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LIV at Fontainebleau, consistently ranked one of the top nightlife venues in the world, reopened after a $10 million renovation to kick off the nightclub's tenth season. LIV has redefined nightlife on Miami Beach and pioneered the nightlife experience. David Grutman owner of Groot Hospitality, retained acclaimed experiential design firm ICRAVE to oversee the transformation. With over 18,000 square feet of striking architecture, soaring ceilings, vibrant lighting and its iconic dome. LIV will continue to set the stage for the ultimate nightlife experience. ‍ LIV has been updated to reflect the latest in technology and design in the nightlife industry. The physical and technological upgrades incorporate the latest and greatest available including maximizing the historic ‘bones’ of the space and have transformed the iconic dome and steel truss - affectionately referred to as ‘The Spider’. LIV has become an even more immersive and energetic nightclub environment. This, along with a general refresh of the look and materials, and the introduction of projection mapping in the space, have further cemented LIV as the go-to club in Miami and beyond. ‍ LIV’s footprint stands in the home of the world-renowned Tropigala Lounge, known in the 50’s and 60’s as the La Ronde Room. Frank Sinatra was the first to illuminate the stage, followed by the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., Ann Miller, Elvis Presley and Tony Bennet. LIV has once again made the space an epicenter for style, fame and glamour.

Papi Steak fuses Golden Era Hollywood swagger with modern day Miami energy to create an entirely new steakhouse experience. The restaurant, which is located in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, serves elevated contemporary twists on classic chophouse dishes. This includes its namesake: the Papi Steak, which is a Tomahawk-cut named in honor of David “Papi” Einhorn, a partner in the restaurant with David Grutman and Groot Hospitality. Einhorn is a grilling fanatic, and his special preparation (secret sauce included) is the restaurant’s flagship plate. The Papi Steak can also be ordered in a Beef Case: Inquire within. At only 93 seats, Papi Steak is an intimate but high-octane destination. A full bar and custom cocktail program are also included, while DJ’s spin until the early hours. With Grutman’s eye for unique experiences that fuse dining and design and Einhorn’s penchant for great steak, and equally great indulgence, Papi Steak promises the ultimate in a hedonistic night out. Papi Steak is open for dinner seven days a week.

Since opening in 2012, STORY has become an unparalleled, high-energy nightlife experience located in the heart of Miami Beach. Story is the brainchild of nightlife mogul David Grutman and Groot Hospitality, the company behind the world famous LIV at Fontainebleau. The expansive 27,000-square-foot space is equipped with a state-of-the art infinite hybrid sound system in addition to its concert style lighting and visuals which are truly unmatched by any other nightclub in Miami beach. STORY's in-house production & design team transforms the venue on a nightly basis into an extravagant circus-style setting where nothing is shocking. STORY incorporates cutting-edge design and a sophisticated feel that compliments a premium bottle service experience with 60 exclusive VIP tables & five full-service bars.

In 1913, Joe Weiss opened up a small lunch counter on Miami Beach. This was before Miami Beach was even a city. Folks stopped in to chat and for a top-notch fish sandwich and fries. This, of course, was only the beginning, and what happened next is a story worth telling. JOE OF JOE'S JOE OF JOE'S Joseph Weiss-the "Joe" of Joe's Stone Crab-came to Miami in 1913, when his doctors told him that the only help for his asthma would be a change of climate. Joe and his wife, Jennie, both Hungarian-born, were living in New York, where their son Jesse was born in 1907. Joe was a waiter, and Jennie cooked in small restaurants. Some seventy years later, Jesse recalled the move: "My dad borrowed fifty dollars on his life insurance policy, left my mother and me in New York, and came to Florida...He stayed in Miami one night, and he couldn't breathe. So he took the ferry boat that used to go to Miami Beach. Oddly enough, he could breathe there." So, he stayed and started running a lunch stand at Smith's bathing casino. That was the beginning of the restaurant that was the seed for Joe’s. According to JoAnn, Joe’s granddaughter, "You'd come over and rent lockers to change your clothes to use the ocean or use the pool. The women used to have the long bathing suits with the stockings...that was 1913. He sent for my mother and myself-she had this brat on her hands. We came down by train; I was six years old when we arrived. Collins Avenue was not really a street-it was sort of a trail with ruts in it. In 1918, Joe and Jennie bought a bungalow near the casino, on Biscayne Street. They moved into the back, set up seven or eight tables on the front porch, cooked in the kitchen, and called it Joe's Restaurant." Jennie waited on tables, Joe cooked, and everything started to grow from there. They served snapper, pompano, mackerel, and some meat dishes. "We used to open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in those days," Jesse remembered, "because we were the only restaurant on the beach. For about eight years there was no competition. And my father made a hell of a fish sandwich."