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12/15/2023
Hi everyone! I was hacked, disregard any dumb posts. And don’t get sensitive over them either haha.
02/03/2023
The OGs are Back!
The Brisket Sando 🐮
&
The Carolina 🐷
With the new change of times comes wonderful news… two of our OG Sandwiches are coming back!
Both staples of our stint at Tripping and super excited to bring them back. Everything is almost the same except I’ll be using freaking amazing buns 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Eat in
Or
Order on
02/03/2023
🚨 New schedule 🚨
We are switching up our hours of operation! Felt like the area could use a bit more of a lunch option and there is nothing better than BBQ during the day…especially Saturdays and Sundays. Come join us outside in the Garden area at or you can now find us on 🚗
For those that still want BBQ at night, we will be open Sunday and Monday nights for your evening dining pleasure. 🌚
Really excited what we can do with this time change.
01/10/2023
Julian
When I was 11, my mom opened a Colombian Bodega/Deli in East Hampton, New York. I remember working the register with a metal box and calculator on the first day. When I wasn't at school, my mom would ask me to give her a hand. I didn't enjoy the first few years, especially on the weekends as a kid, and preferred to play. As time passed, I realized this was feeding my family, and as my mom was a single mother, I had to step up.
As I began to enjoy working more, I decided to go to school for business. I learned a lot about finance and marketing. I worked with my mom, and after I began bartending and realized I wanted to get my master's in Hospitality. The school from Switzerland had a sister school in Spain, where I had to do a six-month internship, and I was lucky to be chosen by the Ritz of Barcelona as a server in one of the best restaurants.
Being an American and living in Europe the way I did for one year changed my mindset! I started enjoying the simple things of life. I arrived with 5 bags full of crap and returned to the USA with a small carry-on and my same dream of opening a restaurant. The restaurant director of the Ritz was a good friend of the executive chef at the Ritz in Miami, so I landed the job as front-of-the-house supervisor.
It's been 15 years working my way up in the industry, but I wasn't fond of wearing suits and shaving my beard every day. I always had a more back-of-the-house personality, yet I knew I was doing this because I had a purpose. I tried to spend no more than one year and a half in places to learn as much as possible in corporate, mom-and-pop, and high-end settings when I discovered it was time to make a shift and work in a place I see myself hanging out.
I partnered up with a group that was opening up a brewery that served Texas BBQ; it took three years to open, and we ended up splitting, but I learned all about BBQ and liked the kitchen and the fire more than the taproom.
Since 2018 I have my own pop up. I developed my recipes and ensured all my food came out with consistency, which was one of the main issues I encountered in the industry! I feel good now that I am building a brand with a solid structure.
12/16/2022
Brisket is in good hands! 🦍
Ready for the weekend here inside
Come hang, eat some BBQ and enjoy delicious libations 🍖🍹
Thursday thru Monday
Starting at 5pm, going to 11pm
11/12/2022
Amazing Amazing 🥰
Huge Gorilla sized Thank You to everyone that came out yesterday. It was an increíble vibe, everyone came hungry and thirsty!
Shout to and his crew, killed it as always 🍔
miami always a Super Good time 🍻
The crew with leading the way, couldn’t have done it with out you all.
Now that I’m ‘officially’ open! Come get you some BBQ 🦍🍖
📸
11/11/2022
Game time!
Todays the day! Grand opening of my new spot and I brought out the big guns!
&miami
Starting at 5pm BUT can’t guarantee how long the Pastrami Burger will last. Luckily, I will have plenty of , , …so don’t worry too much 🍔🍖
A special FYIF shotgun at 7:30 brought to you by Off Site! 🍻
Also the unveiling of our new Jungle Cocktails, spearheaded by the wickedly talented 🍹🍸
Let’s go!
11/06/2022
🎉Grand Opening Party🎉
We are settled in and ready to party!
Friday November 11th
5pm - close
Come celebrate our move into The Anderson
I’ll have a special BBQ menu and have invited our amazing friend Ted , so we can bring back our monster collab. Burger…
the PASTRAMI BURGER 🐄🍔
If you haven’t had it…why? If you have had it…it’s back!
will be here w/ some delicious Super Good Lager🍻
Drinks specials and other surprises will be had
10/28/2022
New Beer Additions! 🍻🍻
We have added two new beers to our outdoor bar. The beautiful outdoor space we are in has its own bar and we as slowly adding some fun and new beer, cocktails and natural wines.
We are starting with some of my Favorites
No Mames a Mexican style Lager from
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Super Good Lager a crushable Lager from .miami
Both these beers are made by some amazing people so I’m extra excited to have them here. Plus they go amazing with my BBQ!
Cheers and see ya’ll soon
10/19/2022
Ready for the week!
Going into our second week at The Anderson Super excited about this move, can’t wait for you all to see the space.
Here we have one of our new items, the Alabama style smoked Chicken along with some of our famous Burnt Ends. Got our house slaw and fresh corn bread on there as well.
Open Thursday thru Sunday for now with more days and extended hours coming c**n!
Address
709 NE 79th Street
Miami, FL
33138
To get to NE 79th Street in Miami, visitors can take the Metrobus Route 9 or 10 and get off at the stop near NE 79th Street. Alternatively, visitors can drive and find street parking available along NE 79th Street or in nearby parking lots.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
4pm - 12am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 12am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Gorilla City Sandwiches, located on NE 79th Street in Miami, is a must-visit for barbecue lovers. The restaurant is housed inside The Anderson and offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere to enjoy your meal. The Brisket Sando and The Carolina are two of their OG sandwiches that have made a comeback, and they are just as delicious as ever. What's more, the buns used in these sandwiches are simply amazing! Gorilla City Sandwiches has recently changed its hours of operation to offer lunch options during the day, making it an ideal spot for weekend BBQ cravings. You can also find them on food delivery apps if you prefer to enjoy their mouth-watering dishes at home. With friendly staff and delicious libations to complement your meal, Gorilla City Sandwiches is definitely worth a visit.
