May 16, 2025
Each Friday, we try to 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.
ViceVersa Debuts New Happy Hour
Co-Branded Drink Menu at maman
New Summer Programming at Sra. Martinez
New Happy Hour at Jarana
Bored Cuban Expands to Brickell
Wine Pairing Dinner at Papi Steak
ViceVersa Debuts New Happy Hour
ViceVersa, which recently ranked #56 on the 50 Best Bars North America inaugural 51-100 list, has launched a new Happy Hour menu for those looking for an approachable end-of-day hangout. Available Tuesday through Friday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., guests may enjoy $10 cocktails including:
– Negroni of the Month (first up is one with Bombay Dry, Bitter Rouge, Cynar, and Salted Giocondo Caffe)
– VV Martini (Wodka or Bombay Dry with VV dry Vermouth Blend, olive or twist)
– Port & Tonic (Bordiga Blanco, White Port, Olive Brine, Mediterranean Tonic)
– Super Paloma (Primo Aperitivo, Lalo Tequila, Grapefruit, Fluffy Orange)
– Margarita (Lalo Tequila, Alma Orange liqueur, agave, lime).
In addition, ViceVersa’s happy hour offers $10 Wines by the glass (regular, fortified, and sherry) and snacks, highlighted by a Cacio & Pepe fried chicken sandwich ($18), alongside Treasure Coast oysters ($1.75/each), a weekly rotating cheese with lavash crackers ($8), Genoa salami ($8) and Marinated olives and almonds ($6).
Co-Branded Drink Menu at maman
Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept and maman, the beloved NYC-based French café and bakery, are proudly rooted in French heritage – and now, they’re coming together to bring a touch of Parisian charm to North America with a new limited-time co-branded beverage menu.
Launched just in time for Club Med’s 75th anniversary, the new limited-time drink, a Coconut Vanilla Bean Latte, invites guests to savor l’Esprit Libre – those carefree moments when you truly feel on vacation, disconnected from daily stress and fully immersed in the present.
Available from May 12 to 31 at select maman locations in Miami (Wynwood and Sunset Harbour), New York (SoHo and Upper Eastside), and Toronto, the drink menu celebrates the timeless art of French living. At their core, both Club Med and maman embrace a lifestyle defined by simplicity, warmth, and joie de vivre – whether through a sun-soaked escape or a perfectly crafted latte.
This collaboration is more than a seasonal treat – it’s a sensory journey inspired by maman’s nostalgic flavors and Club Med’s destinations. The Coconut Vanilla Bean Latte is a single signature beverage offered in three vacation-ready variations: hot, iced and a kid-friendly version. Crafted with a choice of double espresso or matcha, steamed or iced coconut milk, house-steeped vanilla bean honey syrup, and topped with a cinnamon sand garnish, it’s your passport to Club Med paradise – no boarding pass required.
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New Summer Programming at Sra. Martinez
Sra. Martinez, the award-winning restaurant from hospitality power duo, Michelle Bernstein and David Martinez, is kicking off the summer season with swagger as they unveil “Fried Chicken, Hip Hop & Champagne” every Wednesday through the summer beginning on Wednesday, May 21. Brought back by popular demand, Chef Michy will serve up her juicy, iconic fried chicken accompanied with generous sides and champagne (magnums too), while patrons vibe along with old-school 80’s and 90’s hip hop beats. And for dessert, Chef Michy is throwing it back with a new nostalgic pie every week!
New Happy Hour at JARANA
JARANA, the vibrant Peruvian concept from Acurio International, is now offering their (Four, Five, Six, Seven) Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guests can enjoy $4 draft beers including La Rubia, Oleta River IPA, and Miller Lite. Wines by the glass ($5) feature The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, Villa Sandi Pinot Grigio from Venezia, Italy, Rickshaw Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara, California, and Bodega Amalaya Malbec from Argentina’s Calchaquí Valley.
Happy Hour cocktails ($6) include the Pisco Sour Classic made with Pisco Quebranta, lime, egg white, and Angostura bitters; the Chicha Sour, featuring Pisco Quebranta, chicha morada (a Peruvian purple corn drink), and lime; the Lychee Mule, crafted with Tito’s Vodka, lychee purée, and ginger beer; and the JARANA Teal, a tropical blend of tequila, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and blue curaçao.
From the kitchen, guests can enjoy a variety of bites ($7) including six Nikkei-style fried chicken wings; four Shrimp shumai served with curry achupado sauce, coconut cream, and scallions; Bao Seco, a fried bao bun filled with seco meat and sarza criolla; Chicharrón de Calamar served with tartar sauce; and Chicken Anticucho, a grilled skewer accompanied by roasted potatoes, choclo (Peruvian corn), and rocoto-huacatay herb sauces.
Bored Cuban Expands to Brickell
culinary concept. Now, they’re expanding to Brickell, and I wanted to give you the exclusive first look at Bored Cuban’s new Brickell pop-up location, opening May 16.
Bored Cuban, Miami’s first NFT-inspired Cuban restaurant concept, is celebrating its successful first year by expanding to Brickell. After making waves with its innovative blend of Cuban cuisine and digital art culture at the original LeJeune location, Bored Cuban is bringing its vibrant flavors to the heart of downtown at 1053 Brickell Plaza.
The menu continues to highlight what’s made Bored Cuban a local favorite: Cuban-inspired “Pixas” (flatbreads), house-made guava and cream cheese Cuban-style pastries, signature batidos, and their popular “Bored Combo” – a nostalgic adult take on a classic combo meal. The Brickell location will also feature exclusive merchandise, including branded coffee, espresso cups, and limited-edition collaborations with notable Miami artists like Friks84 and Atomik.
The Brickell location offers the full Bored Cuban experience with takeout through their traditional “ventanita” window, delivery through all major apps, and direct online ordering.
Wine Pairing Dinner at Papi Steak
Papi Steak will be partnering with the renowned Quintessa Estate to host their first ever wine pairing dinner. Priced at $275, tickets offer guests an intimate five-course dining experience that expertly pairs Papi’s signature dishes with rare vintage and refined Quintessa wines. Highlights include Wagyu Pastrami with cornichons and house-made mustards, paired with Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (a rich red with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, vanilla, cedar, and spice), and Prime Porterhouse steak paired with the bold and aged Quintessa 2014 (featuring hints of leather, tobacco, and dried fruit). Tickets can be purchased via the link: https://sevn.ly/xpc2l0kM