Michael Politz
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From: Melanie Aristizabal
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:24 AM
To: Michael
Subject: Re: 2026 WORLD CUP MIAMI GUIDE | The Hottest Tables & Match-Day Experiences
Hi Michael,
Hope you're well! I wanted to check back in and see if you're working on any World Cup stories where the below might be a fit.
I’m also happy to share details on Pura Vida Miami’s specialty smoothie created in celebration of the 2026 World Cup—ideal for any dining, viewing, or special experiences roundups tied to the tournament.
If you're working on any relevant stories, we'd love for you to keep our clients below in mind!
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
My best,
Melanie
PURA VIDA MIAMI
Pura Vida Miami - the lifestyle-driven wellness café brand known for its elevated all-day dining experience - has launched “The Lineup,” a new limited-edition functional smoothie in honor of the World Cup 2026. Available nationwide, the vibrant recovery smoothie features peach, coconut water, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, grass-fed vanilla whey protein, and Pura Vida Miami’s newest functional enhancer, L-glutamine, striped with organic ceremonial grade matcha and bright blue spirulina yogurt. With 21 grams of protein, The Lineup brings a performance-minded, wellness-forward approach to one of the world’s most anticipated sporting moments, offering guests a refreshing way to fuel up and join in the excitement.
LINKS: IMAGE
LOCATION: Multiple Locations
-- On Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM Melanie Aristizabal
Hi Michael,
As Miami prepares for the 2026 World Cup, I wanted to share a curated guide to some of the city’s top destinations for elevated match-day viewing experiences, World Cup-inspired cocktails, and standout dining throughout the tournament — from Michelin-starred restaurants hosting refined viewings and specialty programs to some of Miami’s most sought-after reservations.
MATCH VIEWINGS & SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
* Le Jardinier
* Michelin-starred restaurant offering outdoor lounge viewings of marquee matches paired with a globally inspired World Cup cocktail collection, refined bar bites, and Champagne & Caviar offerings
* The Joyce
* Live match screenings throughout service within the intimate, speakeasy-inspired American steakhouse
* L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
* World Cup cocktail collection and Champagne & Caviar pairing available throughout the tournament at South Florida’s only two-MICHELIN-starred restaurant
WHERE TO DINE:
* Major Food Group:
* CARBONE Miami
* CARBONE VINO
* Chateau ZZ’s
* Contessa Miami
* Sadelle’s Coconut Grove
* ZZ’s Club Miami
* Spicy Hospitality Group:
* Le Specialità
* KARYU
* YASU Omakase
* Pura Vida Miami
If you’re planning any coverage around Miami’s dining scene for the 2026 World Cup, Miami travel guides, or broader hospitality roundups tied to the tournament, I’d be happy to serve as a resource. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for additional information, and I’d love to hear what you’re working on!
Thank you in advance for your consideration!
My best,
Melanie
MATCH VIEWINGS & SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
LE JARDINIER
Celebrate the world's most anticipated sporting event at Michelin-starred Le Jardinier, the modern, seasonally-driven restaurant in the Miami Design District. As World Cup 2026 unfolds across the globe, Le Jardinier invites guests to gather in the outdoor lounge for viewings of marquee matches while indulging in a curated selection of small bites and their specialty World Cup 2026 Cocktail Collection. Celebrating select host nations and competing countries, each cocktail stands as a tribute to a distinct culture and its flavors, inviting guests to explore a lineup that spans continents as the tournament does:
* MÉXICO | Paloma Rosa - Cabal Blanco, fresh ruby grapefruit, Primo aperitivo, orange cordial, raw agave, sparkling mineral water
* MÉXICO | Luna Blanca - Toasted coconut Cabal Blanco & Cabal Reposado, coconut liquéur, fresh lime
* ARGENTINA | A Las Brasas - The Botanist Gin, Spanish sweet vermouth, fernet, sotol essence, saline
* THE UNITED STATES | Miami Bloom - UNA Vodka, wild strawberry, orchard peach, fresh lemon, fermented ginger honey
* FRANCE | Normandie - Grey Goose Vodka, pineapple liquéur, fresh pineapple, elderflower aperitif, lemon, sparkling wine
* BRAZIL | Floresta Afrodisíaca - Cachaça, white rum, guava, passion fruit, citrus oleo saccharum, catuaba bitter
Complementing the cocktails, the World Cup 2026 Bar Bites Menu, guided by Executive Chef James Friedberg and Chef de Cuisine Mario Da Silva, features seasonal, refined small plates - from Salmon Rillette and Lobster Bites to Beef Tartare and Wagyu Buns - each designed to complement the energy of the occasion. For the ultimate celebratory pairing, toast the tournament with Champagne & Caviar, 1 oz of Royal Kaluga Caviar paired with a bottle of Champagne ($240). Pairing globally inspired cocktails with refined small plates and open-air viewings, the experience merges the excitement of the World Cup with Le Jardinier’s signature Michelin-starred culinary approach.
