Q&A: A New Name, the Same Soul: Midorie’s Culinary Journey Expands
July 23, 2025
Owner Alvaro Perez Miranda discusses the evolution of Wabi Sabi into Midorie, detailing the brand’s growth, the introduction of a new Temaki Bar, and the commitment to maintaining the soul of the restaurant.
Young Venezuelans Carve Out a Future With a New Barbershop in Caracas
August 31, 2025
In La Vega, eleven young barbers open ‘Jóvenes Barberos,’ a community-driven project supported by entrepreneur Álvaro Pérez Miranda. The initiative offers skills, opportunity, and hope, transforming a neighborhood often defined by hardship into one of resilience and ambition.
Hiyakawa’s Alvaro Perez Miranda Wants Miami to Embrace Japanese Culture
June 27, 2025
A feature on Alvaro Perez Miranda’s role in shaping Miami’s Japanese dining scene, highlighting his cultural bridge-building and the principles of hospitality that define his restaurants, including Hiyakawa and the Michelin-starred Ogawa.
Miami New Times
Venezuelan Restaurateur Crowned Miami’s Omakase King
February 11, 2025
An in-depth profile recognizing Alvaro Perez Miranda as the leading figure in Miami’s omakase scene and the first Latino to be named a Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture.
How Alvaro Perez Has Mastered Bringing The Intimate Japanese Omakase Culture To Miami
March 13, 2024
A feature on Alvaro Perez Miranda’s role in shaping Miami’s Japanese dining scene, highlighting his cultural bridge-building and the principles of hospitality that define his restaurants, including Hiyakawa and the Michelin-starred Ogawa.
