Kilgore Culinary Group

Alter (Restaurant of the Year)

2026-02-06

This is not comfort food. Quite the opposite. [Chef Bradley Kilgore, a] Kansas City native who cheffed alongside Laurent Gras, Grant Achatz and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, creates dishes that are exacting, stunningly beautiful, disciplined and, for some, challenging. Indicative of Kilgore’s style is a deceptively simple soft egg coddled to just warmed through and served in a shallow bowl. Spoon through the ethereal scallop foam to a disc of crisp Gruyere and tiny tapioca-like truffle pearls.

A perfect 5 Stars for Chef Brad Kilgore and his Brasserie!!

2023-11-09

Having not been to MaryGold's By Brad Kilgore in a few months, I was expecting much of the same from my first visit. Some dishes spoke to the talented chef back in the kitchen, while others were admittedly bold experiments that just didn’t quite land.

Amazing Review from The Miami Herald for Chef Kilgore Once Again!

2023-03-01

There are not many chefs in Miami who can make you think lovingly about fennel, but Brad Kilgore is one of them. Fennel? you say, puzzled. The lowly cousin to the carrot? But in Kilgore’s hands — in his Caesar salad, to be specific — fennel transforms an almost-too-familiar menu item into the Rihanna of salads

Chef Kilgore Named Best Chef/Chef of the Year Miami for the 5th time (‘14, ‘15, ‘16, ‘20, ‘23)

2023-01-05

During the pandemic, fine-dining restaurants that couldn't pivot to takeout didn't fare well, and all three of Brad Kilgore's trendy, fine-dining restaurants — Alter, Ember, and Kaido — tragically closed. But, instead of languishing, Kilgore thrived personally and professionally. He took consulting jobs

San Pellgrino World's 50 Best

2022-06-20

Conscientiously sourced, local and heirloom produce takes centre stage at 40-seater Alter, Wynwood’s mecca to New American cuisine.

Food & Wine to Live & Dine In Miami: 10 Most Exciting New Restaurants

2022-06-13

Ama was named the #1 Most Exciting New Restaurant in Miami

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4 Star Review of Alter in Miami Herald

2022-06-07

Conscientiously sourced, local and heirloom produce takes centre stage at 40-seater Alter, Wynwood’s mecca to New American cuisine.

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Best Chef in Miami from 2020 Miami New Times Awards

2020-06-07

One in a Million Award Recipient

2020-05-27

Bradley Kilgore is a Multiplying Good One in a Million Award recipient. He’s among the millions of people who are putting others first and using service as a solution to the problems we're facing. Read his story below then nominate someone who's making a difference during this unprecedented time!

Best Secret Lounge 2019

2019-06-13

Brad Kilgore's Design District lounge, Kaido, has a secret. Behind a false wall lies Ama, a hidden gem accessible only with a guide who escorts guests into a small boxlike room where they're instructed to refrain from taking pictures.