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 151 NE 41 St., Miami, FL 33137
THE JOYCE
In honor of this year’s World Cup, The Joyce — a 45-seat American steakhouse on Miami Beach by Spicy Hospitality Group led by Executive Chef James Taylor — will feature live match screenings throughout service, allowing guests to watch marquee games within the restaurant’s intimate, speakeasy-inspired dining room.
The restaurant presents a modern interpretation of classic American steakhouse cooking informed by precision, consistency, and entirely seed-oil-free preparation, alongside evolving off-menu offerings. Recently named Best Medium-Sized Wine List in Florida by Star Wine List, The Joyce features a cellar of approximately 1,200 bottles across more than 500 selections, centered on classic European regions and complemented by a classic-leaning cocktail program developed in collaboration with a Japan-based mixologist.
The menu focuses on familiarity-driven dishes executed with fine-dining discipline, including The Joyce Burger, Caviar & Latkes, Chicago Cut Ribeye, and French Dip Sandwich. The result is a lively yet intimate setting that brings a more hospitality-driven perspective to match-day dining.
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 448 Española Wy, Miami Beach, FL 33139
L’ATELIER DE JOEL ROBUCHON
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, South Florida’s only two-MICHELIN-starred restaurant for five consecutive years, invites guests to celebrate the world’s most anticipated sporting event through an elevated World Cup experience launching alongside sister concept Le Jardinier. From June 11 through July 19, the restaurant will offer a curated World Cup 2026 Cocktail Collection and exclusive Champagne & Caviar pairing inspired by select host nations and competing countries.
* MÉXICO | Paloma Rosa - Cabal Blanco, fresh ruby grapefruit, Primo aperitivo, orange cordial, raw agave, sparkling mineral water
* MÉXICO | Luna Blanca - Toasted coconut Cabal Blanco & Cabal Reposado, coconut liquéur, fresh lime
* ARGENTINA | A Las Brasas - The Botanist Gin, Spanish sweet vermouth, fernet, sotol essence, saline
* THE UNITED STATES | Miami Bloom - UNA Vodka, wild strawberry, orchard peach, fresh lemon, fermented ginger honey
* FRANCE | Normandie - Grey Goose Vodka, pineapple liquéur, fresh pineapple, elderflower aperitif, lemon, sparkling wine
* BRAZIL | Floresta Afrodisíaca - Cachaça, white rum, guava, passion fruit, citrus oleo saccharum, catuaba bitter
Complementing the curated cocktail collection is the ultimate celebratory pairing, an exclusive Champagne & Caviar special. Guests are invited to toast the tournament with the special, featuring 1 oz of The Only Caviar paired with a bottle of Champagne ($330). Both offerings are available alongside the seasonal lunch and dinner menus crafted by Executive Chef James Friedberg, including the Evolution Tasting Menu ($295) and Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu ($195), spotlighting Michelin-starred dishes like Le Ris de Veau, Le Fletan, and La Spirale de Pomme au Caramel. Set against the refined backdrop of L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, the experience offers an elevated way to celebrate the spirit of the World Cup alongside Michelin-starred cuisine.
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 151 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137
WHERE TO DINE
CARBONE MIAMI
One of the most recognizable names in modern culinary history, CARBONE pays homage to the iconic Italian restaurants that pulsed with life throughout New York City in the 1950s and 60s. The original location debuted in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village in 2012 and was hailed as the restaurant that elevated New York-style Italian cuisine to unprecedented heights while giving the fine dining landscape a much-needed jolt of energy, soul, and fun. In the years since, CARBONE has become something even greater than a collection of revered restaurants in Las Vegas, London, Hong Kong, Miami Beach, Dallas, Doha, Riyadh, and Dubai. It is a cultural sensation and, very proudly, the standard bearer of an essential American heritage
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 49 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL 33139
CARBONE VINO
A member of the CARBONE family, CARBONE VINO presents all of the legendary restaurant’s signature dishes, a collection of extraordinary new additions to the repertoire, and a dynamic beverage program that gives guests the opportunity to enjoy fine and rare wines by the glass. A world-class bar serves the complete menu and welcomes walk-ins, making CARBONE VINO the kind of restaurant that diners can visit time and time again for everything from a milestone celebration to an impromptu meal orchestrated to perfection.
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 2911 Grand Ave Suite 194, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
CHATEAU ZZ’S
Located in a historic manor on Brickell Avenue in Miami, Chateau ZZ's is Major Food Group's first-ever Mexican restaurant. This glamorous destination seamlessly blends old-world sophistication with modern luxury, offering a variety of transportive dining environments, a vast collection of rare tequilas, a stunning solarium, a vibrant bar and lounge, and picturesque gardens. The second level of Chateau ZZ's is private and features a collection of amenities available only to members of ZZ's Club.
