February 13, 2026
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.
Wine Experience at Altamura Trattoria
Brunch on the Bay at Casadonna
Otto’s High Dive Takes Over Sweet Liberty
Mister O1 Expands to Dania Pointe
Wine Experience at Altamura Trattoria
This month, on Saturday, February 21, Altamura Trattoria is hosting its fourth wine experience featuring Ottin winemaker and its mountain wines from Valle D’ Aosta. The evening will showcase rare and indigenous alpine varietals including Petite Arvine DOC, Fumin DOP, Pinot Noir DOP, and Chardonnay, presented by winemaker Nick Ottin and importer Roberto Abrate.
Guests will be welcomed in with Altamura’s signature Cham-Piedmont welcome cocktail and passed bites, followed by a carefully curated 4-course dinner; inspired by the flavors of Northern Italy, thoughtfully paired with each wine.
Additionally, guests attending the dinner will also have access to purchase featured wines at a special price to take home a piece of Valle d’Aosta. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased here.
Brunch on the Bay at Casadonna
Casadonna, the coastal Italian restaurant and lounge from Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality, has recently expanded their Sunday brunch buffet experience into a whole weekend affair! The luxurious brunch served al fresco is complete with live music, stunning views of Biscayne Bay, delicious Italian-inspired dishes, signature cocktails, refreshing spritzes and wines.
The gourmet buffet includes a variety of pastries and breads, charcuterie and salads, crudites and dips, a lavish seafood tower and raw bar presentation, sushi offerings, an omelet station, fresh pastas, entrees such as prime rib, grilled salmon, and chicken and waffles, breakfast sides, a variety of delicious veggies, and an assortment of desserts. Beverage packages are also offered on flow for two hours, including wine, champagne, and signature cocktails to top off a leisurely afternoon.
Photo Credit: Cristian Gonzales
Otto’s High Dive Takes Over Sweet Liberty
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co., Collins Park’s cocktail hotspot ranked formerly among North America’s 50 Best Bars, will host a lively Sunday night takeover with Otto’s High Dive from Orlando. The evening features a focus on the raw bar, with highlights that include 6 freshly shucked oysters, Florida snapper ceviche, caviar, lobster roll, and Otto’s sofrito wagyu tartare, crafted by The Lazy Oyster.
Guests can also sip on an array of inventive mezcal and tequila cocktails, sponsored by Del Maguey and Código, including the Floridian Slip, Swamp Puppy, Sun Devil, Tangerine Dream, and Sangrita Set. The event runs from 8 PM to 11 PM, promising a high-energy, flavor-packed night where expertly crafted food and cocktails meet the perfect late-night Miami atmosphere.
Mister O1 Expands to Dania Pointe
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, the acclaimed Miami-born pizzeria known for its artisanal star-shaped pizzas and Michelin-recognized craft, will debut its newest location in Dania Pointe this March, bringing its signature blend of culinary craft, cultural energy and neighborhood-rooted hospitality to one of the area’s fastest growing shopping and dining destinations.
The opening places Mister O1 within Dania Pointe, a rapidly growing open-air destination known for its curated mix of dining, retail and entertainment, further reinforcing the area’s emergence as a culinary and lifestyle hub in Broward County.
Founded by internationally acclaimed Italian chef, Renato Viola – whose culinary mastery earned him the O-1 visa for extraordinary artistic ability – Mister O1 has grown from a Miami Beach hidden gem into a nationally celebrated concept. Distinguished by the slow-fermented dough, premium Italian and local ingredients and a playful, creative approach to flavor, the brand continues its expansion north in Broward and beyond.
The Dania Pointe opening puts Mister O1’s menu front and center, from fan-favorite signatures like the Star Luca, with ricotta-filled points, to inventive pizzas like the Coffee Paolo, made with Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola blue cheese, natural honey, coffee and spicy salami. Rounding out the menu are classics including the Bella Margherita, steamy calzones, fresh salads, a burrata bar and indulgent dessert pizzas like the Nutella Pizza, while seasonal creations and chef collaborations offer guests a reason to return again and again.
While the food anchors the experience, Mister O1 has become equally known for the cultural moments it creates. Each location serves as a gathering place that blends creativity, hospitality and community spirit. The Dania Pointe location will be the first location with an indoor patio, making it a pizza oasis nestled within the hustle and bustle of the increasingly popular Dania Pointe.
From burrata and wine nights to limited-time flavor drops and events that tap into local rhythms, Mister O1’s approach is rooted in the belief that pizza is both a craft and a connector, inspiring new way to bring people together around the table.