By: Nicole Esteves
It’s here once again. Miami Spice Restaurant Months returns August 1 – September 30. Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to savor some of the top signature dishes and diverse flavors by the best chefs in Greater Miami and Miami Beach. Enjoy three-course meals at top eateries for just $28 for lunch/brunch and new year this, with the option of $45 or $60 for dinner.
Miami Spice Months is hosted by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Although there are so many outstanding ones to name, below is a selection of some of my favorite ones.
¡Ya llegó! Miami Spice Restaurant Months regresa desde el 1 de agosto al 30 de septiembre. No se pierda esta oportunidad increíble de saborear algunos de los mejores platos exclusivos y los diversos sabores de los mejores chefs del Miami y Miami Beach. Disfrute de comidas de tres platos en los mejores restaurantes por solo $28 para el almuerzo, y nuevo para este año tienen la opción de $45 o $60 para la cena.
Miami Spice Months es organizado por the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Aunque hay tantos destacados para nombrar, a continuación les brindo una selección de algunos de mis favoritos.
Editor’s Pick:
Seaspice:
This brasserie and lounge is a waterfront restaurant with an emphasis on freshly sourced seafood, harmonious flavor pairings, and thoughtful presentations. The restaurant features dishes such as organic filet mignon, veal chop, and wood-oven roasted casseroles. The total seated capacity is 300 with private rooms for groups and outdoor dining.
Este restaurante frente al mar con especialidades en pescados y mariscos frescos, maridajes de sabores armoniosos y presentaciones bien pensadas. El restaurante ofrece platos como el filet mignon orgánico, chuleta de ternera y las cazuelas asadas al horno de leña. La capacidad total sentada es de 300 con salas privadas para grupos y cenas al aire libre.
$28 Lunch Menu
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
CH’I:
Two energies that together create wholeness. That’s how we think of CH’I – a culinary journey that blends the energies of not only two culinary backgrounds, Latin and Chinese, but also several unique concepts to create one seamless and vibrant experience.
Dos energías que juntas crean totalidad. Así es como piensan en CH’I: un viaje culinario que combina las energías no solo de dos orígenes culinarios, latino y chino, sino también de varios conceptos únicos para crear una experiencia fluida y vibrante.
$28 Lunch Menu
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
$45 Dinner Menu
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Mayami Mexicantina & Bar:
Upscale Mexicantina in the heart of Wynwood. Unique Tulum-inspired Mexican dishes and original Mayan cocktails in a stunning decor.
Mexicantina de lujo en el corazón de Wynwood. Platos mexicanos únicos inspirados en Tulum y cócteles mayas originales en una decoración impresionante.
$60 Dinner Menu
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Sexy Fish Miami:
Sexy Fish offers a tantalizing lunch and dinner dining experience in the heart of Brickell’s financial district. The Miami outpost of the London-based Sexy Fish restaurant concept features an underwater world-inspired interior with original Damien Hirst artwork, delectable Asian-inspired menus, theatrical cocktails, and when the sun sets, international DJ and thematic entertainment are added to the late-night experience.
Sexy Fish’s Michelin-starred, Chef Director Björn Weissgerber has curated an Asian-inspired menu that juxtaposes incredible flavor and impeccable technique. Best experience shared, the a la carte and Omakase tasting menus are available all day, while the Kuikku menu is available Monday to Friday. Vegetarian and vegan menu options are also available.
Sexy Fish ofrece una tentadora experiencia gastronómica para el almuerzo y la cena en el corazón del distrito financiero de Brickell. El concepto de restaurante Sexy Fish con sede en Londres presenta un interior inspirado en el mundo submarino con obras de arte originales de Damien Hirst, deliciosos menús de inspiración asiática, cócteles teatrales y, cuando baja el sol, DJ internacional y entretenimiento temático es una gran experiencia nocturna.
$28 Lunch Menu
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Zucca Restaurant:
Located at the iconic Hotel St. Michel in the heart of Coral Gables, Zucca is a ristorante and bar that delivers authentic, artisanal Italian cuisine from a diverse range of the country’s regions, within a masterfully crafted, modern space. Separate from the main dining area, the Zucca Bar offers an eclectic menu of light bites and charcuterie to be enjoyed with a progressive, Italian-inspired mixology program and elegant wine selection.
Ubicado en el icónico Hotel St. Michel en el corazón de Coral Gables, Zucca es un restaurante y barra que ofrece auténtica cocina italiana artesanal de una amplia gama de regiones del país, dentro de un espacio moderno y magistralmente diseñado. Separado del comedor principal, el bar Zucca ofrece un menú ecléctico de bocadillos ligeros y embutidos para disfrutar con un programa de mixología progresiva de inspiración italiana y una elegante selección de vinos.
