The 2026 Tour Of Kitchens
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BY Kylie Wang
Now in its 17th year, the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living event shows no signs of slowing down. This year’s tour, sponsored by Mosaicist, featured 12 stops, including the showroom for the soon-to-be-built Ponce Park Residences and a closing party at Maison & Co. As usual, attendees had the options of driving themselves, renting vehicles, or joining the Bike Walk Coral Gables cycling group. Purveyors of alcohol, food, and goods at each home included Benihana, Ghee Indian Kitchen, Babette, Kojin 2.0, Americana Kitchen, Arcano, Clementine’s Wine Gourmet, Bliss Imprints & Gifts, 120% Lino, the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, Chateau Bloom, Calimia Home, Galiano Cigar Room, and many more. Proceeds will benefit the award-winning Culinary Arts program at Coral Gables Senior High and related scholarship funds at the Foundation, which awarded over $6 million in grants and scholarships last year. Here are some of our favorites from the tour.
RAMIREZ RESIDENCE ON SAN SERVANDO AVENUE
This stunning example of French Provincial architecture is characterized by a creamy white stucco façade, an arched entryway, and interior ceiling beams. The open floor plan is divided into distinct but harmonious areas designed for entertaining and daily living, including a wine cellar room, dedicated coffee station, and cooking area. The main kitchen features ivory Shaker-style cabinetry, custom aged brass hardware, and a warm oak center island with professional- grade appliances, including a wood-burning pizza oven and La Cornue range. The indoor/outdoor open porch features a cooking range and seating area.
GOLDMEIER RESIDENCE ON ALEDO AVENUE
Recently reimagined by Cozy Salazar Interiors, this residence stands as a stunning example of how mid-1950s architecture can be transformed into contemporary luxury. The kitchen’s statement centerpiece is an impressive blue Le Cornue range with gleaming brass hardware, complemented by white Calacatta-style porcelain countertops, pristine white cabinetry, and large-format porcelain tiles in a white-and-gray checkerboard pattern. The adjacent breakfast nook, bathed in natural light, connects seamlessly to the open-concept living spaces.
THAMPY-BURNS RESIDENCE ON NORTH KENDALL DRIVE
A masterfully renovated kitchen is the centerpiece of this 1952 home. The kitchen’s defining architectural feature is a dramatic arched alcove framing the cooking zone, which pairs with custom wood cabinetry to create a gallery-like focal point. The appliances are the pinnacle of culinary technology, including a side-by-side 36-inch Miele refrigerator and freezer (with wooden doors) and a 48-inch Bertazzoni range with eight burners and two ovens, complemented by a custom concealed hood that rises into the arch. Adjacent to the kitchen is a pantry through an archway and a colorful blue family dining area.
BRITO RESIDENCE ON MINORCA AVENUE
This striking kitchen is highlighted by custom cabinetry made in Lamborghini Yellow, the iconic hue first introduced on the legendary Miura sports car of the late 1960s. The high-gloss lacquer finish is multipurpose, amplifying the vibrant color while ensuring durability and minimal maintenance. With seating for four at the generous island’s four workspaces, this kitchen embodies the concept of a multi-use space, serving as the home’s nucleus. A rare prototypical 1952 screen by Italian designer Piero Fornasetti, flanked by his exceptional Adam and Eve series of gold plates from 1954, draw even more attention on an interior wall.
MUÑOZ-VEGA RESIDENCE ON EL RADO STREET
With a masterful outdoor connection, this inviting space flows effortlessly from interior comfort to outdoor entertainment. The combined kitchen and living room emphasize family connection, with a charmin arched entry leading to the outdoor living area, which has its own kitchen and outdoor bar. Inside, the kitchen is dominated by a large island, which offers the perfect gathering spot for family meals, homework sessions, or entertaining friends. High-end appliances like a 36-inch Themador refrigerator-freezer, Fulgor wall oven, Fulgor Milano range, and Thermador dishwasher make cooking for any occasion a breeze.
CARRERA RESIDENCE ON NAVARRE AVENUE
Snuggled within a 1926 coral rock home is this whimsical kitchen, which manages to combine bold colors with historic charm. Though the focal point of this jewel box-like room is undoubtedly the bright yellow exhaust hood, the saturated custom green cabinetry provides another striking feature, especially when combined with the funky ceiling treatment and retro refrigerator. The Miele undercounter washer and dryer units add a touch of modernity – and a unique space-saving solution for a historic home. Beyond the kitchen, the outdoor barroom and poolside lounge, each with their own striking details, complete the home, which celebrates the vibrant spirit of Coral Gables living.
BARLICK RESIDENCE ON BANYAN TRAIL
A generous main cooking space caps off this masterpiece of Southern elegance, which features an adjacent back kitchen and an ingenious system of recessed bi-fold wood doors that allow the space to transform into a discreet working kitchen when desired. The two-function approach here combines crisp white perimeter cabinets with a substantial marble-topped island that can be used for cooking or dining. Large, side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units, Miele dishwashers, and a 60-inch stainless steel Wolf gas range make for a professional- caliber kitchen that honors Coral Gables’ architectural heritage while embracing modern living.