experiences. Whether it's a dynamic food
hall, mixed-use complex, boutique hotel, precious natural resource,
or brand identity, UR strives to elevate the human experience.
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