November 6, 2026
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Graziano’s Wine & Dine Returns Dec. 17
Mahjong Nights at JARANA
CARBONE Miami Now Open for Lunch
Coming Soon: Royale Pizza Napoletana
Graziano’s Wine & Dine Returns Dec. 17
Raise a glass to the holidays at Graziano’s Wine & Dine, returning to Coral Gables on Dec. 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. The event will bring together food, drinks, live music and holiday festivities.
Guests can enjoy an evening of food, drinks and entertainment, including:
– Open-fire cooking: Argentine classics prepared over open flames and Neapolitan pizza baked in wood-fired ovens.
– Wine and beer tastings: Wines from vineyards around the world and selections from local and international breweries.
– Live music: Performances by Miami artists The Farm Boys, Tremora and Grupo Solsis.
– Holiday market: Festive activities, including stocking embroidery stations, gift basket wrapping and more.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Camillus House, supporting essential services for individuals experiencing homelessness in South Florida.
Early bird tickets are $85 per person, plus Eventbrite fees. Regular-priced tickets are $99 per person, day-of tickets are $115, and children’s tickets are $53. Tickets include unlimited food and drinks, a commemorative Graziano’s wine glass and 25% off wine bottles and Graziano’s retail products at Graziano’s Mercado on the day of the event. Get your tickets here.
Mahjong Nights at JARANA
Every Wednesday, JARANA is teaming up with Mahjong 305 to host weekly Mahjong Nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the restaurant’s lounge. Guests can enjoy an evening of friendly competition featuring a welcome pisco sour demonstration, a complimentary pisco sour and Peruvian piqueos to share.
The three highest-scoring players each evening will receive JARANA gift cards valued at $100, $75 and $50. Open play is available for $65 per person, plus tax and service, with tables accommodating four players. Guests can reserve for two and be paired with another party or book a table for four. Beginner classes are also available upon request. Make reservations here.
CARBONE Miami Now Open for Lunch
Beginning Friday, November 6, CARBONE Miami, Major Food Group’s celebrated Italian-American restaurant in Miami Beach, will introduce weekend lunch service, welcoming guests Friday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bringing CARBONE’s signature tableside service, theatricality, and unmistakable mid-century New York atmosphere to the afternoon, the new lunch offering features a selection of the restaurant’s most celebrated dishes and Italian-American classics. The menu includes antipasti such as Carpaccio Piemontese and Mario’s Meatballs, pastas including Lobster Ravioli, Linguini Vongole, and the iconic Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, alongside signature entrées such as Veal Parmesan and Chicken Scarpariello.
Coming Soon: Royale Pizza Napoletana
The wait is almost over. Royale Pizza Napoletana, the highly anticipated restaurant bringing Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizza to South Florida for the first time, has officially set its opening date for Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Led by acclaimed Japanese pizzaiolo Chef Bun of Tokyo’s legendary Savoy, the restaurant will introduce Miami diners to the expertly crafted pies that have earned him an international following. The brainchild of entrepreneur and restaurateur Jess Varughese, founder of Miami’s exclusive members-only dining concept Haiku, Royale will pair Chef Bun’s signature approach to pizza-making with a menu of Italian favorites and inventive specialty pies in a casual, welcoming setting. Royale is nestled in the heart of South Beach at 1680 Meridian Avenue.
More than two years in the making, Royale was inspired by a Haiku member who introduced Varughese to Savoy, considered one of Tokyo’s must-visit pizza destinations. A trip to Japan with Haiku Executive Chef Albert Diaz (formerly of Zuma London and Zuma Miami) was booked. A tasting of Chef Bun’s pizza firsthand sealed the deal, inspiring Varughese to bring that same level of craftsmanship to Miami.
Chef Bun has spent more than two decades perfecting his craft, and at Royale, the dough is the star. Made with a carefully developed blend of artisan flours, water adjusted to replicate the softness found in Japan and a fermentation process lasting more than 30 hours, the pizzas emerge from an 800-degree oven with airy, chewy interiors, beautifully charred crusts and just the right amount of crunch. Joining Bun is Chef Dalila Sabatino, who has worked alongside him at Los Angeles’ acclaimed Pizzeria Sei, another standout in the Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizza movement. Together with Executive Chef Albert Diaz, the team brings serious culinary talent and expertise to the kitchen.
Pizza is undoubtedly the main event, with a menu ranging from Neapolitan classics to more inventive creations. Traditionalists can opt for the Marinara ($24) with Rega tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, Okinawa salt and EVOO, or the Margherita ($27) with Fior di Latte mozzarella and basil.
The Royale Margherita ($29) adds stracciatella and aged DOP Parmigiano, while the Bianca ($29) features Benton’s aged ham, Fior di Latte, Royale sauce and charred scallions. Heartier options include the Carne ($34) with sausage, aged ham, spicy salame, Calabrian chili and blue cheese, and the Brasato ($38) with braised oxtail, smoked mozzarella, shallots, oxtail au jus and jalapeño relish.
The specialty pizzas showcase Royale’s more unexpected flavor combinations, including the Angie Mieux ($45), a Miami take on Chef Bun’s famous tuna pizza at Savoy, a cult favorite that has drawn celebrities and pizza enthusiasts from around the world to the Tokyo restaurant. Royale’s version features maguro (tuna), Bun’s Royale sauce, Fior di Latte, chives and fresh wasabi sauce. Another highlight is the Truffle Bismarck ($42), made with charred maitake, smoked mozzarella, an onsen egg, chives, fresh white mushrooms and shaved black truffles.
While the pizza alone is reason enough to visit, Royale’s menu has more to offer. Starters include Wagyu Polpette ($18) in pomodoro sauce with aged Parmigiano, a Panuozzo Sandwich ($20) with crispy pizza bread, mortadella, burrata, arugula and pistachio pesto, and a Caesar Salad ($16) with spiced brown-butter panko. Pasta selections include Tagliatelle Al Pomodoro ($24) and Cavatelli Vesuvio ($28) with chicken sausage, charred broccolini and lemon ricotta, alongside classics like Chicken Parmigiana ($32) and Chicken Milanese ($32). For dessert, guests can choose from Tiramisu Veneto ($15), Toasted Rice & Miso Caramel Gelato ($12) and Pistachio Gelato ($13.50). A carefully curated selection of wines, Champagne, sake and beer rounds out the offerings.
Despite its impressive culinary pedigree, Royale keeps things casual. The 65-seat restaurant will offer a polished fast-casual setting with a large communal table at its center. Guests order at the counter, grab a seat and enjoy their meal without the formality of traditional full-service dining. Seating is first-come, first-served, with no reservations required. Takeout and delivery will also be available from opening day.
Located at 1680 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach, Royale Pizza Napoletana opens Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Photo Credit: Miami Chef.