Italian restaurant Carpaccio is doubling down at the Bal Harbour Shops, a luxury mall near Miami Beach.

Owner Gerardo Cea has done his best to accommodate his demanding clientele: He's tripled the original size of his restaurant, breaking through interior walls of erstwhile neighboring businesses.

Pharrell and Leonardo DiCaprio are frequently seen toting shopping bags or dining at Carpaccio and Makoto. From the beginning, Bal Harbour Shops was a daring endeavor. Nestled between the Atlantic ...