Here is this week’s Miami food news:

Friday, December 7: The Art Of Flavor at The Sacred Space
Starting at 6 p.m., join Bustle, Teavana, and The Bushwick Collective at The Sacred Space Miami {100 NE 25 Street, Wynwood; 786.621.5006} for a live art exhibit with foodies in mind. Local artists Nicole Salgar, Fiorella Podestá, and Nico will be doing the live art, DJ Va$htie will be on set with the beats, and Teavana will introduce new flavors, serve small bites, and host tea leaf readings. Still hungry after? Walk across the courtyard to Plant Miami {105 NE 24 Street; Wynwood; 305.814.5365} for a vegan-vegetarian feast that will blow your mind. The Art Of Flavor will fun from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. You must RSVP here.
Friday, December 7: A Night of Music, Art & Fashion at No. 3 Social
Head to Wynwood’s only rooftop bar and lounge, No. 3 Social {50 NW 24 Street, Wynwood; 305.395.5811}, for sets and sounds by Ultra Nate, Leon NYC, Brandon Morales, and Bruno Pozzo, along with a private fashion showcase and vogue performance by Father Angel Camacho and The United House Voguers. The latter will feature pieces from Patricia Field’s ARTFashion collection. Get drinks and bites for as low as $5 when you go during Social Hour, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Night of Music, Art & Fashion will run from 4 p.m. to close. Entry is free and open to the public. Normal menu prices apply.
Sunday, December 9: Sunday Funday Celebrating Art Plug Power House and Van Dutch at Kiki on the River
Kiki on the River {450 NW North River Drive, Miami; 786.502.3243} always knows how to make your last day of the weekend a #SundayFunday to remember, and this week, they’re throwing a little Art Basel into the mix. Starting at 1 p.m. on December 9, get some lunch and libations and enjoy the work of RhymelikeDimez, CB Hoyo, and Ketnipz, who custom-wrapped select Van Dutch Yachts (docked right at Kiki’s!) with their art. Sunday Funday will run from 1 p.m. to Midnight. Entry is free and open to the public. Normal menu prices apply.

ALL WEEK LONG: Art Basel Menu Gallery at Cantina La Veinte
From today to Sunday, December 9, head to Cantina La Veinte {495 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 786.623.6135} for a new menu item by a new guest chef each day of the week. Inspired by Art Basel Miami Beach, each chef has two rules: first, to be their most creative, and two, to highlight a local South Florida ingredient in whatever dish they create. Joining Cantina La Veinte’s Executive Chef Santiago Gomez will be some of Miami’s top talents in the kitchen—like Norman Van Aken of Three, Diego Oka of La Mar, Deme Lomos of Niu Kitchen and Arson, Carlos Garcia of Obra Kitchen Table, and Sebastian La Roca of CVLTVRA. Here’s a sneak peek of just some of the Art Basel-inspired dishes guests can get excited about: Florida Tripletail Art Attack with a turnip-beet and a turnip-cilantro purée; La Flor de Papa, a potato causa with beets, Jerusalem artichoke salad, and a stone crab tartare; and Seafood Arroz Pegado with grilled octopus and prawns. Cantina La Veinte opens at Noon on weekdays and at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Dishes are priced a la carte.

ALL WEEK LONG: Art Basel Counter Menu at Three
Head to Three {50 NW 24 Street #101, Wynwood; 305.748.4540} any day this week for a special Art Basel Counter Menu menu. Available from Tuesday, December 4, to Saturday, December 8, this nine-course dinner will be the combined efforts of Chef and Partner Norman Van Aken, Chef de Cuisine Juan Garrido, and Pastry Chef Mame Sow. Guests can look forward to dishes like: Hamachi Tartlet, Plantain Blini with Smoked Sable and Caviar, and Warm Bay Scallops with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Black Trumpets, and a Corn Purée, to name a few. Three opens for dinner at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. This dinner is priced at $95 per person, and will be offered at the counter only.

Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

It’s always a party at the Mexican, Art Deco-inspired Cantina La Veinte {495 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 786.623.6135}. And on Monday, December 3, that goes for chefs, too!

