iami Beach on an O-1 visa, the inspiration for the original name, a work visa granted to those with “extraordinary ability or achievement.” Soon, everyone was praising Viola’s pizzas. In 2015, New Times food writer Carina Ost noted , “This tiny restaurant has been open only three months, but the hallway was filled with Italians waiting for a slice of this delicious experience.” Eventually, New Times bestowed the title of “Best Pizza” on it in 2016 . In 2024, when talking to New Times about his decade-long endeavor , Viola said, “The journey’s far from over; there’s still so much to do and so many opportunities ahead. This is just the beginning.” With the new Gables outpost, that journey officially enters its next chapter. Mister O1 . 110 Alhambra Cir., Coral Gables; 786-613-4159; mistero1.com . Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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