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Drawing inspiration from the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the islands of Spain, Patricia Duran brought Paya's island-inspired vision to life in just under three months. A tropical foyer with a sage stone table sets the tone. Inside, the coral-hued raw bar anchors the space, while the dining room layers textured brick, plant-lined banquettes, white oak, and green marble beneath gold wallpaper and woven rattan pendants.
A dual-concept venue on historic Lincoln Road, reimagining a circa-1940s structure into over 8,000 square feet of dining and nightlife. Oro delivers warm coastal elegance across 200+ seats while Elixir channels old Miami with a nautical, intimate barroom atmosphere. The design balances adaptive reuse with contemporary sophistication.
A culturally immersive Indian restaurant that avoids cliches. Custom woven furniture, bold floral murals, natural wood tones, and warm pendant lighting bring the energy of the Wynwood arts district indoors while providing an authentic sense of place tied to Indian craft traditions.
