Experience some of Miami’s finest restaurants, all while helping those in need. Miami magazine calls on all foodies as it prepares to showcase 20 of the Magic City’s most outstanding restaurants and Chefs during the 8th annual “To Live and Dine” lavish soiree on August 17. Publisher Diana Riser will host the event at the new and innovative Private Key Club in Wynwood where over 400 guests will converge to feast over sample signature menu items and mingle with the local celebrity chefs. In addition to indulging in the sweet and savory bites from Hall of Famers DB Bistro, Bulla, STK, Katsuya, Scarpetta, The Bazaar and newcomers Pao, Los Fuegos, River Yacht Club, Kaori , among many others, to the beat of DJ Michael Sarz, guests will enjoy many interactive activities, including a fun photo booth and a beautiful display of the latest luxury cars from BMW. Open bars and thirst quenchers will be provided by Russian Standard vodka, Slow Press Wines, Concrete Beach Brewery and sparkling waters and juices from Alta Palla. Channel 7 Anchor Belkeys Nerey, Giovanny from Chat Chow and Miami magazine contributing food writer Jen Kavetchnik will judge the “Best of Show” competition. The winner will be announced post event through social media. The event benefits Chapman Partnership. For more information please contact Sofia Ponce de Leon at sponcedeleon@moderluxury.com. To reply and purchase your tickets please go to the ticket link – liveanddine2016.eventbrite.com
Izzy’s Fish & Oyster Party Benefitting Share Our Strength “No Kid Hungry”
On Thursday, June 30, get your captain hats ready as Miami Beach’s award-laden neighborhood restaurant, Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, is set to celebrate the summer season with a fête, fit only for one of the world’s largest boating capitals. To properly launch its new summer cocktail menu by Bar Captain Jaime Russo, Izzy’s Fish & Oyster’s suitably appointed “Drinks Ahoy” summer party will offer a complimentary taste of all six new drinks, each named after and inspired by common fishing boats, as well as enlist in James Beard Award-winning chef Allen Susser to create bar snacks to pair. In addition to the bar offerings and beachside beats by Miami’s favorite DJ YSL, guests will fall hook, line and sinker for the restaurant’s classic Summer Fish Fry offering fried local fish, fried oysters, fried shrimp, onion rings and the signature seasoned waffle fries combined with unlimited Narragansett and a cup of chowder – all in the spirit of New England. Tickets for the event will cost $35 per person and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Share Our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” campaign, ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need every day; for reservations or more information, please call 305.397.8843 or visit www.izzysmiami.com.
Nikki Beach’s July 4th BBQ
No one will host a better 4th of July Beach BBQ like Nikki Beach when they host their “12th Annual IndepenDANCE” event that also kick’s off Nikki Beach’s Weekly Saturday BBQ. Complete with top DJs like Victor Calderone and Chus & Ceballos, and their exclusive Nikki Beach fireworks show, dishes like pulled pork and fried baby back ribs are due to take center stage. Beachside, guests can feast on all of the ultimate BBQ favorites to include Baby Back Ribs, the ‘Meeerrrica’ Burger featuring American cheese and pork belly bacon smashed between two glazed donuts, deep fried Mac & Cheese Balls and many more! IndepenDANCE takes place July 4th with doors staring at noon and is 21+. Tickets start at $15.00 and BBQ features start at $9.00. For more information visit:www.independance.com. Nikki Beach is located at One Ocean Drive, Miami BeachFL. www.nikkibeach.com.
