Braxton Berrios, Bethenny Frankel and more stars hit Gaia Miami’s opening

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Dubai has landed in Miami.

Fundamental Hospitality — the UAE-born powerhouse behind hot spots like Shanghai Me, Alaya, and La Maison Ani — quietly previewed its first US outpost in Miami this weekend.

Stars like Bethenny Frankel, Braxton Berrios and Larsa Pippen attended the four-night preview of Gaia Miami last Thursday to Sunday, a source told Page Six.

Gaia’s Miami outpost (pictured) opened with a starry showing last week. World Red Eye
The Mediterranean (pictured) was opened by Fundamental Hospitality. World Red Eye

We’re told partners Evgeny Kuzin and Izu Ani “rolled out the red carpet” for a handpicked group of the coastal-Floridian city’s most influential names for a first look ahead of the official opening later this week.

To kick things off, the Mayor of Miami Beach, Steven Meiner, led a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Inside, the scene leaned more private members club than restaurant preview,” the source said.

We’re told couples Kevin and Kate Love and David Lee and Caroline Wozniacki dined alongside NBA icon Pat Riley and NFL standout Jon Vilma.

Bethenny Frankel (seen here) attended the opening and called it the best restaurant in Miami.
Braxton Berrios (second from the right) attended the opening with friends. World Red Eye
Larsa Pippen posed for a photo with Jonathan “Foodgod” Cheben. World Red Eye

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Claire Holt was seen arriving with her fiancé, developer Andrew Joblon, alongside real estate bigwig Alex Witkoff.

Housewives spotted dining throughout the soft launch included Bethenny Frankel, Kiki Barth, Alexia Nepola and Pippen — who wore an eye-catching gold dress for the occasion.

Frankel even took to Instagram to give a rave review for the restaurant, calling it “the best restaurant in Miami.”

The starry guest list included developer Jorge Perez, Major Food Group co-founders Jeff Zalaznick and Mario Carbone, nightlife mainstay Chris Paciello, branding mogul Steve Stoute and architect Kobi Karp.

Influencer Jonathan “Foodgod” Cheban also dined there and took to social media to share his experience at the new eatery, writing in the caption, “Good luck getting in.”

Kevin and Kate Love dined alongside Mario Carbone (pictured above). World Red Eye
Alexia Nepola hit the hotspot with her husband, Todd. World Red Eye
Cheben (seen here at Gaia Miami) also posted about his experience. World Red Eye

Some of the city’s biggest business heavyweights were also in tow, including Dave Grutman and his wife Isabela, and Pura Vida founders Omer and Jennifer Horev.

The menu includes fresh Mediterranean dishes like tuna with truffle, tuna tartar with caviar, watermelon salad, Greek salad, baked feta cheese, Greek-style meatballs and lobster pasta.

As for desserts, patrons can indulge in fried Greek doughnuts, Gia cheesecake, filo mille feuilles, coconut cake, the “Dirty Cookie” with toasted hazelnut, pralines and tahiti vanilla ice cream.

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