Emmy to the Nth

Mark Trowbridge is the president and CEO of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, and an afficionado of fine dining in the City Beautiful. 


A VISIT TO THE LATEST ‘ZA PLACE IN TOWN

This past August, Emmy Squared Pizza opened its doors at 230 Miracle Mile, abutting the paseo that leads to easy parking behind the restaurant in a city-owned garage. With 27 locations across the U.S., this is just the second location in Florida. The 64-seat eatery features both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for this time of year in the City Beautiful. 

Positioned as a Brooklyn-based pizzeria, Emmy Squared is best known for its unique take on Detroit-style pizza. The focaccia dough undergoes a 48-hour proofing process, setting it apart from the traditional version that typically uses brick cheese. Instead, Emmy Squared opts for a mozzarella and ricotta blend. Nothing like my days as a teenager working at Little Caesars Pizza, but a fresh take on all things deep dish! 

I joined a new trustee of our Chamber, Andrea Cobo of Seaview Investment Managers, for lunch and a get-to-know-you. Andrea is originally from Ecuador but studied at UM and worked for big financial firms in NYC before returning to Miami to raise a family. She has two kids, one of whom is already an accomplished baker at 11-years-old. 

“As for the pizza, there are many to choose from – including those with a red sauce base or vodka sauce. A signature feature of the meaty-set is the “roni cup,” with a smaller, thicker pepperoni slice that curls into an edible little bowl as it cooks…”

We shared the Caesar salad to start, which was generously tossed in a divine dressing and crowned with two anchovies, old-school style. Most restaurants no longer serve a Caesar as it was originally envisioned, as patrons fear the hairy fellows, so I was grateful to see the little guys adorning our salad. We also tried the meatball appetizer, which came with five large meatballs, lovingly smothered in a rich tomato sauce that had a nice zing to it. I struggled to decide between a pizza or a burger, especially as I scoped out participants for Burgerliscious 2025 (on February 13, 5:30 pm, by the way). The Le Big Mat boasts that it is award-winning and is served on a soft and flavorful pretzel bun. It was heavenly, and even at a medium temperature, dripped some greasy goodness onto my plate (and shirt). Or maybe that was the heralded Sammy sauce, a secret ingredient with real heat that made me want to give it my digits for a meet-up later. 

As for the pizza, there are many to choose from – including those with a red sauce base or vodka sauce. A signature feature of the meaty-set is the “Roni cup,” with a smaller, thicker pepperoni slice that curls into an edible little bowl as it cooks, creating a crisp, blackened edge containing a deep pool of slippery goodness – a style long favored in the northern reaches of Buffalo and where I am from in the Ohio Midwest. There are also Emmy’s own unique takes on the Margarita, Supreme, and Big Hawaiian pizzas that make you want to return for dinner. In a word, delish. 

To Andrea’s credit, she was able to keep the conversation flowing even while I fell in love with everything on my plate and may have made some light moaning sounds. Love at first bite was not far-off! 

When you go, Emmy Squared Pizza is open seven-days a week, 11 am to 10 pm, and there are take-out and delivery options available, as well. 


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