A historic Miami property has reopened as Upper Eastside Hangout in Little River with open-air food stalls and a cocktail garden.

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One of Miami’s most historic properties is pouring drinks again. Upper Eastside Hangout is now open at 701 NE 79th St., an open-air food and cocktail garden from the newly formed All We Need Hospitality Group.

The new food and cocktail garden is on the former property of The Anderson, home to one of the city’s oldest continuously operating liquor licenses. Records show the property’s liquor license dates back to 1937 — nearly 90 years ago.

The group was founded by four partners, Travis Rogers, John Fortini, Anthony Mejia, and Victor Ramos, who all live in the neighborhood. “We wanted the Upper Eastside to have a little bit of everything in one place, a spot to hang out for all,” said Rogers in a statement announcing the opening. “We live in the area, and we know this has been missing for a while now.”

Nearly 90 years of history live within its tiny walls

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The food garden features four stalls, and the headliner is a homecoming of sorts. Cheeseburger Baby, the South Beach burger institution that closed its Washington Avenue home of 25 years, has arrived. It’s serving its Certified Angus beef burgers here, along with the “Classic 15th S. Frita,” chicken wings, and onion rings.

Owner Stephanie Vitori called the closure “a transition” on Instagram and promised big news was coming. The new spot also puts her back on a familiar street. Vitori ran a Cheeseburger Baby at NE 79th Street and NE Second Avenue from 2015 to 2018. Therefore, she feels right at home.

Tacomiendo brings street-style tacos built on owner Carlos’ father’s family recipes. The menu includes birria tacos, tostones rellenos, and a churrasco sandwich combo. Specials include $3 tacos and $5 margaritas all day on Taco Tuesdays. Noodle Bar hand-pulls noodles and dumplings to order, its first permanent home after five years of pop-ups. ProfessorSnacks stocks international snacks, think mystery chip boxes, strawberry shortcake Kit Kats, and cinnamon bun Oreos.

The hangout is the first of three concepts planned for the 17,000-square-foot property. Here to There, an interior lounge, is targeting a September opening. Plus, In Between Wine Garden, a self-service wine spot, is set to follow later this year.

Upper Eastside Hangout. 701 NE 79th St., Miami; uppereastsidehangout.com.

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A fourth-generation Miamian, Olee Fowler knows every corner of the city. She spent a decade as the editor of Eater Miami, and now as a freelance writer, she captures the stories that make Miami unique. When she’s not exploring Miami’s newest restaurants and bars, you can find her at home with her dogs, Foster and Peanut, or cheering on her beloved Florida Gators. And yes, that’s probably a Coke Zero on her desk.