Formula 1 is making its way to Miami Gardens, and everyone is getting excited. Lorna’s Caribbean and American Grill, located in the heart of the action, is serving up their famous conch soup for the occasion. The soup has become so popular that it’s now known as “Formula 1 Soup” in town.
Owner Matari Bodei says they only serve their famous conch soup on Saturdays, and it has become the talk of the town. Despite the expected crowd of 600,000 people in the area, customers are still willing to beat the traffic for a taste of the delicious soup. On a busy day, Bodei received about 50 orders for their conch soup, which has been a significant boost for the business.
Lorna’s Caribbean and American Grill isn’t the only business affected by Formula 1. Across the street from them is Classy Girl Beauty Supply, which experiences a loss in sales whenever Formula 1 is in town due to traffic diverting their usual customers to other businesses. However, many people like Junior Correa are happy to take advantage of this opportunity and get their fix of Lorna’s famous conch soup while watching Formula 1 from home.
Correa expressed his excitement for the soup saying that they have been craving it all week. He even came into Lorna’s to place an order before heading off to watch Formula 1 live at home with family and friends.
Being located near Formula 1 events brings many challenges and benefits to local businesses like Lorna’s Caribbean and American Grill, Classy Girl Beauty Supply, and others in Miami Gardens area.
Overall, despite some inconveniences caused by heavy traffic during Formula 1 events, local businesses are experiencing increased sales due to fans coming from all over Florida seeking out unique dining experiences like Lorna’s famous conch soup while enjoying this high-profile sporting event.