Lorna’s Caribbean and American Grill is ready to serve up its best conch soup yet as Formula 1 arrives in Miami Gardens. The famous soup, which is only served on Saturdays, 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.
Across the street, Junior Correa is getting his soup to go so he can enjoy it while watching the Formula 1 event from home. He expresses his excitement for the soup, stating that they have been craving it all week. Classy Girl Beauty Supply, located next door to Lorna’s, experiences a loss in sales whenever Formula 1 is in town due to traffic diverting their usual customers to other businesses.
Owner Matari Bodei says that being located near the race event helps attract customers before, during, and after the festivities at the stadium. On a busy day, Bodei received about 50 orders for their conch soup, which has been a significant boost for the business. Overall, the local businesses are experiencing a mix of challenges and benefits due to the Formula 1 event in Miami Gardens.