My picks for the most interesting food events this week….
WEDNESDAY 2/10
Sushi and Sake Tasting at Sushi Ko
Varieties of sake will be paired with sushi and Japanese snacks at this event hosted by blogger Sushi Pro (@sushi_pro). This event if open to hardcore sake fans, as well as those who are intrigued and want to learn more. RSVP required.
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Sushi Ko, 7971 SW 40th Street, Miami
How much: $25 for five kinds of sake, sushi, snacks, tax and gratuity. RSVP here.
WEDNESDAY 2/10
Dark Dining
Perhaps Miami’s getting a little faster at the trend curve (underground dinners, upscale food trucks), but “dining in the dark” is still unusual here. Chef Adrianne Calvo is an early adopter, bringing Miami (West Kendall, no less!) the dining trend that has already sprouted in San Francisco, LA, NYC, and parts of Europe over the past five years . It’s not for everyone. Those who don’t mind putting their fingers in their food, and who are able to put their trust in Chef Adrianne, will enjoy this kind of dining experience. The emphasis on actual sensuality (i.e. sticking your fingers in your food, actively tasting and smelling it, getting messy) might be just up your alley for a pre-Valentine’s meal. Wednesday’s menu will be an all-aphrodisiac dinner.
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar, 11510 SW 147th Avenue, West Kendall
How much: $50 per person, includes five-course dinner and two drinks. Reservations required: (305) 408–8386
- Chef Adrianne Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar/ David Samayoa
FRIDAY 2/12
Cobaya Gras!
Riding on the coattails of our New Orleans-mania, here is a dinner by the underground dinner club, Cobaya. “Chadzilla” and fellow New Orleans expat, Chef K, will prepare the meal. The site and menu are to be determined, but these events are popular and usually sell out the minute the email announcement goes out. This dinner is sold out as well. Lucky for you, there’s a lottery for six seats. You must RSVP to miamichowdown@gmail.com by Wednesday afternoon to be entered in the lottery for the remaining seats.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
How much: $50 per person, but you don’t need to pay unless you have a confirmed seat.
- Chocolate lollipops by Pastry Chef Patrick Lassaque of the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne/ Stephen Flint
SUNDAY 2/14
Cantina Beach Valentine’s Chocolate Buffet
Cap off your romantic dinner (whether you eat at home or dine out) with the dessert buffet at Cantina Beach. Pastry chef Patrick Lassaque will prepare a 20-foot spread of desserts made with chocolate, rose, lychee, almonds, and other ingredients. The dessert buffet also includes a complimentary glass of Agavero, a tequila liqueur which contains essence of damiana flower (reputed to be an aphrodisiac.) Reservations recommended.
When: 7 pm to 10 pm
Where: Cantina Beach at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, 455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
How much: $22 per person for dessert buffet. Reservations at 305-365-4500.
SUNDAY 2/14
Hearts for Haiti: An American Dining Relief Benefit
Former Top Chef contestant and local chef Ron Duprat created a dining event to help benefit the people of his home country of Haiti. Participating restaurants around the country pledge to donate up to 10 percent of their proceeds to these charities: PADF, the Organization of American States, Hollywood Unites for Haiti, and Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Aid. Participating restaurants include Latitudes Beach Café at the Hollywood Beach Marriott (where Duprat is executive chef), Chef Allen’s (Aventura), Nilus Delights Bakery (Hollywood), Timo (Sunny Isles), and Trina (Fort Lauderdale).
When: All evening. Reservations recommended.
Where: Various locations. Click here for details.
How much: Varies.
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