Miami has an edge that Ive never felt in any other city, says Theroux.
Theres a high-low to that place thats unmatched anywhereeven New York.
Rays should fit right in.
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The concepts Miami Beach branch will open at the start of the regionsArt Basel week, on December 3.
Yes, you might see a star or two tucking into a booth, but that isnt the point.
Its not at all about being in a VIP section.
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Its about interacting with the whole room.
Braun agrees with Quirartes low-key sentiment.
Id always had this dream in the back of my mind to own a bar, he says.
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So when it happened, I was obviously stoked.
And then Rays turned out to be better than I could have ever hoped for.
There is a vibe thats totally its own.
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Were ready to take it on the road.
Bars, particularly ones like Rays, are very low-fi.
The vibe is welcomingits not exactly a diner nor a dive, but feels distinctly familiar all the same.
Hometown bar is a phrase Quirarte and team are emphasizing as Rays continues expanding.
(Heads up: Hawaiimightbe next.)
Dont get me wrong, I like a little grime, I like a dive, he says.
At Rays, the A in A-list stands for all.
