June 19, 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.
New Aperitif Hour at Seia
National Martini Day at Eating House
Coming Soon: Zuccaly
Father’s Day at Le Jardinier
New Aperitivo Hour at Seia
Join Seia every Monday through Friday for Aperitivo Hour, available from 5 PM to 7 PM at the indoor bar and outdoor terrace overlooking Brickell and Biscayne Bay. Developed through the partnership between The Bastion Collection and OKO Group, Seia brings the tradition of Italian aperitivo culture to the 54th floor of 830 Brickell with $13 cocktails including the Hugo Spritz, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, and Mezcal Paloma, alongside $9 wines by the glass.
Guests can also enjoy a selection of elevated bites from Seia’s culinary team, including Polpette al Pomodoro, Seia Crudo, Fritto Misto, Salumi & Formaggi, Charcoal-Grilled Artichokes, and more. Offering panoramic views of Miami’s skyline, Seia provides an elevated destination for after-work drinks, casual gatherings, and early evening dining in the heart of Brickell.
Photo Credit: The Bastion Collection
National Martini Day at Eating House
Eating House, the acclaimed Coral Gables restaurant from Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, is celebrating National Martini Day on Thursday, June 19 with a trio of specialty martinis crafted with UNA Vodka. Available for one day only, guests can sip the Una Pasión, featuring vanilla-infused UNA Vodka, passion fruit syrup, lemon, sparkling rosé and vanilla salt, or the Post It Note, made with UNA Vodka, curaçao, Lambrusco and lemon. The celebration also highlights the Toasted Garden, a savory martini crafted with bread toast-infused UNA Vodka, tomato water and coconut basil cordial. The Toasted Garden will remain available throughout the month, giving guests an extended opportunity to experience the unique creation.
Photo Credit: Adriana Fernandez
Coming Soon: Zuccaly
Coral Gables will soon welcome its first Italian food hall with the arrival of Zuccaly, opening this summer at The Plaza Coral Gables. Operated by the Da Silva Hospitality Group, the 8,000-square-foot destination will feature six distinct Italian food stations under one roof—Pasta and Risotto, LaBiga Pizza and Focaccia, Grilling Steaks and Fish, Il Giardino, PortaVia Gastro Market, and Dolci.
Zuccaly’s opening represents a major milestone for the city of Coral Gables and the Da Silva multi-generational hospitality group, which has operated a diverse portfolio of concepts since 1950, including restaurants in Venezuela and Portugal. In South Florida, the group has helmed Coral Gables favorite Zucca for the past nine years and recently expanded its regional presence with the relaunch of Hereford Grill, a landmark Miami steakhouse. With the opening of Zuccaly, the Da Silva Hospitality Group is expected to create approximately 120 new local jobs.
Zuccaly’s culinary program is helmed by the group’s Corporate Chef Manuel Garcia, who has overseen the kitchen at Zucca for the past nine years. His experience also includes Michelin-starred kitchens such as L’Espérance and La Côte Saint-Jacques in France. Under his guidance, Zuccaly will showcase Roman-style pizza al taglio at the LaBiga station, crafted with biga, the traditional Italian pre-fermentation method. Prepared with minimal yeast and slow fermentation, biga enhances depth of flavor, improves structure, and yields a lighter, aromatic, and more digestible crust with an airy interior.
The Portavia Gastromarket, Zuccaly’s own deli market and grab-and-go counter, will feature Italian specialties such as vitello tonnato, Wagyu carpaccio, freshly prepared burrata, house-made sauces, and ready-to-serve classics like lasagna and cannelloni.
The Pasta and Risotto counter will spotlight freshly made, in-house pasta, including lasagna and cannelloni layered with traditional sauces and seasonal ingredients. Selected meats and seafood will be prepared over charcoal and live-wood fire at the Grilling Steaks and Fish station, delivering distinctive smokiness and robust flavor. Il Giardino will serve fresh salads, and Zucally’s list of offerings will also include Italian street food items designed to be enjoyed at the table, standing, shared, or taken to go—capturing the vibrant rhythm of Italy’s piazzas.
Guests will enjoy artisanal desserts and house-made gelato at Zuccaly’s Dolci station, including tiramisu variations, an assortment of bomboloni, and cornetti and crostate, among other gelato presentations.
Embracing its urban energy, Zuccaly will offer a weekday 2-for-1 Happy Hour from Monday through Friday, positioning the venue as a natural after-work gathering destination. The bar is conceived as an extension of the Italian aperitivo ritual—elegant, vibrant, and designed to be shared.
Zuccaly’s cocktail program centers on Italian classics and original creations inspired by Mediterranean spirits. Signature offerings will include the Negroni, Americano, and Spritz, presented in interpretations that reflect the house’s style and identity. A dedicated coffee program will highlight traditional Italian espresso beverages alongside curated cold coffee creations.
Father’s Day at Le Jardinier
This Father’s Day, gather with the ones who matter most at Michelin-starred Le Jardinier in the Miami Design District. The restaurant will offer brunch from 12 PM to 4:30 PM and dinner from 5 PM to 8 PM, with the choice of à la carte dining or curated seasonal menus. During brunch, guests may enjoy the signature Sunday Soirée Brunch, a three-course experience priced at $75 per person and accompanied by a complimentary Degas’s Ballerina cocktail. For dinner, Le Jardinier will offer its Seasonal Expression of Spring five-course prix fixe menu for $140 per person, alongside its à la carte offerings.
To mark the occasion, the restaurant will feature a special tableside addition available throughout the day: Picanha for Two, a 12 oz. cut served with chimichurri, roasted yellow squash purée, and vegetable crudités ($120).
Throughout brunch and dinner, guests can also enjoy FIFA World Cup action from Le Jardinier’s outdoor lounge, with featured matches including Spain vs. Saudi Arabia at 12 PM, Belgium vs. Iran at 3 PM, and Uruguay vs. Cape Verde at 6 PM, accompanied by the restaurant’s curated cocktail program.