Genghis Cohen to Open in Former Sardinia Space in Miami Beach, Late 2026

Construction crews are hard at work at 1801 Purdy Ave., the longtime home of Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante, as the Miami Beach address prepares for its next chapter: Genghis Cohen, a Los Angeles-born Chinese restaurant concept, is slated to open in late 2026.

The Sardinia space, a fixture in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood known for its Italian fare and wine list, has closed its doors to make way for the incoming concept. Neighbors and regulars have watched the renovation take shape in recent weeks, with permits and construction activity signaling a full buildout rather than a simple refresh.

Genghis Cohen is being brought to Miami Beach by Call Mom Hospitality Group, which is adapting the Los Angeles original for the local market. The project suggests Miami Beach diners can expect a concept with West Coast sensibilities translated for Sunset Harbour, a neighborhood that has increasingly become a draw for ambitious restaurant openings.

Further details on the restaurant's menu and the lead-up to its late 2026 opening are expected to emerge as construction progresses. This is a developing story, and updates will follow as new information becomes available.