The food will be “complemented by world class cocktails and exquisite design and upscale ambience,” according to a letter of intent written by attorney Michael Larkin.
MILA will have a total of 247 seats, 150 inside and 97 outdoors. The restaurant will have a private entrance on Meridian with two elevators to take patrons to the rooftop. The outdoor area will include “a small water feature” and an outdoor bar counter (which requires approval by the City’s Historic Preservation Board).
Marx is listed as Executive Chef & Partner. According to his bio, he received his first Michelin Star at “Roc en Val” in Tours, France, in 1988, and another Michelin star at “Cheval Blanc” in Nimes, in 1991. He later spent a few years training in Asia and still spends a few months a year in Japan. In 2016, he opened the fine dining restaurant “Bistro Marx” in Ginza, Tokyo. Since April 2010, he has been Executive Chef at Mandarin Oriental, Paris for the 2 Michelin Star “Sur-mesure by Theirry Marx” and “Le Camelia.”
Also on the MILA Miami team is Jennifer Le Nechet, described as a “real self-taught bartender at “Café Moderne” in Paris.” She became the first woman and first French candidate to win the award for “Best Bartender of the World,” bestowed by an international jury at the 2016 competition. According to the Planning Board application, “At MILA, Jennifer will design a unique and exclusive cocktail list [and] will be in charge of selecting the most outstanding organic sakes, wines and alcohols.”
Greg Galy, previously president of luxury dining group Fig & Olive, is also part of the group.
The complete application can be viewed here.
Miami Beach Planning Board
Tuesday, February 26, 1:00 pm
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Renderings: STA Architectural Group