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 1500 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33129
CONTESSA MIAMI
Inspired by the sophistication of Northern Italy’s villas and estates, Contessa Miami is a contemporary dining destination by Major Food Group. Located in the Miami Design District, this two-story restaurant blends Italian tradition with modern flair. The menu features Northern Italian fare, including fine meats, antipasti, signature pizzas, and an in-house gelato program. With an elegant ambiance, Contessa Miami invites guests to enjoy lunch, Aperitivo, and dinner.
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 111 NE 4st St. Miami, FL 33137
SADELLE’S AT KITH MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
Sadelle’s is Major Food Group’s beloved all-day dining destination with locations in New York City, Miami, Las Vegas, Dallas, Paris, Riyadh, Boca Raton, and Toronto. Since opening its first outpost in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood in 2016, the brand has reached iconic status thanks to its celebratory atmosphere, expertly prepared cocktails, and a menu of classics, including the best bagels in America, meticulously executed chopped salads, a range of caviar selections, and famed specialties like Sadelle’s French toast and triple-decker sandwiches.
LINKS: KITH MDD MENU
LOCATION:
* Sadelle’s Coconut Grove | 3321 Mary Street, Miami, FL 33133
* Sadelle’s at Kith MDD | 69 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137
ZZ’S CLUB MIAMI
ZZ’s Club Miami is a two-story Japanese restaurant and private membership club in the Miami Design District, open to the public for lunch. The first floor features two dining rooms, a Japanese-inspired sports bar, a lush outdoor courtyard, and a marble sushi counter offering omakase with seafood sourced from Tokyo, alongside a selection of Wagyu and Kobe beef. The second floor is reserved for members and includes an outdoor cigar lounge, a backgammon terrace, and a cocktail bar.
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 151 NE 41st St Suite 117, Miami, FL 33137
LE SPECIALITÀ
Located in the Miami Design District, Le Specialità brings a storied Milanese institution to Miami, reimagined by Spicy Hospitality Group. Originally founded in 1977 on Via Pietro Calvi, the restaurant has long embodied the essence of Milanese dining—where simplicity, excellence, and warm hospitality define the experience. In Miami, that legacy continues through a menu of signature pizzas, handmade pastas, seasonal antipasti, and refined contemporary dishes, paired with a 260-label wine list spanning top selections from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Italy’s most celebrated regions. Designed by Rockwell Group, the space blends Milanese heritage with Miami energy through a “radical retro-chic” aesthetic and a curated collection of vintage Italian photography.
LINKS: MENU
LOCATION: 40 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137
KARYU
KARYU marks the U.S. debut of Tokyo’s Michelin one-star Oniku Karyu, brought to Miami by Spicy Hospitality Group and designed in collaboration with Rockwell Group. Led by Chef Haruka Katayanagi’s team of protégés, the intimate 10-seat omakase experience showcases premium Tajimaguro wagyu sourced from Ueda Chikusan, a family-run, full-cycle Japanese cattle ranch in the mountains of Hyōgo Prefecture; KARYU is the only restaurant in the United States to feature wagyu from this farm. Rooted in Japanese precision and omotenashi yet shaped by Miami’s contemporary cultural energy, KARYU presents a refined kaiseki-inspired journey where seasonality, craftsmanship, and design converge.
LINKS: RESERVATIONS
LOCATION: 40 NE 41st St Miami, Florida 33137
YASU OMAKASE
YASU Omakase is an 8-seat omakase counter from Michelin-recommended Chef Yasu Tanaka, brought to life by Spicy Hospitality Group. Conceived as the chef’s most personal expression of his Yamanashi roots, the experience blends centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with a modern Miami sensibility. Anchored by a 600-year-old hinoki counter, YASU Omakase features a 14–16 course progression highlighting pristine seafood flown in from Toyosu Market alongside premium local Florida fish, complemented by house-seasoned soy sauces and Niigata rice adjusted seasonally for temperature and texture. Guided by ceremony, precision, and direct chef-to-guest connection, YASU Omakase reimagines intimate omakase in Miami while honoring the traditions that define Japan’s most revered sushiyas.
LINKS: RESERVATIONS
LOCATION: 151 NE 41st St Suite 137 Miami, Florida 33137
PURA VIDA MIAMI
More than a culinary destination, Pura Vida Miami represents a lifestyle rooted in simplicity, balance, and thoughtful choices, reshaping the way people eat since its establishment in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Omer and Jennifer Horev. With more than 50 locations across Florida, New York, California, Maryland, New Jersey, and most recently Virginia, Pura Vida Miami has become a leader in ingredient-driven dining, offering a diverse menu of wholesome, flavorful dishes. Omer and Jennifer Horev, the husband-and-wife duo behind the brand, have meticulously curated a customizable menu that balances vibrant, nutrient-rich offerings with more indulgent favorites. From acai bowls to smoothies and chef-driven salads, each dish is crafted using wholesome ingredients and thoughtful preparation.
LINKS: MENU
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