August 9, 2024
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Bingo Night at R House
Now Open: Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beers
Cocktail Classes at Bourbon Steak
Sushi Master Class at Komodo
Bingo Night at R House
Located in the heart of Wynwood Arts District, one of Miami’s most culturally dense neighborhoods, R House is a contemporary restaurant & bar known for its soulful dinner offerings, as well as its bustling weekend drag brunch scene and evening programming.
On Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30PM, R House will host a night of glamor with a special “Absolutely Fabulous” themed Bingo Night. Absolutely Fabulous – often shortened to AB FAB – is a British sitcom series based on the French and Saunders sketch “Modern Mother and Daughter”, created by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. The evening will be hosted by Sandy Sanchez and Courtney Just who will play the infamous Patsy and Edina. To participate in Drag Bingo, players can purchase a $10 single bingo card or 3 cards for $20 for multiple rounds of bingo. The bingo card proceeds will go to SAVE Foundation – a non-profit organization steadfast in its commitment to promoting, protecting and defending equality for the LGBTQ community in South Florida.
Guests who arrive early can take advantage of R House’s Happy Hour offerings available from 4PM to 7PM. Happy Hour features half priced specialty cocktails such as the Spritz Spritz Spritz, with Grey Goose Essence Watermelon & Basil, Aperol, Fresh Watermelon, Elderflower Prosecco, and Citrus Perfume; Award-Winning La Reina Margarita, made with Herradura Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Passion Fruit, Dragon Fruit Float, and Blue Orchid; I Love Lychee, with Ketel One Citron, Fluffy Lychee, Fresh Raspberry, and Crumbled Milk Chocolate; Dragon Fruit Frose and more. Also available are half-off wines, $7 well cocktails, and snacks including $1 Chicken Wings, Short Rib Empanadas ($7), Spinach and Kale Empanadas ($5.50), Charcuterie Bites ($5), Guacamole ($5), House-Cut Chips with salsa ($5). Guests can also indulge in the Miami Spice menu during bingo that includes a 3-course dinner for $45 per person. Highlights include Pork Belly Tacos, Tuna Tartare, Brazilian Roasted Chicken, Shrimp Al Ajillo, and Vegan Coconut Sorbet.
Prepare for a night filled with great laughs, exciting games, and the chance to win incredible prizes. Admission is free for bingo.
Now Open: Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, the renowned burger establishment founded by husband and wife duo, Chris Barish and Julie Mulligan, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Miami on the fourth floor of Brickell City Centre. Now open, Miami residents and visitors can indulge in the flavorful world of Black Tap’s craft burgers, delectable wings, fresh salads, iconic CrazyShake® milkshakes, ice-cold craft beer, and inventive cocktails.
Black Tap Miami spans 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor seating to serve a combined 200 diners. The main dining room features Black Tap’s signature boombox booth, a 20-seat bar, and a private dining room for groups up to 16. Additionally, Black Tap has commissioned New York street artist Fumero to design two custom murals unique to the Miami restaurant. Black Tap’s expansive, covered patio seating accommodates 72 guests for outdoor dining. Not-to-be-missed is Black Tap’s shake bar takeout window, where diners can sample an Instagram-famous CrazyShake® milkshake or to pick up an order to-go.
Black Tap’s signature craft burgers, celebrated for their juicy taste, have earned accolades from publications such as Time Out and Zagat, and have taken home the best burger award multiple times at the New York City Wine & Food Festival’s signature Burger Bash event. The culinary team at Black Tap has mastered the art of burger making, employing a unique cooking technique on a griddle (not a grill), layering on two slices of cheese, and serving them atop a perfect potato roll with lettuce, tomato, and a pickle on the side. Signatures include The Champ, a half-pound wagyu burger with house buttermilk-dill, blue cheese, and arugula; and The Texan Burger featuring bacon, aged cheddar, crispy onion rings, and sweet baby ray’s BBQ. Black Tap is also featuring a new Frita Cubana Burger with sofrito butter and shoestring crispy frites; and a Black Bean Burger with salsa verde, charred corn, and pickled onions on Dave’s Killer bread.
