By: Maryanne Salvat
Peace Love World Turns One!
On Friday, October 25, from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m., Alina Villasante of Peace Love World invites you to join her for the first anniversary of the Peace Love World Miracle Mile store! Celebrate this great milestone with light refreshments, bubbly, music and more. Don’t miss out on the LOVE PARTY and make sure to pick up your surprise gift before you leave.
Halloween Happenings
Tongue & Cheek Halloween Treat
On Saturday, October 26, Tongue & Cheek, South of Fifth’s quirky and playful restaurant, will celebrate October’s most anticipated holiday with a fun-filled, Halloween inspired brunch for the whole family from noon until 2:00 p.m. Along with a hauntingly delicious à la carte kids menu, which is complimentary for all children under the age of 12, the neighborhood eatery will have fun activities and entertainment throughout the afternoon including pumpkin painting, costume contests and balloon artists. T&C’s regular Sunday brunch menu is available for adults with some additional Halloween treats and drink specials including “True Blood” Bloodies, traditional “Zombie” cocktail, “Dark and Stormys” and more.
Mansion Hosts the 4th Annual Back in Black
Mansion will host the 4th Annual Back in Black featuring Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, David Tort and Wolfpack on Saturday, October 26. The largest 21+ costume event in South Florida, with Fetish attire preferred, this event formerly situated in Midtown Miami with past acts including Sebastian Ingrosso, Alesso, Erick Morillo, and many more, hits South Beach for the first time ever. On Thursday, October 31, Mansion will also play host to DJ Rony Seikaly. The hotspot will be transformed into a house of thrills and terror as this NBA legend and mega producer takes the turntables.
The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s 4th Annual Halloween Fundraiser
Join The Little Lighthouse Foundation for its 4th annual Halloween fundraiser, Nightmare on the Beach: Fantasmi Della Villa Vecchia on Saturday, October 26! The Halloween extravaganza will be at the world-renowned Miami Beach estate Villa Vecchia, which will host an evening full of fundraising and fright. Attendees will travel into Fantasmi Della Villa Vecchia through a haunted mansion where upon entry guests will be treated to unlimited premium cocktails all night, food from Villa Azur, Brother Jimmy’s, Todo Dulces, and Catering Concepts, music by Lee Kalt and performances from Cirque de Mansion. Noblita Clothing expands its LA influence to South Florida, introducing its Collins Avenue retail location during #NOTB2013. Open bar highlights the Patron flight featuring Patron Cafe XO, Ultimat Vodka, and Pyrat Rum. Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water will supply its full portfolio of sparkling natural mineral water. Nightmare on the Beach, which has been rated Miami’s top Halloween party, sells out each year and is a must for South Florida’s movers and shakers. To purchase tickets visit: http://www.nightmareonthebeach.com/ or call 305.417.8553.
Halloween Sundowner at Vizcaya
Halloween Sundowner at Vizcaya is this Saturday night, October 26 from 7:00 pm to midnight! Enjoy the hottest and most anticipated Halloween party in Miami right on Vizcaya’s scenic bayfront veranda! See and be seen at this all inclusive event where costumes are a must and sky’s the limit when it comes to creativity! Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, music, parking and entrance to the after party are included in the price of each ticket. Tickets are $165 each. For more information, call 305.674.8278 or rsvp@vizcayans.org.
SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach
The Lincoln Road outpost of the Japanese/Brazilian/Peruvian fusion restaurants celebrates its 8th Annual Cosplay Halloween Party, complete with Japanese pop-inspired costumes, music, candy and fun contests & prizes. The party will take place on October 31 inside the restaurant, with a giant street celebration on Pennsylvania Avenue. Smoked pumpkin caipirinhas ($12) will be available for purchase.
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
Quattro provides the perfect perch for people-watching every Halloween. For $95/person ($75/person for inside reservations) Lincoln Road’s Italian gem will offer a delicious, 4 course prix fixed dinner on October 31. Diners can delight in the Halloween fanfare and marvel at the trick-or-treaters in their elaborate costumes while enjoying seasonal dishes such as pumpkin gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnut sauce.
The Betsy South Beach
The Betsy evokes the eerie spirit of Edgar Allen Poe this Halloween. From October 31 through November 3, the hotel will offer a special holiday libation, The Westminster Flip ($12). Made with Brandy (Poe’s favorite spirit), egg, Benedictine and organic maple syrup this Poe-inspired potion is sure to please.
SET Hosts Pimps & Hoes
Join SET for the ultimate Pimps & Hoes party to end all Halloween parties. SET South Beach is rolling out the red carpet for the most over-the-top costumes – where less is more – and pimp cups are welcome. Break out your fish nets, corsets, purple suits and canes for the wildest Halloween yet. SET is giving out cash prizes and complimentary VIP tables to the best outfits of the evening.