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| Dominican Republic Inspires Decor and Cuisine at New Coral Gables Eatery |
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Wrought iron chandeliers, hand-carved Dominican statues, and oversized images of the Dominican Republic—Spain's first capital in the New World—are among the decor highlights at Mamajuana Café, a new Coral Gables restaurant that opened in February.
The 5,500-square-foot restaurant is located in the former Chispa restaurant space, across the street from high-end shopping complex Village of Merrick Park, and seats 375. The second of its kind (the original opened in New York in 2005), Mamajuna pays tribute to Spanish culture in its architecture, ambiance, and cuisine. |
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 | Mamajuana Cafe's signature orchid wall lines the main dining room.
Photo: Derek Gil/Gil Photo Galleria |
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 | Hand-carved Taino Indian statues line the back wall of the bar area.
Photo: Derek Gil/Gil Photo Galleria |
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 | The cocktail area can seat 40, while the nearby private room accommodates 10.
Photo: Derek Gil/Gil Photo Galleria |
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 | Oversized photos of Dominicans add to the cultural decor.
Photo: Derek Gil/Gil Photo Galleria |
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 | The bar can accommodate 50 for semiprivate events.
Photo: Derek Gil/Gil Photo Galleria |
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Semiprivate dining options include the 10-seat chef's room overlooking the kitchen and two patios flanking the main entrance for as many as 20 guests.
Designed by chef Ricardo Cardona, the menu features Nuevo Latin cuisine with dishes incorporating chorizo, saffron rice, and truffle-infused mashed potatoes. Mamajuana also offers a wine list overseen by in-house sommelier Yamil Martinez.
The restaurant derives its name from the Mamajuana elixir—available on the menu—which combines herbs with rum, honey, and various spices and was developed by the Domincan Republic's native Taino Indians to treat ailments such as stomach flu and sore throat.
Full buyouts and custom menus are available for private events.
—Brittany Peitsmeyer
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