THE CLASS OF 2023

beautiful cities in the world and our daughter was in school there at the time.”

Next, the Grendenes are branching out into real estate and giving it their special twist. “People live in a different way now and we aim to create a place that takes the best elements of residential and hotel,” they say. “We wanted to create a place for people to come together and build community.”

As Miami takes its place as a global destination—in many ways, escalated due to the global pandemic— Casa Tua continues to blaze the trail. “Miami is finally having the moment that is long overdue,” they admit. “Our city has become a destination for food, culture, art, fashion, elevated sports and entertainment. With Formula 1 and other global events coming to the city, the standouts are those who have been in the Miami market for a while now, those who have believed in Miami and continue to build our city.”

One way they made such a mark on the Miami culinary scene is by standing out and going against the grain. “We opened the flagship restaurant on Miami Beach over 20 years ago and chose to put quality and passion before anything else. We created more than a restaurant, we created a home for our clients.”

BY HANNAH MILITANO