Drawing inspiration from the success of the normal Jamaican delicacies served at Jrk! ‘s downtown and Aventura places, Mangrove is on a mission to redefine the informal fine-dining house with an analogous expertise, elevated by vigorous cocktails, music delivered through vinyl, and a robust sense of group.
“This mission is about breaking down boundaries and uniting individuals by way of meals, music, and tradition,” says Mangrove managing associate Max Pierre.
The vibrant bar, restaurant, and lounge guarantees a symphony of flavors, rhythms, and camaraderie, including Caribbean aptitude to the guts and soul of downtown Miami.
Embracing the model’s mantra, “Real meals, accomplished betta,” Mangrove will keep its dedication to authenticity, “accomplished betta” with elevated flavors, funky cocktails, and a vinyl music lounge.
The lounge at Mangrove seamlessly transforms right into a lounge with cocktails like “Red Red Wine,” made with white rum, sorrel, ginger, and recent lime juice.
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A scattering of seating preparations starting from cool barstools to leather-based banquettes, coupled with a mixture of fashionable and classic barware, imbues Mangrove with the vibe of a spot the place historical past meets the current.
The cocktail menu options refreshing concoctions just like the “Red Red Wine” cocktail, made with white rum, sorrel, ginger, and recent lime juice. Another featured cocktail, the “Hotstepper,” is a passionfruit-based tropical drink that may make you’re feeling as if you have teleported to the Caribbean.
Every Wednesday, Mangrove transforms right into a reggae haven, harmonizing beats with flavors for a night of rhythmic bliss and island vibes.
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Mangrove’s dinner menu gives quite a lot of Caribbean dishes. Appetizers embody Mangrove’s jerk skewers and “Rough Gal’ Wings,” whereas entrées span from a ginger rosemary snapper with steamed garlic broccolini and honey-glazed carrots to a signature fried jerk hen sandwich and roasted salmon with citrus-Champagne sauce.
“Mangrove is a testomony to our love for Caribbean tradition, a celebration of authenticity, and an immersive expertise for our patrons,” Wayne Sharpe, Mangrove’s cofounder and government chef, tells New Times. “We’ve curated an area the place each dish, each notice, and each second transports you to the guts of Jamaica.”
The ginger rosemary snapper with steamed garlic broccolini at Mangrove in downtown Miami
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Mangrove opens its doorways for dinner Thursday by way of Sunday, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The bar and lounge welcome visitors on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to three a.m.
On Wednesdays, Mangrove hosts a particular completely satisfied hour with a night of island vibes. The restaurant may even host completely satisfied hour each Wednesday from 5 to eight p.m., crafting scrumptious cocktails.
Cheers to having slightly bit extra of Kingston, Jamaica, within the melting pot that’s Miami.
Mangrove. 103 NW First Ave., Miami; mangrove.miami. Opens Thursday, February 15. Dinner reservations can be found through Resy.com.