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North Miami Beach proclaims Barracayo Day after Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction
Summary
The commission honored Barracayo, a North Miami Beach Peruvian‑Nikkei restaurant, for earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand in May 2026 and presented a proclamation recognizing the restaurant’s contribution to the city’s culinary scene; the restaurant’s general manager, Carlos, accepted and thanked the city.
North Miami Beach — The City Commission on June 16 presented a proclamation honoring Barracayo, a Peruvian‑Nikkei restaurant in North Miami Beach, after the restaurant received a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation in May 2026.
The proclamation recounted the restaurant’s origins in the city and said the Michelin distinction had elevated North Miami Beach’s reputation as a culinary destination. The commission praised the chef’s creativity and the restaurant’s role in the local dining scene.
Carlos, identified in the record as the restaurant’s general manager, thanked the city and described the business’s immigrant roots and long effort to succeed in Miami’s competitive dining market. "For those who came before me, thank you very much," he said, framing the restaurant’s success as part of the community’s immigrant story. He noted that Chef Anthony Verastegui was unable to attend because of service obligations.
During the reading, several speakers varied pronunciations and spellings of the restaurant and chef’s names; the general manager clarified the correct pronunciation in his remarks. The proclamation is ceremonial and does not change any city licensing or regulatory status for the business.
