This week’s occasions embrace a listing of one of the best Valentine’s dinners in Miami, one of the best girls’ night time specials for “Galentine’s Day,” Sexy Fish’s second-anniversary social gathering, a Mardi Gras extravaganza on the Wharf Fort Lauderdale, an omakase dinner at Nossa Omakase, and a brand new brunch menu at Zucca.
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The Ultimate Single Girl’s Guide to Valentine’s Day in Miami 2024
Whether you’re heartbroken, single by selection, a Valentine’s Day hater, newly single, or simply on the lookout for a enjoyable night time to rejoice the love that comes out of your friendships, the New Times girlies (meals contributor Rachel Costa and meals editor Nicole Lopez-Alvar) curated a listing of one of the best Galentine’s Day and girls’ night time occasions in Miami that land on each Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14. Browse by our chronological listing of Instagram-worthy eating places providing pink drinks, a “Clueless Chic” cocktail occasion, a enjoyable alternative to diss Valentine’s Day, and tons of complimentary bubbly and cocktails to seek out one of the best match on your buddy group subsequent week.
The Best Valentine’s Day Dinners in Miami 2024
You nonetheless have two days left to make last-minute restaurant reservations to deal with your Valentine to an incredible dinner in Miami! Have no clue the place to go or want a last-minute reservation? New Times curated a information of one of the best dinners round city starting from lounge-like eating places to romantic spots with waterfront views to set the temper for a romantic Valentine’s Day.
Sexy Fish Miami’s Second Anniversary Party
The “horny” restaurant in Brickell will rejoice two years of serving Miami with Japanese-inspired delicacies and under-the-sea visuals. Sexy Fish will rejoice its anniversary with a “Myth of the Geisha” particular night time with stay performances and a DJ set by South African singer and file producer Zakes Bantwini. Guests can strive the same old menu together with the “Trinity Cocktail” menu that includes 20 cocktails that steadiness flavors, together with blackberry sage, bergamot jasmine, and coconut lemongrass. Friday, February 16, at 1001 S. Miami Ave., Miami; sexyfishmiami.com.
Mardi Gras Extravaganza on the Wharf Fort Lauderdale
The Wharf will rejoice Mardi Gras with a masquerade and lavish social gathering. On Friday, February 16, the venue’s masquerade bash will characteristic tarot card readings, a free masquerade masks, and a riverfront comfortable hour crammed with mules, mojitos, and margaritas for $4 every (the worth will enhance by $1 each hour till 7 p.m.). On Saturday, February 17, the occasion continues with specialty-themed cocktails, $10 “Hurricanes,” and a Mardi Gras king and queen contest. 4 p.m. to late Friday, February 16, and Noon to late Sunday, February 17, at 20 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; wharfftl.com. Admission is free with RSVP through eventbrite.com.
Lunar New Year at Smorgasburg Lincoln Road & Wynwood
While the official date of the Chinese Lunar New Year was this previous Saturday, February 10, Smorgasburg is bringing the celebration to Miami for an additional weekend with an immersive expertise of Asian tradition, music, and meals. Guests can discover dishes from a wide range of nations, together with Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, China, and Vietnam, together with cultural workshops, similar to calligraphy led by Ms. Dan’s Chinese, origami and calligraphy by Mayako Nakamura and Akiko Iwata from Ichimura Miami Japanese Garden, and origami by Japanese artist Hiroko Matsumura, and sneaker artwork from Korean artist Rosanna Kalis. Friday, February 16, at Smorgasburg on Lincoln Road, 1100 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; and Friday, February 16 by Sunday, February 18, at 2600 NW Second Ave., Miami; smorgasburgmiami.com.
IWA Sake Takeover Dinner by Nossa Omakase
Miami Beach’s most secretive Japanese restaurant, Nossa Omakase, will host a particular sake pairing omakase this Sunday. The menu options 16 programs paired with caviar and 4 IWA sakes, together with a classic varietal and Assemblage 1-4 dated from 2019 to 2022. Special visitors will even obtain a primary style of the 2022 because it has not but been launched to the general public. 7 p.m. Sunday, February 18, at 1600 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Dinner prices $495 per particular person through exploretock.com.
New Sunday Brunch at Zucca
Zucca has re-launched its Sunday brunch menu with Italian dishes for a mid-day break. The à la carte menu incorporates a Ferrero Rocher and Nutella brioche french toast, eggs Benedict with prosciutto and cheese, and “Parmigiano Fonduta,” a toasted honey croissant with burrata, in addition to a burrata with watermelon carpaccio. Main dishes embrace tagliatelle with bolognese sauce, grilled Mediterranean sea bass with sautéed natural greens, and a half rack of lamb in an fragrant herb crust with sautéed artichokes. Noon to three:30 p.m. Sunday, at St. Michel Hotel, at 162 Alcazar Ave., Coral Gables; zuccamiami.com.