What You Need To Know About Bad Bunny's New Steakhouse
Bad Bunny Is Opening a Restaurant in Miami with Hospitality Vet David Grutman
Here'southward a start look at the Japanese-inspired steakhouse Gekkō, which is Bad Bunny's first foray into restaurants.
Bad Bunny is taking over your Spotify, your movies, and at present, he wants to accept over your dinner, besides.
On Thursday, Bad Bunny and restaurateur David Grutman of Groot Hospitality announced the opening of their new Japanese-inspired steakhouse in Miami, Gekkō. This is Bad Bunny'southward first restaurant, while Grutman is a partner at several Miami hotspots, including Strawberry Moon, his collaboration with Pharrell Williams.
Opening on Friday, August 12, in Miami'southward Brickell neighborhood (at eight SE eighth Street), Gekkō promises to be the spot for the best cuts of Wagyu beef, alongside inventive sushi offerings, all inside a venue that aims to be the new center of Miami'due south dark social scene. Afterward all, the word "gekkō" translates to English language as "moonlight."
Bad Bunny tells Nutrient & Wine he chose Miami for his get-go restaurant in part because he spends and so much time there. "The culture reminds me of domicile," says the Puerto Rican-born musician. "Miami is a city where I can relax. I dearest to get out to eat, come across the bounding main -- it's just a not bad city."
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Once Grutman, the founder of Groot Hospitality, started talking with Bad Bunny near the projection, he "knew he'd be a great partner."
"I want people to feel wowed by Gekkō," says Grutman. "I want them to be blown away. Non but past the card (which I love, by the manner, Japanese nutrient and steakhouse staples are my ii favorite types of cuisine), non just by the lounge, non merely by the room, but past the entire experience taken every bit ane."
The card at Gekkō fuses traditional and modern seamlessly with shared plates, including its soon-to-be signature Japanese milk bread and appetizers similar lobster dumplings or a wedge salad with a twist thanks to its yuzu buttermilk ranch dressing.
Of course, as a Japanese-inspired spot, there will be plenty of raw plates, sushi, and sashimi, including fresh Hokkaido scallops. If you have trouble deciding what to order, take Bad Bunny's advice.
"I'yard obsessed with sushi, merely I've got to say the A5 Tomahawk, the Wagyu crispy rice, and the lobster fried rice are all favorites," he tells Food & Wine.
As for meats, guests can dig into steaks, including a Tomahawk cut, an olive-fed filet mignon from Kagawa, a snow beefiness strip from Hokkaido, and the aforementioned Wagyu skirt steak. Don't worry. Vegetarians aren't left behind. The kitchen will be preparing plenty of vegetable-forward dishes and will even take plant-based chicken on the card.
"Sitting down with friends to bask a skilful meal is one of the moments I value the well-nigh," Bad Bunny shared in a statement. "I am thrilled that at present I will have a hand in creating this feel for others."
The restaurant will be able to seat upward to 185 guests, spread out in its indoor-outdoor dining area. The space, designed by the New York City-based Rockwell Group, features jewel-toned, plush decor that makes it both cozy and sexy that y'all may never want to leave. There'south even a custom aureate and crimson dip-dyed rope installation and velvet curtain for more of a visual feast, too.
If you don't live in Miami, worry non. Gekkō executive chef Alex Chi says, "Eventually, I promise Gekkō goes global."
Source: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/bad-bunny-gekko-restaurant-david-grutman
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