Moody Tongue, the world’s first brewery to receive Michelin Stars, will open its first Florida location, Moody Tongue Sushi West Palm Beach on Jan. 7 as the newest addition to the culinary portfolio, at the Hilton West Palm Beach.
Opening under the direction of acclaimed Brewmaster Jared Rouben and Executive Sushi Chef Hiromi Iwakiri, the restaurant will feature a 15-course omakase experience celebrating Moody Tongue’s passion for exploring hyper-seasonal ingredients with innovative beer pairings. Located within the newly-renovated Hilton West Palm Beach, the space will highlight a traditional 14-seat omakase counter and luxe banquette seating. The space will encapsulate the tones, textures and richness of the Moody Tongue brand.
Guests can receive specialty pairings, such as Hokkaido Sea Scallop, served with edamame and Ossetra caviar, with a Pressed Asian Pear Saison; Madai, served with Florida Orange zest and sea salt, with an Orange Blossom Belgian Blonde; and a decadent Florida Stone Crab Hand Roll, adorned with green apple and sauce dijonnaise, beautifully paired with a Cherry Oud Bruin.
Utilizing his extensive culinary background and brewing education, Rouben approaches brewing with a chef’s mindset, carefully creating balanced beers that showcase layers of flavors and aromatics. The experience will feature a curated selection of artisanal beer pairings, including specialties such as a Grapefruit Gose, a lightly-tart German-style wheat beer incorporating Florida Ruby Red Grapefruit, a Shaved Black Truffle Rice Lager, a rice lager showcasing black Perigord truffles, as well as perennial favorites like the brewery’s Yuzu Lager and Juiced Lychee IPA.
The restaurant will also offer a curated selection of Japanese whiskeys as well as wines and sakes.
In addition, Rouben has created an exclusive West Palm Beach Pilsner that will be offered exclusively at Hilton West Palm Beach and its dining outlets.
“Due to the incredible response we received during our recent pop-ups in South Florida, we’re excited to officially plant our roots in West Palm Beach and bring guests the wonderful beer pairings and exceptional cuisine for which our brewing and culinary teams are known,” said Moody Tongue’s CEO Jeremy Cohn. “This opening marks a monumental milestone for our team and we’re eager to introduce a new, elevated dining experience to the area.”
“Opening Moody Tongue Sushi in West Palm Beach is a dream come true,” said Rouben. “We blend the artistry of brewing with the richness of culinary craft, creating a unique experience where every sip and pairing tells a story. We can’t wait to spend more time in West Palm Beach.”
The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Advance reservations are required.
Moody Tongue currently operates three world-class dining concepts, with two in Chicago and one in New York City. In 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, Moody Tongue became the first wholesale brewery/restaurant in the world to receive an accolade from the Michelin Guide.www.moodytongue.com
Photo Credit: Michael Marquand.