Miami's dine scene is set for a shake-up as the local favorite Blue Collar restaurant gears up to cross over from its long-standing location to a bigger and bolder space – right across the street. Known for dishing out comfort food for over a decade, the beloved spot is about to amplify its presence in Miami’s Upper East Side with a fresh location and a full bar to boot.

Currently housed at 6730 Biscayne Boulevard, Blue Collar is prepped to leap to a 4,000 square-foot venue at 6789 Biscayne Blvd, a stone's throw from its original perch, as Local 10 reported. This move, tentatively marked for the end of March or early April, ushers in a significant upgrade in space from the former 800 square-foot setup and, will now accommodate 140 patrons including outdoor seating areas.

At the heart of this expansion is the addition of a full bar, promising a happy hour that Miami regulars can look forward to diving into. Chef and owner Daniel Serfer assures that while the space's dimensions are getting a boost, the soul and pricing of Blue Collar will firmly stay put. "I'm the first guy who complains that when a small, awesome place expands, it loses that original magic, so this move and what it means for Blue Collar and its fans weighs heavily on me," Serfer told Miami New Times. "I can assure folks that the new Blue [Collar] will embrace the same spirit, menu concept, and pricing as the classic Blue [Collar] but will bring just enough of the right 'new' to make it work."

Indications are that the menu will stick to its guns, with staple dishes such as the "Big Ragout" and the "Billy Corben Sandwich" staying on the bill. Nonetheless, Serfer is jazzing up the offerings with new bites like cheeseburger egg rolls, and shawarma made of lamb shoulder – set to delight the adventurous palate. And for those with a fondness for the classic cocktail, Serfer makes it clear that Blue Collar's bar will cater to old-school preferences rather than the modern mixology craze, "People looking for handlebar-mustached mixologists and drinks that take 30 minutes to make should get their kicks elsewhere," he half-joked, according to the Miami New Times interview.

Curiosity about the fate of the original venue has been addressed by Serfer. The old location will continue to be part of the family's portfolio with a promise of introducing something new down the line, "It's staying in the family," says Serfer, "The space is precious to me, and I'll be introducing something 100 percent new there when the time is right." If all goes to plan, Miami's Upper East Side will welcome the revamped Blue Collar by the end of April, all while keeping an eye on the future of the place where it all began.