Q&A: On & Off The Court at The Yards at Amelia

Hialeah, FL -September 17, 2024 – “As a kid born and raised in Hialeah — 7min from The Yards — my ‘yard’ was where I had some of my best childhood memories.”

Homegrown actor, singer, and entrepreneur Jencarlos Canela had a vision to create a space right at home where his community can gather, savor local flavors, network with other individuals, play sports, and enjoy from a wide range of entertainment. The Yards at Amelia is the culmination of all of these dreams.

 “Our venue was created by the locals for the locals and everyone looking for a place to feel at home,” shares business partner Dennis Rodriguez. “We are proud to be the first and only indoor facility in our city with eight indoor pickleball courts and a singles tennis practice court, fostering a creative space that celebrates the love of pickleball and sports overall equipped with a mega screen and TVs for watch-parties.”

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As a kid born and raised in Hialeah — 7min from The Yards — my ‘yard’ was where I had some of my best childhood memories.”

Homegrown actor, singer, and entrepreneur Jencarlos Can

Halloween Pickleball Tournament at The Yards at Amelia

The Picklebowl is a round-robin tournament held one Tuesday each month at The Yards at Ameila, featuring teams from global brands like Red Bull and Dos Hombres, along with standout names from Miami’s vibrant hospitality scene, including Gekko, Kush, Pubbelly Sushi, Kojin, and Blue Collar. What began as a casual hangout for friends in the industry—many of whom have Mondays or Tuesdays off—has evolved into an incredible gathering for networking and pickleball. This month’s Picklebowl featured an extra special touch, as The Yards invited guests to celebrate Halloween with a themed tournament.

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The Picklebowl is a round-robin tournament held one Tuesday each month at The Yards at Ameila, featuring teams from global brands like Red Bull and Dos Hombres, along with standout names from Miami’s vibrant hospitality scene, including Gekko, Kush, Pubbelly Sushi, Kojin, and Blue Collar.

Curbside Cravings at The Yards at Amelia

At The Yards at Amelia, a vibrant lineup of food trucks brings together the rich flavors of Miami, creating a lively atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. Featuring favorites like La Birria Miami, Taco Blanco, Mamacita’s Taqueria, and Churro Mania, the selection offers everything from savory tacos to sweet churros that complete the perfect day. As guests enjoy pickleball or unwind with friends, these food trucks create a delicious backdrop, making The Yards more than just a sports venue—it’s a place for the community to connect, relax, and savor some of the best eats Miami has to offer.

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At The Yards at Amelia, a vibrant lineup of food trucks brings together the rich flavors of Miami, creating a lively atmosphere for locals and visitors a like.

Amelia Art x Porsche – Vintage Edition

Prestige Companies once again fused art and culture within the vibrant Amelia District, presenting their second annual art extravaganza. Dennis Rodriguez and his partners launched a spectacular and private pre Basel event titled ‘Need Money For Art – Amelia Art x Porsche Vintage Edition.’ Which featured a collaboration with Miami based artist Alex Mijares unveiling his new Trancao’ series and of course leaving a splash of his work on the custom ‘need money for Porsche’ t-shirts.

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Prestige Companies once again fused art and culture within the vibrant Amelia District, presenting their second annual art extravaganza. Dennis Rodriguez and his partners launched a spectacular and private pre Basel event titled ‘Need Money For Art – Amelia Art x Porsche Vintage Edition.

ABANCA USA proudly supported

ABANCA USA proudly supported the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce in the “South Florida Real Estate Market Update” event hosted by Holland & Knight LLP. The event opened with a keynote speech from Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, and featured three insightful panels addressing the region’s economic landscape and business opportunities, including discussions centered on market disruptions, emerging trends, and key real estate developments shaping South Florida.

ABANCA USA’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate, Gustavo Rodriguez, CFA, participated as a speaker in the third panel, “Emerging Industry Trends Shaping the Real Estate Market in 2024.” He joined an esteemed lineup that included Eduardo Ignacio Otaola, Managing Principal at Constellation Group; Raimundo Onetto, Principal and CEO of Alta Developers; Kenneth Naylor, President of Development, at Atlantic Pacific Companies; Walter Harvey, B.C.S., R.P., General Counsel for Miami-Dade Public Schools; and moderated by Jorge R. Escobar, Partner at Holland & Knight.

The panel on “Adapting to Market Disruptions and Opportunities: Hospitality, Restaurants, and Retail” featured a distinguished group of industry leaders, including Inigo Ardid, Co-President of Key International; Nelson Albareda, President and CEO of Loud And Live; Ignacio Garcia-Menocal, Co-Founder and CEO of Grove Bay Hospitality Group; and Dennis Rodriguez R., Partner at Prestige Companies. The session was moderated by Alejandro Arias, Esq., Partner at Holland & Knight.

Additionally, the event featured a panel with a debate between Miami-Dade County Sheriff candidates Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and James Reyes, moderated by Miriam Soler Ramos, B.C.S. Ramos, Partner at Holland & Knight.

We extend our gratitude to the Spain-US Chamber, Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz from Holland & Knight, and all those who contributed to the success of this event.

The event opened with a keynote speech from Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, and featured three insightful panels addressing the region’s economic landscape and business opportunities, including discussions centered on market disruptions, emerging trends, and key real estate developments shaping South Florida.

