Miami’s renowned Michelin-starred restaurants, SHINGO and Stubborn Seed, will join forces for an exclusive one-night dining event on Monday, Sept. 23. The collaborative 10-course dinner will showcase a fusion of culinary creations from chefs Jeremy Ford and Shingo Akikuni, along with their skilled culinary teams. Priced at $295 per person, the seated collaboration dinner will take place at Stubborn Seed, and reservations can be made on OpenTable for seating between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
During the collaboration dinner, Ford and Akikuni will come together to curate a 10-course tasting menu highlighting their distinct culinary styles. Chef Ford will utilize freshly sourced ingredients from his farm, Ford’s Farm, based in Homestead, to create dishes in collaboration with Chef Akikuni. The menu will include delectable items such as Sake and citrus-cured Japanese Yellowtail Crudo, Binchotan Grilled Unagi Kabayaki, 48-hour Pork Belly and Caviar, and Chicken Nanban Sando.
Kaori Yoshioka, the Head Sommelier at SHINGO, will curate wine and sake pairings tailored to complement the dishes. The evening will also feature cocktails crafted by Jackie Rey, the Head Bartender at Stubborn Seed. Ana De Sa Martins, the Executive Pastry Chef at Stubborn Seed, will prepare exquisite desserts.
In May 2023, Chef Shingo Akikuni founded SHINGO, a 14-seat omakase restaurant in Coral Gables. Since its establishment, SHINGO has earned high praise and acclaim for its exceptional omakase menu, top-quality ingredients, and thoughtfully curated beverage pairings. Impressively, within less than a year of its opening, in 2024, the restaurant was awarded One Star by the MICHELIN Guide.
Stubborn Seed, founded by Top Chef champion Jeremy Ford, is nearing its seventh year in Miami Beach. As a part of the Grove Bay Hospitality Group, this beloved South of Fifth restaurant has proudly maintained a One Star rating from the MICHELIN Guide for the last three years. The continued prosperity of Stubborn Seed is a testament to the dedicated team of remarkably talented individuals who prioritize exceptional hospitality. Stubborn Seed is situated at 101 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach.
