One of Miami’s most beloved restaurants has finally made its return
- Jake Nicholas
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Fooq’s has officially returned, marking one of Miami’s most anticipated restaurant returns as the beloved concept debuts its new home in Little River at 150 NW 73rd Street following a four-year hiatus.
Founded by restaurateur David Foulquier of We All Gotta Eat Hospitality—the group behind Michelin-starred Sushi Noz, Michelin Guide-recognized Chez Fifi, and award-winning Eleventh Street Pizza—the revival signals both a homecoming and a clear evolution for a restaurant long rooted in hospitality, music, and community.
Originally launched in Downtown Miami in 2015, Fooq’s quickly became known for its warm, people-first philosophy shaped by Foulquier’s background and travels. That foundation now expands into a 14,000-square-foot, two-story destination designed in partnership with Joyn Studio, blending Middle Eastern influences, mid-century textures, and personal storytelling elements throughout the space.
Upstairs, Lion’s Den introduces a vinyl-driven music lounge curated by Foulquier alongside Manuel Mate (MANUMAT) and Mariana Pinto of Alchemy Music, hosting both local and international DJs late into the night and reinforcing Fooq’s role as a cultural gathering place.
Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Andrew Bazzini, whose background includes Olmsted and LT Bar & Grill in New York. Working closely with Foulquier, Bazzini has developed a share-forward menu shaped by the founders’ French-Persian heritage, seasonal ingredients, and classic European technique.
The result is an American restaurant with Persian influence, anchored by a custom wood-fired cooking suite and centered on communal dining, large-format proteins, and vegetable-driven dishes designed to bring guests together.
The beverage program reflects the same depth of vision, anchored by a cellar of roughly 1,000 curated vintage wines spanning Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rioja, and Napa Valley, alongside cocktails infused with Persian ingredients such as saffron, pistachio, and pomegranate. Together, the culinary and music components position Fooq’s as both a dining destination and cultural hub.
