As MiamiCentral’s Central Fare approaches its six-month milestone, it announces the opening of Sipping Station, a Basque-inspired wine and tapas bar curated by Mario Naar of Chèvre Miami and sommelier Matthieu Yamoum. The new concept joins over 10 food boutiques in downtown Miami’s premier culinary destination, offering Spanish and French bites paired with boutique wines.
Located on the second level of Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, Central Fare continues to build a vibrant community hub, attracting locals and visitors alike. With nearly 100,000 residents nearby and a full private event space, it’s ideal for corporate gatherings, holiday celebrations, and art events, especially during Art Basel season.
Patrick Goddard, CEO of Brightline Florida, highlighted the venue’s growing popularity as a unique Miami experience, enriched by new culinary offerings like Sipping Station.
Below are details on Central Fare’s newest addition Sipping Station, along with news and information from downtown Miami’s food collective:
- Sipping Station: Sipping Station is a Basque‑inspired wine and tapas bar focuses on approachable, wine‑forward service where guests can grab a quick pour or linger over small plates with plenty of televisions to watch the their favorite teams. Tapas highlights include classic pintxos and small bites built for pairing: anchovy‑laced Gildas, truffled ricotta toasts, hand‑carved jamón, and creamy Manchego. The offering is complemented by a curated global wine list with wines available by the glass and specialty items including caviar and specialty dishes like paella by Chef Claudio Giordano.
- MamaMia Flower Studio: The recently opened Mamma Mia Flower Studio specializes in fresh, unique, and modern floral designs. The shop is highly praised by customers for its beautiful, vibrant, and high-quality arrangements, as well as its friendly and professional customer service. In addition to traditional occasions like birthdays and weddings, Mamma Mia provides floral styling for luxury homes and corporate events, focusing on contemporary designs that move away from classic shapes to offer bold, aesthetic choices. They offer convenient options including in-store shopping, in-store pickup, and local delivery services. The boutique flower counter located near the south entrance of Central Fare, offers beautiful build-your-own bouquets, along with curated arrangements, for easy grab-and-go thoughtfulness to take to the office or to share with someone special.
- Cotoita: Chef Alejandra Espinoza delivers her Ecuadorian concept Cotoa to Central Fare with Cotoita. Foodies can discover cuisine that’s authentic in spirit but undeniably progressive like empanadas de queso, to bowls piled high with all the fixings. Bowls can now include a new protein: tender Ecuadorian‑style bistec, cooked to perfection and ready to mix with your favorite base and toppings.
- El Turco Express: El Turco Express is the little brother of El Turco, which was awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand four years straight. Known for its rich menu of dining plates, El Turco Express offers a selection of Turkish specialties such as flavorful kebabs, authentic hummus, and much more. Remember to leave room for classics like Baklava, Helva, and other favorites from their dessert and bakery menu.
- Guchi’s Sushi Bar: From the founder of Poke OG, Miss Crispy Rice, and Mr. Omakase, Guchi’s Sushi Bar brings fresh sushi and handrolls to Central Fare. An entirely new concept, guests can take a bite out of quality fish wrapped in premium nori and enjoy bites like the Surf & Turf made with crab and A5 Wagyu beef, Salmon handrolls or a selection of poke bowl options with toppings piled high.
- Josh’s Corner Diner: From the founder of the Michelin-recommended Josh’s Deli is a new all-day breakfast indulgence, Josh’s Corner Diner. Using the freshest ingredients and innovative techniques, this concept will honor classic recipes while delivering a new, exciting culinary experience. It’s a perfect blend of nostalgia and creativity, bringing tradition into the present with every bite. Enjoy classic diner fare like fresh bagels made in-house, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, and much more. Josh’s Corner Diner offers signature lunch items from its flagship restaurant to Central Fare with wraps and sandwiches, tuna melts, a new fried bologna sandwich, burgers, and other seasonal crave-worthy bites.
