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RETAIL Well- known South Florida restaurateur and business leader,
We are delighted so see so many new stores opening up on Abe Ng, founded Sushi Maki and is introducing a first-of-a-kind
concept he calls “Polished Fast-Casual Dining” on Las Olas.
Las Olas lately! You can feel the vibe as you stroll down the This represents an evolution of traditional fast-casual dining
Boulevard. Have you noticed all the imaginative window featuring real glassware and real plateware rather than
displays and doors wide open welcoming shoppers to stop in? disposables. Look for the opening in October. A “Roll-Cutting”
Check out the newly opened Inspire Me Bracelets at 701-B event is scheduled for November.
E. Las Olas. A dream that started in the owners’ living room in
2017, their mission is to design and create inspiration through A few iconic restaurants & bars on Las Olas are experiencing
engraved beaded bracelets. Each bracelet is crafted and redesigns. The Riverside Hotel at 620 E. Las Olas announced
created to inspire people to embrace the meaning of life, the reopening and new look of its inside lobby bar on August
expressing love for each other and becoming the best you that 13. A popular spot for locals, Preston’s Wine & Martini Lounge
you can be. Envy is not new, but we’re happy to report they has been
have now permanently moved into their new location. Look for remodeled with Tropical
their multi-colored sign at 810 E. Las Olas to shop for themed rattan, white
affordable, trendy women's and men’s clothing and couches and bar chairs.
accessories. And just in time for fall, you will be able to The interior of the lounge
indulge in the experience of crafting your own perfectly and bar’s 1936 coral
fragranced candle from start to finish. Candle Land is expected fireplace, period art
to open at 914 E. Las Olas in October. pieces, live piano music,
tranquil outdoor garden
patio, and excellent bartenders remain. Preston's offers a fun,
RESTAURANTS vibrant gathering spot in a timeless setting for meeting and
mingling, for Happy Hour or for listening to a little live music.
Many new restaurants have opened and more are coming soon
to Las Olas. Much of this has to do with the migration of YOLO at 333 E. Las Olas closed in
professionals, families and tourists flocking to Fort Lauderdale July and is being completely gutted
and the call-back of employees to return to work in the and refurbished. “There’s nothing
downtown business district. As of late, the growth is in the ‘fast- we’re not going to refinish and re-do.
casual’ dining sector. Pizza Cucinova opened in July at 401 E. It’s going to be YOLO reimagined,”
Las Olas near The UPS Store in the former Hot Tomatoes says co-owner Tim Petrillo, of the
location. Its Neapolitan-style hand stretched pizzas are made Restaurant People. “The way the
with fresh, high-end ingredients and baked restaurant feels will be 100 percent
in a Woodstone oven in under three different.” YOLO opened in 2008 and earned a strong word
minutes. Two doors down, Coyo Taco is of mouth reputation for its menu, outdoor fire pits and parking
replacing Suviche. The Wynwood Miami lot filled with exotic cars. It is expected to re-open before
taco hotspot with its corn tortillas hand- November. The nightspot next door,
pressed in-house and guacamole smashed O Lounge, is also getting a top-to-
to order will open in early October. Around bottom remodel. Java & Jam Cafe on
the corner, Sushi Maki is building out the the west side of the YOLO plaza will
space formerly occupied by Beehive Kitchen. Abe Ng remain open.

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