@gaia__miami made its U.S. debut in a major way. ✨
Over four nights,
@fundamentalhospitality — the group behind global hotspots like Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, and La Maison Ani — hosted an exclusive preview of its first U.S. outpost, drawing a packed crowd of Miami’s top tastemakers, industry insiders, and familiar faces.
The weekend kicked off with a ribbon-cutting alongside Miami Beach Mayor
@stevenmeiner , marking the brand’s official arrival in Miami Beach, before partners
@evgenykuzindxb and
@chefizu welcomed guests for an exclusive first look ahead of the official opening later this week.
The city’s most influential business and hospitality crowd filled the room including:
@kevinlove ,
@katelove ,
@davidlee and
@carowozniacki dining alongside Pat Riley and Jon Vilma. Also in attendance were
@braxtonberrios , Jorge Perez, Jeff Zalaznick,
@mariocarbone ,
@chrispaciello ,
@stevestoute ,
@managermyles ,
@davidgrutman and
@isabelagrutman ,
@kobikarp ,
@ajoblon ,
@claireholt ,
@alexwitkoff ,
@robert_rivani , Omer Horev and
@jenniferpuravida ,
@stephshojaee and
@mrmasoudshojaee ,
@kikibarth ,
@larsapippen ,
@bethennyfrankel ,
@foodgod , and Sam Champion, among others.
Guests were treated to a full-course dining experience, sampling GAIA’s signature dishes and cocktails — a first taste of what’s set to become one of the city’s most sought-after tables.
