Michelin-Starred NUB Makes a Limited-Time Miami Debut, and UVA Is Its Stage
- Dec 10, 2025
- 2 min read
Miami’s dining scene continues to attract serious culinary talent, and its latest arrival comes with notable credentials. NUB Restaurante, the Michelin-starred restaurant from Tenerife in the Canary Islands, is launching a three-month pop-up at UVA Restaurant & Bar inside Novotel Miami Brickell beginning December 12. The collaboration brings a respected European kitchen into a relaxed Brickell setting, an intersection Miami rarely sees.
The pop-up is led by three chefs whose combined experience spans continents. Andrea Bernardi, co-founder of NUB, is known for blending precise Italian technique with modern European influences, earning the restaurant a Michelin star and multiple Repsol Suns. His co-founder, Fernanda Fuentes Cárdenas, familiar to viewers of MasterChef Chile and Top Chef VIP Chile, brings a strong Latin American perspective and is celebrated as the first Chilean woman to receive a Michelin star. Joining them is Yohsy Hernandez, UVA’s Cuban-born executive chef, who grounds the project in Miami’s own culinary language through French, Mediterranean and Latin American techniques.
“Our goal is to bring fine dining back to what it truly means: sharing exceptional food, culture and connection,” said Bernardi. “This experience is about emotion, not exclusivity.”
The six-course tasting menu with optional pairings, reflects that philosophy. The culinary journey continues with another hot section, showcasing “Apionara,” a creative twist on the classic carbonara, made with delicate celery for a vegetal depth that harmonizes with the creamy, comforting sauce. This dish is elevated by a pairing of the aromatic Vermentino di Gallura 2018 from Sardinia, which balances the warmth of the pasta with its crisp, sun-soaked character.
The next course is a sophisticated hake dish, served atop a delicate potato mille-feuille and drizzled with a savory, caramelized sea toffee reduction that intensifies the oceanic flavors. This maritime indulgence is complemented by Laurelwood Ponzi Chardonnay 2021 from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, whose rich yet restrained profile mirrors the dish’s layered complexity.
The tasting continues with a perfectly cooked lamb accompanied by tangy fermented red cabbage that adds a surprising depth and brightness. This hearty yet refined dish is paired with the Prunotto Barolo Nebbiolo, a red wine from Piedmont with structured tannins and dark fruit notes that elevate the lamb’s savoriness.
The finale is a playful, refreshing dessert of creamy stracciatella paired with fresh basil, tomato and a hint of vinegar, offering an interplay of sweet, herbaceous and tangy flavors. This inventive conclusion is paired with Franciacorta Satèn from Lombardy or Moscato d’Asti from Piedmont, providing effervescent elegance and a gentle, aromatic sweetness to round out the tasting.
The pop-up runs Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. through March 13. Reservations are available through OpenTable Experiences.