By: Maryanne Salvat and Mary Jo Almeida-Shore
Pucci’s Pizza: Back By Popular Demand
After an eight year hiatus, Pucci’s Pizza, known to many club goers from back-in-the-day as “Hangover Helper” is back- to feed those late-night/early morning cravings and give you the best Brooklyn style pizza all day long. Tommy Pooch and long time business partner Alan Roth along with, Miami Favorite, DJ Irie have re-opened Pucci’s Pizza in the heart of Washington Avenue and 15th Street in Miami Beach. Serving patrons into the wee, post-club hours of the night, diners can expect traditional pasta dishes, hero sandwiches, salads, and good old fashioned slices. Just remember, “A slice and a Coke, you’ll never go broke!” Pucci’s Pizza is located at 1535 Washington Avenue.
Titanic Brewery Presents Hoosha
Join local favorite Hoosha as they take Coral Gables by storm hitting the stage on Friday, December 17, at 10 p.m. at Titanic Restaurant & Brewery. The band is thrilled to welcome a new addition to their family, Alessandro Martino, on guitar, followed by Dizzy Bird at midnight. Come out and support some great local music along with a free shot with every drink purchase. Titanic Brewery is located at 5813 Ponce De Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables.
Justin Bua’s Legends of Hip Hop Tour
On Saturday, December 18, 944 Magazine along with Original MOONSHINE hosts an evening of groundbreaking art, throwback music, and cocktails. Justin Bua, internationally known for his best-selling collection of fine art posters, will be unveiling one of his most important pieces to date, a 12-foot original oil painting of the Notorious B.I.G. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a viewing at 7:30 p.m. The Pick Nation Building is located at 7521 Biscayne Boulevard. To RSVP to this event, visit info@taient.com.
Zoo Lights and Dinner with Santa
Zoo lights kicks off this weekend at Zoo Miami, formerly Miami Metro Zoo (12400 SW 152 Street) and runs from December 17-30. Guests can enjoy beautiful animal-shaped lights as they stroll zoo walkways during the 12 nights of Zoo Lights (excluding December 24 and 25) from 7 – 10 p.m. (ticket booths close at 9:30 p.m.). Guests can enjoy dozens of bright animal-shaped lights, while sipping hot chocolate, munching on delicious cookies, and listening to wonderful holiday music. Included with admission is a pair of 3D glasses, which will make the Zoo Lights experience even more engaging and amusing. General admission is $8.95 plus tax per adult and $6.95 plus tax per child. Zoo members are $7.95 plus tax per adult and $5.95 plus tax per child.
Dinner with Santa will take place on December 23, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Families will be treated to a delicious dinner and photo op with Santa at Wings of Asia. Children will receive a holiday plush gift and will get to make their own holiday ornaments! Admission includes parking, entry to Zoo Lights with unlimited carousel rides from 7 – 10 p.m. and a classic holiday menu of fresh roasted turkey with homemade gravy, baked ham, candied sweet potatoes with melting marshmallows, herbed buttery carrots, homemade cranberry sauce, dinner rolls with butter, homemade seasonal pumpkin cake with cream cheese icing, strawberry-infused lemonade, and cranberry mint-infused water. General admission is $42.95 per adult and $39.95 per child ages 3-12. Zoo members are $38.95 per adult and $36.95 per child ages 3-12. Children ages 2 and under are free.