Downtown Coral Gables soon will welcome a coastal European restaurant to join its flourishing collection of dining experiences, with the opening of M House this summer.
M House’s approach to cuisine will celebrate the legacy of late visionary Chef Alfredo Alvarez — best known in Coral Gables for his renowned former Giacosa restaurant — whose prodigy, Chef Abraham Silva, will lead the new restaurant’s kitchen as executive chef.
In his debut role leading M House’s menu creation and kitchen team, Chef Silva brings diverse experience from some of Miami’s most coveted dining locales. He formerly served as executive sous chef of Brickell’s famed East Hotel at Brickell City Centre, where he oversaw all hotel and restaurant food and beverage operations. Prior to that, Chef Silva trained under Chef Alvarez at Miami River hotspot Seasalt and Pepper — now known as Seaspice — which sparked their close friendship and culinary collaboration.
Since then, Chef Silva’s gastronomic travels have taken him throughout Europe where he furthered his perfection of authentic coastal European cooking styles utilizing the Josper Charcoal Oven, a method that will serve as a cornerstone of M House’s offerings. Upon his stateside return, Chef Silva has applied his epicurean prowess to curate unique recipes, to soon be unveiled, that embody the lively spirit and dynamic essence of the seaside lifestyle.
M House will be inspired by the signature flavors of coastal regions like Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, while incorporating a medley of expertly sourced ingredients, both local and those tailored to a true European seaside palate. Guests will dine in an indoor/outdoor oasis,
where urban relics will intertwine with modern tropical elements to showcase a relaxed, yet elegant and social ambiance. M House’s distinctive layout features an L-shaped dining room, bar and lounge area, and outdoor terrace designed by Sanchez + Coleman Studio, led by recognized fashion designer Angel Sanchez and acclaimed interior designer Christopher Coleman. Upon its unveiling, the restaurant will be the duo’s first commercial interior design endeavor.
“We are thrilled to introduce our latest restaurant concept to the Coral Gables community,” said Francisco Arocha, partner of Metropolis Group. “At M House, our goal is to unite the finest qualities of exceptional fare, innovative mixology, and a vibrant ambiance and design, to provide an unrivaled, memorable experience for guests that transcends culinary boundaries.”
Located at 2524 Le Jeune Road, which also will be home to the new Aloft Coral Gables, the coastal European dining concept is led by Metropolis Group, a partnership between Francisco Arocha of HES Group, Pedro F. Villar of Sunview Companies, and Carlos Mendez. Each of the three luminaries have a deep-rooted passion for the culinary landscape and delivering remarkable service.
Miami-based Metropolis Group brings more than two decades of international business development expertise to the table, with an extensive collection of prominent hospitality projects throughout Latin America and the U.S. This includes the development of joint ventures, Aloft Miami Brickell and Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell. M House will serve as the owners’ first U.S. restaurant venture.
