Despite the South Beach Wine and Food Festival being the main attraction in the Magic City next week, the event has also drawn many extra special partnerships, such as a limited-time international bar invasion. The notorious bar team from the NoMad London five-star hotel in Covent Garden will be hosted at Miami’s Medium Cool for only two evenings on Wednesday, February 21, and Thursday, February 22. The NoMad Bar is on course to inaugurate its Miami branch in 2025. Miami already appeals to a prominent London gastronomy scene, with Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat as a recent addition in Miami Beach. Now, Miami is prepared for a sampling of prestigious British cocktails. The world-ranked NoMad London, taking 46th place in the World’s 50 Best Hotels roster, is known for three standout culinary offerings: Side Hustle, the Library, and the NoMad Restaurant & Bar. The Miami debut of NoMad will feature globally recognized bartenders Leo Robitschek, Jacopo Maggi, and Liana Oster, overseen by Naron Young of Miami’s Medium Cool.
Leo Robitschek, vice president of food and beverages at the Sydell Group, reveals that the upcoming NoMad Bar in Wynwood in 2025 is a reason to commemorate. Alongside their Miami comrades at Medium Cool, he stated their excitement to join in the fun during this year’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival. The teams look forward to an evening of cocktails and jazz in one of South Beach’s favored cocktail lounges.
Upcoming visitors will be treated to a variety of signature drinks from the NoMad bar crew, offering a sneak peek of what to expect from the planned Wynwood venue in 2025.
Within the special menu, the Szechuan gibson cocktail is described as an enticing combination of savory, spicy, and floral. The drink consists of Grey Goose vodka, Szechuan, French vermouth, and pickled onion. Meanwhile, tequila enthusiasts can find three special tequila-based concoctions, including the Pandan negroni, which is made with Patron reposado, pandan, Campari, cold brew, and Vermouth Di Torino. Additionally, gin lovers can try the renowned “Stranger Things” cocktail, a NoMad Classic featuring Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, St. Germain, green apple, lime, and orgeat.
Liana Oster, the bar director for NoMad London, expressed her excitement to come to Miami for the first time, look forward to working alongside Leo and Naren. She added that it was amazing to reunite with Naren, her old colleague at Dante. Offering London’s unique services to Miami feels extraordinary for them. The teams will serve cocktails accompanied by live latin-inspired jazz performances – perfect for those looking for a post-festival experience. The limited-time event of NoMad London will happen at Medium Cool, located at 1690 Collins Ave., Ste. 2, Miami Beach. It will be on Wednesday, February 21, and Thursday, February 22, from 6 to 10 p.m.