Miami Didn’t Need Another Hotel Restaurant. Then José Andrés Showed Up
José Andrés plants Aguasal at the Andaz with crudo, lamb chops, and a zucchini soup worth ordering twice
José Andrés is back in Miami Beach and he didn’t come quietly. His new restaurant Aguasal just opened inside the Andaz, with Bar Centro upstairs and the Bazaar set to follow soon. Translation: mid-beach is suddenly a place you’ll actually want to eat.
The Space: If you’ve been eating in Miami a while, the room might look familiar. Back when the hotel was The Confidante, this was Michelle Bernstein’s Seagrape, then Bird & Bone. Walking in gives a little flashback, but the redesign matches the new Andaz vibe. Teak furniture, stone floors, and plenty of greenery make it feel fresher and more coastal than before, with a terrace that begs for a long dinner and prime people watching.
What to Eat & Drink: We started with the snapper crudo, which was ridiculously fresh. The beef ta…
