Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group announced plans today to open a Shake Shack in Coral Gables, Florida, right across the street from the University of Miami. Located at 1450 South Dixie Highway, this is the second Miami location for Shake Shack (the other is in South Beach). Incidentally, there's a Five Guys right down the street (at 1540 South Dixie Highway).
The recent New York Times Magazine story on Danny Meyer hinted at this new spot — the author drove around with Meyer and partner David Swinghamer as they scouted new locations in Miami. Swinghammer said the clientele would be undergrads and "[s]hould have a lot of TVs, and ultra-cool music so the students come over... This is an alternative to going to a bar."
SHAKE SHACK TO OPEN IN CORAL GABLES!Second Miami Location Will Touch Down in 2012
Bringing Delicious Burgers, Hot Dogs and Frozen Custard to South Miami
Friday, August 5, 2011 Miami, FL – Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) plans to bring its Shake Shack to Coral Gables in the second half of 2012. Shake Shack is a modern day "roadside" burger stand known for its delicious all-natural burgers, hot dogs, seasonal frozen custard, beer, wine and more. The new Shake Shack will make its home on a bustling stretch of US1 just across from the University of Miami (at 1450 South Dixie Highway)?C-A-N-E-S, ’CANES!
This Shack will build upon the success of multiple siblings across the East Coast (NYC, Washington, DC and Westport, CT) and Middle East (Dubai, UAE and Kuwait City, Kuwait). The first Miami Shake Shack opened in June 2010 in the heart of South Beach at 1111 Lincoln Road (@ Lenox Avenue).
Shake Shack is part of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which includes several of New York City’s most celebrated restaurants: Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park, Blue Smoke, Jazz Standard, Shake Shack, The Modern, Cafe 2 and Terrace 5 (located at The Museum of Modern Art), El Verano Taquería and Box Frites (both at Citi Field), Maialino, Untitled at the Whitney Museum of American Art, as well as Union Square Events and Hospitality Quotient, a learning business. USHG is best known for its blend of excellent food and its unique style of warm hospitality. Actively involved in the community, USHG and its employees are committed to extending its enlightened hospitality beyond the walls of its restaurants through its support of hunger relief and civic organizations as well as other causes. Meyer, his restaurants, and chefs have earned an unprecedented 24 James Beard Awards, as well as numerous other media accolades. Six of the company’s restaurants are included in Zagat’s list of the Most Popular Restaurants in NYC, including the #1, 3 and 5 spots. www.ushgnyc.com