Nom News: November 8, 2019

November 8, 2019

Each Friday, we compile South Florida food-related news and events that we couldn’t fit on the site earlier in the week, as well as other local news that piques our interest. Want to be included in our next roundup? Shoot us an email at bark@miamifoodpug.com.

Gorilla City Opens at Tripping Animals Brewery
North Miami Brewfest Returns Next Week
Burlock Coast to Host Annual Friendsgiving Dinner
Now Open: DC PIE CO.
The Guest List Collab Dinner at Ariete
PINCHO Celebrates 9 Years
The Salty Donut and Knaus Berry Farm Team Up
Men’s Health Month Specials
Snail Social Happy Hour at Zest


Gorilla City Opens at Tripping Animals Brewery

Gorilla City Meats & Sandwiches, the popular Miami pop-up shop, will open inside Tripping Animals Brewery in Doral on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. With sold out stints at Box Elder, Union Beer Store, Lincoln’s Beard, and Phuc Yeah, the concept⁠—which focuses on house-roasted and carved-to-order meats⁠—will open with at least eight hot and cold sandwiches and five platter options.

The menu will include the industry favorite, District P’1’G, made with house roast pork loin, caramelized onions, pepper jack, and garlic aioli; and P-A-V-O, with house roasted turkey, cranberry slaw, and garlic aioli. The finalized menu will include a vegetarian sandwich option.

Part meat shop and part sandwich shop, Gorilla City takes inspiration from classic delis and American BBQ cookouts. Gorilla goers will be able to order meat platters by weight, including pulled pork, Italian style roast pork, roast beef (hot), smoked pork loin, and smoked turkey (hot).

All sandwich orders are accompanied by a choice side: Selections include potato salad (vegetarian), roasted potato (vegan), mac & cheese (vegetarian), tomato & cucumber salad (vegan), broccoli rabe (vegan), choice of three slaws, or roasted mushrooms (vegan).

From his start at his mother’s bodega to slinging sandwiches across Miami, Gorilla City Sandwiches and Seven Zero Hospitality owner and founder, Julian Uribe, carries over twenty years of experience in the food, beverage, and service industry. His repertoire includes management, operations, and service positions at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, The Dutch, and Juvia.

In the coming months, Gorilla City plans to host food and beer pairings, limited time specials, holiday meat orders, and introduce dessert options. Gorilla City is available for private events for up to 150 people. Gorilla City’s operating hours will reflect those of Tripping Animals Brewery (closed Mondays).

For more information or to book a private event, please contact julian@gorillacitysandwiches.com.


North Miami Brewfest Returns Next Week

North Miami BrewFest is a one-day festival featuring some of the best breweries in South Florida and their unique, varied creations. Their mission: to contribute to brewing science education and innovation for the craft brew industry, brewpubs and home brew organizations.

On November 16, guests will be able to sample more than 200 different beers. The event will also include educational seminars delivered by faculty and top industry experts who share expertise and a passion for brewing and the science behind it.

NoMi BrewFest began as a student project, led by hospitality management students at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, at Florida International University. Proceeds from the North Miami BrewFest support the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and its Brewing Science program.

Attendees will also have the chance to try gourmet bites designed to pair with the bountiful brews throughout the event.

Both VIP and GA tickets are available. VIP ticketholders will be able to enter the event at 2 p.m., while GA tickets allow access at 3 p.m. The festivities run until 7 p.m.

To purchase your tickets, click here to visit the official Eventbrite page.


Burlock Coast to Host Annual Friendsgiving Dinner

Back by popular demand, culinary acclaimed chefs Paula DaSilva Executive Chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Chef de Cuisine Brooke Mallory of Burlock Coast and Chef Dean Max, chef and president of DJM restaurants, invite you to kick-off the Holiday season with a pre-Thanksgiving Friendsgiving feast on Sunday, November 24th.

For $69 per person (plus tax and gratuity), toast with mixologist’s JP Belonni’s holiday-inspired welcome cocktail at the 5PM reception in the Rum Room, followed by a four-course, family-style feast at 6PM, all while enjoying endless ocean views and great company. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (954) 302-6430 or via email at BurlockCoastRSVP@ritzcarlton.com.


Now Open: DC PIE CO.

Dominic Cavagnuolo, the man behind famed pizza joint, Lucali Miami, has expanded his brand with DC PIE CO. by Lucali in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Featuring the same commitment to hospitality, high quality food and attention to detail, DC PIE CO. has opened its second location. DC PIE CO. is known for its trademark Brooklyn brick oven pies, fresh cocktails and family-style classic Italian fare.

DC PIE CO. Brickell is a 150-seat, 3,000-square-foot eatery with two unique indoor and outdoor bars and a patio perfect for lunch, dinner and happy hour. The restaurant has “pop-up” menu-ordering tablets at each table allowing guests to order and pay at their convenience, providing a seamless process while eliminating wait times. Future guests will also be able to download the DC PIE CO. app giving them options to order to “To Go” and ‘Pickup’.

