The beloved Miami hotspot highlighting the cuisine of Greece, Cyprus and Turkey has expanded to a massive indoor-outdoor space in the Arts District.

If you ’re one of those New Yorkers who was part of the pandemic hoi polloi exodus to Los Angeles , there ’s a well fortune that you expend a winter weekend or two in Miami during your Big Apple year . And if so , there ’s also a chance that while you were there , you were lucky enough to set ashore a board atMandolin Aegean Bistro , one of the most transportive Miami restaurants in town . Situated on the border of Buena Vista and the Design District inside a 1940s - era habitation , the charming , string - light - strewn al fresco courtyard eating house no doubt work its way into your heart with its family - style approach to Mediterranean culinary art , serve up various Greek , Turkish and Cypriot diplomacy .

Too specific a scenario ? No matter . You ’re still in for a kickshaw because now Angelenos are all lucky enough to be capable to experience its magic with the hatchway of Mandolin Taverna at Soho Warehouse downtown . The restaurant was acquired by SoHo House recently after the companionship go public , and husband - and - wife team Ahmet Erkaya and Anastasia Koutsioukiswere go up by the group to bring their beloved eatery to LA ( a previous location of the restaurant exist briefly at Soho House ’s Miami locating ) .

The newfangled LA fix feature the same outdoor - concentrate concept , strewn with lanterns , plant life , flowers , and white - washed table and president but is much larger and offer a substantially expand indoor distance as well . The menuis a near replica of the original Miami menu that includes favorites like Greek Village Salad , Manti Dumplings , Greek Sampler ( mezze plate ) , Grilled Octopus , Grilled Lamb Chops with orzo pilaf plus an array of flatbreads and mezze like Cheese Saganaki and Roasted Cauliflower .

Mandolin

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Drinkwise , expect a selection of wines sourced both locally and from the Mediterranean region as well as a selection of house cocktail .

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Mandolin

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Mandolin

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Mandolin

Photo by Kelly Dobkin for Thrillist