CORAL GABLES (CBSMiami) — Zitz Sum is a hip hidden gem positioned contained in the Citi Bank constructing in Coral Gables. What began out as a pop up thought in COVID lockdowns quickly turned a everlasting restaurant after it quicky drew a cult following.
It is owned by acclaimed Chef Pablo Zitzmann and his spouse Natalie, who’s the pastry chef. It’s the final word mother and pop restaurant with their two younger children serving up cuteness.
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“It’s quite the mom and pop, literally,” mentioned CBS4’s Lisa Petrillo.
“Yes, that’s the way it is. It’s mom and pop and then sometimes (my son)Nico is helping me clean basil and (daughter) Emma is running around the kitchen. That’s the way it is,” mentioned Zitzmann.
In March, Zitz Sum was acknowledged by the James Beard Foundation as a nominee for “Best New Restaurant.”
The menu is Asian Inspired, however there’s extra.
“So, it’s very Asian, but at the same time I am a quarter Mexican. I was born and raised in Columbia,” he defined. “My wife is from Chile. I went to an Italian school in Columbia, so I’m used to Italian flavors and that’s the kind of food we grew up eating in my house.”
As for the look of the 40 seat restaurant with eating inside and outside, it’s all Pablo’s favourite issues.
“I wanted to give a vibe like rock ‘n’ roll. I like tattoos. I like skateboarding. I like that punk rock vibe and we thought Coral Gables needed a little bit of edginess,” he mentioned.
Wonton en Brodo (CBS4)
Back within the kitchen, chef Zitzmann prepares his well-known Wonton en Brodo, a dish impressed by the Italian Tortellini en Brodo. It’s moist hen dumplings, parmesan & a soup-like soy dashi with chives.
“It’s elegant. The broth is just comforting, and the chicken thighs give it that extra depth and heft to it. Like a comfort food,” mentioned Petrillo.
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“It’s soul hugging food, you feel me?” requested chef.
“Yes, I feel you,” mentioned Petrillo. “That’s what it is.”
Spring salad (CBS4)
Next, a spectacular spring salad with stracciatella cheese, cucumbers and papaya topped with a miso ginger dressing.
“It’s delicious and super different. I love how the cheese gives a little soft smoothness and then you have so many flavors in this dressing,” mentioned Petrillo.
Finally, Sheng Jian Bao with mushrooms, pickles and sesame. You dip within the yuzu hoisin sauce.
Sheng Jian Bao (CBS4)
“There’s a sweet and savory in there and I love the crunch with the vegetables in between. I feel a tiny bit of a kick and that fluffy bao bun is so nice,” mentioned Petrillo.
“We roll 30 or 40 of these a day. They sell out almost every single night,” mentioned chef.
Zitzmann Sum is open Tuesday by Saturday for dinner. Happy hour is from 5pm to 7pm, For extra data:www.zitzsum.com
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