305 Vox Populi Podcast Season 5 Ep. 13 – Dennis Rodriguez

Welcome to a new episode of Season 5 of 305 Vox Populi.
Today the guest is Dennis Rodriguez

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Welcome to a new episode of Season 5 of 305 Vox Populi.
Today the guest is Dennis Rodriguez

Amelia Live x Art | Private Porsche Collection

Hialeah, FL – November 30, 2o22 – Another milestone for the Amelia district. Enveloping the vision of Prestige Companies, Dennis Rodriguez and his partners along with his executive team have brought the first-ever art and culture event to the Amelia District.

Amelia Live welcomed over 700 guests to an unforgettable night. The exclusive event  Amelia Live x Art | Private Porsche Collection combined art, Porsches, and live performances by DJ Rascal, Raul Morera, Maria Quintana, and Yasniel Pedraza. The event featured curated pieces by Eric Alfaro, Armando Blanco, Roberto Blanco, Omar Corrales, Roberto Crespo, Astrid Fuertes, Juanma García, Alex Mijares, Julio César Pacheco, Ramón Pedraza, Rubén Rodrigues, Julia Vence, Fredy Villamil, and Sabrina Yanguas who painted a baby grand piano live while pianist, Yasniel Pedraza played. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from La Romanita. Attendees were immersed in a collection of carefully curated pieces of art and exclusive GT 911s along with antique Porsches

 

The developer will move forward with an apartment project near the 100-year-old racetrack.

Prestige buys development site at Hialeah Park, sells apartments

The developer will move forward with an apartment project near the 100-year-old racetrack.

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The developer will move forward with an apartment project near the 100-year-old racetrack.

La Romanita Restaurant & Lounge in Hialeah stirs Cuban flavors into Italian favorites

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Food fusions are when you take two types of cuisine and make something super. A new restaurant in Hialeah is mixing things up and bringing together some of your favorite foods. Your stomach and your mouth can now sample the best of Europe mixed with a neighbor to the south.

They’re serving up a world of deliciousness at La Romanita in Hialeah. It’s an Italian restaurant mixed with Cuban flavors.

Alexander Ruiz: “We have many of the traditional Italian dishes you would recognize both in high-end and traditional cuisine, but we have Cuban subtle changes we add in to make it more unique and recognizable.”

These food combinations will have your taste buds thanking you.

Alexander Ruiz: “There are a lot of Mediterranean influences, specifically Italian, in Cuban cuisine and on the island, so our chef realized it would be a wonderful marriage of the two to incorporate traditional Cuban ingredients into Italian dishes.”

They’ve got dishes you know and love … but with a twist.

Alexander Ruiz: “In the carbonara, instead of using a traditional pancetta, we are substituting that and using a Cuban smoked pork chop that has traditional spices like cumin.”

J.C. De Ona: “The Cuban smoked pork chop gives it that different flavor in the dish that is absolutely delicious.”

If you like fish, you’ll be passionate about this one.

Alexander Ruiz: “The Crudo Mixture is a trio of freshly cut fish with branzino, which is a traditional Mediterranean fish, Italian fish, along with tuna and salmon, and we top it with spicy oil and a passion fruit dressing. Passion fruit is a tropical dish and used in many Cuban cuisines.”

Mamma mia! Check out this pie-in-the-sky idea.

Alexander Ruiz: “One of our pizzas that we are very proud of is the Vaca Frita Pizza, which is shredded meat with Cuban spices.”

La Romanita is even a home run with the locals. Just ask Marlins great Alex Fernandez.

Alex Fernandez: “You really don’t expect this in Hialeah, but it’s a great restaurant, great food, great people around us. You gotta try it. It’s really good.”

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La Romanita Restaurant & Lounge
7755 W 4th Ave.
Hialeah, FL 33014
305-400-8727
laromanitarestaurantandlounge.com

Food fusions are when you take two types of cuisine and make something super. A new restaurant in Hialeah is mixing things up and bringing together some of your favorite foods.

New Restaurants to Try This Week: Flaming Grill, Moloko, and La Romanita

Miami’s latest round of openings includes a newcomer to Hialeah’s Amelia District with La Romanita, a new restaurant in partnership with Miami chef Jose Mendin dubbed Moloko, and the first Florida location for Flaming Grill Buffet in Broward County.

7755 W. Fourth  Ave., Hialeah

Prestige Hospitality Group opened its first restaurant, La Romanita Restaurant & Lounge, in the new Amelia District, Hialeah’s newest mixed-use development. The menu, created by executive chef Reinier Mendez, channels Cuban and Italian influences while drawing inspiration from his time at some of Miami’s most notable concepts, including STK Miami, Fort Lauderdale’s Naked Crab, Casa Tua Cucina, and Lure Fish Bar. At La Romanita, Mendez offers a selection of seafood, salads, select cuts of meat, house-made pastas, and pizza. Expect a robust wine list and live entertainment on the weekends. Monday through Thursday noon to 10 p.m., Friday noon to 11:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Prestige Hospitality Group opened its first restaurant, La Romanita Restaurant & Lounge, in the new Amelia District, Hialeah’s newest mixed-use development.