Cleo, the newly reopened Eastern Mediterranean restaurant at the iconic Balfour in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth enclave (https://www.miabites.com/home/preserving-art-deco-cleo-restaurant-on-ocean-drive?rq=cleo) , invites food lovers to embark on a culinary journey through Old World cooking with the Cleo Mezze Masterclass Series.
Cleo, the newly reopened Eastern Mediterranean restaurant at the iconic Balfour in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth enclave (https://www.miabites.com/home/preserving-art-deco-cleo-restaurant-on-ocean-drive?rq=cleo) , invites food lovers to embark on a culinary journey through Old World cooking with the Cleo Mezze Masterclass Series.
The James Beard Foundation®, the organization behind the prestigious James Beard Awards®, announces that its celebrated Taste America culinary series returns to Miami with an exciting pop-up dinner on Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at Sra. Martinez with chefs, Aaron Brooks and Michelle Bernstein. TICKETS HERE .
Located in downtown Miami, inside the InterContinental Hotel, Toro Toro is a vibrant Pan-Latin steakhouse by celebrated chef Richard Sandoval, who also has a sister location in Dubai.
August and September in Miami are made even sweeter by Miami Spice, a citywide dining promotion offering three-course dinner menus for around $60 per person. Toro Toro fully embraces the event, giving diners a chance to sample some of their popular dishes at an excellent value.
While the buzz is all about Miami Spice, multi Beard Foundation nominated local chef, Niven Patel, while offering creative Spice menus at both Ghee in Wynwood and Dadeland and Paya on Miami Beach, has also added an incredible 10 course tasting menu for $50 at Paya…but ONLY on Mondays.
With Miami Spice in full swing during August and September, it’s easy to get swept up in the three-course dinner circuit. But sometimes, you just want something lighter, more casual, or a little out of the ordinary. That’s where MAI Sushi Tapas & Bar on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables comes in offering a creative menu of Japanese and Vietnamese tapas that’s perfect for sharing, sipping, and savoring at your own pace.
Kaori is a Modern pan-Asian restaurant in Brickell that offers a Miami Spice 3 course dinner menu all seven days of the week. The vibe is upscale with a very impressive dining experience, both for the delicious menu offerings and excellent service.
Miami Spice, Miami’s favorite 2-month special prix fix dining initiative presented by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau begins August 1- September 30.
https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/deals/spice-restaurant-months
Over 300 restaurants offer 3 course menus for lunch and brunch at $35 or dinner at $45 or $60 per person.
Among the many offerings for Taste the Gables 2025, Francesco stands out like the stars of the next-door Actor’s Playhouse’s theatre repertoire. Open in its current location on Miracle Mile since 2024, walking into Francesco is like a calming breath afterescaping the hustle of Downtown Coral Gables.
Nestled in the heart of Miami‘s vibrant Wynwood district, Rishtedar offers more than just a meal, It delivers a full-on sensory journey to India.
With all the noise surrounding new restaurant openings, celebrity chefs, expansions of popular concepts and a general frenzy surrounding both James Beard nominations and the Michelin Guide announcements, it becomes even more important to revisit the favorite “tried and try” places that continue to offer superior food, excellent service and reasonable prices. One of our favorites is Chef Danny Serfer’s Mignonette Miami.
