CHARLOTTE – Chef Andres Kaifer of Customshop is teaming with Miami chef Michael Beltran to open Roe & Olivia’s later this year in Lower South End.

Beltran and Kaifer met in 2015 and became friends. Kaifer held his wedding at Beltran’s restaurant Ariete.

“Opening a restaurant with someone I consider a brother is a dream,” Kaifer said. “Michael and I have co-consulted on quite a few restaurants over the years, and we realized we should unite and build something for our families. I’ve always loved working alongside Michael, and partnering in this way is the ultimate collaboration.”