Nom News: February 26, 2021

February 26, 2021

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.

Now Open: Plant Theory Vegan
Morelia Gourmet Paletas to Open in Boca
Now Open: Ōkami
Full Moon Party at The Wharf Miami
This Weekend: Brimstone Bark & Brunch
Kok Sh*t Bingo at Kush Hialeah

 

Now Open: Plant Theory Vegan

The Lincoln Eatery, Miami Beach’s first modern food hall, announces the opening of Plant Theory Creative Cuisine, a fast casual establishment focused on offering flavorful, nutrient-dense meals that are 100% vegan, organic, gluten-free with keto options.

The plant forward concept serves a combination of flavorful raw entrees, handheld sandwiches, sweets and treats from their in house bakery and local vegan vendors. The menu is keto-friendly and gluten free, with a goal of offering delicious entrees that promote a wide variety of health benefits.

Highlights include the Guava Mariahhh Pulled BBQ ($14), a combination of marinated shredded jackfruit, vegan pepper jack cheese and cilantro coleslaw, Southern Artichik’n ($14) a combination of breaded and baked artichoke hearts, vegan provolone and avocado, Raw Save the Salmon Lox ($15), a combination of cured, smoked papaya, capers and cashew-dill ricotta on a raw flax or gluten free bagel.

For dessert, choose from a variety of sweet treats, including the Ice Cream Burger ($10) and the customer favorite, Raw Lemon Cheesecake with Berry Compote ($9)

Alongside there is also Plant Theory Wellness where Delgado-Abalos will teach cooking classes, have community events such as bingo, game night, meditation, dance, yoga, art classes and much more for the community in collaboration with other holistic advocates. Plant Theory will be teaming up with local vegan chefs to have special themed dinners as well as support local charity events.

Plant Theory is open daily from 12 a.m. to 8 p.m., and located within the Lincoln Eatery Food Hall.

 

Morelia Gourmet Paletas to Open in Boca

Based in Miami, Florida, Morelia Gourmet Paletas, also known as Paletas Morelia, is a gourmet Mexican popsicle shop known for its fresh ingredients and extensive menu. It welcomes locals and tourists to enjoy authentic Mexican paletas at its Miami-Dade and Broward County locations and coming soon to Boca Raton, Florida!

Paletas Morelia will have its Grand Opening on March 5th and March 6th, 2021. The paleta shop will be giving away more than 1,000 paletas for FREE! Starting on March 5th at 1:00 p.m. and the next day, March 6th also at 1 p.m. until there are no more paletas left! Guests will be able to enjoy a selection of 16 different flavors (with their choice of different dippings and toppings, regular price), music, amazing workers and locals, and best of all; The Best Ice Cream Experience!

To access your FREE paleta, you must download their app. Guests must be present in-stores to redeem their free paleta. For more information, please visit the Eventbrite page.

Coming to Boca Raton, Florida in Palm Beach County, Paletas Morelia will be moving its way up to the neighboring county. With beaches in the east and surrounded by golf courses, hotels, museums, shopping centers, and restaurants, the ice cream shop will surely feel right at home!

Located in the Royal Palm Palace shopping mall at 125 Via Naranjas #45A Boca Raton, FL 33432, next to Yakitori Sake House and across the street from Cote France, guests can finally have a place to enjoy some sweet desserts have a full meal.

 

Now Open: Ōkami

Introducing ŌKAMI—a sophisticated and wholly unique restaurant and lounge in the Design District. Founded by partners actor William Levy and Pedro Orihuela, Ōkami offers a multi-sensory Nikkei experience unlike any other.

Fusing Japanese techniques with Peruvian flavors, Ōkami brings fresh new sensory experiences to Miami, in the form of masterful Nikkei cuisine and a world class mixology program.The all- star team includes Chef Hajime Kasuga, a third-generation Japanese descendant raised in Peru, where he mastered his Peruvian cooking techniques and went on to helm restaurants in Jakarta, Indonesia and, eventually, Miami.

