Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Cuba Gooding Jr. and More Attend Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant Opening in Miami Beach
Ramsay previously described his new restaurant Lucky Cat as a “culinary insight to 15 years traveling across Asia, Southeast Asia, Kyoto, Tokyo”Celebrities are ready to see what Gordon Ramsay cooks up next!
The grand opening of the MasterChef host’s Lucky Cat in Miami Beach, Fla. on Friday drew in a star-studded crowd including Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Lisa Hochstein.
Gloria and Emilio were spotted spending a date night at the event, arriving arm-in-arm and both donning sleek black ensembles. The “Conga” singer, 66, wore a black button-up top with a long leather skirt while her husband, Emilio, 70, sported a black suit and black slacks with a black turtleneck sweater.
They weren’t the only ones on a date night as the Real Housewives of Miami star, 41, was also spotted walking to the VIP only event hand-in-hand with her new boyfriend Jody Glidden. The pair also rocked black looks with Hochstein in a black Dolce & Gabbana sweater with a leather skirt and thigh high leather boots.
Gooding Jr., 56, appeared to make it a solo night, waving and smiling at cameras as he walked toward the event. The actor wore a silver, printed top, black vest and black slacks with a gray scarf for the night of fine dining.
The man of the hour, Ramsay, 57, was also photographed arriving at his new restaurant. He dressed up for the night in a smart-casual look, wearing a dark blue suit jacket and pants teamed with a white t-shirt.
According to Ramsay’s website, the Lucky Cat, which is located near South Pointe Beach, offers a fine dining sushi experience with signature cocktails and dessert to match. Guests can book the chef’s table at the restaurant for an “up-close encounter with culinary master” or a spot at the sushi counter, which is described as “an intimate space designed for ten guests.”
The Miami Beach spot is a “sophisticated late-night lounge and restaurant concept” originally developed in London’s Mayfair neighborhood and “inspired by Tokyo’s 1930s kissas and Shanghai drinking dens,” according to a press release. The new eatery opened its doors on Feb. 2, ahead of the grand opening night event this weekend.
Ramsay previously told PEOPLE of the spot: “Lucky Cat for me is a culinary insight to 15 years traveling across Asia, Southeast Asia, Kyoto, Tokyo. And having studied that Asian influence for the last decade and a half, it’s something that I’ve really been excited about conceptualizing for a while.”
The chef explained last month that the menu is all about the “joy of sharing,” which he particularly likes. Ramsay also takes great pride in his vision, from dishes like Kyoto cucumbers to the “local flair” of the raw bar and the spicy yellowtail and maki rolls that are “second to none.”“Miami is one of the most exciting culinary melting pots, and diverse and incredibly mixed,” he said at the time. “It’s not like going out for a subdued dinner in New York in a quiet neighborhood in Brooklyn or Williamsburg. Miami is bright, it’s brash, it’s energized and it’s absolutely compelling.”
The restaurant is the latest offering by the world-renowned chef whose extensive restaurant real estate in the U.S. also includes Gordon Ramsay Burger, Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips and Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill.
