MIAMICENTRAL’S NEW FOOD COLLECTIVE BEGINS SERVING DOWNTOWN ON JUNE 17

Miami, FL (June 11, 2025) – The Central Fare team and Brightline announce the highly-anticipated opening of the new Central Fare Food Collective on June 17, 2025 at Brightline’s MiamiCentral, a dynamic mixed-use development at the heart of downtown Miami’s transportation hub. The food collective will open with twelve operators showcasing the city’s diverse culinary scene with outposts of chef-driven favorites and new concepts. Highlights include the first brick-and-mortar Wolf of Tacos, a Peppi’s dedicated to the award-winning cheesesteaks, a new diner-style menu by the team behind Michelin-recommended Josh’s Deli and additional offerings from Michelin-recommended Cotoa and El Turco.

 

Central Fare, housed on the second level of Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, will include this roster of dining options:

• Cotoita: Chef Alejandra Espinoza brings 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. Discover the authentically Ecuadorian and globally inspired cuisine that “Chef Ale” is known for.  Central Fare guests can also enjoy delicious bites like sweet paletas with seasonal flavors, and savory patacones.  
• 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 healthy breakfast and all-day dining plates, El Turco Express will offer 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 Handroll Bar: From the founder of Poke OG, Miss Crispy Rice, and Mr. Omakase, Guchi’s Handroll Bar is bringing fresh sushi 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.
• Icy-N-Spicy: Icy-N-Spicy is a family-run business with a focus on artisan desserts. They have combined flavors of Europe and Asia with signature recipes created by the owner, Xiaoli Liu. She hails from the Sichuan province in China and has the dessert recipes of three generations of women behind her. Icy-N-Spicy will satisfy guests’ sweet tooths with decadent chocolate covered strawberries and Dubai chocolate bars, a trendy dessert inspired by a Middle Eastern treat with phyllo, pistachio and chocolate. 
• Josh’s Corner Diner: From the founder of the Michelin-recommended Josh’s Deli comes 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 bagels with cream cheese, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, french toast, and much more. Josh’s Corner Diner will also offer signature lunch items from its flagship restaurant to Central Fare with po’boys, tuna melts, the Miami dip, burgers, and other 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 Pizza, a concept of Chef Ryan McKeown is bringing one of their best-selling menu items to Central Fare. Guests can step up to the counter and enjoy a wide selection of hot sandwiches and hoagies to satisfy any craving. Peppi’s Steaks & Hoagies is bringing 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 and top-notch customer service 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. 
• 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. 

Felix Bendersky with F+B Hospitality Brokerage, in collaboration with Brightline, curated the roster of restaurants focusing specifically on high-quality, local concepts. A culinary incubator of ideas and community, Central Fare offers options from grab-and-go, to fast-casual and more formal options including corporate and residential catering services. Operating hours vary by concept, but Central Fare is open Monday-Sunday, 7:00 am – 10:00 pm.The venue also features approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of private event space for special events and functions. 

 

Curated with a neighborhood-first approach, the food hall caters to the nearly 100,000 residents living within close proximity or a short metro mover ride of MiamiCentral. Central Fare also serves the many office buildings located within downtown Miami and Brickell, including 2 MiamiCentral, located directly above, and the adjacent 3 MiamiCentral along with the surrounding neighborhood including government offices and the courthouse. The main entrance is located at the corner of Northwest Fifth Street and First Avenue, and will also be accessible through Brightline’s main station entrance on Sixth Street.  

 

MiamiCentral is the premier business, leisure, dining, and transportation hub with tenants including Joe and the Juice, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Powerhouse Gym, AT&T and class-A office space. 

 

MiamiCentral offers unrivaled transportation options for connecting residents, employees, visitors, and the local community through easily accessible major roadways and rapid transit options including Metrorail, Metromover, Tri-Rail and Brightline connecting Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

 

For limited space remaining at MiamiCentral’s Central Fare, contact Felix Bendersky at felix@fandbleasing.com.

 

 

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