We’ve all heard of “Taco Tuesday”—but now at Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar {8551 NW 53 Street, #A101, Doral; 786.805.4344}, we can get this weekly food holiday with a Peruvian-inspired twist. At the restaurant’s brand-new “Tacu Tacu Tuesdays,” guests can head to either of Pisco Y Nazca’s two locations, Kendall or Doral, and get a taste of Executive Chef Miguel Gomez’ heightened twist on the classic Peruvian rice and bean dish, Tacu Tacu. Offering flavors for every type of palate, Pisco Y Nazca has four different kinds of tacu tacu, and each comes with a recommended wine pairing from in-house Mixologist Joel Mesa.
Available every Tuesday during dinner, here is what guests can expect to find on Tuesday’s Tacu Tacu menu:
Shrimp and Cream Tacu Tacu (Suggested pairing: Smoketree Chardonnay)
Thai Salmon Tacu Tacu (Suggested pairing: Mildbrandt Riesling)
Ribs and Seco Tacu Tacu (Suggested pairing: Susana Balbo Cabernet)
A Lo Mechado Tacu Tacu (Suggested pairing: Negra Modelo)
This menu will be available every Tuesday during dinner service, starting June 20. Each dish is priced a la carte, and ranges from $12 to $15 apiece.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Those who visit Brickell’s newest gem, Brickell City Centre, will get a taste of great Mexican food—and that’s all thanks to a little spot called Tacology {701 South Miami Avenue, Brickell; 786.347.5368}. Helmed by Executive Chef Santiago Gomez, this restaurant fuses authentic Mexican fare with a little fun… so pick up a tablet, order your Mercado-style food and drinks right to your table, and let the fiesta begin.
Fortunately for guests, the flavor party starts right from the beginning, with appetizers. Chicharron, which comes with an oversized crispy pork skin hanging on a clothes pin line, is a popular dish; as is the made-for-sharing Queso Fundido, which includes four different types of queso: traditional, chorizo, Huitlacoche, and mushroom.
There are six different types of ceviche at the ceviche station, including Red Snapper with quinoa-bulgur and red onion marinated in Aji Amarillo, Heirloom and Farro with yuzu and shrimp, and Hamachi with celery-habanero, red onion, and truffle oil. Wash it all down with fresh juices, top-shelf tequila and mezcal, or one of its inspired cocktails, like Paletas, which are made with boozy popsicles soaked in Prosecco.  
And of course, for any Mexican restaurant to be good, it’s going to need some top-notch tacos—and lucky for Brickell diners, Tacology has 26. (Yes, you read that right.) Committed to serving them all on the best, made-from-scratch tortillas, the culinary team at Tacology sources corn directly from Mexico. These handmade tortillas are then stuffed with some of the best meats, seafood, vegan, or vegetarian cuisine, as well as housemade sauces laced with imported Mexican chiles. Ranging from the traditional to the weird, the taco menu includes everything from Tacos al Pastor with roasted pork and marinated in Chile Guajillo, and the Special Ribeye with Mexican chorizo and crispy Chicharron, to Shrimp Tacos with shrimp-quinoa and Agave-Chipotle, and Lobster Tacos with butter-poached lobster, black beans, and creamy Chipotle sauce, and more.
Tacology is open Sunday through Thursday, from Noon to 11 p.m., Fridays from Noon to Midnight, and Saturdays from Noon to 1 a.m. Happy Hour is available Monday through Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is an all-day Taco Tuesday promotion every week, as well as Ladies Night every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to close. Finally, there is live entertainment every Thursday starting at 8 p.m.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Perfect for summer, the Biltmore Hotel’s award-winning, signature French restaurant, Palme d’Or {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3200}, has come up with a roster of tasty menus and events that are sure to leave guests’ mouths watering. Expertly curated by Michelin-star Executive Chef Gregory Pugin, here are the delicious offerings you can experience at Palme d’Or in Summer 2017:
Taittinger Champagne Dinner
On June 15, join Chef Pugin and Taittinger Champagne House’s expert sommeliers for a five-course wine-pairing dinner that fuses the fresh flavors of a Palme d’Or menu with the revered Taittinger collection. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. It is priced at $65 per Biltmore Member and $75 per non-member.
