After almost four years of Mediterranean fare Anise Taverna has closed to reopen, with co-owner/partner Chef David Long, “RiverShack”. The Meolis will still run the front of the house and the casual eatery has plans to create a “Game Room”, Weekend Brunch and monthly whole lamb and pig roasts with Chef David Long & Sous Chef Alan Harst in the kitchen.

River Shack will open Tuesday through Sundays from 5pm-Midnight, 620 NE 78th Street, Miami, FL 33138 305-758-2929, www.anisetaverna.com