This new restaurant in a Wynwood hotel wants to show Miami ‘clean eating'

Miami Herald

27-02-2025

At the Arlo Wynwood hotel's new restaurant, the look may not have changed completely, but the concept has.
The whimsically named Wyn Wyn, which opened at the neighborhood's first hotel earlier this month, has taken over the former space of Wynwood pioneer Brad Kilgore's MaryGold's Brasserie, which closed in 2024. With it comes a menu inspired by Chef David Robbins' travels around the world, from Peru to Polynesia — and an interest in promoting superfoods and locally grown ingredients.
'We're setting out to bring a fresh perspective to Wynwood, where thinking globally and acting locally is at the core of our philosophy,' Robbins explained in a statement. 'By supporting Florida's local businesses and cultivating a space built on connection, locals and tourists alike will gravitate toward a dining experience that enriches both the community and the environment.'
It's too early to tell if this philosophy will prove fruitful, but we can tell you that while superfoods aren't formally recognized with a strict set of criteria to determine what they are and do, the idea is that the restaurant will focus on nutrient-dense ingredients and dishes. 'Clean eating' is the goal here, with many of the herbs grown in Arlo's garden on the third floor at the bar Higher Ground.
Broken into the categories of bites, salads, something more and sweets, the menu is largely gluten-free, and though it's not exclusively vegetarian, you'll find many vegetable-dense dishes as well as vegan offerings.
You can start with beet tartare with mango 'yoke,' Robbins' take on classic beef tartare, served on ancient grain crostinis; lobster causa, a Peruvian dish with chilled yellow potato, aji amarilla crema, smoked salmon roe and rice crisps; steamed buns with ginger soy short rib, yuzu pickled cucumbers gochujang aioli and radish.
Larger plates make up the 'something more' section, like banana leaf wrapped local snapper; Korean fried chicken; and eggplant cannelloni with cashew ricotta, pomodoro, basil, balsamic and served with roasted garlic sourdough. The Not a Burger is made with a plant-based patty with onions, local greens, tomatoes and Robbins' K-pop glaze.
You can order meat, though, and in fact cook your own. Order the prime beef entree and grill your own meat with bok choy, purple yams, gochujang aioli, ginger tamari and pickled cucumbers.
The superfoods make their way into the cocktails, too. The Green Goodness features gin, wheatgrass, cucumber and melon juice, while the Pisco Morada is made with purple corn, pineapple, lime and spices. There are classic cocktails available, too.
The restaurant seats 85 in its dining room and also has seating on a patio. There's even a six-seat Chef's Counter if you want to be close to the open kitchen.
Wyn Wyn
Where: Arlo Wynwood, 2217 NW Miami Ct., Miami
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday and 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Reservations: Resy
More information: wynwynmiami.com or 786-522-6601