MIAMI, Dec. 19, 2024— FEAL Hospitality, one of Miami's most dynamic restaurant groups led by Co-Founders & Co-Owners/Operators Chef Niven Patel and Mohamed (Mo) Alkassar who are both James Beard Award nominees, today announces the first step towards the national expansion of Ghee Indian Kitchen with a new Wynwood location opening in December 2024.

Located at 63 N.W. 24th Street in Miami, the restaurant brings Chef Patel's modern farm-to-table Indian cuisine to the city's arts-centric Wynwood neighborhood. It debuts Ghee's first-ever cocktail program and kicks off a stellar all-day menu that includes all of the original location's beloved dishes plus new ones.

The new Ghee accommodates 120 guests, with 110 in the dining room and 10 at the bar, with additional seating outdoors. FEAL Hospitality is behind South Florida mainstays that include the original Ghee Indian Kitchen, Erba, NiMo and the newly opened Paya.

Ghee Indian Kitchen redefined Indian dining in South Florida when it opened in Miami's Dadeland neighborhood and went on to earn MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The restaurant strives to incorporate fresh produce from Chef Patel's Rancho Patel and has become renowned for its welcoming hospitality and high-energy dining. It enchants both South Asian guests, who seek the authentic flavors of home, as well as locals and visitors seeking a bit of a culinary adventure.

Chef Niven Patel on His Vision for Ghee in Wynwood

“As my first restaurant that my family and I literally built with our own hands, Ghee Indian Kitchen will always have a special place in my heart. We have long viewed it as an extension of our home and we want our guests to feel at home. We are very excited to bring our vision of modern Indian cuisine to Wynwood. We are keeping all the dishes of the original Ghee and adding some exciting new dishes like the mushroom momo and biryani, with the most prominent addition being a kebab section. We start with ultra fresh ingredients, either from my own farm, Rancho Patel, or from trusted purveyors, and pair them with the right spices, which are layered with love and patience. I'm proud that my flavors are bold, balanced and never overpowering. I can't wait to see Ghee Wynwood's dining room filled with guests and see the restaurant as the stepping stone for Ghee's national expansion, with Atlanta on the horizon.”

Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar on the Expansion of Ghee

“Ghee Indian Kitchen is the brand we believe in expanding strategically and proving that authenticity and scalability are not mutually exclusive. Wynwood was the perfect next step, since it is ideally centrally located for many of our guests that make the drive to Dadeland. The arts-centric Wynwood meshes well with the fun, hip vibes that Ghee brings and the focal point of the restaurant is a painting by Matthew Herget that took eight months of near daily love to complete. We are excited to expand our menu's offerings and offer Ghee's first-ever cocktail program. The new space is larger than the original, yet just as intimate and welcoming.The evolution of the look and feel of Ghee couldn't have been executed more perfectly, you feel a warm hug as soon as you step inside.”

The Newest Addition to FEAL Hospitality's Acclaimed Portfolio

The new Ghee is the latest addition to FEAL Hospitality, which the dynamic duo of Chef Patel and Alkassar began conceptualizing in late 2018. Chef Niven is a four-time James Beard Award semi-finalist for “Best Chef: South” and a Food & Wine “Best New Chefs 2020.” Mo is a veteran global operator named a James Beard Award 2023 semi-finalist for “Outstanding Restaurateur.”

The two were recently named to the Observer's 2024 Nightlife & Dining Power List celebrating the industry's most important players across the U.S.

The group has made a name for itself with four acclaimed restaurants that include the original Ghee Indian Kitchen in Dadeland, which earned Eater Miami's “Best Restaurant of the Year.” It is joined by Erba, an upscale Italian restaurant in Coral Gables, Fla., that garnered a place on Esquire's coveted “Best New Restaurants in America 2023” list and was featured on CBS Morning's “The Dish.” It is complemented by NiMo, a coastal Mediterranean concept in Jupiter, Fla., which boasts a beautiful, open-air terrace and a wood-fired oven. Paya, serving island-inspired cuisine, recently opened its doors on Miami's South Beach.

Sustainable, Careful Sourcing from Nearby and Afar

Chef Patel strives to use produce from Rancho Patel, his home in nearby Homestead, Fla. Its ecosystem provides the ability to grow a plethora of fruits, vegetables and herbs. In addition, the kitchen works with fishermen who embrace sustainable fishing techniques and heritage farmers who raise livestock and poultry using humane, eco-friendly practices.

