December 5, 2025 2025
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The Salty Celebrates 10 Years
PINCHO Hosts Anniversary Block Party
Kitchen + Kocktails Opens Next Year
Coming Soon:THRōW Social
The Salty Celebrates 10 Years
The Salty is turning 10 and the celebration is going nationwide! Founded in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District in 2015, The Salty began as a weekend pop-up out of a 1950s Aljoa camper, serving donuts unlike anything the city had ever seen. Today, the brand has 20 locations across Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, and has earned national recognition as one of the best donut shops in America.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, The Salty is rolling out limited-time birthday menu items across all locations from December 1–7, including:
– Funfetti Birthday Cake Donut: Vanilla cake donut with vanilla bean glaze, topped with Crunchies all-natural rainbow sprinkles ($4.75)
– Birthday Cake Latte: Vanilla bean latte with housemade vanilla cold foam, topped with Crunchies all-natural rainbow sprinkles ($7)
In addition, the brand has launched its first-ever shippable product: Donut Bread Pudding Pints, a first-of-its-kind dessert that turns The Salty’s iconic brioche donuts into a warm, gooey, made-from-scratch treat that can be enjoyed at home.
Available for nationwide order, the limited-edition 4-pack features:
Brown Butter & Salt – Brown, nutty and aromatic butter folded through custard to create a deeply caramelized, ultra-buttery bread pudding that feels both simple and wildly indulgent
Banana & Chocolate Chunk – Fresh-cut bananas and big pieces of rich chocolate melted into brioche cubes as they bake, giving a perfect mix of fruit, warmth and ooze in every bite
Gooey Chocolate Cookie – Homemade chocolate cookies made from scratch with cocoa powder, butter, sugar and eggs, folded with warm custard and brioche cubes
Guava & Cheese – A Miami classic reimagined. Bright guava and silky cream cheese ribbons swirl through the custard and brioche, baking into a sweet-tart, creamy flavor that tastes like home
Priced at $70 per pack with $19 flat-rate shipping, each pack comes with a 16 oz pint of whipped cream. Delivery dates can be selected for December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 or 19 while quantities last. Orders can be placed at www.saltydonut.com.
PINCHO Hosts Anniversary Block Party
PINCHO is celebrating 15 years of Miami flavor with a massive Anniversary Block Party on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1-5 p.m. at 9251 W. Flagler St., and you’re invited to join the fun:
✨ Throwback PINCHO dishes you haven’t seen in years
🎶 Live music + drinks
🏆 A ceremony honoring the 15 Miami Flavor Architects
🍔 And yes… the triumphant return of the Croquetesa Burger (2015 Burger Bash champ!)
Plus, in true anniversary fashion, every PINCHO location will roll back pricing for one day only:
– $4.49 PINCHO Burgers (limit 2 per person)
– $1.99 Classic Fries (limit 2 per person)
Kitchen + Kocktails Opens Next Year
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley offers elevated Southern soul food, handcrafted “Kocktails”, high-energy dining, and signature “Welcome Home” hospitality. After thriving in six other U.S. cities, the restaurant brings its modern take on authentic American Southern comfort food to Miami.
Guided by the belief that every guest should feel at home from the moment they walk in, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is known as much for its warm, welcoming atmosphere as its flavorful dishes and creative “Kocktails”, setting a new standard for Southern cuisine and hospitality in the Magic City.
Founder Kevin Kelley, a Dallas-based attorney & hospitality entrepreneur is the force behind this rapidly expanding national restaurant group. Miami marks the seventh location of the concept, following success in Dallas, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Atlanta, and most recently Philadelphia. In addition to Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, the portfolio also includes KANVAS by Kevin Kelley, a multi-level sports bar and Club VIVO, a Latin nightclub, both located in Dallas, Texas.
The Wynwood location will boast over 8,000-square- feet of dining space and features a signature Blue Onyx Bar, known for its bold, luminous design. Guests can also expect to find the restaurant’s signature, spectacular Rose Wall, a core brand element across all locations, and the perfect photo spot to mark the occasion. The space will blend modern luxury with Southern warmth, incorporating rich textures, dramatic lighting, and vibrant artwork that creates a sense of culture and community.