The Tapas Bar at KLIMA
The Tapas Bar at KLIMA introduces a new Tapas menu comprising of a series of small plates designed for sharing with friends and for those who prefer a slightly lighter alternative to the restaurant’s main menu. Two stainless steel high top tables, each with a capacity of up to 10 people, are positioned at the front of the restaurant and adjacent to the bar, offering communal style seating – ideal for conversation and social interaction with like-minded food enthusiasts while watching passers-by. The Tapas Bar at KLIMA serves as the ideal “quick and casual” dining alternative to compliment KLIMA’s full service experience. The Tapas bar at KLIMA consists of a menu of small plates that represent a simple yet diverse range of rich and flavorful delicacies, ranging from between $2 and $22 per dish, showcasing the restaurant’s very best in Barcelona-inspired and Western Medittaranean cuisine. The new tapas menu includes: Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish omelette) ($10); Patatas Bravas (spicy potatoes in paprika sauce) ($6); Calamares Andaluza (calamari Andalusian style) ($10); Gambas al Ajillo (shrimps in garlic sauce) ($14); Jamon Iberico (Iberico ham ‘5 jotas’) ($16); Croquetas de jamon (ham croquettes) ($2 each); Pulpo al Josper (squid from the Josper oven) ($14); Mini Burger ($8); Pimientos rellenos de mascarpone y miel (stuffed peppers with mascarpone cheese and honey) ($3 each); Tuna Toast ($3.50 each); Veal Cannelloni, ($10); Tosta de Escalibaba (toast topped with roasted vegatables) ($6); Tabla de Quesos (Spanish cheese plate) (Half $10 or Full $20) and Tabla de Embutidos (selection of cold meats) (Half $11 or Full $22). Wine by the glass will also be available to compliment each plate on the menu. KLIMA delivers an eclectic menu of seasonal fish, seafood, meats and pasta dishes on its main menu – conceived using a contemporary approach to western Mediterranean cuisine. Popular favorites from the Tapas and Raw Bar selection include Tuna Toast ($19), Jamon & Egg ($17), 5 Jotas Iberian Ham ($22/40) and Hamachi (Yellow Tail) Tiradito ($20) as the signature dishes. A new addition includes the “Josper” Spanish Octopus ($18). The Fennel Carpaccio ($15) remains a signature favorite on the salad menu, whereas the Idiazabal Cheese Ravioli ($25) has been added as a new signature dish on the pasta menu. Favorite Iberian Cuts of meat straight from the “Josper” Charcoal Oven include NC Cheshire Pork Ribs ($28) and the Shoulder Tenderloin (Pluma Ibérica) ($36), which is a recent addition along with the Neck Loin ($49). From the fish menu, the Chilean Sea Bass ($39) has been added to the menu’s signature plates, together with the Branzino ($31) – two seasonal dishes harvested fresh from Florida’s waters. A unique choice of seven desserts have been created by the resident pastry chef, with favorites that include the Nutella Brownie ($12), Torrija (caramelized brioche, Greek Yoghurt ice cream) ($12) and Passion Fruit Crema ($11). To complete the meal, KLIMA offers a Regional Spanish Cheese Board ($20) that includes Manchego, La Peral Blue, Payoyo and Idiazabal – considered to be the only cheese selection of its kind in Miami. Select meats on the menu at KLIMA Restaurant and Bar are cooked to perfection in the Josper Oven – a unique charcoal filled oven from Spain that is especially created to grill meats evenly and with a perfect tenderness, resulting in a taste similar to that of an outdoor barbeque. The Josper Oven at KLIMA is only one of two currently being used in South Florida. The culinary vision for KLIMA reflects the roots of the founders, Pablo Fernández-Valdés and Yago Giner, while combining the very best in local ingredients sourced from premium South Florida suppliers. KLIMA Restaurant and Bar is located at 210 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139, and is open for daily dinner reservations from 6:00 p.m. by calling 786.453.2779 or by emailing Reservations@klimamiami.com. For more information, visit www.klimamiami.com and follow the conversation using @klimamiami and #klimamiami
Pawn Broker Hosts the Opening of Pubbelly Sushi and Mucho Gusto
On the evening of Wednesday June 22nd, Pawn Broker will be hosting a night celebrating the opening of Pubbelly Sushi, Brickell edition and Mucho Gusto, ‘a mind-blowing farm to taco concept’. With the two restaurant’s new homes in Brickell City Centre, the neighboring venues are jumping on the taco band wagon and bringing to life the community spirit by serving up a collaboration feast of specialty tacos. Chef Santiago Gomez will be making 3 Mucho Gusto originals and Chef José Mendin will be cooking 3 Pubbelly Sushi classics. Once you’re done feasting on your tacos, treat your sweet tooth to a selection of two homemade pastries baked by Chef Maria Orantes that will be served up throughout the bar. The evening wouldn’t be complete without a drop of liquor to ‘cleanse the palate’ and so you will be greeted by a shot of Don Julio Tequila on arrival and there will also be a selection of Mezcal, Tequila cocktails and Mexican beer to enjoy as a side to your tacos. The celebration will coincide with the bar’s well established Ladies Night, with girls buying a drink and their friend served one free* and churros that will be served throughout the bar towards the end of the night.
