Style File: Hot New Restaurants

WSVN -- It's a tale of two chefs -- one West Coast, one East Coast -- both bringing their talents right here to Miami.

Loved by celebrities in L.A., Chef Gobind Armstrong recently opened the Table 8 restaurant at the new Regent Hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

His "So-Cal" cuisine is now so So-Be.

Gobind Armstrong: "My cuisine is different because it's based on ingredients. I try to stay as seasonal as I possibly can. I buy as local as much as I can."

Inside, the setting for dinner is intimate -- even a wine room for private parties.

But outside you've got the ocean breeze and plenty of space to party or order small plates.

Isabel Leon: "Hey, this is the place to be. Good portions. Good atmosphere, so I would definitely recommend the place."

Dwight Freeney: "I think it's got a real sexy feel, laid back so that everyone can enjoy."

And just like his L.A. hot spot, you can expect to see lots of celebs.

Gobind: "Ryan Seacrest has been in, Knarls and Kelis last night and Bobby Flay is in tonight. Here at Table 8 you never know who's going to drop by."

Or swim by -- look up, and you'll see live mermaids, swishing around in a glass-bottomed pool above the bar.

Things are just as eye-catching, less than two blocks down at Evolution in the Ritz Carlton.

Chef David Bouley brought his famous New York name and food with him.

Pierre Saussey: "He's a big name. He's had the highest rating from Zagat in all North America."

The menu is mixed with Japanese and French cuisine -- something for every taste.

Chris Sowa: "We couldn't help but pass food around a little bit because everything looks so good."

There's a funky lounge to chill, a sushi bar and a glowing formal dining room.

Jennifer Suskin: "The design, the chef, it's an incredible location, and we've been waiting a long time for it to come."

And at the end of the meal there's a surprise for the ladies.

Kermitt Bowen: "Before each lady guest leaves, David likes to leave a little lemon tea cake for you. So you can enjoy it with breakfast in the morning."

Mm-hm, now that's my cup of tea!

As with any new hot restaurant you will need reservations.

This is the first venture in Miami for both hot chefs.