Chef Robyn Almodovar to open first full service restaurant in Miami

Television chef and entrepreneur Robyn Almodovar is opening her first full service restaurant, named aAO, in Miami. Food & Beverage Magazine and The Miami Guide both report that the venue is located in the Buena Vista neighborhood of the city. [1][2]

According to Food & Beverage Magazine, the restaurant will open this winter at 4204 NW Second Ave. The venue is pronounced aye-ooo, which stands for Against All Odds. It represents Almodovar's initial full service venture and will focus on a community-driven concept. [1]

Food & Beverage Magazine reports that the menu fuses dishes from Almodovar's career with the culinary influences of South Florida. The business operation will create 50 new jobs in the area and feature an Industry Night for local workers. [1]

Miami is a coastal city in South Florida and serves as the county seat of Miami-Dade County, Wikipedia notes. Modern restaurants trace their origins to 18th-century Paris, where venues began offering individually ordered dishes to customers beyond simple public catering. [5][6]