At La Mar inside the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key, dinner is more than just a meal. Anyone familiar with Chef Diego Oka’s culinary work knows that his Peruvian cooking is not just bursting with flavor but also bustling with beauty. His latest seasonal menu is no exception: Expect a parade of lively colors and unique tastes to tantalize your senses.
With Art Basel finally here, traffic is going to be a nightmare. We’ve created this roundup for those brave souls who dare venture out to Wynwood, Miami Beach and other artsy neighborhoods this week. We salute you and wish you the best of luck finding a parking spot or avoiding surge pricing.
Below, you’ll find a list of cool restaurant events we thought would be worth your while. And underneath that, we’ve slapped together a short calendar of events consisting of parties and other highlights. Needless to say, you’re going to be very busy.
Without further ado …
We don’t typically wake up early to go out and eat. As much as we love food, we love sleep even more. In the past few weeks, though, we’ve discovered something that’s worth losing sleep over: breakfast at Lolo’s Surf Cantina. The South of Fifth Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant recently debuted early morning service, and there’s enough delicious food on the menu to fuel you for days.
Earlier this month, we teamed up with Pinch Kitchen to raise money for a great cause: Born Free Pet Shelter, a no-kill and non-profit dog rescue that has been helping homeless dogs since 1981. Guests who participated in the event enjoyed an all-inclusive brunch with delicious dishes from Pinch duo John Gallo and Rene Reyes. Here’s what you missed.
Food lovers get ready, because Swank Farms has announced their 2017/18 Swank Table schedule along with various new culinary events bringing together nearly 50 celebrated chefs from South Florida and beyond during the harvest season.