South Florida’s sizzling summer may be rolling into Fall, but come August, Greater Miami really jacks up the heat with some buzz-worthy foodie events you won’t want to miss.
It all starts with Miami Spice Restaurant Months, Miami’s notorious neighborhood foodie fest, which is now in full swing through September 30. This is a great opportunity to indulge in curated prix fixe lunch and dinner menus from some of
Greater Miami’s top eateries at specially discounted prices that won’t break the bank. With over 250 participating restaurants, the event showcases Miami’s culinary diversity with an eclectic collection of innovative cuisines from around the world.
Restaurants from Homestead, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables to downtown Miami, the Miami Beaches, Bal Harbour, and beyond are offering special three-course menus at a fraction of the regular price.
Coral Gables highlights include Erba (erbamiami.com), renowned for its classic Italian dishes with an urban twist, and The Eating House (eatinghousemiami.com) with an insanely great menu crafted by celebrity chef Giorgio Rapicavoli.
In historic Coconut Grove, you can get an authentic taste of India at Bombay Darbar (bombaydarbar.com) or go “All American with Miami flavors” at the Bayshore Club located at Regatta Harbour (bayshoreclubmiami.com)
And let’s not forget Wynwood. Not only is this hip hang one of Miami’s trendiest art destinations have emerged as one of South Miami’s hottest dining neighborhoods.
Some of Wynwood Miami Spice participants include DOYA (doyarestaurant.com), a beautiful modern Aegean Bistro renowned for its fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors; and Rosemary’s (rosemarysnyc.com), the beloved NYC Italian hotspot whose Miami outpost features fresh, flavorful dishes with ingredients harvested from their own garden. Most Miami Spice menus are priced around $28 per person for lunch/brunch and around $42 per person for dinner. FYI: This is just a snippet of participating restaurants. For a complete list, hit up miamispice.com.
Following on the heels of Miami Spice is the nationally-acclaimed South Beach Seafood Festival. Now in its 13th year, this iconic foodie favorite, which celebrates the annual stone crab season, takes place in Miami’s South Beach from Wednesday, October 22, to Saturday, October 25. The epic four-day shindig is a well-curated event showcasing South Florida’s leading chefs and culinary masterminds. Packed with VIP dinners, cocktail parties, and a “Top Chef Showdown,” the tasty event culminates with an all-day “Seafood Slam” at Lummus Park showcasing some of Miami’s top restaurants and chefs. Info: sobeseafoodfest.com.
But don’t put your fork down yet! Taste of America: Miami comes to Coral Gables on Wednesday, October 29. Presented by the James Beard Foundation, this prestigious national event celebrates local, independent restaurants. A cohort of top chefs, representing twenty markets across the country (known as the” TasteTwenty”) host these special dinners and walk-around tastings, which spotlight some of the nation’s top culinary artistry. This year’s Miami event showcases South Florida flavors created by “TasteTwenty Chef,” Aaron Brooks of Sunny’s, in collaboration with James Beard-Award-Winning Chef Michelle Bernstein. Limited tickets. Takes place at 7 pm at Sra. Martinez, 2325 Galiano St. Info and tickets: jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica. Now let’s eat!
