Katsuya and Mediterranean Eatery to Open in 2027
The THesis Hotel Miami will debut two major restaurant concepts in the first half of 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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The THesis Hotel in Coral Gables will feature a new Katsuya location and a Mediterranean restaurant by Chef Fabio Trabocchi starting in 2027. This development comes as SBE takes over the food and beverage operations at the property.
Why it matters
The project intends to transform the THesis Hotel into a central gathering place for the Coral Gables community. SBE has partnered with Nolan Reynolds International to integrate these new dining options into the existing hospitality footprint.
The THesis Hotel features 245 guest rooms alongside 6,500 square feet of meeting and event space. Both new restaurant concepts are expected to open during the first half of 2027.
The players
SBE
This hospitality group manages global nightlife and culinary brands.
Fabio Trabocchi
He is a renowned chef who previously operated the restaurant Fiola in Coral Gables.
Katsuya Uechi
He was a master sushi chef who founded the Katsuya restaurant brand.
Nolan Reynolds International
This real estate development firm partners on hospitality and mixed-use projects.
The details
The expansion follows a partnership between SBE and Nolan Reynolds International, with SBE assuming control over all hotel food, beverage, and event programming. SBE currently manages the existing Mamey, the Collab, and Ivy Rooftop venues at the hotel.
Timeline
Chef Fabio Trabocchi operated Fiola in Coral Gables from 2018 through 2025.
Chef Katsuya Uechi passed away on June 24, 2026.
Katsuya is scheduled to open at the THesis Hotel in the first half of 2027.
Culture Shift
The integration of celebrity chef-led concepts into boutique hotel properties follows a pattern of high-end hospitality firms prioritizing destination dining to drive guest traffic. This shift signals a broader move toward using food and beverage programs as primary anchors for lifestyle-focused hospitality brands.
Residents in Coral Gables can anticipate new dining options when the restaurants launch in 2027. These additions to the THesis Hotel may change where locals and visitors choose to hold events or gather for meals in the area.
The takeaway
The addition of these high-profile dining concepts reinforces the role of hotels as community-centric social hubs. Locals should monitor future announcements for updates on menu previews and official opening dates.
Further reading
Find more local restaurant updates in our Coral Gables Dining Out section.
More information
For more information on the property, visit the THesis Hotel Miami official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami New Times.
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