Michelle Gonzalez, the commercial licensed broker of record for Coral Gables-based Floridian First Realty, a family-owned boutique real estate firm specializing in commercial, luxury, and residential properties, announces that it has brokered the 10-year lease for a new MisterO1 Extraordinary Pizza in Doral, Florida.
The Michelin-recommended pizza restaurant, which is expected to open by September 1, 2024, is located in Downtown Doral, a 250-acre mixed-use community developed by Codina Partners. The restaurant occupies a2,500-square-foot space at 8455 N.W. 53rd St., Suite G101 and it is MisterO1’s first location in Doral.
Gonzalez has also brokered leases for MisterO1’s locations in Aventura, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar and Pembroke Pines, Florida.
MisterO1 Doral is corporate-owned by co-founders and original owners Chef Renato Viola and President Umberto Mascagni. MisterO1 uses the finest and freshest ingredients that are locally sourced and some that are imported from Italy. The artisanal pizza is a delicate thin crust style with very light dough, which is prepared and rests for a minimum of 72 hours before being served.
Raised in Southern Italy, Viola developed a passion for cooking at an early age. By the time he was 11 years old, he was apprenticing with Italy's best pizza chefs. After winning many awards across Europe, Viola came to settle in Miami Beach under the O1 Visa category, reserved for those with "Extraordinary Artistic Ability" of internationally acclaimed fame. Recognizing that his talent would be the foundation of a revolutionary pizza joint, he opened MisterO1 to create something truly extraordinary.
“Specializing in the retail restaurant sector, I am thrilled to represent MisterO1 to expand across South Florida and play a role in bringing an exceptional culinary experience to many people,” said Michelle Gonzalez. “Downtown Doral, known for its vibrant atmosphere and a special blend of shopping and entertainment options, is the perfect location for this pizzeria that has become synonymous with Chef Renato’s signature 13-inch pizzas that are star-shaped with a pouch of ricotta cheese in each of the eight points.
About Floridian First Realty
Floridian First Realty, situated in Coral Gables, Florida, stands out as a family-owned boutique real estate firm specializing in commercial, luxury, and residential properties. Established in 2006 by the husband-and-wife team of Kevin and Michelle Gonzalez, the company is distinguished for its team of specialists who skillfully analyze, market, and efficiently sell properties to maximize value. Recognized for its integrity, trustworthiness, and ethical practices, Floridian First Realty is a reliable source for genuine and professional real estate expertise. Floridian First Realty is located at 710 S Dixie Hwy #100, Coral Gables, FL 33146. For more information, visit www.floridianfirstrealty.com.
About Mister 01
At Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, pizza is an art form, and each is a masterpiece. Mister O1 brings a fresh and contemporary twist to the traditional pizza scene with an unforgettable experience filled with an array of authentic pizzas, innovative flavors, and a vibrant dining atmosphere. Founded by South Italy native Renato Viola, the brand’s name is inspired by the O1 Visa Chef Viola was granted to begin his new life in Miami. Once settled in the Magic City, he opened the first location of Mister O1 in 2014 at 1680 Michigan Avenue with his business partner Umberto Mascagni. Since then, Mister O1 has grown to 15 locations in the United States and one location overseas, with plans for more openings in the future.
The pizzeria brand has become synonymous with Chef Renato’s signature 13-inch pizzas that are star-shaped with a pouch of ricotta cheese in each of the eight points — an innovation that other Italian eateries have since adopted. The menu also features 8-inch traditional and specialty pizzas as well as calzones, salads, and an antipasto and burrata bar. In 2021, Mister O1 was notably crowned “Best Pizza” in Florida by Food & Wine Magazine. Most recently, the concept was selected as the Readers’ Choice 2023 “Best Pizza” in the annual Best of Miami list published by the Miami New Times. For more information, visit www.mistero1.com or call 786-886-3178
About Downtown Doral
Downtown Doral is Miami’s leading lifestyle center, where big city life meets small town simplicity. The 250-acre mixed-use development of Downtown Doral consists of 40 trendy shops and restaurants; The Offices at Downtown Doral—a bustling business district with more than 150,000 square feet of Class-A office space; and 5,000 luxurious residential units including the condo towers 5350 Park, 5300 Paseo, and 5252 Paseo, as well as The Residences at Downtown Doral, which includes the single-family home community of Canarias, and the Townhomes at Downtown Doral. The community is home to two award-winning charter schools, Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School, which offers a bilingual program in either Spanish, Portuguese or French, and Downtown Doral Charter Upper School. The community also holds the seat of government for Doral—Doral Government Center—a LEED-certified city hall nestled at the heart of Downtown Doral. It is adjacent to a 3-acre central park and 14,000+ square foot cultural arts center. Downtown Doral is also one of the leading purveyors of interactive art installations in South Florida with its LUX Doral art collection—featuring works from renowned artists from around the world, such as Jen Lewin, John Henry, Jan Hladil, and various others.