DC PIE CO. offers thin crust crispy brick-oven pies reminiscent of Cavagnuolo’s favorite childhood pizzerias in Brooklyn. The menu features ingredients that are locally-sourced, sauce that is made fresh daily, and dishes inspired by authentic Italian food and Cavagnuolo’s grandmother’s traditional Sunday recipes. The approachable menu includes pies with a variety of toppings to choose from including Italian artichoke hearts and homemade meatballs, salads with house made dressings, brick oven items such as sweet hot wings and all-beef pepperoni chips, sides like chef’s veggie special and baked artichokes.

Adjacent to DC PIE CO. Brickell, is Dom’s Brickell a signature cocktail bar that is a cozy venue featuring dim lighting, great tunes and good vibes. Open daily, Sunday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m., and Friday and Saturday 3 p.m. to 2 a.m., Dom’s in Brickell serves as the ideal place for a great Happy Hour for all locals and visitors alike.


The Guest List Collab Dinner at Ariete

On Wednesday, November 13, Chef Michael Beltran of Ariete and Chef Manuel Echevarria of The Surf Club cordially invite guests to an intimate collaboration dinner at Coconut Grove gem, Ariete. Beginning at 6PM, guests can enjoy a welcome cocktail, followed by a six-course tasting menu and wine pairing. Tickets are $155 (not inclusive of tax and gratuity) and can be purchased by calling (305) 640-5862.


PINCHO Celebrates 9 Years

PINCHO, a.k.a. Pincho Factory, a Miami based restaurant brand is proud to celebrate its nine-year anniversary on November 6 with specials and fan-favorite taste bud flashbacks every weekend in November.

Old school weekend chalkboard specials available at all PINCHO locations this month will infuse the brand’s passion for unique flavors and burgers, and include:

NOVEMBER 6: Get a classic PINCHO burger and signature, locally brewed 627 ale for just $9 to commemorate nine years of PINCHO greatness.

NOVEMBER 8, 9 AND 10: Enjoy the beloved Pastelito Burger (with guava pastries for “buns”), making a special appearance in collaboration with CAO Bakery. Limited quantities per store.

NOVEMBER 15, 16 AND 17: Savor the juicy, unforgettable Vaca Frita (crispy shredded beef) Grilled Cheese. Limited quantities per store.

NOVEMBER 22, 23 AND 24: Go wild for PINCHO’s 2015 Burger Bash winner, the Croquetesa burger (a three-meat patty blend, plus gooey Swiss, mustard and mayo toppings) in collaboration with Dos Croquetas (an artisanal craft croqueta company).


The Salty Donut and Knaus Berry Farm Team Up

Knaus Berry Farm reopened for the season on October 29th… so you know what that means! The Salty Donut’s highly-coveted Stick Bun Donut is nearing. The donut will be available for a 1-day-only preview on Thursday, November 14th, before the fan-fave returns to the menu for a full two-week period in January. If you have yet to try one, The Salty takes Knaus Berry Farms sticky buns, places them inside of the brioche dough that is brushed in secret sauce, wraps it all together & tops it off with a homemade pecan toffee sauce.

Priced at $6.50 each, the donuts will be available at both Salty Donut locations – Wynwood and South Miami. Quantities are limited due to the labor-intensiveness of creating this donut and it is possible (read: almost guaranteed) they will sell out before closing, so customers are encouraged to get there early to ensure they get their hands on these beauties.


Men’s Health Month Specials

Every November, thousands of men give up shaving to raise awareness for men’s health research. This year, both Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar and Bulla Gastrobar are doing their part to help this amazing cause by urging guests to “Sip like a Man.” Throughout the month, Pisco y Nazca will donate $1 from the sale of each “El Macho” cocktail to Men’s Health Research, while Bulla will donate $1 from the sale of each “Spanish Old Fashioned.” The drinks are complete with a little moustache garnish, so everyone can “sip like a man” throughout the month!


Snail Social Happy Hour at Zest

Slow Food Miami will present its final “Snail Social” roaming Happy Hour event of the season on Tuesday,November 12, 2019 from 6PM to 8PM hosted by Zest in downtown Miami.
This month’s host, Chef Cindy Hutson welcomes guests to the new home of Zest located in the Southeast Financial Center.

For November’s Snail Social, guests will enjoy passed bites like Curried Jerk chicken wings with Pink Peppercorn ranch dip, Margherita and Pepperoni flatbreads and one complimentary welcome cocktail. Plus, guests can stay for Karaoke Night and take advantage of an additional 10% off their dinner bill.

This event is open to the public; $15 suggested donation in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased here. First-time student and teacher sponsored tickets are available – those interested can send a message to Slow Food Miami on Facebook or Instagram. All proceeds will go directly toward the Edible School Garden program.

Snail Social is hosted by different Snail of Approval chefs and restaurants throughout Miami on the second Tuesday of every month. Other participating chefs and restaurants will be announced throughout 2020 via Slow Food Miami’s mailing list and social media tagged with #snailsocial.