It takes a “healthy” balance of unique brands and everyday conveniences to cultivate a dynamic lifestyle destination.
Adding to the experiential transformation taking place in Downtown Coral Gables, Giralda Place — the area’s recently completed, mixed-use development — has announced the signing of a lease agreement with Dr Smood. The health-conscious café is slated to open in Q1 2019.
Located at 271 Giralda Ave., Dr Smood will encompass 1,250 square feet in one of the ground-floor retail spaces within Giralda Place’s 33-unit luxury condo building. The tower, which boasts more than 13,000 square feet of retail space, recently opened and began welcoming its first residents. The property also is situated adjacent to Giralda Plaza and blocks from Miracle Mile, two of the area’s most popular thoroughfares, which received a multi-million-dollar investment by the City of Coral Gables to increase walkability.
“It is exciting to welcome Dr Smood as a retail tenant, especially so quickly on the heels of our residential tower opening. The brand is one that we are personal fans of, and that many in South Florida have shown an immense interest in,” said Cristo Brown, co-developer of Giralda Place. “This addition supports our vision to create a strong and diverse tenant mix that enhances the overall living experience of our residents, while also benefiting office tenants and the surrounding community.”
Dr Smood will serve its signature, unprocessed, certified USDA organic and kosher, pre-made and made-to-order food and beverage options at the new location. Diners can enjoy the health benefits of the café’s highly nutritious superfoods found in their juices, pastries, oatmeal, salads and more. Aligned with a wellness-oriented lifestyle, Dr Smood offers a thoughtfully designed, clean and inspiring environment for patrons.
The interiors will follow the brand’s mid-century modern theme, incorporating marble accents, a color palette of gray, black and beige hues, as well as restaurant and lounge-style seating. The Dr Smood location at Giralda Place in Coral Gables will be the sixth in the Sunshine State, and joins outposts in Wynwood, South Miami, Sunset Harbour, Aventura, and Brickell.
“We’re delighted to continue our expansion, with the opening of Dr Smood in Downtown Coral Gables. The concept we’ve created is designed to foster community awareness of health-centric ingredients, and boost overall wellness, through great tasting menu items and products,” added Francesco Perillo, chief growth officer at Dr Smood.
Offering a variety of large, flow-through floor plans, Giralda Place features one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences. Each of the beautifully appointed homes presents 11-foot ceilings in the living rooms and bedrooms, spacious private balconies, high-end kitchen appliances, premium finishes, and custom Italian cabinetry by Snaidero.
As an ode to Coral Gables’ history, Giralda Place’s Mediterranean façade is designed by John Fullerton of Fullerton Group Architects, while interiors of the project’s residential and commercial common areas are expertly crafted by award-winning B+G Design Inc. The overall ambiance exudes freshness and sophistication, with walls treated in custom mill-work, harmonizing with lacquered elements and marble flooring, and hints of Spanish flair throughout.
Prices for remaining residences start from the $900,000s, with exclusive sales and marketing by EWM Realty International. For more information, visit www.giraldaplace.com or call 786-409-6500. For retail inquiries, contact John Ellis with RKF at Jellis@rkf.com.
