sbe and Blue Road Announce the Opening of Award-Winning Mediterranean Dining Experience Cleo at the Redbury South Beach

Celebrated Culinary Concept Continues Global Expansion

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Nov 20, 2018, 08:17 ET

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- sbe, a leading global hospitality group, and Blue Road, owner of Redbury South Beach, have officially announced the opening of Cleo to the Redbury South Beach.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Marcelo Tenenbaum and Blue Road to bring Cleo to Miami's South Beach," said Sam Nazarian, founder and CEO of sbe, "The global Cleo brand is one that we truly believe can continue to achieve tremendous growth not only in the U.S. market, but throughout Europe and the Middle East. We are proud to continue to expand the portfolio with this location on Miami Beach."

Dubbed by CNN as "Best New Restaurant," Cleo was created by the acclaimed Chef Danny Elmaleh and will be overseen at the South Beach location by Executive Chef Richard Bennet. "We are elated to bring Cleo, my favorite restaurant, to South Florida." said Mr. Tenenbaum. "There's absolutely nothing like it in the area, and we can't wait for Redbury's guests to enjoy this unique and amazing culinary experience in a very special setting."

Following a recent aesthetic refresh, Cleo's distinctly vibrant and celebrated menu will evoke a contemporary mezze bar and offer its signature shared-plate, social dining experience. Drawn from a variety of influences, Cleo's cuisine will showcase a modern twist on the ingredients and cultures of the eastern and southern Mediterranean, with a collection of notable dishes prepared in a wood-burning oven. Along with Cleo's established menu, Chef Danny Elmaleh will also draw upon the flavors of Miami forging culinary touches that celebrate the local culture.

The 180-seat indoor/outdoor space will pay homage to the international Cleo brand, boasting lively music and an inviting atmosphere. Keeping tradition, the restaurant will offer its signature celebratory plate break, beginning with a slow clap throughout the restaurant, and adding to diners' shared experience on special occasions.

The menu will feature an eclectic selection including shared-plates of fresh meats, seafood and vegetables; delicious salads, homemade Lafa flatbreads, and a delectable raw bar, as well as a variety of vegetarian options. Signature dishes include Kibbeh Nayyeh Lamb Tartare, Bulgar, Mint, Lebaneh; Moroccan Fried Chicken Apricot Mustard, Harissa Aioli; Falafel Tahini, Tabbouleh; and Grilled Branzino Cauliflower Couscous, Lebaneh, Zhoug. Complementing the cuisine, Cleo's bar will offer a hand-crafted cocktail program using fresh ingredients and carefully curated wine list. Cleo guests will be able to dine indoors or al fresco with dinner served at 5pm-11pm from Sunday-Thursday and 5pm-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

"Cleo is a concept close to my heart, and I love that we're able to offer authentic Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in a unique setting that features sbe's signature hip, fun environment," said Chef Danny Elmaleh. "Our very first Cleo was in a Redbury, so it's exciting to return to our roots with this location – in addition to our current outposts in Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Baha Mar and Kuwait."

Cleo is a marquee culinary brand for sbe, expanding on the seven existing locations internationally, there are nearly ten locations in the pipeline globally including London, Paris and Atlanta. Cleo's evolution is a very important portion of sbe's recent and upcoming growth overall, boasting an expansive global portfolio of 175 award-winning restaurants, mixology concepts, hotels and residences with over 150 more in the pipeline for the next two years.

Cleo at the Redbury South Beach is located at 1776 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 and valet parking is available on 18^th Street. A limited Cleo menu will be served in-room at The Redbury South Beach available 24-hours a day. For more information, call (305) 534-2536.

About sbe

Established in 2002 by Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe is a privately-held, leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, residences, restaurants and nightclubs. Through exclusive partnerships with cultural visionaries, sbe is devoted to creating extraordinary experiences throughout its proprietary brands with a commitment to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation. Following the acquisition of Morgans Hotel Group, the pioneer of boutique lifestyle hotels, in partnership with AccorHotels, sbe has an unparalleled global portfolio which will see 25 hotels and over 170 global world-renowned culinary, nightlife and entertainment venues by the end of 2018. The company is uniquely positioned to offer a complete lifestyle experience - from nightlife, food & beverage and entertainment to hotels and residences, and through its innovative customer loyalty and rewards program, The Code, as well as its award-winning international real estate development subsidiary, Dakota Development - all of which solidify sbe as the preeminent leader across hospitality. The company's established and upcoming hotel brands include SLS Hotel & Residences, Delano, Mondrian, The Redbury, Hyde Hotel & Residences, and The Originals. In addition, sbe has the following internationally acclaimed restaurants and lounges under subsidiary Disruptive Restaurant Group: Katsuya by Chef Katsuya Uechi, Umami Burger, Cleo by Chef Danny Elmaleh, Fi'lia by Michael Schwartz, Leynia and Diez & Seiz by Chef José Icardi, Hyde Lounge, S Bar, Doheny Room Skybar, Bond, and Privilege. To learn more, visit sbe.com

About Blue Road

Based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, Blue Road is an integrated developer of hospitality, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Over the course of 20-plus years, the company has delivered more than 800 remodeled units in a successful collection of hotels in South Beach, all renovated to maximize their income, with sales and occupancy rates higher than the market average. Blue Road's portfolio also includes The Redbury Hotel Miami Beach, Iberostar Berkeley Hotel, Casa Boutique Hotel, Crest Suites, Greenview Hotel, Rivere South Beach Hotel, Ocean Reef Suites, Aqua Hotel. For more information, visit www.blueroad.us

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