Upland Miami (CLOSED)

Restaurateur Stephen Starr has a large footprint in Miami (Le Zoo, the Continental, Makoto), but Upland marks the first time he carries over a concept from New York City. The South of Fifth location is a close adaption of the contemporary American restaurant in NYC’s midtown, serving an array of pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas and seasonal vegetables. Upland Miami isn’t decorated with flamingoes or palm trees (or whatever Miami-decor cliché you anticipate). Instead, it’s decked out in dark wood with bistro-style accents such as glass jars and wine bottles.