August 21, 2026
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Bartender Series at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale
Sake Dinner at YASU Omakase
New Offerings at El Toro Loco Steakhouse
Giselle Miami Debuts New Menu Items
Bartender Series at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale
ViceVersa founder Valentino Longo welcomes four celebrated Miami bartenders, who are taking a brief vacanza (vacation) from their day-to-day in Miami and heading north to Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale to showcase their signature cocktails at the recently opened lobby lounge. Each Saturday from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., beginning August 29th until September 19th, guests, residents, and locals are invited to enjoy special end-of-summer sips alongside energetic vibes courtesy of a DJ. No reservations needed, walk-ins welcome.
Guest Bartenders include:
August 29th – Jacopo Rosito, Septimo, Four Seasons Hotel Miami
September 5th – Christian Delpech, 19-times Flair Bartending World Champion
September 12th – Derek Stillman, Bar Kaiju
September 19th – Larry Olea, Champagne Bar, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club
Sake Dinner at YASU Omakase
On Friday, August 28th, YASU Omakase will welcome Shichiken Sake, a historic Japanese brewery from Yamanashi, Chef Yasu Tanaka’s hometown in Japan, for a one-night-only 10-course omakase paired with five sake selections.
The collaboration draws on Tanaka’s personal connection to Shichiken and their shared roots in Yamanashi. For the evening, Tanaka will feature rare selections hand-carried from Japan, including the brewery’s celebrated sparkling sake and bottles not typically available in Miami. Crafted with pure, soft water from the Japanese Southern Alps, the sake’s clean, refined profile will complement Tanaka’s precise approach to omakase, centered on pristine seafood flown directly from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market alongside premium Florida fish, progressing from delicate otsumami to expertly prepared nigiri.
The evening will be limited to two intimate seatings at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM, accommodating just 8-9 guests each, and priced at $395 per person. Each guest will also receive an exclusive gift from the Shichiken brewery to commemorate the collaboration.
New Offerings at El Toro Loco Steakhouse
El Toro Loco Steakhouse is expanding its menu with an impressive lineup of premium, rare and unexpected cuts. The Miami-based steakhouse added a selection of premium Wagyu and hard-to-find cuts, bringing together Japanese A5 beef, dry-aged Wagyu, Spanish Ibérico, lamb and venison for a menu that goes well beyond the traditional steakhouse experience.
Among the newest additions:
– Japanese A5 Ribeye Cap — an exceptionally rich and highly marbled cut prized for its tenderness and flavor.
– Guga’s Favorite Dry-Aged Wagyu Picanha — finished with El Toro Loco’s signature Wagyu Seasoning Blend and a honey glaze for a sweet-savory finish. Youtube star Guga Food’s favorite cut at the steakhouse.
– Wagyu Skirt Steak with Shrimp — combining premium Wagyu with shrimp for a surf-and-turf-style dish.
– Ibérico Secreto — expanding beyond beef, guests can now explore a specialty Spanish pork cut known for its tenderness and rich flavor.
– Lamb Picanha — putting a unique spin on the classic picanha cut.
– Venison Tenderloin & Venison Chops — bringing lean, game-forward flavors to the lineup.
Giselle Miami Debuts New Menu Items
Giselle Miami, the downtown rooftop dining destination known for its globally inspired fusion cuisine, is introducing a collection of new dishes to its dinner menu from Executive Chef Gustavo Zuluaga. New additions begin with the Giselle Volcano Roll ($30), layered with king crab, crispy shrimp, avocado, jalapeño and eel sauce; Octopus Carpaccio ($26) with smoked bean purée, confit potatoes and hazelnut vinaigrette; and Chilean Sea Bass Gyozas ($26), paired with barley miso, roasted corn, truffle and shishito dressing.
The new Prime Ribeye Cheesesteak ($30) brings together pão de queijo, smoked gouda fondue and maitake mushrooms, while seafood lovers can discover the Prawn Milanese ($36), featuring coconut panko, saffron reduction and creamy shrimp ceviche. For a heartier centerpiece, the 24-ounce Reverse Cowgirl Ribeye ($148), designed to serve two, arrives with a trio of sauces and pomme purée. Giselle’s Seafood Tower ($175 small; $295 large) has also been refreshed with Maine lobster, king crab, oysters and shrimp.
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