October 21th, 2021
SLS South Beach Hotel. Architect Philippe Starck is a French architect who finished the SLS South Beach in 2012, and the SLS Miami Brickell in 2016. Philippe Starck partnered with Chef Katsuya Uechi to create Katsuya: a fresh take of classic Japanese cuisine with the pulsating vibe of South Beach. At Katsuya today in 2021, Michael Austin is the Executive Sous Chef and Maxime Steinmann is the Sous Chef. Philippe Starck partnered with Michelin-star awarded chef Jose Andres to create The Bazaar in SLS Miami South Beach in 2012.
On October 21, 2021, the event at Katsuya SLS South Beach Miami was hosted by Nick D'Annunzio, Timur Tugberk, Sofia Guisasola, and the rest of Taraink.
The atmosphere, drinks, and food were all extraordinary!
PHOTO CAPTIONS:
1. Architect Philippe Starck of The Hotel SLS Miami South Beach
2. SLS Hotel Miami South Beach
3. Chef Maxime Steinmann of Katsuya SLS Miami South Beach
4. Editor and Chief (of Miami Palm Beach Today) Maya Jonhson with geisha
5. Tuna Tataki
6. Menu of Katsuya
7. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
8. Torched Salmon Belly
9. Salmon Nigiri
10. Soy Ginger Marinated Australian Wagyu Hanger Steak, Okinawa Purple Potato Puree, Yakitori.
11. Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno
12. Jasmine Margarita
¾ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
¼ oz triple sec
¾ oz pomegranate puree
1.5 oz Volcan de Mi Tierra Blanco tequila
Shake and roll on the rocks, dash orange bitters
Pomegranate seeds on a Lime wheel
13. Bittersweet Memories
¾ oz lime juice
½ oz grapefruit juice
½ oz simple syrup
¼ Campari
1.5 oz Casamigos Blanco tequila
Shake and roll into Collins
Mint Sprig and lime wheel
14. Lotus Flower
Muddle mint
2 bar spoons raspberry puree
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
1.5 oz Grey Goose Vodka
Strain over ice into Collins
Mint Sprig and 2 skewered strawberries
Photo Credit : Maya Jonhson