Chef Jose Mendin Serves Up PB Burgers at Pubbelly
Back in town for only 8 weeks, Chef Jose Mendin will be serving up his famous PB burgers to Pubbelly dinner tables. Exclusive to Wednesdays, the Sunset Harbour Chef will host a special lineup of guests who will be sharing their own original burger recipes. For more information and a full menu visit: http://www.pubbellyboys.com/index.php/2016/06/06/pb-burger/
Baby Jane Unplugged Lunch
Brickell Hotspot also announces Daily lunch special of Chef Michael Beltran’s famous Soy Caramel Glazed Wings and a choice of Caesar Salad or our Beet & Peach salad for $10. Guests are invited to hang out and take a “recess” from the office over lunch items like Chef Michael Beltran’s famous soy caramel chicken wings and the double-patty McChug Burger made with a homemade bun and in-house cured pickles. Other popular lunch items include the Green Circle Thighs (pan-seared chicken thighs over a yucca mash with roasted fennel and mojo frances), the pork belly Banh Mi sandwich and the fresh burrata dish using cheese from Mimo’s Market in North Miami. Lighter dishes include the local fish ceviche with avocado, radish, grapefruit, lime and orange juice and the beet and peach salad with whipped ricotta and pistachios. In addition, all lunch goers will receive a complimentary craft beer with their entree and can opt for the Daily lunch special of Chef Michael Beltran’s famous Soy Caramel Glazed Wings and a choice of Caesar Salad or our Beet & Peach salad for $10.
C’est Rouge! at the Faena Theater
Alan Faena along with world renowned and multiple award winning choreographer Blanca Li launched a new element to an already breathtaking property of untethered elegance in the form of C’est Rouge!– a seductive revue of singular vignettes set to Latin American and Jazz rhythms by an extraordinary septet band, which fuses entertainment, humor and beauty to showcase the ability of the human body to create awe-inspiring performances. The fantastical late night show and succession of flowing dreams and acts plays Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30PM. See link for additional information on the impressive Blanca Li and C’est Rouge!
In addition to the incredible C’est Rouge! show, Pao by Top Chef/James Beard Award winner Paul Qui is offering a $100 Pre-Theater pre-fixe menu from 6pm to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
National Ceviche Day at SuViche
On Tuesday, June 28th celebrate National Ceviche Day! SuViche, a Peruvian-Japanese Restaurant and Pisco Bar, will be offering $18 Bottomless Small Ceviches at all four of their locations (Las Olas, Wynwood, Brickell and Miami Beach). The special will be available from 3 p.m. to close and includes SuViche’s seven different ceviche variations such as the Ceviche Natural, Ceviche Rocoto, Ceviche de Aji Amarillo and their special -, Ceviche SuVama. Guests also have the choice to substitute for Shrimp Ceviche for just $6 more. While enjoying the bottomless ceviche specials, guests can take advantage of Happy Hour deals, which include 2-for-1 drinks from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at all locations.
Amigo For Kids 2016 Miami Celebrity Domino Night
Amigos For Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, will host the 2016 Miami Celebrity Domino Night on Saturday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Jungle Island in Miami. Referred to as South Florida’s most anticipated annual fundraiser, Miami Celebrity Domino Night is an evening dedicated to raising funds and creating awareness about child abuse and neglect. The night features the renowned celebrity blue carpet, celeb domino players, bar courtesy of presenting sponsor Bacardí U.S.A., an impressive silent auction, live entertainment, South Florida culinary fare and much more.
The event’s silent auction will include original art by local South Florida talent, weekend getaway packages, high-end spa and beauty packages, gift certificates to area restaurants and much more. Guests will enjoy live performances by the Groove Republik Band, Locos por Juana and DJ Irie.
Among the noted celebrities and local personalities expected to attend this year’s event are confirmed Celebrity Chairs Telemundo’s Al Rojo Vivo anchor María Celeste-Arrarás and Edith Gonzalez and the Miami Heat’s official disc jockey DJ Irie.
