April 14, 2023
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.
New Cocktails at The Deck at Island Gardens
Shake Shack Pickleball Club Comes to Miami
Wine Dinner at Mi’Talia
Power Lunch at Runway 84
New Cocktails at The Deck at Island Gardens
The Deck at Island Gardens, Miami’s premier waterfront lounge and bar, has announced a new cocktail menu inspired by its lush outdoor ambiance and the venue’s reputation being in a bustling mega-yacht marina destination. Carefully crafted by the restaurant’s mixologists, the new cocktail menu boasts exciting and delicious new flavors that transport guests to yachting destinations around the globe with every sip. Just in time for spring, the new cocktails ($19 each) are created with fresh, tropical ingredients with floral notes to mimic the season.
New cocktails and spritzes include:
The Islander: Dark rum, Grand Marnier, coconut cream, pineapple juice and bitters topped with a mint bouquet (served in a fresh coconut on Sundays for $26)
Biscayne Breeze: Tequila Blanco, homemade lychee purée, butterfly pea flower syrup and Yellow Chartreuse
Harbour Mezcal: Mezcal, fresh watermelon juice, St-Germain, ginger beer and lime juice garnished with crushed spices
Hibiscus Mule: Vodka, hibiscus syrup, lime juice and rose water topped with Fever-Tree ginger beer
Leave Me in Capri: Gin infused with cucumber and basil, Maraschino liqueur, Dry Vermouth and lemon juice
Take Me to St. Tropez: St-Germain, fresh cucumber water and Green Chartreuse topped with prosecco.
Ibiza Before Dark: Empress 1908 Gin, strawberry-infused Aperol, grapefruit juice and Fever-Tree sparkling lemon
In addition to these new cocktails and spritzes, two crowd-pleasing signature cocktails are still on the menu: the Passion-ista, made with cachaça, passion fruit purée, lemon juice, rose water and edible rose petals, and From St. Barths With Love, crafted with vodka, mango liqueur, fresh mango purée and lemon juice topped with a mint bouquet.
Shake Shack Pickleball Club Comes to Miami
Ready to pickle? Get in on the fun with Shake Shack’s Pickleball Club coming to Miami! On Saturday, April 29 from 1-6PM, Shake Shack in partnership with premier racket sports provider Toss & Spin, will host interactive programming at Miami Shores Tennis Club, where aspiring and experienced pickleball players can learn, play and compete – and of course, sip on some delicious Shack beverages and treats, including sips provided by Spritz Society.
From introductory pickleball clinics that cater to beginner, beginner-intermediate and beginner-advanced levels to a round robin tournament, Toss & Spin will provide picklers of all levels with an amazing experience. 25% percent of ticket proceeds will go directly to Mourning Family Foundation’s Overtown Youth Center.
To buy tickets and for more details, visit https://shakeshackpickleballmiami.splashthat.com.
Wine Dinner at Mi’Talia
Mi’Talia Kitchen & Bar, South Miami’s colorful celebration of Italian cuisine, is hosting an exclusive dinner and wine pairing carefully curated by Chef Jeff McInnis and Blake Wood on Thursday, April 20.
The event will begin at 7PM with a reception of bubbles and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course dinner and wine pairing, where guests can indulge in dishes such as Uni Scampi Razor Clams, Porcini Mushroom Cappelletti and more.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Power Lunch at Runway 84
Whether you remember the “good old days” of three martini lunches or you just happen to be a diehard fan of “Mad Men,” the iconic Power Lunch was a cosmopolitan staple of the 1980s. When Runway 84 reopened its doors earlier this year, the iconic dining landmark unveiled its new Goodfellas glam supper club design along with a spectacular Italian-American menu featuring a mix of beloved old-school classics and tempting new plates.
Swiftly cemented as a nightly hotspot, as clutch for cocktails and conviviality as it is for a meal with friends or a special occasion, the concept is sure to also become a mid-day destination as Runway 84 announces the return of the old-school Power Lunch every Friday from 12PM to 4PM.
During Power Lunch, guests can enjoy dishes from Runway 84’s spectacular menu including Wagyu Beef Carpaccio topped with shaved truffles, pistachios, mushrooms, and chives, Classic Meatballs, Hot and Cold Antipasti, a delicious tableside Caesar Salad, Spicy Rigatoni, Rigatoni Cauliflower and Chicken Vodka Parmigiana.
In addition to the staple favorites, the restaurant will feature several specials served exclusively during lunch. The specials include a Double Wagyu Cheeseburger made with two 5 oz patties on a Gran Forno Bakery bun, topped with American cheddar, house made pickles and a truffle sauce with the option to add thick double-cut bacon; 84 Prime Steak Sandwich featuring sliced USDA prime ribeye, Stilton blue cheese, 28 yr aged balsamic, onions and arugula on a crunchy Sullivan Street Bakery roll, served with horseradish cream and Runway steak sauce; Chicken Milanese and Arugula Salad, as well as a featured Pasta of the Day.