Mark Militello's new digs
A little out of our jurisdiction, but here's some interesting news. Much-acclaimed James Beard Award recipient Mark Militello has been named executive chef at the Regent Bal Harbour in Miami Beach. He unveils new menus for 1 Bleu and The View Bar in mid November. One of the champions of Florida cuisine (which some say is nearly as mythological as the Yedi or the Loch Ness), the chef was most recently at the helm of Mark’s Las Olas. 11 Bleu and The View Bar are located at The Regent Bal Harbour, 10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, (305) 455-5460.
"He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise." 
Has he given up his own restaurants? I have fond memories of Marks Place 1991 Miami AT THE TIME it was it was out of sight. Same with Allen Susser(Chef Allens) Norman, I think was at Amano? in South Beach running at 70+ food cost,it was totally wild.Local ingredient and the best seafoods to be had.
Posted by: Old Chef Dude | November 18, 2008 at 08:33 PM
OCD, that's what I'm not sure about. Jim Webster asked me the same thing. I put a call in yesterday to p.r. folks and am waiting to hear back on the fate of the rest of his empire.
Posted by: The Mouth | November 19, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Like Old Chef Dude, one of the most memorable meals of my life was at Mark's Place many years ago when the restaurant was in a funky location. We called ahead for a "degustation" which is a tasting menu and agreed to come early. Every bite was more fabulous than the last. At the time the cost was $75 each (a small fortune), and included wines selected by Mark and the sommelier, plus dessert and ice wines. Worth every penny.
Posted by: Grumpy Gourmet | January 06, 2009 at 02:45 PM