Clinique’s “Summer in Clinique” Food Truck Heads to Miami, Florida
The leading cosmetics brand is popping up at various locations across the city of Miami. Guests will get to indulge in their choice of ice cold popsicles created by Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Co. and inspired by Clinique’s new Lip Pop Colour Collection. Pop Artist, Zara Larsson has partnered up with Clinique to create the industry’s first interactive music video at PlayWIthPop.com. The inspiration is derived from the truth that a Lip Colour can change a woman’s entire mood and emotion. The Summer in Clinique Truck will encourage women to play with color and be their own Pop Star. Once beauty junkies test the latest shades from the newly launched collection at the Lip Pop Bar, they can jump in front of the camera, show off their new look and create a unique selfie GIF. Along with the Lip Pop Colour Collection, Clinique will also be previewing its summer collection.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, June 10:
10am – 1pm: Dadeland Mall; near the Food Court entrance and Macy’s (7535 N Kendall Dr, Kendall, FL 33156)
2pm – 4pm: International Mall; near the Food Court entrance and Macy’s (1455 NW 107th Ave, Doral, FL 33172)
6pm – 8pm: Westland Mall; Macy’s south entrance (1675 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012)
Saturday, June 11:
10am – 1pm: Town Center at Boca Raton; entrance between Bloomingdales and Crate & Barrel (6000 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431)
2pm – 4pm: The Falls; main entrance parking lot off 136th St, near Talbot & Chico’s (8888 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33176)
6pm – 8pm: Wynnwood Art Walk; Parking Lot A off NW 2nd Ave between NW 22nd St & NW 22nd Ln (2219 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127)
SOCIAL: @Clinique, #SummerinClinique
Mama Mia Italian Ristorante, Has An Amazing NEW Friday Surf or Turf Special Starting June 10th
Every Friday at 6pm starting this week, guests at Mama Mia can choose to indulge in either sea or land! From the sea, Mama Mia is serving all-you-can-eat garlic Alaskan Snow Crabs with a side of linguine with a homemade crab marinara sauce — a seafood paradise! From the land, enjoy a whopping 1 1/4 lb. Filet Mignon Chateaubriand style served on top of golden roasted potatoes, mushrooms and caramelized onions. Both options are priced at $34.95 per person, a deal that will have your wallet as full as your stomach, and with an all-you-can-eat option and 1 1/4 lb. steak, that means really full. Being an Italian and family-style dish restaurant, it’s no surprise Mama Mia never lets you leave hungry.
Sundays Were Made For Asado
The Sunday Asado at Los Fuegos brings the remarkable Argentine culinary culture to Miami and offers a special family style menu envisioned by Chef Francis Mallmann, South America’s most celebrated and beloved chef. With a variety of dishes such as Empanadas, Pink Grapefruit Salad, Wood Oven Pizza, Giant Prawns and more, the asado (an outdoor, open-fire barbeque enjoyed by friends and family) menu captures the rich spirit of South American cooking and promises a memorable meal marked by vibrant flavors. During the Sunday Asado experience, diners will also enjoy live music performed by Javier Garcia. The Sunday Asado is $75 per person for adults and $35 for children ages 5-12.
South Florida’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry
Gearing up for its 28th year, South Florida’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry – the region’s premier culinary benefit featuring top chefs from Miami-Dade and Broward counties – will showcase over 80 of the hottest restaurants from Dade and Broward counties, top chefs, sommeliers and mixologists and an impressive array of auction items. On Friday, June 17, from 7PM (6PM VIP) to 10PM, the annual event migrates to Wynwood’s artsy neighborhood and takes place at Soho Studios, a 50,000 square-foot warehouse that will transform into a foodie oasis where top restaurants will showcase their concepts’ delectable bites. The soirée continues in Wynwood with an exclusive after party for VIP ticketholders and chef participants at R House, the vibrant restaurant and gallery, from 10:30PM to midnight. While dishes will differ with bountiful savory and sweet options, one thing will remain the same: the evening’s goal to raise money for No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. In addition to tasty bites and libations, Taste of the Nation 2016 will also feature a curated silent auction with one-of-a-kind packages, a mystery wine grab, and interactive elements such as a Citi lounge – featuring hand crafter cocktails, an LG Farm-to-Table Kitchen activation, an “Urban Beer Garden” – curated by Events on the Loose – with a selection of South Florida’s iconic local brews and a Plinko game board with cool prizes.
General admission tickets are priced at $125 per person. VIP tickets are priced at $250 per person and provide access to the event one hour before the doors open as well as admission to the after party. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit: NoKidHungry.org/SouthFlorida.
2016 Miami Spice Mash-Up/Mix-Up Dinner Series Returns
In its 15th year, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)’s Miami Spice Restaurant Program is kicking off the summer with its exclusive Miami Spice Mash-Ups. The popular dinners will once again unite some of the city’s most beloved chefs for a night filled with indulgent dishes previewing their upcoming Miami Spice menus. The one-of-a-kind culinary experiences will also feature enticing libations by Diageo, Stella Artois and Terrazas wines.
