{"id":1008594,"date":"2021-01-19T19:28:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T19:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/america.guide\/?p=1008594"},"modified":"2021-01-19T19:28:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T19:28:33","slug":"barton-g-miami-beach-a-bodacious-night-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thisamericandream.com\/barton-g-miami-beach-a-bodacious-night-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Barton G. Miami Beach a Bodacious Night Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When one thinks of Miami, visions of sun-kissed surf, blue skies and warm sand indelibly (and rightfully) come to mind. Glorious year-round weather and top-ranked seashores aside, this cosmopolitan metropolis is also revered for its progressive culinary scene replete with world-class dining options. For my part, the more unorthodox the better; and that Miami also delivers in droves.

Case in point is Barton G. Miami Beach, which is indubitably one of the world\u2019s most distinctive and unique hospitality brands. A restaurant hell-bent on delivering shock, awe and holistic sensory stimulation, a visit to Barton G.\u2019s Miami<\/a>\u2014or its  Los Angeles<\/a> location\u2014veritably assures a gastro-venture that will linger your heart and mind forevermore.

Driven by CEO and Founder Barton G. Weiss, the eponymous restaurant exemplifies innovative hospitality with the perfect mix of creativity, innovation, imagination, quality, talent and entertainment\u2014the kind that doesn’t just raise the bar, but actually sets an entirely new standard. It\u2019s the kind that doesn\u2019t just celebrate the gourmet dining experience, but life overall. With this, South Florida and Southern California are perfect locales for this visionary epicurean escapade.

During my own most recent visit to Barton G. Miami Beach, an eatery that\u2019s beckoned both locals and tourists for nearly two decades, I was delighted to see some of my favorite dishes included on their prix fixe menu option that\u2019s gaining quick ground. According to Weiss, this full-size, three-course pre-set menu was instituted to address the difficulties experienced by the restaurant trade at large throughout 2020\u2014enticing diners, especially \u201cfirst timers,\u201d to visit.

The play has paid off. Aptly coined \u201cGo Big or Go Home,\u201d for $90 guests can enjoy one of three pre-set appetizers: Laughing Bird Popcorn Shrimp, Strike Out Sliders or Vito\u2019s Caesar Salad; one of four entrees: Samurai Salmon (one of my all-time fav\u2019s), Jerked & Grilled Half Chicken, Boo G. Pasta or the Shell Shocked BBQ Short Ribs; and one of the famed Barton G. desserts like two of my top picks: the \u201cMarie Antoinette\u2019s Head \u2013 Let Them Eat Cake\u201d cotton candy extravaganza and the decadent \u201cDolla Dolla Bills Y\u2019all\u201d chocolate ganache tart.

At this eatery, run-of-the-mill does not apply. Whether your order the prix fixe or venture onto the full menu, fabulosity will surely ensue relative to both dish presentation and preparation. While menu conception, food quality and flawless execution are certainly paramount for any luxury dining establishment, Weiss underscores that the buck doesn\u2019t stop there.

\u201cLike always, we think up creative ways to present food that appeals to all the senses,\u201d he said. \u201cWe know that guests also eat with their eyes, so we have fun ways to plate up our cuisine. All of our dishes come with playful presentations like no other that are visually creative and, for some, come with audio, too. They\u2019re all perfect to share and tout on social media.\u201d 

To this I can attest. Just check out the #BartonG hashtag on Instagram<\/a> or Barton G\u2019s own Instagram page<\/a> for stellar examples of patrons living their best lives there.

I should also note that the beverage and food presentations are not the only grandiose attribute of Barton G, as the dish portions are ample. From upscale twists on New American favorites like the \u201cLet\u2019s Get Fried Chicken,\u201d to dishes with international flare like their Moroccan Spiced Turkey Meatballs and \u201cMiss Thai Gone\u201d Fried Red Snapper, rest assured you will not<\/em> be leaving hungry.

As for Weiss\u2019s own personal favorite menu item? \u201cThe Truffle Lobster Mac \u2018n Cheese\u2014it\u2019s the perfect combination of nostalgic and upscale,\u201d he says. Quite the logical choice in my estimation, as I would say the same about Barton G. restaurants at large.

When you\u2019re at either Barton G. location, don\u2019t be surprised if you\u2019re seated next to a celebrity, as the restaurant attracts stars of every sort. During my own visit to the Los Angeles venue I was sitting just a few tables away from the legendary singer\/songwriter Rod Stewart. Just one Google search<\/a> will reveal a litany of A-listers that have patronized Barton G like Mariah Carey, Katy Perry and Janet Jackson. BRAVO-TV\u2019s The Real Housewives of New York City also famously filmed a scene<\/a> there.

With so much history and expectation, particularly among regular patrons and those privy to the litany of social posts, I asked Weiss how the restaurant will continue to maintain, and even elevate, its image. He indicated the team is always researching new ways to be over-the-top with its cuisine and, of course, the inspired presentations. \u201cWe want to have something new and exciting for our returning guests, offering them never-before-seen items to try,\u201d he said.

Relative to Weiss\u2019s future goals for the restaurant, despite the pandemic-driven industry downturn growth is clearly top-of-mind. He noted, \u201cWe want to continue expanding to other cities so that more and more people can experience our one-of-a-kind dining experience.\u201d  

Diversification seems to also be priority for Weiss. \u201cWe also are an event production company and do things beyond just the restaurant,\u201d he pointed out. \u201cWe put together weddings for clients and events for corporations such as the NFL, Van Cleef & Arpels, Louis Vuitton, BMW and more.\u201d

Whatever the future plans are for the group, it\u2019s certain that Barton G. will continue to push limits and revolutionize within a hospitality category it actually created\u2014one melding ingenuity, artistic license and culinary prowess.  Indeed, as the originator of \u201cexperiential fun-dining,\u201d the culinary road ahead will surely be as dramatic as it is delightful.

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