Amara X Parador La Huella Takeover

One of the world’s most iconic beachside restaurants is coming to Miami for one weekend only. Parador La Huella, or more widely known as La Huella continues to earn the title of ‘Best Restaurant in Uruguay’ by Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and ‘Best Beachside Restaurant on the Planet’ by Bon Appetit magazine. From Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd the chic coastal destination is taking over Amara at Paraiso by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael Schwartz. La Huella will transform the second floor of the waterfront property into an alluring beachside landscape. Guests can experience their renowned seafood specialties in a stylish setting for dinner (Friday & Saturday) or Sunday brunch.

Miami marks the second stop of the La Huella Itinerante tour with other stops in Rio and Cannes. During their off-season in the summer, the team travels to a few select cities for culinary takeovers. Co-Founder of La Huella, Martin Pittaluga shared, “It is a true joy for us to bring La Huella Itinerante to our friends, Amara at Paraiso. We have many things in common with chef Michael Schwartz, whom we admire for his spontaneous Latin spirit, his demand for quality ingredients and his ability to open doors. We are very excited to cook with him and his team.”

La Huella is helmed by Chef Vanessa González where the star of the show is the grill. During their weekend pop-up, Chef Vanessa and her culinary team will be showcasing their signature seaside specialties and grilled meats in Amara’s transformed space replicating La Huella signature stylish yet effortless ambiance. Live entertainment will also be provided featuring La Huella’s bewitching, rhythmic sounds. Each experience includes a welcome drink curated by La Huella’s lead mixologist and passed canapes followed by a four-course family style dinner paired with Uruguayan native wines.

Throughout the evening guests can expect dishes like a refreshing ‘Crudo de Mar’ tartare; Caviar Tostada featuring Black River Caviar, sustainably farmed in Uruguay; Lobster al Ajillo served in a sizzling skillet with fresh herbs and aromatic spices; Squid Ink Paella tossed with fresh baby squid with aioli; Braised Lamb Shoulder served with slow-roasted seasonal vegetables and sweet potato puree; and La Huella’s classic desserts like Lemon Crostata and the crowd-pleasing Dulce de Leche Volcano. Brunch highlights include chilled Gazpacho; their traditional La Huella Ceviche; savory Pumpkin and Queso Blanco Empanadas; Seafood Barley Stew filled with fresh clams, crab, fried fish and mussels; Grilled Local Fish served with roasted mushrooms, crispy polenta cake and aioli; and desserts ranging from citrus spiked Passion Fruit Pie to the Uruguayan delicacy Chaja, layered with sponge cake and seasonal fruits.