The first collaborative dinner will take place on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 7PM in Miami’s hippest neighborhood, Wynwood, with two of the city’s most celebrated rising stars – Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef honoree, Brad Kilgore of Alter; and Chef/Owner, Brian Nasajon of the acclaimed eatery Beaker & Gray. Together, the two will serve an enticing three-course meal of duos, previewing menu items from their respective Miami Spice menus. Seating is limited to 50 seats; reservations must be made in advance and can be done so by calling (305) 699-2637. Price is $65 per person (excluding tax, tip and additional beverage purchases) and includes a Welcome Cocktail by Beaker & Gray’s mixologist Ben Potts sponsored by Diageo featuring specialty cocktails made with Bulleit Bourbon, Don Julio, Zacapa Rum and Ketel One Vodka. During dinner, guests will have the choice of a glass of Terrazas red or white wine and a chalice of Stella Artois. Information on the July Mash-Up will be released at a later date. Beaker & Gray is located in Wynwood at 2637 N. Miami Ave. Dinner begins promptly at 7PM. For more information on the Miami Spice Restaurant Program please visit iLoveMiamiSpice.com.
Celebrate Sushi Day at O’Lima
O’Lima Miami celebrates International Sushi Day with a complimentary order of signature rolls between 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17. Just minutes from Bay Harbour Shops, guests at the upscale Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant choose between two rolls, each added to the menu, at full price, for the weekend. The Ceviche Roll ($16) includes Mahi Mahi marinated in aji amarillo chile sauces and topped with crispy onions, while the Glazed Duck Roll ($14) is a fusion between Peruvian and Japanese sushi with glazed duck, avocado and sweet potato. (1052 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor, FL 33154; (305) 864-4392)
Cheesesteaks for Charity at Pat’s King of Steaks to Benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
In an effort to join the fight against childhood cancer, Pat’s King of Steaks Guest Chef Series will feature Master Mixologist Owen Rothstein’s lemon-inspired sandwich to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation on Thursday, June 9 from 11 AM – 4 PM. The event will also feature a lemonade stand hosted by the local Ventresca family. Pat’s King of Steaks Guest Chef Series brings special cheesesteaks from celebrity chefs for great causes. Guest chef Owen Rothstein will cook up a delicious and mildly healthy, lemon pepper ribeye tossed with pan-roasted sunchokes, emerald kale and tart, dried cherries topped with Tavoliere cheese whiz. The “wit” option comes with shallot-lemon confit. Each cheesesteak is $10, which will be matched by Pat’s King of Steaks to benefit ALSF. Culinary excellence provided by Chef Dr. Neil Gottlieb. Philanthropic generosity provided by Frankie Olivieri. Members of the City Representative’s Office will be in attendance. Each cheesesteak is $10, which will be matched by Pat’s King of Steaks.
The Food Truck Border Brawl
On June 11, some of the Garden State’s finest food trucks will go head to head with the Keystone State’s most creative mobile food eateries in the inaugural Food Truck Border Brawl at SteelStacks. The event, which takes place from noon-7 p.m., will feature eight food trucks from the New Jersey Food Truck Association going up against eight food trucks from the Greater Lehigh Valley Mobile Food Alliance and Philadelphia Mobile Food Association, with the winning truck taking home the “Best Overall Food Truck” Award and earning bragging rights for his or her state for the entire year. Tickets for the Food Truck Border Brawl, which takes place at PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, are $8 in advance and $10 day of the event and go on sale today, 10 a.m., at www.steelstacks.org and 610-332-3378. A special VIP Pass, which includes a Mu sikfest 2016 Mug and early access to the Border Brawl from 11 a.m.-noon to enjoy all of the food trucks without the crowds, is $21 in advance and $23 day of the event. All proceeds from Border Brawl ticket sales will go to support the nonprofit ArtsQuest’s free music, arts and education programming for the region, including Musikfest, the largest free music festival in the nation, set for Aug. 5-14.
11TH Annual Great Chefs Event
On Tuesday, June 14, more than 45 of the best chefs from across the country and around the world will convene in Philadelphia for the 11th annual Great Chefs Event hosted by the Vetri Family restaurants and Vetri Community Partnership. The event will benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Vetri Community Partnership. More than 1,200 guests will gather from 6-9 p.m. at the beautiful Urban Outfitters, Inc.’s corporate campus in Philadelphia’s Navy Yard for the culinary event of the year. The party will continue into the night at the equally in-demand After Party at Lo Spiedo for chefs, sponsors and VIP ticketholders. General admission and VIP tickets are currently on sale at www.vetricommunity.org.
