August 14, 2026
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Clevelander Celebrates National Dog Day
The Mexican x Pangea Collab
Donna Mare Debuts Lunch Service
Clevelander Celebrates National Dog Day
On Wednesday, August 26, Clevelander South Beach is inviting pups and their humans to stop by for a special Yappy Hour from 2–9 p.m. right on Ocean Drive.
For the occasion, Clevelander is extending its usual happy hour pricing for the day, including Buy One, Get One draft beers, frozen drinks and well cocktails. Guests can choose from $11 draft beers, including La Rubia Blonde Ale, Goose Island IPA, La Playita Pilsner, Yuengling and Stella, or cool off with one of Clevelander’s famous $18 frozen drinks, including the Colada Bacardi, Caribbean Punch, Miami Vice, Sobe Lemonade, Margarita and Dreamcicle. House cocktails are also available for $16.
There are plenty of bites to pair with the drinks, with options starting at just $6. The happy hour food menu includes $6 chicken or beef tacos, $8 mozzarella moons, jalapeño poppers, loaded fries and nachos, $9 flatbreads, $12 coconut shrimp and $14 Angus sliders.
With seven hours of Yappy Hour, plenty of drinks and bites, and pups welcome to join the fun, it’s an easy excuse to grab the leash and head to South Beach for National Dog Day. Whether stopping in after a walk along Ocean Drive or meeting up with fellow dog parents, guests can settle in for a drink while their furry best friends tag along.
The Mexican X Pangea Collab
On Tuesday, September 1st, The Mexican, known for its high-end contemporary Mexican cuisine and refined design, is teaming up with Chef Eduardo Morali from Pangea, one of Mexico’s most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants, for an exclusive one-night experience of world-class cuisine. Following last year’s successful collaboration at The Mexican’s flagship restaurant in Dallas, Executive Chef Santiago Hiriart is looking forward to bringing a unique flair to this latest iteration.
The recently opened Miami restaurant is partnering with one of Mexico’s most beloved and prestigious Chefs to bring the coveted Michelin experience to the shores of Brickell Key. For the past ten years, Pangea has been named one of Latin America’s 50 best restaurants and has held its Michelin star for the past 2 years for its contemporary cuisine of northeastern Mexico.
For one night only this September, the two Mexican concepts are teaming up for Chef Eduardo to present a masterful culinary experience to delight the senses. The multi-course tasting menu will offer guests a rare opportunity to experience Michelin-starred Mexican cuisine, complemented by The Mexican’s highly coveted hospitality without leaving Miami.
“We’re excited to partner with Pangea to bring a uniquely authentic Michelin-star Mexican experience to our new Miami audience,” said Roberto González Alcalá, owner and founder of The Mexican “The roots of Mexican culture are the heart of what we do, and partnering with Pangea again this year allows us to fuse our concepts to create a completely new approach for guests to enjoy this time around.”
Guests can expect a 4-course menu highlights including Scallop Raspado with fresh scallops married with tomatillo, green apple, and Kaffir lime, Summer Corn Velouté with a cremeux foie gras and chilhuacle chile, and perfectly seared Wagyu Carne asada paired with barbacoa stuffed onion, smoked potato, and charred chile adobo.
Only 350 tickets will be available for the exclusive event, divided between two seatings from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m and 5 p.m – 10 p.m. Tickets are $225 per guest, with an optional $85 wine pairing. Guests may select either pairing individually or enjoy both for the complete Michelin dining experience. Reservations are available exclusively through OpenTable and early reservations are strongly encouraged as spots are limited.
The Mexican is located at 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33131. Restaurant valet service is available, and self parking is offered in the adjacent garage.
Donna Mare Debuts Lunch Service
Offered daily from noon to 4 p.m., the new lunch menu features a full range of Donna Mare favorites scaled for an earlier meal. Antipasti and insalata selections include Nonna’s Giant Meatball ($16) with whipped ricotta; Burrata Italiana ($17) with roasted tomato and olive tapenade; and Caesar Salad ($15) built on little gem lettuce with focaccia croutons and shaved Parmesan.
The wood-fired oven remains the centerpiece of the lunch menu, turning out pizzas such as the Margherita ($16) and Prosciutto e Rucola ($19), alongside calzones like the Calzone Classico ($18) with ricotta, soppressata and prosciutto cotto. Guests can also order handcrafted pasta including Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka ($18), Bucatini all’Amatriciana ($18) and Chitarra Limone e Gamberi ($24) with Gulf shrimp and Amalfi lemon. Rounding out the menu is a new panini and panuzzi program, featuring options like the Panuzzo Salsiccia e Friarielli ($18) with Italian sausage, broccoli rabe and smoked provola, and the Prosciutto e Mozzarella Panini ($17), each served with a side of pasta salad.
The lunch beverage program includes a dedicated Spritz Collection, ranging from classics such as the Aperol and Hugo spritzes to more distinctive options like the Limoncello Spritz. Guests can also enjoy a Cocktail D’Italia menu featuring Italian-inspired drinks such as the Donna Mare, made with Malfy Gin, Cocchi Americano Bianco and Mediterranean tonic. Donna Mare also offers zero-proof options and an award-winning wine program that earned Wine Spectator’s 2026 Award of Excellence.
“Lunch has always felt like an obvious next step for Donna Mare,” said Miguel Faget, director of food and beverage at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club. “This is a spot where people want to linger, and now they have another opportunity to do so—whether it’s a business lunch, a break from the beach or an afternoon with friends. We wanted a menu and pace that fits into the middle of the day, while still delivering the Donna Mare experience guests know from dinner.”
Photo Credit: Aura Groupe