Renowned for its upscale tackle Mexican seafood classics, Coconut Grove staple Aida<\/a> has opened a brand new location in Fort Lauderdale\u2019s uber-hip Flagler Village neighborhood. The spot opened on Thursday, November 17.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we were thinking of expanding Aida, we walked around Flagler Village and realized that it\u2019s where we needed to be,\u201d Eduardo Gavilan tells New Times<\/i>, co-owner of Colibri 4 Restaurant Group,\u00a0which owns Aida. \u201cThe vibes are amazing and when the train goes by, there is such character. We see it as the next Wynwood and it\u2019s a place to bring everyone together.\u201d<\/p>\n Aida\u2019s Fort Lauderdale location now occupies the prior American Icon Brewery Kitchen & Taproom constructing positioned at 911 NE Fourth Avenue within the graffiti art-clad neighborhood. With Aida\u2019s arrival, the constructing has acquired a complete gutting and makeover from its as soon as simplistic brewery vibes. Now, it has a up to date aroma with a central cherry blossom tree, sun-shaped mirrors, and a mural of the restaurant\u2019s namesake muse by ABSTRK<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe see it as a very trendy and hip space, but not snobby,\u201d says Gavilan. \u201cIt\u2019s very relaxed with a nice laid-back and welcoming ambiance.\u201d <\/p>\n And, if of us aren\u2019t relaxed, maybe considered one of Aida\u2019s cocktails will assist. Among its signature cocktails are the “Jade” (whiskey, spicy ginger infusion, sage syrup, and lime) and, arguably the regulars\u2019 favourite, the “Violeta” (mezcal, chartreuse, prickly pear, lime, and easy syrup).<\/p>\n Aida’s ceviche verde de camaron <\/p>\n Colibri 4 Restaurant Group picture <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n On the meals entrance, Gavilan says the restaurant retains greater than 400 substances in its kitchen. Its menu \u2013 spanning tacos, tostadas, steaks, and starters\u00a0\u2013\u00a0is anchored by contemporary seafood choices which can be flown in each two to a few days. These embody a sauteed octopus with salsa talla, a corn-crusted Chilean sea bass, and lasagna Azteca layered with contemporary pink shrimp, poblano sauce, gouda, corn tortillas, and cilantro.<\/p>\n Perhaps its best-selling dish is the ceviche verde de camaron with a cilantro kimchi kick \u2013 the dish gained a prestigious Golden Coconut Award finally yr\u2019s Coconut Grove Art Festival. For the brunch crowd, Aida hosts a Sunday brunch with \u201cMexican Curiosities\u201d spanning quesadillas to chilaquiles to a Mexican corn French toast.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile there has certainly been an explosion of Mexican restaurants in Fort Lauderdale in recent years, there is nothing else like this \u2013 Mexican seafood \u2013 that exists,\u201d says Gavilan. \u201cIf you haven\u2019t been, you haven\u2019t tasted food quite like this.\u201d<\/p>\n AIDA. <\/b>911 NE Fourth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; aidarestaurant.com<\/a>. 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday by way of Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and midday to five p.m. Sunday. <\/i>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/media1.miaminewtimes.com\/mia\/imager\/u\/blog\/15732300\/ceviche_verde_de_camaron.jpg?cb=1669773167\")
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