$28 Lunch Menu
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
$60 Dinner Menu
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Prime Italian:
Located in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, Prime Italian offers over-sized portions of the finest food in an upscale setting. Menu offerings are a modernized version of classics like the Kobe Lasagna Bolognese, Rigatoni Alla Carbonara (with a poached egg), and Chicken Parmesan with Bufala Mozzarella. The USDA Prime and dry-aged steaks made famous at Prime 112 are also available here for both lunch and dinner.
Ubicado en el vecindario South of Fifth de South Beach, Prime Italian ofrece porciones de gran tamaño de la mejor comida en un entorno exclusivo. Las ofertas del menú son una versión modernizada de clásicos como Kobe Lasagna Bolognese, Rigatoni Alla Carbonara (con huevo escalfado) y Chicken Parmesan with Bufala Mozzarella. Los bistecs USDA Prime y añejados en seco que se hicieron famosos en Prime 112 también están disponibles aquí para el almuerzo y la cena.
$45 Dinner Menu
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Atlantikós – The St. Regis Bal Harbour:
This Greek dining experience is located in the beautiful St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami Beach. Its menu will take you on a journey of exceptional flavors throughout Greece. From its stunning flavors of the coastline and islands to the richness of the mainland, expect to be wowed.
Esta experiencia gastronómica griega se encuentra en el hermoso St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami Beach. Su menú te llevará en un viaje de sabores excepcionales por toda Grecia. Desde sus deslumbrantes sabores de la costa y las islas hasta la riqueza del continente, espere ser cautivado.
$28 Lunch Menu
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
$45 Dinner Menu
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Komodo:
Komodo provides the allure of an ultra-chic environment paired with Pan-Asian cuisine that is second to none. Tucked away in the heart of Brickell’s financial district, this three-story indoor/outdoor restaurant seduces guests with its overstated décor all while providing a secluded escape within the bustling cityscape.
The menu transports guests on an Asian adventure, seamlessly fusing classic dishes with new, innovative culinary feats. Using top-quality ingredients, each dish comes together as a work of art; teeming with flavor while maintaining visual appeal. Also noteworthy is Komodo’s handcrafted cocktail menu, available at each of the four expansive bars, including the posh, upstairs space; Komodo Lounge.
Komodo ofrece el encanto de un ambiente ultra chic combinado con una cocina panasiática insuperable. Escondido en el corazón del distrito financiero de Brickell, este restaurante interior/exterior de tres pisos seduce a los comensales con su decoración exagerada al mismo tiempo que brinda un escape apartado dentro del bullicioso paisaje urbano.
$45 Dinner Menu
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
StripSteak by Michael Mina:
The Miami Beach outpost of Chef Michael Mina’s extremely successful, award-winning Las Vegas restaurant, StripSteak – an innovative and contemporary steakhouse concept – is now open. It is very much a steakhouse for today’s adventurous diner – offering a la carte cuts of steak (many of them from the hotel’s on-site aging room and butcher shop) as well as signature specials that go far beyond traditional steakhouse fare.
El extremadamente exitoso y galardonado restaurante de Las Vegas del chef Michael Mina, StripSteak, un concepto innovador y contemporáneo de steakhouse, ya está abierto en Miami Beach. Ofrece cortes finos de carne a la carta, así como especialidades exclusivas que van mucho más allá de la comida tradicional de un asado.
$45 Dinner Menu
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Bulla Gastrobar Doral:
Bulla began as the brainchild of Carlos Centurion, buzz-creating guru and former owner of Por Fin. He and his team of seasoned restaurateurs set out to create the kind of place that stirs the senses and stimulates the appetite. Inspired by the famous gastro bars in Spain, Bulla was born. The emphasis is on quality gastronomic creations made with the finest and freshest flavors. With tantalizing tapas, new house specialties every week, hand-crafted cocktails, and an impressive wine list, Bulla is the place to go to indulge in a celebration of good taste.
Bulla comenzó como una creación de Carlos Centurion. Él y su equipo de restauradores experimentados se propusieron crear el tipo de lugar que despierte los sentidos y estimule el apetito. Inspirado en los famosos bares gastronómicos de España, nació Bulla. El énfasis está en las creaciones gastronómicas de calidad elaboradas con los sabores más finos y frescos. Con tentadoras tapas, nuevas especialidades de la casa cada semana, cócteles artesanales y una impresionante lista de vinos, Bulla es el lugar ideal para disfrutar de una celebración del buen gusto.
$28 Lunch Menu
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
$45 Dinner Menu
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday