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A Mysterious Middle Eastern Restaurant and Market Has Appeared on Miami’s Radar

Yafa Restaurant & Market has been named as a top new restaurant in the city, but details about the concept remain scarce. Here is what we know so far.

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Restaurant Openings

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Key points

  • Yafa Restaurant & Market was recently named on a "Hit List" of best new Miami restaurants, though its exact location and details are unknown.
  • The name "Yafa" strongly suggests a Middle Eastern or Levantine culinary focus, pointing to the historic city of Jaffa in Israel.
  • The "& Market" in its name indicates a hybrid concept, combining a dine-in restaurant with a retail space for specialty food items.
  • The lack of a website or social media suggests a quiet, word-of-mouth opening strategy.

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