June 20, 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.
Seaspice Launches Summer Lunch Menu
Miami Spice at Shiso
Happy Hour at ORO
Bar Takeover at Panamericano Bar
Seaspice Launches Summer Lunch Menu
Seaspice, the iconic waterfront dining destination nestled on the Miami River, is turning up the heat with the debut of its Summer Lunch menu. Available Tuesday through Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM, this curated three-course experience offers guests a seasonal escape for just $39, all with Seaspice’s signature waterfront charm.
The Summer Lunch menu celebrates vibrant, fresh flavors with a menu that showcases both land and sea. Begin with a choice of light, seasonal appetizers such as the kale Caesar salad, crispy malanga bites with garlic aioli, or a refreshing white gazpacho with grapes and almonds. Entrée selections range from the branzino filet sandwich and seared Faroe Island salmon to heartier options like the grilled petite filet mignon and wagyu burger with truffle aioli. Pasta lovers can enjoy the rigatoni al pesto or jumbo shrimp tagliatelle, both rich in Mediterranean flavors. The meal concludes with the chef’s selection of house-made ice cream or sorbet, offering a sweet finish to your riverside lunch.
“Our goal was to create a summer lunch experience that feels like an escape—whether you’re stepping away from the office or enjoying a leisurely afternoon on the river,” said Executive Chef Angel Leon. Seaspice. “We wanted something approachable yet elevated, fresh yet satisfying.”
Whether you’re entertaining clients or just looking for a refined midday retreat, the Summer Lunch offers a luxurious taste of summer.
Miami Spice at Shiso
New to Miami Spice, Shiso brings its inventive take on Asian Smokehouse cuisine to the table with a $60 prix fixe dinner menu, available Wednesday through Sunday. Guests can start with standout options like Stracciatella, Bluefin Tuna, or the refreshing Shiso Salad, followed by elevated entrées including Sticky Ribs, Chilean Seabass, or Oxtail Udon. For those looking to splurge, the decadent Uni Rice is available as a $25 supplement. Seasonal sides like Broccolini and Crispy Potatoes round out the meal, with indulgent endings like Japanese Sweet Potato Cheesecake or Miso Flan Donatsu.
Photo Credit: Michael Stavaridis
Happy Hour at ORO
Golden Era Hospitality Group’s ORO is unveiling its new happy hour menu, The ORO Menu, available Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the outdoor bar. Known for its glamorous gold arches, lush florals, and dramatic tableside presentations, ORO offers a luxurious fusion of global flavors and bold, avant-garde cuisine.
Now, guests can enjoy the same elevated experience during happy hour, with $15 crafted cocktails like The Oracle (a blackberry buzz-button gimlet with gin) and the Popcorn Prophecy (a buttery popcorn Old Fashioned with rye & rum). The menu also features $15 bites, including ½ dozen oysters, charred avocado naan, ceviche, short rib bánh mì, and more.
Bar Takeover at Panamericano Bar
Panamericano Bar will be hosting PUNCH Room Tampa for a bar takeover on Tuesday, June 24. The team from the acclaimed Tampa bar will be joining forces with Panamericano’s team to create a special one-night-only cocktail menu featuring creative and unforgettable craft cocktails from both bars. The event will take place from 7PM until 10PM. Reservations can be made HERE; walk-ins are also welcome. Panamericano Bar is located on the second floor of Mary Brickell Village – guests will look for the bar’s globe logo and ring the doorbell to be admitted.
Photo Credit: 52 Chefs