This year’s edition of Miami Art Week was replete with a series of late-night fêtes and buzzy openings. Here, Whitewall shares some of the best events, from a luxury ice bath to a curated dinner series merging art and gastronomy.
Nami Nori Debuts Two New Restaurants in the Design District Alongside Pharrell Williams
Nami Nori has been consistently lauded as one of New York’s finest temaki restaurants, with inspired offerings ranging from coconut shrimp to fried oysters. The eatery officially arrived in Miami on December 2, with a new location in the Design District as well as a new Japanese omakase concept called Matsuyoi. Designed to complement one another, the restaurants are situated within a bi-level space. They also mark the first projects the team has worked on with Pharrell Williams, who joined the team this year as a partner and advisor. Timed to the start of Art Basel, the opening welcomed hospitality icons Simon Kim and Enrique Olvera and artist Lee Quiñones.
Ray’s Hometown Bar Toasts to Its Miami Arrival With Dinner at Broken Shaker
Ray’s Hometown Bar. Photo by World Red Eye.
Rays Hometown Bar—the divey bar from Authentic Hospitality, backed by Justin Theroux and Nicholas Braun—has expanded from New York to Miami. On December 2, guests went to Broken Shaker to enjoy an intimate dinner prepared by Authentic’s culinary partners and Michelin-starred chefs, Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske Valtierra—the disruptive geniuses behind concepts including Wildair, Bar Contra, and Brass. After dinner, guests headed next door to the newest iteration of Ray’s to drink cocktails and celebrate the bar’s official opening.
WOAH Debuts Curated Dinner Series With EDITION Hotels
Courtesy of Yvonne Tnt/BFA.com.
Timed to coincide with Miami Art Week, the female-founded art and culture firm WOAH (Work of Art Holding) officially debuted its partnership with EDITION Hotels at the group’s Miami property on December 5. Spearheaded by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Michi Jigarjian and Chief Strategy Officer Isolde Brielmaier, the collaboration will comprise immersive experiences across EDITION’s various properties worldwide, first with “Artist’s Table,” which takes the form of a curated dinner series that pairs internationally acclaimed artists with celebrated chefs. For the premiere event, Cuban artist José Parlá showcased a moving collection of new and old works and a site-specific mural. Miami-born Chef Eileen Andrade also presented a one-of-a-kind menu which blended Cuban and Asian flavors.
Kohler and Remedy Place Unveil a Luxury Ice Bath at The Miami Beach EDITION
Courtesy of Kohler and Remedy Place.
From December 2 to 6, Kohler and Remedy Place partnered to host an immersive pop-up at The Miami Beach EDITION. The activation marked the first time guests could try the Kohler x Remedy Place Ice Bath, a state-of-the-art experience equipped with precision temperature control, ergo-dynamic body positioning, and a UV-powered filtration system. Guided breathwork, live music, and wellness-enhancing food and beverages rounded out the event’s offerings, making for a calming refuge from the craziness of Art Basel.
The Cultivist and Banana Republic Team Up for a Lunch Celebrating Contemporary Artist Hugo McCloud
The Cultivist Annual Artist Lunch 2025
On December 5, the members-only art club The Cultivist hosted its ninth annual artists lunch with Banana Republic. This year, 200 members gathered at The Grove, a cozy garden restaurant situated within W Miami, to celebrate the work of acclaimed contemporary artist Hugo McCloud. Guests dined amidst immersive, artist-inspired tablescapes, with napkins designed by McCloud exclusively for the occasion. Attendees also received curated gifts from Banana Republic, including cashmere sweaters and linen throw blankets.
Istituto Marangoni Miami and Sara Battaglia Unveil Stunning “Red Collar” Capsule Collection
Istituto Marangoni Miami and Sara Battaglia
Renowned Italian designer Sara Battaglia teamed up with the fashion school Istituto Marangoni Miami (IMM) during Miami Art Week to unveil “Red Collar”—a stunning capsule collection raising awareness toward gender-based violence. The exclusive event took place at IMM, where special-edition designs were auctioned off. The highest bid went to a gorgeous shirt created by Swarovski Creative Director Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, which was embossed with 3,000 red Swarovski crystals.
Derrick Adams and Google Shopping Throw a Star-Studded Party at The Miami Beach EDITION
Cindy Herron, Rhona Bennett, Terry Ellis, En Vogue
In celebration of Miami Art Week, American visual artist Derrick Adams partnered with Google Shopping and The Miami Beach EDITION to present a star-studded event with lively performances by Tierra Whack and En Vogue. Art-world luminaries, models, and executives gathered at the property to sip Belvedere cocktails and Whispering Angel Wine. The event commemorated Google Shopping’s collaboration with the artist, who launched an exclusive capsule collection of pieces featuring his iconic imagery available online and at The Miami Beach EDITION.
