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Miami Herald
28-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
He started the Asian restaurant KYU in Miami. Now he has a new spot in Fort Lauderdale
An Asian barbecue restaurant from Asheville is now open in South Florida — and it's got a familiar Miami force behind it. Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse is now open in downtown Fort Lauderdale, located on the city's riverfront not far from The Wharf. The menu, much of which relies on a large, wood-fired smoker, was created by a chef/owner well-known to Miami diners: Michael Lewis, the former global executive chef at Zuma in Brickell who opened the famous Asian restaurant KYU in Wynwood in 2016. Lewis has teamed up with restaurateurs Lizzy Maynes and former KYU general manager Steven Haigh, both with the Scotch & Bacon Group, and Michael Sponaugle from Buya Restaurants for the new restaurant. Lewis and Haigh were bought out at KYU by their original partners in 2020. The first Ukiah, which opened in North Carolina in 2021, was created as a neighborhood restaurant, Lewis said, which made the choice to open in Fort Lauderdale a natural one. 'After opening in Asheville, it was clear that community was core to our brand, and as much as we love our other stomping grounds of Brickell and Wynwood, there is something about the relaxed riverfront living of Fort Lauderdale that just felt right,' he said. 'I see a ton of potential, a ton of growth and change in this neighborhood.' There was one other small factor involved: 'Lizzy has lived here for 17 years and would kill me if our next spot wasn't in Fort Lauderdale,' Lewis joked. The restaurant spreads across 4,000 square feet with indoor and outdoor dining for more than 150 diners, with a central bar and semi-private spaces for events. The menu leans into deep smoky flavors from its signature dishes like brisket and pastrami short rib, served with toasted rye, fire-roasted kimchi and yuzu pickles. You'll also find a raw bar and street food items on the menu, like yakitori, gyoza and ramen as well as lighter vegetable dishes. Some of the popular items include crispy rock shrimp with chili butter and gorgonzola; hamachi with white ponzu serrano pepper and herbs; beech mushroom tempura with Tokyo ranch and onion ash; pork belly tonkotsu ramen; red snapper with white ponzu, grilled lemon and sea salt; and Japanese sweet potato with miso butter, brown sugar, parmesan and salt. There's a bar menu, too, which will specialize in sake, shochu and Japanese whisky. You'll also find cocktails like So Fresh and So Green, with gin, shiso, green peas, lemon, ginger syrup and a scallion tincture, and Purple Rain, with purple shiso-ube infused sake, orange Curacao, lemon and egg whites. Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse opens at a time when the Fort Lauderdale culinary culture is gaining attention. With the arrival of the international Michelin Guide rating restaurants in the city, the rise in downtown residential development and the $1.2 billion renovation of the Broward County Convention Center, the city is growing — and so presumably is its restaurant scene. Lewis, who was nominated for a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant with KYU, said he felt that the restaurant landscape was 'taking off.' 'There is a growing young professional crowd here, and so much new and business infrastructure coming in that creates a need for evolving palates,' he said. 'This, plus a strong local community that is embracing new talent and flavors from homegrown concepts like Heritage [from Chef Rino Cerbone] and The Katherine [from Chef Timon Balloo] that offer a humbleness that I think people are craving more and more.' He's not sure if Fort Lauderdale will match the culinary madness of Miami — 'anything is possible,' he admits — but he's happy to have staked a claim in Broward County. 'As high rents push talented new chefs out of the Miami market, Fort Lauderdale is an amazing place to call home,' he said. Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse Where: 221 SW First Ave., Fort Lauderdale Hours: 4-11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 4-midnight Friday; noon-midnight Saturday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday; closed Tuesday More information:
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Questex's StreamTV Show Announces Hip-Hop Icon, Big Boi, as Headliner for The Big Bash, Unveils Next-Level Networking Experiences
Seven-time Grammy Award-Winning Artist And One-Half Of The Legendary Duo OutKast Will Perform The Hits Ms. Jackson, So Fresh, So Clean, The Way You Move, The Whole World, and more NEW YORK, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex's StreamTV Show, the ultimate gathering for the streaming television industry, is elevating the experience in 2025 with next-level networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections and business growth. To make things even BIGGER - hip-hop icon Big Boi will headline The Big Bash networking party, setting the stage for an unforgettable kickoff night to this year's event. The StreamTV Show takes place June 11-13 in Denver, Colorado. Register here Big Boi at The Big Bash As one-half of the legendary duo OutKast, Big Boi helped redefine hip-hop, selling 25 million albums and winning seven GRAMMY® Awards, including the first-ever "Album of the Year" win for a hip-hop artist. His dynamic solo career continues to push boundaries, with hits like All Night and high-profile ventures in TV and entertainment. Now, he's bringing that same energy to The Big Bash at StreamTV Show 2025. The Big Bash, sponsored by Frequency, will feature: An Open Bar Gourmet Popcorn by Canal+/Thema A Champagne Wall Sponsored by Fastly Introducing StreamTV Show's Next-Level Networking Features StreamTV Connect: Premier 1-to-1 Networking Program A curated, exclusive double opt-in matchmaking experience connecting senior-level content buyers, tech leaders, and media buyers with top industry suppliers. Sponsorship opportunities are available for maximum exposure. StreamTV Park Reception & ESHAP's Outside Odyssey Reception Relaxed, open-air networking at vibrant gatherings, designed to spark engaging industry connections and conversations. AI Powered Matchmaking on the Official Show Mobile App Intelligent recommendations to foster collaboration and innovation. The StreamTV Show provides a dynamic platform where industry leaders converge to exchange insights and explore new partnerships. With a diverse lineup of exclusive networking events, attendees will have countless opportunities to engage in impactful conversations and expand their professional circles. More Exclusive Networking ExperiencesFrom awards ceremonies and backlot receptions to VIP meetups, after-hours parties, and dedicated networking lunches, StreamTV Show is the place where industry leaders connect. Check out the full agenda here. Looking to speak or sponsor? Click here. Stay in the loop! Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. Don't miss your chance to be part of the streaming TV event of the year. Register to attend StreamTV Show here. About The StreamTV Show StreamTV Show isn't just a conference - it's a community! From insightful sessions to lively networking events, this is where deals get made, partnerships are forged, and the future of streaming is and managed by Questex, StreamTV is widely known as the industry's largest annual event for next gen video programming distribution. For more information, visit The StreamTV Show is supported by the event's official publication, StreamTV Insider, the streaming TV industry's daily monitor. For more information, visit About QuestexQuestex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. Media ContactCharlene SoucyStreamTV Showcsoucy@ in to access your portfolio
