Acclaimed chef Michael Beltran isn't buying the narrative that all Miami restaurants are expensive.
- Sure, some spots charge $25+ for a cocktail, but he'd argue those restaurants don't define the city's culinary identity.
Why it matters: Born in Hialeah and raised in Little Havana, Beltran has witnessed just about every iteration of the city's culinary scene and, through Ariete Hospitality Group, he's helped shape its next generation.
