September 18, 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.
Negroni Week at Sexy Fish
New Happy Hour at North Italia
New Brunch Menu at Luma
The Big Woof Fest at Bayshore Club
Negroni Week at Sexy Fish
Sexy Fish Miami joins the global Negroni Week celebration, spotlighting one of the world’s most beloved cocktails while supporting Slow Food, a movement creating positive change through food and beverage in over 160 countries.
In honor of Negroni Week, Sexy Fish Miami will feature Our DNA, a tropical, rum-based interpretation of the classic Negroni. Priced at $18, the cocktail blends coconut-infused Havana Club, pineapple-infused Campari, and banana peel-infused sweet vermouth, finished with a red dehydrated edible pineapple slice and aromatic coconut spray.
Our DNA – $18
Coconut-infused Havana Club, pineapple-infused Campari, banana peel-infused sweet vermouth.
Garnished with a Red dehydrated edible pineapple slice and a coconut spray.
New Happy Hour at North Italia
North Italia has kicked off a brand-new Happy Hour program bringing new craveable Italian bites, and unbeatable value to the table.
Available every Monday – Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the bar, North Italia’s refreshed menu makes for the perfect post-work deal, go-to game day destination, or just a good excuse to gather with the crew to kick off the fall season.
Here’s what’s cooking and pouring from the new happy hour:
Craveable/Shareable Bites ($10–$12): Dive into savory highlights like Grilled Mortadella Skewers, Baked Burrata alla Diavola, fan-favorite White Truffle Garlic Bread and exclusive happy hour-only handcrafted Double Pepperoni Flatbread.
Discounted Sips for Every Vibe: Sip on $10 spritzes, $12 craft cocktails, $10 featured wine pours, $35 featured wine bottles, $6.50 craft beers, and $8 zero-proof creations.
Bundles Built for the Group: With the Spritz & Snacks combo, choose your favorite happy hour spritz and pair it with a trio of Zucca Chips, Campari-glazed nuts, and Castelvetrano olives for only $15. Perfect for sharing, the Sangria Social ($30) bundle pairs a pitcher of House-Made Red Sangria with your choice of a Margherita or Pepperoni Flatbread.
Live DJ Series: Keep the energy going every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (September 17 – October 15) featuring live sets by DJ Zog.
New Brunch Menu at Luma
Luma at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami introduces its newly redesigned brunch menu, available every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Led by Chef Patrizio and the culinary team, the menu spans Bakery & Sweet, Starters, Eggs, Handmade Pasta and Sandwiches & Mains. Highlights include Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes for $27 with whipped honey-mascarpone butter, Eggs Benedict for $29 with crispy pancetta, prosciutto, pecorino hollandaise and toasted focaccia and Mushroom Crostata for $32 with wild mushrooms, whipped ricotta, poached egg and fresh truffle. From the Handmade Pasta section, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese for $32 features slow-braised Wagyu beef, pork and veal ragù, while Sandwiches & Mains includes the Luma Burger for $29 with dry-aged beef, fontina, Calabrian chili aioli, caramelized onion, bacon and arugula.
The Big Woof Fest at Bayshore Club
The Pet Journal Magazine in partnership with The Big Woof Festival is celebrating the launch of South Florida’s Top Dog Search at Bayshore Club this Sunday. Dog lovers and their furry friends are invited to enjoy an afternoon of local vendors, music, drinks, and plenty of puppy fun.
Guests can grab the latest issue of Pet Journal Magazine, strike a pose with their pups, and see if they have what it takes to be South Florida’s next Top Dog!
Biscayne Bay Brewing will be among the event sponsors, giving attendees the chance to enjoy local craft beers while celebrating their four-legged friends and soaking up the Coconut Grove atmosphere.
Event Details:
Sunday, September 20 | 2–5 PM
Bayshore Club | Coconut Grove
Free admission