Costa Grillas is a Managing Director at Avenue Real Estate Partners, a leading urban commercial retail brokerage headquartered in Miami Beach, FL. With over 10 years of experience in South Florida's commercial real estate sector, Costa has distinguished himself as the head of the hospitality division at Avenue. He has developed a deep expertise in identifying the optimal locations to ensure a tenant's success, considering not only economic factors but also demographics, restaurant infrastructure, licensing and permitting logistics, and the intangible qualities that define a space's character and soul. Costa has successfully completed transactions with prominent brands such as Sugar Factory, MILA, Sweetgreen, Baire’s Grill, Dirty Rabbit, Crema, Meraki, Loretta & The Butcher, Salsa Fiesta, SoBe Vegan, Negroni, Le Sandwicherie, Joe and The Juice, Hichadori Ramen, House Kitchen & Bar, Pizza No. 28, and Tapelia. Before entering real estate, Costa spent 15 years in the hospitality industry, rising from server to general manager of a national restaurant group. He eventually ventured out on his own, successfully opening and operating four restaurants in South Florida. This hands-on experience has proven invaluable, giving Costa a deep understanding of every facet of restaurant operations. It also allows him to speak the language of professional restaurateurs embarking on new ventures. Costa holds a BA in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Accounting from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is fluent in English, French, and Greek.