The menu will also feature an array of shareable items, such as Korean BBQ Wings; Ever Haze IPA Shrimp; and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. Additional entree highlights include the BT Hot Chicken Sandwich with hot chili oil, pickle chips, and house buttermilk-dill, and delicious, new craft salads like the Black Bean Burger Salad with quinoa, salsa verde, charred corn, pickled onions, and mojito dressing; It’s Not So Jennifer, a play on Jennifer Aniston’s viral salad with kale, quinoa, vegan feta, cucumbers, onion, salt & pepper pistachios, lemon zest, and red wine vinaigrette; Little Italy Chopped with salami, banana peppers, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, and banana pepper vinaigrette; and a Chopped Burger Salad with a smoked salt & black pepper rubbed prime burger, bacon, classic toppings, and black pepper parmesan dressing. Guests can enjoy tasty vegetable and specialty sides such as the Street Corn Nachos with queso bravo, charred corn, and cotija cheese.
True to its name, Black Tap is an homage to the black tap handles found in craft beer bars and craft beer is at the very essence of the beverage program. From classics to local brews, and rotating seasonal selections, Black Tap offers a diverse and satisfying range for beer enthusiasts and features selections from local breweries, Biscayne Bay Brewery, Tripping Animals and Wynwood Brewery. The menu also includes craft cocktails with playful twists on classics, and wines by the glass, providing a complete and immersive culinary experience. Drink highlights include the Beach Cowboy with rye, hazelnut orgeat, pineapple, lemon, and angostura; Mango Mule with vodka, mango, ginger and soda; and Glamour & Vice served with tequila, passionfruit, and vanilla. Diners can also look forward to frozen cocktails such as the tropical Grand Funk Colada with rum, banana, coconut, and pineapple; or Big Willie Style, a Café Cubano with a cinnamon kick with reposado tequila, coffee, chocolate cinnamon, and turbinado.
At the heart of Black Tap’s experience are the Instagram-worthy CrazyShake® milkshakes that have become synonymous with the restaurant. These whimsical creations, adorned with an assortment of sweets, are veritable works of art, such as The CakeShake® made with cake batter; Strawberry Shortcake served with a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar; The Cinnamon Bun shake topped with a cinnamon roll; and a Brooklyn Blackout chocolate shake. To celebrate the Miami opening, Black Tap has also collaborated with local baker Derek Kaplan of beloved Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop to create a limited-edition Key Lime Pie CrazyShake®–a sweet tribute to Miami’s iconic dessert.
Launching for the very first time in Black Tap’s history are Crazy Sundaes, making their debut in Miami shortly after opening. Available for carry out through Black Tap’s takeaway window will be over-the-top sweet, soft serve creations bound to become an Instagram-worthy and dessert-lovers dream. The new Crazy Shake Sundaes will include a Strawberry Donut Sundae served with a glazed donut, strawberries, strawberry compote, strawberry drizzle, and topped with cake crumbs; and a Mexican Hot Fudge Sundae served with a cinnamon sugar cookie, dulce, churros, and cinnamon toast crunch.
Photo by Joshua Perez
Cocktail Classes at Bourbon Steak
Guests are invited to stir their creativity and shake up their night with Bourbon Steak’s new monthly cocktail class. Beginning on Thursday, August 15, and occurring on the third Thursday of every month thereafter, guests will learn the art of crafting cocktails from expert mixologists, while also enjoying Bourbon Steak’s signature Duck Fat Fries. Priced at $50++, this memorable experience will include two complimentary libations (including one handcrafted by guests), Duck Fat Fries and an additional 20 percent off food and beverage purchases for the duration of the evening. The Cocktail Class will take place every third Thursday at 5:30PM. Advance reservations are required and can be made on the website.
Sushi Master Class at Komodo
Each month, Komodo Miami hosts an instructional and interactive session in an intimate setting for up to 25 guests. The masterclass will begin with a signature welcome cocktail and an introduction to the art and history of sushi making. This masterclass allows guests the chance to learn various techniques while enjoying their very own sushi creations. No two classes will be the same with each focusing on a different delicacy of sushi, Maki, Uramaki, Temaki and Nigiri. Each masterclass participant will receive an apron, sushi-making kit and class certificate of completion. Post-masterclass for an additional $65 per person, guests will then be welcomed to the dining room to enjoy a three-course omakase tasting with cocktail pairings. RSVP here.
Photo courtesy of Groot Hospitality