August 29, 2025
Another week, another cold. After taking a break to recover, we’re back. 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.
Negroni Month at ViceVersa
Caracas Bakery Pops Up at The Standard
Hereford Grill Reopens
Mexican Independence Day at Bodega
Negroni Month at ViceVersa
This September, ViceVersa is leaning into its aperitivo culture even further to highlight the futurism and imagination of Italy paired with the local produce of America, offering a plenitude of drinking and dining options for Miamians (and visitors) to enjoy.
Negroni Week may kick off Sept 22, but ViceVersa is going BIG by celebrating Negroni Month. Each week, the team will offer up a special negroni cocktail in collaboration with Natoora to showcase various farms and the fruit they yield, which will be the main flavor of each negroni.
Beginning September 1st, guests may enjoy the Grenade Pluot Negroni featuring the Flavor Grenade Pluot from Galpin Family Farms, canaima gin, white tea, beehyo wine, Campari, and white bitter ($16).
The Galpins are second-generation farmers in central California’s valley, growing a variety of stone fruits, citrus, and grapes. This fruit is a hybrid between plumb and apricot, known for its unique and explosive flavor profile, hence the name Flavor Grenade with a sweet, juicy, slightly tart, and tangy flavor.
A new local fruit-inspired Negroni will drop on September 8th and 15th with the fourth one to debut on September 22nd for Negroni week and all four the month’s special negronis will be available for the last week ($16 each).
ViceVersa is also hosting one of Rome’s most exciting Chefs, Sarah Cicolini, on September 25th to close out Negroni month– more details to come, but guests should be ready to make those reservations soon!
Photo Credit: R.C. Visuals
Caracas Bakery Pops Up at The Standard
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach is excited to announce that Café Standard will host a Caracas Bakery Pop-Up every Wednesday throughout September.
Guests can enjoy a selection of Venezuelan-French–inspired breads and café offerings from the popular Miami-based bakery, set within the hotel’s bayfront setting. Featuring an array of baked goods, bites, breakfast options, signature sandos, and toasts, menu highlights include Tequenos, Croissants, the Broccoli Sandwich, Pan Con Tomate, Meat Frittata, and more.
Hereford Grill Reopens
The eagerly anticipated return of a Miami culinary landmark is finally approaching. Hereford Grill will officially reopen to the public for dinner on Friday, September 5th at 782 NW 42nd Avenue (Le Jeune Road), reintroducing a legacy of flavor under the leadership of Da Silva Hospitality (DSH), the group behind Coral Gables’ acclaimed authentic Italian dining destination, Zucca.
The steakhouse, which closed during the pandemic, returns bigger and bolder than ever, thanks to a classically elegant, refreshed design, a menu that redefines the modern steakhouse experience, and DSH owner and CEO Erasmo Da Silva’s bold vision
The heart of the concept is the steaks. Wet-aged and cooked over charcoal and wood fire, the steak selection includes premium American Wagyu and Certified Angus Beef sourced from three well-known suppliers, Snake River Farms, Niman Ranch, and Urien Loza. Choices Cuts include Boneless Ribeye, “Manhattan Cut” New York Steak, Center-Cut Filet, and more featured on the “Butcher’s Table.”
A curated selection of sauces and butters stands to elevate each and every cut. House-made Sausages, featuring classic and gourmet takes on chorizo and morcilla, will also be on offer.
After much R&D, tasting, travel, and painstaking refinement, Hereford Grill’s new offerings are ready to be unveiled. The menu brings together steakhouse classics and inventive touches, while continuing to pay homage to traditional Hereford Specialties.
Menu highlights include diverse appetizers such as Sweetbreads with chickpea puree and Beef Tenderloin Grass-Fed Tartare with fried sweet potato strings. An array of salads, such as Endive with fried capers, Pecorino cheese, toasted peanuts, lemon, and an anchovy dressing, riffs on classic steak house salads, while elevated main dishes, such as Braised Short Rib with a black garlic and thyme sauce topped with crispy onions or Pork Chop with an apple and rosemary sauce, are sure to become fan favorites.
Thoughtfully prepared accompaniments will be available to complete each dish, including Organic Roasted Carrots with garlic confit, yogurt, toasted hazelnuts, and mint gremolata, Roasted Sweet Potato with smoked butter and black salt, and Grilled Broccoli served with charred onion puree and whole grain dijon mustard, among other delectable selections.
Hereford Grill is located at 782 NW 42nd Avenue in Miami. Lunch will be served daily from noon to 4PM; Dinner Sunday–Wednesday from 5PM-10PM; Thursday-Saturday, 5PM–11PM.
Mexican Independence Day at Bodega
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is turning up the flavor this Mexican Independence Day with a special Taco Tuesday celebration that’s anything but traditional. On Tuesday, September 16, enjoy three clásico tacos for just $11, alongside $10 Margarita de la Casa. Raise a glass with $7 Patrón shots and $6 draft margaritas all in classic Bodega style. Mexican Independence Day at Bodega is sponsored by Bacardi.