World’s 50 Best Restaurants ‘Best Female Chef’ to cook one-night-only dinner at Bistro Ocho in Miami
- Jake Nicholas
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
One of the world’s most celebrated chefs is coming to Miami for a rare one-night-only appearance.
On March 18, Dani Soto-Innes, the youngest chef ever named Best Female Chef by The World's 50 Best Restaurants, will headline a special tasting dinner at Bistro Ocho on Calle Ocho. The event brings Soto-Innes together with Bistro Ocho Beverage Director Eli Martínez Bello—recently named North America’s Best Bartender by The World's 50 Best Bars—and Executive Pastry Chef Dani Meza for an intimate night showcasing one of the most influential voices in modern Mexican cuisine.
Best known for her work at Cosme and Atla in New York, Soto-Innes has built an international reputation for cooking that is precise, expressive, and rooted in Mexican technique without relying on nostalgia. She recently opened Rubra in Punta de Mita, Mexico, which quickly emerged as one of the country’s most talked-about new restaurants.
The one-night tasting at Bistro Ocho will feature a six-course menu including dishes such as squid with romano beans, green mango and mandarin; Hokkaido scallop with finger limes and husk cherries; green mole with white cheddar, greens and huacatay; and bluefin tuna belly with tropical fruit. Cocktails created by Martínez Bello will accompany the evening, while Meza will present a dessert finale.
Rather than a single formal seating, the experience will unfold through staggered seatings between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., allowing guests to move between the dining room and bar in a lively format that reflects the energy of the restaurant. The tasting menu is priced at $150 per person, with cocktails available à la carte.
Led by chef Pancho Ibáñez, former Chef de Cuisine of Pujol, Bistro Ocho opened in January 2025 as the newest concept from Shōwa Hospitality, the team behind Miami’s Michelin-recognized Hiden. Designed by Minoru Oyamatsu of Oyamatsu Design Studio in Tokyo, the 1,700-square-foot restaurant seats just 40 guests and features a dimly lit dining room, 12-seat bar, and a custom sound system crafted in Japan from Arctic birch wood.
For Miami diners, the March 18 dinner offers a rare opportunity to experience Soto-Innes’s acclaimed cooking outside the context of her permanent restaurants—and one of the most notable guest chef appearances the city has seen this year.
Book your spot here: https://resy.com/cities/miami-fl/venues/bistro-8?date=2026-03-18
