First Taste of Charles St.

Photography by Ryan Troy on April 27th, 2013 in Lifestyle

Ken Ray

Miami Beach, FL – April 24, 2013 – South Beach’s new late night dining spot, Charles St., gave a first taste of the menu to a select group of VIPs last week. The restaurant, tucked into the new Boulan South Beach on Collins Avenue, has a modern bistro feel to it. It’s Maso Hospitality Group founder Ken Ray’s newest concept inspired by New York City, with seating for 70. The menu is full of high-quality yet approachable items at affordable prices, making it a great new addition to the dining options in the 20 Street area of the beach. Charles St. is open everyday for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night fare, with weekend brunch coming very soon. Take a look at the dishes below if you haven’t already tried the new spot for yourself.

The restaurant’s menu is created by award-winning Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk. With over 15 years of culinary experience around the world, Birk brings his signature style and flavor to the refined menu at Charles St.

There’s a daily grilled flat bread on the menu that changes, but one of them has vine ripe tomato, olive oil, and buffalo mozzarella. It’s a lighter take on everyone’s Italian favorite- the pizza.

Of the small plates, there’s a tuna tartare that uses yellowtail tuna with ginger and ponzu sauce over avocado. It’s a refreshingly raw dish.

As far as entrees go, the swordfish is one of the standout seafood dishes. It’s served with sweet corn salsa over potato puree and kale- a great way to sneak in some greens.

The petite filet gives diners who want meat the option for a smaller portion. It comes with asparagus and fingerling potatoes and a bordolaise sauce.

Alex Andrade

The Charles St. Lemonade is one of their best, and signature, cocktails. It’s shaken up with Skyy vodka, strawberry, lemon, basil, and all poured over ginger beer for a bubbly twist.

The full bar can accommodate just about any beverage request from its specialty cocktails to your classic favorites like a margarita on the rocks. Pull up a seat and enjoy it with their daily flatbread.