KLIMA Miami, a progressive ideology in hospitality originating from Spain, recently opened the highly anticipated  KLIMA Restaurant and Bar – a culinary concept inspired by contemporary gastronomy from Barcelona. Located at 210 23rd Street, adjacent to Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, KLIMA is the latest addition to the heart of the historic district and is now open for daily dinner reservations.

The newly renovated 70-seat restaurant property comprises of indoor and outdoor patio dining areas that span over a spacious and breezy 5,200 square feet.

Executive Chef David “Rusti” Rustarazo offers a unique menu with a blend of contemporary and international cuisine inspired by Barcelona.

Klima Co-owners Yago Giner (Left) and Pablo Fernández-Valdés

The culinary vision for KLIMA Restaurant and Bar reflects the roots of the founders and co-owners Yago Giner and Pablo Fernández-Valdés, while combining the very best in local ingredients sourced from premium South Florida suppliers.

“We are very pleased to finally welcome guests to our inaugural restaurant project that we have been developing over the last two years,” says co-founder and managing partner of KLIMA Miami, Pablo Fernández-Valdés. “The concept upon which KLIMA is based reflects the perfect marriage between our own Spanish heritage and the rich cultural diversity that South Florida attracts. We feel our contemporary menu of Barcelona-inspired cuisine compliments our casual yet elegant interior design that brings a comforting and warm aesthetic we hope allows our local and international guests to feel at home.”

Executive Chef David “Rusti” Rustarazo delivers an eclectic menu of seasonal seafood, meats and pasta dishes presented with a simplistic style – inspired by the techniques and flavors from the principality of Catalonia. Rustarazo, originates from Spain and brings a highly seasoned expertise in Western Mediterranean and Catalan cuisine to the table.

Example appetizers include Tuna toast with chipotle, leek and lime ($24); Oysters with Ponzu sauce and salmon roe ($4 each) and Salmorejo ($15). Example salads include Fennel Carpaccio with burrata, Kalamata and dried tomatoes ($18) and Californian Burrata with cherry tomatoes, basil and Balsamic vinegar ($16). Options from the Raw Bar include White fish Tiradito with avocado, Chilean green onion, salmon roe and Togarashi ($18); Beef Carpaccio, Foie and truffle ($27) and Cod salad with tamatoe, Kalamata, onion and fresh oregano ($26).

Pasta entrées include Veal stuffed Paccheri, Porto and parmesan ($34) and Spaghetti Putanesca ($23). Fresh fish entrées include Black cod with potato and vanilla coulis, savoy cabbage and chickpeas ($38); Red snapper with vegetables, Peruvian causa and orange roasted chicken glacé ($34) and Sashimi tuna with Pak Choi and “migas” ($27). Meat dishes include a 42oz Josper Rib eye ($88); Josper Pork ribs with fingerling potatoes, garlic and shallots ($32); and Josper Lamb shoulder with potato parmentier ($48). Delightful desserts include Passion fruit, coco and mint slush ($12); Disaronno soaked Almond sponge cake, chocolate cream and vanilla ice cream ($14) and the restaurant’s own “KLIMA Pie” ($14).

Select meats on the menu at KLIMA Restaurant and Bar are cooked to perfection in the Josper Oven – a unique charcoal filled oven from Spain that is especially created to grill meats evenly and with a perfect tenderness, resulting in a taste similar to that of an outdoor barbeque. The Josper Oven at KLIMA is only one of two currently being used in South Florida.

“Soft Woods” is the theme of the interior design for KLIMA Restaurant and Bar with inspirations coming from Brazil, Sweden and Spain. A comfortable lounge area, situated upon entering the restaurant, features relaxing chairs and built-in sofas adjacent to wooden and rustic cast-iron candle-lit coffee tables that creates an inviting space for happy hour cocktails or after-dinner drinks.

Modern-day artwork selected and imported by both founders are placed throughout the property, accentuated by a suspended centerpiece that faces the street, positioned in the window of the restaurant. Imaginatively sculpted by carved metal letters to resemble the silhouette of a human-like figure, the art piece entitled “Tel Aviv Man XVI” by the famous sculptor Jaume Plensa from Barcelona, is a curious addition to the restaurant’s décor.

In addition to the restaurant’s main menu offered for indoor or outdoor patio dining, KLIMA’s sleek bar area offers patrons a tailored menu of small plates designed for sharing and to accompany the extensive list of wines, beers and cocktails.

KLIMA Restaurant and Bar is located at 210 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139, and is now open for daily dinner reservations from 6:00 p.m. by calling 786.453.2779 or by emailing Reservations@klimamiami.com. For more information, visit www.klimamiami.com and join the conversation @klimamiami and through #klimamiami.