FLORIDA – A popular Miami tabletop Korean restaurant has been awarded both a Michelin Star and the Florida Sommelier Award.
COTE Miami, which opened in Miami’s Design District last year, was awarded a Michelin Star and the Florida Sommelier Award in the inaugural 2022 Michelin Guide Florida Star Revelation. The awards were announced at a ceremony held in Orlando last week, COTE said in a press release.
COTE bills itself as America’s first Korean Steakhouse and says its secret to success is providing the best meat, cooked on the best grills, and paired with the best wine and spirits.
This formula earned COTE’s New York City location four consecutive Michelin Stars since 2017. Last week’s award marks the brand’s fifth star overall.
COTE said it is the world’s only tabletop Korean steakhouse concept to receive the distinction.
“From day one, despite all of the obstacles presented with COVID-19, I bet on Miami. I was inspired by the city’s unique vibe and knew that it was on the cusp of its ‘golden age,’” said proprietor Simon Kim.
“I saw all of its culture and development – the booming arts scene, the growing dining landscape – and thought COTE needed to be part of this rise.”
Kim, whose restaurants have amassed an impressive eight stars throughout his career, says COTE is a celebration of his heritage.
COTE Miami is at 3900 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137. For more information on COTE Miami, click HERE.
