Inside Miami Worldcenter: The $6 Billion Project Changing Miami Forever

Inside Miami Worldcenter — one of the largest mixed-use developments in the United States — the developers, entrepreneurs, and business owners behind the project share how this massive district is transforming Downtown Miami. From bringing global brands like Apple to building alongside the Brightline station, they explain the vision, challenges, and long-term impact of creating a new urban center from the ground up. You’ll also hear from restaurants, retailers, and concepts inside Miami Worldcenter — including Maple & Ash, Museum of Ice Cream, HŸP, Timeluxe, and Serafina — as they discuss why they chose Miami, how the area is evolving, and what the future holds for one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ Guest 1 - Nitin Motwani (Merrimac Ventures) 0:00 Intro 1:02 About Nitin and the Beginning of His Career 4:26 Idea Behind Miami World Center 7:10 Connection to Brightline 8:04 Bringing Stores Like Apple 13:35 Is Miami World Center Competing with Brickell? 16:17 Timeluxe and Go Greek 17:44 Biggest Hurdles During Construction 21:39 Discounts at Miami World Center After Heat Win 24:33 Downtown and Bayside 25:47 His Legacy 27:18 Activations 28:52 Retail and Office Spaces 31:14 Importance of DDA 33:48 Message to the Community 35:58 What Excites Him the Most 37:39 Top 3 Restaurants 41:44 Outro Guest 2 — Russell W. Galbut (Crescent Heights) 42:07 Intro 42:47 About Him and Miami World Center 46:52 Creating Communities by Surrounding It with Culture 49:21 Miami-Dade College 51:18 Miami Leadership 52:41 Development in Miami vs Other Places 53:26 DDA and Local Leadership Supporting Entrepreneurs 56:27 When He Knew that Miami Would Boom 57:41 How to Get People Onboard with Change 1:00:42 Striving for Excellence 1:03:21 What Can You Find at Miami World Center 1:05:24 Signature Bridge 1:06:09 Reasons for Development Delays 1:08:45 Political Aspirations? 1:09:37 Speed and Adaptability are Needed for Change 1:11:33 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 1:12:39 His Most Important Buildings 1:14:36 Courthouse Building 1:17:54 Day in Life 1:19:50 Being on the Board for Norwegian Cruise Lines 1:22:54 What Does Miami Mean to Him 1:23:49 His Thoughts on California 1:26:27 Top 3 Restaurants Guest 3 — Marcus Sharf (HYP) 1:30:29 Intro 1:31:36 About Marcus and HYP 1:32:26 Clientele 1:33:45 What Does HYP Sell 1:34:54 Community at Miami World Center 1:36:08 Social Media, Influencers 1:38:21 Top 3 Shoes 1:39:34 Biggest Order 1:40:09 Store Address 1:41:10 Top 3 Restaurants 1:42:58 Best Philly Cheesesteak in Miami 1:43:35 Outro Guest 4 — Danny Grant (Maple & Ash) 1:44:24 Intro 1:44:44 About Maple & Ash 1:45:51 Chicago vs Miami Location 1:46:35 Focus on Quality and Service 1:47:42 Choosing Miami World Center 1:49:14 Intention Behind Complimentary Cocktail at the Start 1:51:45 Ice Cream Sundae 1:52:18 Eight Bar 1:54:22 Navigating Diverse Downtown Audience 1:55:28 Speakeasy 1:57:02 Top 3 Restaurants 1:59:01 Outro Guest 5 — Piña Colada (Museum of Ice Cream) 1:59:33 Intro 2:00:05 About the Museum 2:02:34 Idea for the Museum 2:03:05 What Can You Do in the Museum 2:05:46 Opening Hours 2:07:22 Top 3 Dessert Spots 2:08:20 Outro Guest 6 — Ash Chugani (Timeluxe) 2:08:32 Intro 2:09:23 About Timeluxe and Ash's Story 2:10:29 Moving Around 2:11:19 Jewelry and Watches 2:12:27 Opening in Miami World Center 2:15:08 What Do They Sell 2:16:32 Plans for the Future 2:17:35 Lab Grown Diamonds 2:20:04 Only Brand New Stock 2:21:14 Favorite Omega Watch and Astronaut Story 2:23:01 Top 3 Restaurants 2:23:47 Outro Guest 7 — JC Briones (Serafina) 2:23:58 Intro 2:25:23 About Serafina 2:27:44 Serving Residents and Tourists 2:29:09 Best Selling Dishes 2:31:55 Quality of Ingredients 2:34:47 Opening in May and Summertime Struggle 2:37:09 Free Delivery in the 3 Block Radius 2:38:53 Going Back to Basics 2:40:19 Foodies and Influencers 2:44:03 Top 3 Restaurants 2:46:12 Outro