- Peel!: The brainchild of Valeria Alvarez, Peel! brings natural desserts made with whole ingredients to Central Fare. Peel! offers sustainable, healthy and tasty options starting with two ingredients – bananas and coconut milk. This no sugar-added, non-dairy, vegan soft serve is made from perfectly edible, but otherwise bruised bananas to make a creamy treat sprinkled with a variety of toppings to make a delicious breakfast, post-workout refreshment or snack any time of day. Raising awareness for food waste, Peel! uses rescued fruit and recycles every banana peel used for local farms’ compost.
- Peppi’s Steaks & Hoagies: Peppi’s, a concept of Chef Ryan McKeown features one of his best-selling menu items to Central Fare. Guests step up to the counter and enjoy a wide selection of hot sandwiches and hoagies to satisfy any craving. Peppi’s Steaks & Hoagies brings Philadelphia-inspired tastes to Miami with their signature Philly Cheesesteak. Spice things up with a Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak or choose from one of Peppi’s Classic Hoagies for a satisfying pit stop.
- Rosetta Bakery: Rosetta Bakery has been conceived with the intent to be an official ambassador of the Italian art of baking, a genuine mix of history, highest quality ingredients exclusively made in Italy with timeless traditions. Rosetta Bakery is all about the quality of the ingredients and the highest standard in terms of production processes: each store has a “live menu” made of fresh products constantly baked in the kitchen which has a glass wall that allows people not only to be customers but also the audience of an unexpected show.
- Stanzione Pizza: Stanzione Pizza was founded in 2013 with a mission to bring Miami the best Neapolitan pizza. Since then, they have been on a relentless journey to craft the highest quality pizza, earning recognition from many along the way. Their pizzas are naturally risen over 72 hours and kissed by fire, delivering a delicious, authentic experience, in addition to expanded pasta offerings in Central Fare like Spaghetti Pomodoro.
- Stephanie’s Crepès: The quintessential crèpe experience awaits with hand-made crèpes at Stephanie’s Crèpes. This concept offers a globally inspired menu, the freshest organics and delicious mouth-watering choices. From sweet crèpes filled with fresh fruit, homemade custard or whipped yogurt, to savory crèpes filled with quality greens, proteins and sauces, they are great on-the-go options for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Switchpoint Station Bar: From the team at Unfiltered Hospitality, Switchpoint Station Bar brings a refreshing focus to Central Fare. Guests can stop by the open bar and enjoy a wide selection of cocktails and mocktails all on tap. Indulge in fragrant, hand-made syrups mixed with flavorful combinations to create one awe-inspiring sip. Named after the machinery that switches train tracks en route, Switchpoint Station Bar is giving classic cocktails a Florida twist. Zero-proof options on tap will be served, along with a selection of tea and coffee drinks crafted by seasoned mixologists.
- Central Fare’s Switchpoint Station Bar features a daily happy hour and weekly industry night series, turning the food hall into Downtown Miami’s go-to afterwork destination and place to watch the big game. Guests can enjoy half off all well drinks, wines, beers and cocktails seven days a week from 3–7 p.m., plus specialty happy hour dishes priced $10 and under at Switchpoint Bar from chef-driven vendors like Stanzione Pizza, Wolf of Tacos, Josh’s Corner Diner, Cotoita, El Turco Express, Peppi’s Steaks & Hoagies, Stephanie’s Crêpes, and Peel!.
- The Wolf of Tacos: The Wolf of Tacos began in October 2020, with a line out of the driveway of Chef Eduardo Lara’s home. Having worked at some of Miami’s most acclaimed restaurants, Eduardo became determined to bring the rewarding simplicity of meat, salsa, and tortilla to Miami – the same authentic street taqueria experience he grew up eating in his hometown of Mexico City. Wolf of Tacos is planting roots with its first brick-and-mortar kitchen in Central Fare, offering guests craveable tacos outside of the popular pop-up events.