Perricone’s opened in 1996 in a very different Brickell, at a time when people went to work in the area but went home at 5 p.m. In 2020, Perricone’s moved to a modern space close to the original location.
But before the doors lock for the last time, let’s take a look at photos in the Miami Herald archives of went went on inside:
THE SCENE
The outdoor patio scene at Perricone’s in 2015.
Bartender Paula Daniel at Perricone’s.
Lauren Schneider, Ann Hoedt, Taryn Kiekow and Heather Pye at Perricone’s.
Jon Rose and Jamie Ousley play at Perricone’s.
Friday night Bar scene at Perricone’s in 2015.
Alex Leon plays the harp at Perricone’s in 2015.
Pablo Mendoza performs on guitar at Perricone’s in 2015.
Managers chat with a customer at Perricone’s in 2015.
In 2000, The Young Presidents Club’s Annual Singles Event at Perricone’s. Dan Blonsky, left, jokes with Sherylle Fellenz, center, and Helen Bonos, right.
In 2000, a Young Presidents Club’s Annual Singles Event at Miami’s Perricone’s Marketplace and Cafe raised money for Mount Sinai Medical center, and was co-hosted by three of People Magazine’s “Most Eligible Bachelors.” As an ice-breaker involved couples trying to match playing cards. Diego Rovito and Linda Lopez weren’t a match.
In 2003, Aida McVeigh has a cigarette as she and her family wait outside Perricone’s in downtown Miami before being seated.
THE FOOD
From left, executive chef Roger Berrios and sous chef Paulo Fares at Perricone’s Marketplace display the restaurant’s Thanksgiving meal to-go offerings in 2010.
Pistachio-encrusted goat cheese on salad greens drizzled in passionfruit dressing at Perricone’s Marketplace and Cafe.
A sandwich at Perricone’s in 2000.
Mozzarella Caprese appetizer at Perricone’s in 2000.
Friday night scene at Perricone’s: spinach linguini with lobster tail and jumbo shrimp, in 2015.
Sweets at Perricone’s in 2000.
In 2000, Rosina Gomez de Freites and Querube Kelso enjoy a business lunch at Perricone’s Marketplace and Cafe.
THE OWNER
Steven Perricone of Perricone’s in Miami.
In 2005, owner Steven Perricone.
THE RESTAURANT
Perricone’s original location on Southeast 10th Street in Brickell.
Managers chat with a customer at Perricone’s in 2015.
The original Perricone’s exterior in Brickell.
The new Perricone’s opened less than a mile from the original location.
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