Chef Hajime’s menu offers Nikkei classics, including nigiri sushis using the freshest Peruvian ingredients full of umami flavors. A vast array of sushi, sashimi, nigiri and fresh seafood is artfully prepared each night. Sashimi Platter of twelve assorted pieces of fresh fish or Rolls such as Acebichado Maki made with fried shrimp, tuna, avocado, tiger’s cream, and chicharron give guests a unique sushi experience.

The Nikkei Menu begins with appetizers such as Pulpo Anticuchero, octopus with potatoes crumble, panca sauce and edamame puree. The Roasted Beetroot Salad featuring pickled red beets, shiso leaf and ponzu sauce is earthy and satisfying with robust flavor.

Cebiches and Tiraditos offered feature fresh fish with a variety of flavors such as tigers milk highlighting citrus and spice. Entreés such as Asado De Tira, a wagyu short rib, soy teriyaki, topped with micro cress and Misoyaki Black Cod with puffed quinoa, hajikame and Japanese bayberry. Guests can expect a culinary experience of both Japanese and Peruvian flavors.

Ōkami’s mixology program brings a team of accomplished, inventive, meticulous and charismatic cocktail artisans together to create crave-worthy tasting experiences, and a truly vibrant bar atmosphere that welcomes regular guests like family.

Photo by Cristina Jaramillo

 

Full Moon Party at The Wharf Miami

This Saturday, the Wharf Miami presents their monthly Full Moon Party! The ionic Miami River will be sparkling under lunar glow. Guests can enjoy live entertainment along with drink specials on Mules, Mojitos, & Margarita as well as eats by The Chicken Spot, Sake Room, Spris Artisan Pizza, MOJO Donuts, & La Santa Taqueria. The Wharf Miami is located at 114 Southwest North River Drive in Miami.

 

This Weekend: Brimstone Bark & Brunch

Indulge in brunch at Brimstone Pines (14575 SW 5TH ST, Pembroke Pines) this Saturday, February 27 with man’s best friend! Sit and stay from 11am to 2:30pm for a tasty, dog-friendly event for you and your pup.

Enjoy Brimstone’s signature brunch dishes and bottomless mimosas while your fur-baby laps up complimentary puptails mixed from their house-made bone broth.

A limited dog-friendly food menu will also be available, featuring Awoof Con Pollo, chicken, rice, and seasonal veggies; Filet Pupnon, petit filet tips and sweet potatoes; and No Cats Allowed, egg whites, smoked salmon, and sweet potatoes.

 

Kok Sh*t Bingo at Kush Hialeah

KUSH Hospitality Group’s (KHG) Matthew “Kush” Kuscher and the team are preparing for another wild event at Kush Hialeah. KHG events tend to have clever tongue-in-cheek motifs and this one brings a peculiar pop-culture happening to the 305.

Beginning Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Noon, is Kush Hialeah’s newest monthly event (taking place on the last Sunday of every month) – Kok Sh*t Bingo in combination with Vintage Flea, KHG’s new flea market concept.

Like most KHG events, there will be a non-profit partner benefitting from all the shenanigans – donations will be collected for local Miami Animal Rescue

The distinctive event brings together food and drinks accompanied by bingo with a twist. During the event, guests purchase drinks to earn a free raffle ticket with a number on it. At exactly 3:05PM a live chicken will be placed in an outdoor chicken coop with a bingo board below it. Whatever number the chicken poops on is the winner.

The entire process can take five minutes or an hour. Raffle tickets are limited, but can be obtained with the purchase of any featured cocktail by Skyy Vodka (one ticket per drink); or by donating to Miami Animal Rescue which earns attendees two tickets.

Prizes include a $50 Kush Hospitality Group gift card; $50 Kush Hialeah bar tab; swag bags and more. Guests can also enjoy live bluegrass performance by Lonewolf and indulge in a whole gator served Caja China-style.