The scratch-made menu features more than 50 rich and elevated Southern comfort favorites, showcasing dishes like Shrimp and Grits, Fried Chicken and Waffles, Southern Fried Catfish, Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops, Candied Yams, Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, Fried Green Tomatoes, Seafood Gumbo, Blackened Salmon, and many more guest-favorites.
The beverage program shines with hand-crafted “kocktails” including True Flame, a fiery concoction of premium spirits, warm citrus, and spice built over a torch-kissed orange peel, crafted tableside with a live fire presentation, a Blackberry Margarita, and the Peach D’usse Frose, among others.
Reservations for Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley are available at kitchenkocktailsusa.com/miami. The restaurant will open to the public on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Coming Soon: THRōW Social
THRōW Social® Miami, opening this month, is a competitive socializing destination in the heart of Wynwood, blending live entertainment, elevated design, chef-driven cuisine, exciting games, and a mixologist-led beverage program.
With sister locations in Washington, DC and Delray Beach, Florida, THRōW Social® Miami is the newest creative concept by The Ginger Brands, an experiential entertainment company, founded by award-winning entrepreneur Ginger Flesher-Sonnier — a former high school math teacher who transitioned into building a multimillion-dollar empire in dining and entertainment, earning accolades such as Best Female Entrepreneur at the 19th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business.
Nestled at the iconic former Oasis Wynwood—a sprawling 35,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor venue that serves as the pulse of the neighborhood, known for its dynamic events and cultural energy— Thrōw Social Miami builds on the legacy of the space, which has hosted global acts such as Tiësto, Steve Aioki and Marshmello. The venue now reimagines that spirit for a new era, featuring five full-access bars, exclusive cabanas with secure VIP and celebrity access, DJs and live bands, and multiple distinct interior & exterior event spaces.
Inside, the enchanting 275-seat main indoor space, ’the Villa’, blends luxurious, tropical-inspired design with cherry blossom framed lounge areas and warm lighting, creating a resort-like atmosphere for specialty cocktails, dining and dancing; the Palm Room, offers an exclusive enclave within the lounge accommodating up to 55 guests with its own private lavatory; while the versatile Indigo Garden unfolds as a tucked-away retreat with dedicated bar access, private restrooms and outdoor patio seating.
Beyond the interiors, an expansive Courtyard features a new state-of-the-art motorized louvered pergola, ten luxury cabanas, three separate bars including the unique “Tower Bar” constructed from shipping containers with a mural designed by Flesher-Sonnier and a massive entertainment stage with an oversized 28’ LED video wall for DJ and live band entertainment. To keep the fun flowing, LED ping pong, corn hole, shuffleboard and other interactive games are available for free play.
THRōW Social® Miami combines a playful atmosphere with a vibrant, chef-driven menu blending tropical flair with shareable indulgence. Highlights include Flamazing Appetizers like Coconut Shrimp and the Thrōw Sampler, Hula Handhelds such as the bourbon-glazed Jerk Chicken Sandwich plus healthy Bone Broth and Fabulous Flatbreads (Margherita to the chef’s OPP with onion, prosciutto, and pineapple) available on vegan or gluten-free crusts. Fresh salads, decadent desserts, and playful touches like the Adult Happy Meal—complete with a house burger, fries in a pink box, and the iconic Painkiller cocktail in a rose gold pineapple cup—round out the lineup.
Weekends elevate with Saturday & Sunday Brunch featuring the Full Breakfast Thrōw-down, Loaded Egg Sandwich with Avocado, pancakes, French toast, Bloody Marys, and bottomless mimosas or bellinis. The bar shines with a range of shareable cocktails – large-format libations crafted for social sipping and presented with flair – including the Pink Flamingo Punch Bowl, Galaxy Spaceship and Golf Cart decanters, frozen favorites by the glass or in the signature Purse Punch Bowl, and the interchangeable Patrón Margarita Tree, plus punches, mocktails, craft beers, top-shelf bottle service, and seasonal specials—ensuring every visit is packed with flavor, fun, and Instagram-worthy moments.
THRōW Social® Miami will operate Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 a.m., with brunch service on weekends. Happy Hour will be available weekdays until 7 p.m. Live entertainment will run throughout the week.