If you lived in Miami before the pandemic rush, you’re likely familiar with the fan-favorite Fooq’s that was rooted downtown on Eleventh Street and served as a cozy-cool spot for great food, drinks and vibes. Upon entering, you were immediately greeted with a warm and familiar feeling that made you want to stay. Now, Fooq’s reopens in Miami’s Little River, settling into a 14,000-square-foot, two-story space that reflects its most expansive and intentional form yet—and still somehow maintains that same welcoming feel. After a four-year hiatus, the beloved restaurant returns not as a replica of what came before, but as a fully realized expression of founder David Foulquier’s long-held philosophy: that the best restaurants are built around people, not concepts.

Designed in partnership with Joyn Studio, the space feels layered, warm, and transportive. Middle Eastern references, 1970s textures, and mid-century silhouettes come together in what Foulquier describes as “hippie chic,” creating a room that feels lived-in rather than styled. A defining element is the towering bookshelf filled with personal artifacts, family photographs, and books from Foulquier’s childhood home— making the space feel personal and inviting. Equal parts design feature and emotional anchor, it establishes Fooq’s as a place shaped by memory and storytelling.

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