Ghee's Innovative All-Day Menu, Tasting Menu, Hi-Chai and Lunch Tiffins in January

Ghee is open from lunch through dinner with an all-day menu, enabling lunch guests to sample dinner items for the first time. While serving the original location's beloved menu, Chef Patel has also added five kebabs, including a vegetarian option made from Indian soy beans, as well as Mushroom Momo, his take on Nepalese dumplings.

Ghee serves a daily 13-dish Tasting Menu* ($75) and a stacked, five-container Lunch Tiffin ($24) with a choice of a Curry, Grain Naan, Kachumber Salad, Basmati Rice and a Sweet Treat from 11:30am-3pm. In January, Ghee will launch Hi-Chai ($35), an ode to High Tea, featuring a stacked plate tower of tiny bites, both sweet and savory, Friday to Sunday from 3pm-5pm.

Snacks
● Green Papaya Salad*, Peanuts, Sesame, Jaggery Dressing, $17
● Crispy Broccoli*, Mushrooms, Red Pepper Sauce, Scallions, $18
● Charred Corn, Smoked Paneer, Cilantro Crema, $15
● Yellowfin Tuna Bhel*, Avocado, Grilled Vegetables, Tamarind, $19
● Mushroom Momo, Cashew Sauce, Crispy Chili Oil, $17
● Samosa Chaat*, Channa Masala, Yogurt, Chutneys, $16
● Backyard Pakora*, Farm Taro, Coriander, Date Chutney, $15
● Chili Paneer, Jimmy Nardello Pepper, Kashmiri Sambal, $18
● Lamb Hakka Noodles, $19, Vegetable Version, $17
● Short Rib Dosa, $21, Yukon Potato Version, $16

Curries
● Bell & Evans Chicken Tikka Masala*, Tomato Gravy, Fenugreek, $24
● Turmeric Marinated Fish*, Coconut, Fennel Sofrito, $32
● Chili Crab Cake, Tamarind, Heirloom Tomatoes, $28
● Beef Korma, Roasted Onion, Cashew, Cardamom, $38
● Saag Paneer, Baby Spinach, Sweet Peas, $22
● Kerala Lamb, Coconut, Curry Leaf, Turmeric, $26
● Smoked Lamb Neck*, Chickpeas, Tomato, Cinnamon, $38
● Saffron Channa Masala*, Ginger, Red Onion, Cilantro, $19
● Kadhi Vegetables, $22

Grill & Kebab (Served with Lemon Rice and Kachumber)
● Hanger Steak, Garam Masala, Roasted Garlic, $26
● Chicken Tikka Masala*, Yogurt, Kashmiri Chili, $24
● Lamb Chops, Mint, Cardamom, $25
● Black Tiger Prawns, Green Chili, Mustard Oil, $24
● Zucchini Kofta, Soy Beans, Fenugreek, $19
● Chicken Biryani, Basmati Rice, Saffron, Caramelized Onions, Raita, $16

Bread
● Brie & Truffle Naan, $16
● Kashmiri Mango Chutney, $17
● Ghost Pepper Cheddar Naan, $15
● Ghee Naan*, $6
● Garlic Naan, $7
● Whole Wheat Roti, $7
● Grilled Papadum, $8
● Chutney Platter, $17

Desserts
● Warm Sticky Date Cake*, Jaggery Toffee, Ginger Ice Cream, $14
● Coconut Basmati Kheer*, Strawberry Preserve, Cardamom, $14
● Chai Ice Cream Sandwiches, Parle-G Cookie, $14

Debuting Ghee's First-Ever Cocktail Program

The Ghee location in Wynwood is the first to have a full liquor license. Its farm-to-glass cocktail menu was created by Alkassar and Chef Patel. The spirit-forward libations emphasize a wide array of spices and include:

● Signature Cocktails
○ Ginger Kokum Spritz – A low-ABV ginger and mangosteen Spritzer with Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, Cocchi Americano, club soda and topped with Prosecco, $15
○ Golden Thread – A saffron-infused Vodka Sour with Zyr Vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup, $17
○ Mood Ring – A color-changing lemongrass Collins with butterfly pea flower-infused vodka, lemongrass syrup, lemon juice and club soda, $17
○ Bitter Jewel – A turmeric-infused White Negroni with gin, blanc vermouth, Suze and grapefruit bitters, $19
○ Rancho Rickey – A refreshing mango Highball with 400 Conejos Mezcal, JF Hayden's Mango Liqueur, mango syrup, lime juice and cardamom bitters, $18
○ Sherry Sherry Baby – A sherry-fortified, absinthe-washed Scotch Old-Fashioned with Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, amontillado sherry, palm sugar syrup and Angostura Bitters, $28
○ Forbidden Fruit – A spicy hibiscus Margarita with Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila, lime juice, santana syrup and ancho chile tincture, $18
○ Sea Plane – A Rum-and-Cola-coded tamarind Highball with Coconut Cartel Rum, lime juice, tamarind syrup, cardamom bitters and topped with club soda, $17
○ Night Market – A masala-spiced Espresso Martini with Brugal 1888 Rum, garam masala-infused agave syrup, JF Hayden's Espresso Liqueur and cold brew concentrate, $18
○ Flower Language – A pomegranate Bourbon Sour with Four Roses Bourbon, aquafaba, lemon juice and housemade grenadine, $18

● Mocktails
○ Bear Necessities, Seedlip Spice, lime juice and tamarind syrup, $14
○ Santviento, Seedlip Grove, lemon juice, santana syrup and club soda, $14
○ Low Chai, Chai, lemon, club soda, $14

Bespoke Furnishings from India and a Painting Paying Visual Homage

Ghee's interior was designed by Paty Duran of Hybrid Creative in Miami in close collaboration with Alkassar. The design took inspiration from his trip to India with Chef Patel. There the duo manufactured gorgeous handmade furniture including bone inlay tables and shell inlay mirrors.

These complement a color palette dominated by yellow and terracotta, with accents of blue and green. The most striking element is “Abundance II,” a painting of a family of elephants by local artist Matthew Herget. Herget painted “Abundance I” for the Dadeland location featuring a single elephant and this group treatment is a visual homage to the growth of Ghee and FEAL Hospitality overall.

About the New Ghee Indian Kitchen in Wynwood

Ghee Indian Kitchen at the AMLI in Wynwood, Fla., is the latest FEAL Hospitality restaurant by the team of Chef Niven Patel and restaurateur extraordinaire Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar. It is the first step towards the national expansion of this restaurant renowned for its modern take on Indian cuisine. Chef Niven adapts the menu to the freshest local ingredients, including many that are sourced from Rancho Patel, his farm in Homestead, Fla. The original restaurant, which was founded in 2017, earned the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand distinction in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Ghee Indian Kitchen is part of FEAL Hospitality, one of South Florida's most dynamic restaurant groups. It is located in Wynwood at 63 N.W. 24th St., Miami, Fla. Ghee Indian Kitchen is open daily from 11:30am to 11pm. For more information and reservations, visit www.gheemiami.com and follow us on Instagram at @gheemiami. 

About FEAL Hospitality

Headquartered in Miami, FEAL Hospitality is the parent company of nationally recognized, award-winning restaurants in South Florida that include Ghee Indian Kitchen in Dadeland and Wynwood, Erba, NiMo and Paya. Led by the dynamic duo of Chef Niven Patel and Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar, the group is rooted in humble hospitality and ingredient-forward concepts.

Chef Patel is a four-time James Beard Award semi-finalist for “Best Chef: South” and a Food & Wine “Best New Chefs 2020,” and Alkassar is a veteran global operator named a James Beard Award 2023 semi-finalist for “Outstanding Restaurateur.” The two were recently named to the Observer's 2024 Nightlife & Dining Power List celebrating the industry's most important players across the U.S.

FEAL Hospitality began with South Miami's beloved Ghee, an Indian restaurant that boasts three MICHELIN Bib Gourmand awards, which is now expanding to Miami's art-centric Wynwood neighborhood. The crown jewel of the group is Erba, an upscale Italian restaurant in Coral Gables, Fla., that garnered a place on Esquire's coveted “Best New Restaurants in America” list, NiMo, a coastal Mediterranean concept in Jupiter, Fla., boasting a beautiful, open-air terrace and a wood-fired oven, and Paya, a high-energy, island-inspired concept on Miami's South Beach.

With his hands-on commitment to farm-to-table cooking, Chef Patel's home, Rancho Patel, is a two-acre farm in nearby Homestead, Fla., and a source of inspiration and fresh produce for all FEAL Hospitality concepts. The group's name derives from “fealty,” which signifies loyalty, and reminds the team to stay true to the core values that drive the group's acclaim and success. For more information, please visit fealhospitality.com and follow us on Instagram at @fealhospitality.

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