Fourth of July
Who’s ready to celebrate the good ole’ U.S. of A? This July, Palme d’Or goes all-American with a special one-night-only, three-course American gourmet tasting menu with a French twist. Priced at $55 per person, guests will be able to feast on everything from Hamachi Tartar, Caramelized Pork Belly, and Grilled Octopus, to Black Tiger Shrimp, Coffee Braised Short Rib, Kobe Beef Burgers, homemade gelato, and more. Dinner will be priced at $55 per person.
Bastille Day
When France’s Independence Day comes around in Miami, Palme d’Or is the only place to celebrate. On July 14, indulge in Chef Pugin’s six-course menu, where each dish represents a different part of France. On the menu, guests can expect La Salade de Niçoise, La Tarte Flambée, Le Turbot, Sauce Bariguole, La Queque de Beuf en Parmentier Façon Bourguignone, Le Comté sa Salade d’Endive, and Gateau Basque á la Cerise, Glace Izara. Dinner is priced at $85 per person.
Biltmore Summer Tasting Menu
And finally, to celebrate all that summer has to offer, try Palme d’Or’s Biltmore Summer Tasting Menu. Every Tuesday and Wednesday this summer, Chef Pugin will unveil a very special four-course tasting menu for hotel guests, Biltmore Members, and the general public alike. The Biltmore Summer Tasting Menu is priced at $52 per Biltmore Member and $65 per non-member.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Pretend you’re in Italy next week with Tour Italia! Hosted by wine and spirits distributor Breakthru Beverage Florida and Wilson Daniels, this event will give the public an opportunity to preview the brand’s latest Italian wine collection.
Taking place Wednesday, June 14, at Tuyo Restaurant, Tour Italia! was designed to give trade and consumers the opportunity to experience wines from Italy’s most prestigious wine-growing regions. Throughout the afternoon and evening, winemakers and winery principals from Wilson Daniels will be on hand to showcase both the newest additions to their portfolio—like Bisol, Jeio by Bisol, Dal Forno Romano, Maeli, and Venissa—and the classics: Arnaldo Caprai, Buglioni, Castello di Volpaia, Elvio Cogno, Tenuta Sette Cieli, and Villa Russiz.
With a trade-only event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by an event for the general public from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., this day of mingling, education, tastings and more will have you living “la dolce vita” in no time.
This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, contact [email protected]. Tuyo Restaurant is located at 415 NE 2 Avenue, 8th Floor.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Who’s ready for some pasta? Starting this Sunday, you can head to Lincoln Road’s Italian gem, Quattro Gastronomia Italiana {1014 Lincoln Road, 305.531.4833}, for a classic Roman creation with a tasty new twist: tableside Cacio, Pepe, and Bolliccine.
Led by Executive Chef Luciano Sautto, this traditional pasta dish (which is made with cheese and pepper) won’t be anything like what you’d expect. While Chef flambés house-made spaghetti for two on a giant Parmesan wheel, right in front of you, you’ll get to relax, sip on Prosecco, and enjoy a beautiful night out on Lincoln Road.
This special dish will only be available on Sundays, during restaurant hours, from Noon to 11 p.m. The dish is priced at $30 per pair, $45 with one glass of Prosecco per person, and $60 with a bottle of Prosecco for the table.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

If you’re looking for a way to cool down during this hot Miami summer, The Setai, Miami Beach {2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.520.6000} has just the thing. Instantly get in vacation mode with one (or more!) of the hotel’s famed coconut cocktails during its brand new Coco Setai Happy Hour, where you can $25 Coco Setai cocktails for just $16 each. Available at The Setai’s dedicated outdoor restaurant and lounge, The Ocean Grill at The Setai, drinkers can sip on these cocktails just steps from the sand, while enjoying idyllic views of Miami’s tropical surroundings and the hotel’s three infinity pools.
Served in a whole coconut and branded with The Setai’s signature palm tree logo, these Coco Setai cocktails are one of the hotel’s most recognizable drinks. And depending what your poison of choice is, you can pick from four different concoctions: Coco Walker (whiskey, Coco Lopez, and coconut water), Coco Melon (coconut rum and fresh watermelon juice), Coco Vanilla (vanilla vodka and fresh pineapple juice), or Coco Tequila (tequila, coconut cream, and tequila). There with the family? Get your little sipper a non-alcoholic coconut, which is made with pure 100% coconut water, for just $11.
This new happy hour is available at The Ocean Grill at The Setai, Miami Beach from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor