Esquire's Best New Restaurants 2009
11-1-2009  |  Esquire Magazine
"John Critchley draws on this backyard abundance as he becomes Miami's most exciting new chef. He has a command of every species, knowing when to treat a fish with a skillful preparation — and when to leave it alone, adding only a gloss of olive oil and a little chile."

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The Hottest Hotel Rooftop Bars
5-1-2009  |  Travel + Leisure

"The lounge atop the 16th floor of this downtown hotel overlooks Biscayne Bay. The 10 cabanas fill up fast on weekends, so grab a wicker chair and relax next to one of the two infinity pools. Specialty: The fresh-raspberry Collins, ordered from the poolside menu."

 

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High Roller- Bespoke Cigars and Scotch on the 16th Floor
4-27-2009  |  Urban Daddy
"Perched on the 16th floor of the Epic Hotel, on a spacious stretch of sun terrace outside seafood palace Area 31, this is where you'll want to go with friends to bid adieu to your day's troubles with a meticulously hand-rolled cigar..."
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Superb seafood, stunning setting at Area 31
4-1-2009  |  Miami Herald

"Finding great fish to cook in Miami is a lot trickier than you would think. On the 16th floor of the sexy new Epic Hotel, chef John Critchley is showing how it's done, taking fin fare to a new level." - By Victoria Pesce Elliott

Cast Your Line with Downtown Miami's Area 31
2-1-2009  |  Miami New Times

"The next time you seek a great seafood dinner, there’s no need to go fishing about for options. Cast your line with Area 31 and you’re sure to catch something to brag about." – Lee Klein

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Rising Stars
2-1-2009  |  Restaurant Hospitality

"And it was only natural that they would hire a chef with the skills to showcase Area 31's bounty. John Critchley was their man."

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Surface Area- Area 31 Seafood Restaurant Opens
12-12-2008  |  Daily Candy
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