Joining Cantina La Veinte’s Executive Chef Santiago Gomez, who also helms the kitchen at Tacology, Miami’s top chefs—like Norman Van Aken of Three, Diego Oka of La Mar, Deme Lomos of Niu Kitchen and Arson, Carlos Garcia of Obra Kitchen Table, and Sebastian La Roca of CVLTVRA—will work together next week to create an Art Basel-inspired “Menu Gallery.” From Monday, December 3 to Saturday, December 8, each visiting chef will create a special dish for the Cantina La Veinte menu, with a new one debuting each day. The chefs were given two rules: first, to be their most creative (hi, Art Basel!) and two, to highlight a local South Florida ingredient in whatever dish they create. Read below for a sneak peek at what these chefs came up with.
From Chef Santiago Gomez:
Florida Tripletail Art Attack with both a turnip-beet and a turnip-cilantro purée
Priced at $32
From Chef Diego Oka:
La Flor de Papa, a potato causa with beets, Jerusalem artichoke salad, stone crab tartare, rocoto huancaina, smoked trout eggs, and avocado
Priced at $21
From Chef Carlos Garcia:
Seafood Arroz Pegado with grilled octopus and prawns
Priced at $28
From Chef Deme Lomas:
Maine Lobster Salad dressed in avocado, a five-minute egg, trout roe, and pesto
Priced at $26
These dishes will be available at Cantina La Veinte next week, during dinner service only. Dinner is served nightly from 5 p.m. to Midnight. All dishes are priced a la carte.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

December is right around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time for Art Basel Miami Beach!

This year, legendary Chef Norman Van Aken’s Wynwood restaurant Three {50 NW 24 Street #101, Wynwood; 305.748.4540}, which just celebrated its one-year anniversary this fall, is honoring the occasion with a special Art Basel menu. Available from December 4 – 8, this nine-course dinner will be the combined efforts of Chef and Partner Norman Van Aken, Chef de Cuisine Juan Garrido, and Pastry Chef Mame Sow. Guests can experience this special menu exclusively at the counter; guaranteeing that they have both a delicious meal and an immersive dining experience, with a direct view of the inner workings of the kitchen.

Here’s what you can expect to find on Three’s Art Basel Counter Menu:
Course 1: Hamachi Tartlet
Course 2: Plantain Blini with Smoked Sable and Caviar
Course 3: Smoked Beets with Rice Chips and Horseradish Yogurt
Course 4: Warm Bay Scallops with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Black Trumpets, and a Corn Purée
Course 5: Grilled and Black Truffle-Glazed Grouper with Seasoned Rice Grits
Course 6: Roasted Foie Gras with Banana, Vanilla, and Black Garlic
Course 7: Tasting of Suckling ‘Porcelet’ Pig (Belly, Chop, and Loin) with BBQ Chestnuts, 5J Ham, and Chow Chow Pickle
Course 8: Nyangbo Truffle Ganache with Caramelized Honey Cake, Tonka Bean Espuma, and Hazelnut Cream
Course 9: Trio of Mignardises
This menu is priced at $95 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Here is this week’s Miami food news:

Thursday, November 29: Half-Priced Wine Bottles at Sawa Restaurant & Lounge
Grab your friends and head to Merrick Park! This (and every) Thursday, Sawa Restaurant & Lounge {360 San Lorenzo Avenue #1500, Coral Gables; 305.447.6555} offers 50% discounts on every bottle of wine. This promotion is available from 7 p.m. to Midnight.
Friday, November 30: Fri-YAY at R House Wynwood
Spend your Friday nights at R House Wynwood {2727 NW 2 Avenue, Wynwood; 305.576.0201}, where girls get $1 glasses of bubbly from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., there are drink specials all night long, and groups of five ladies or more who reserve a table in advance get a complimentary bottle of Champagne. Other reasons to go? There’s no cover and DJ Bankz will take over the DJ booth. This event is free and open to the public. It will run from 10 p.m. until late.
Sunday, December 2: Biltmore Sunday Champagne Brunch
Do Sunday brunch at The Biltmore Hotel {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3189}, where you can indulge in an extravagant buffet of caviar, smoked salmon, shellfish, carved meats, fresh omelets, house-made pastas, sushi, and much, much more. There will be live entertainment, bottomless Champagne, and an entire wall of desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Olivier Rodriguez. This brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the last seating is at 2 p.m. Brunch is priced at $90 per adult and $45 per child age 5-11, excluding tax and gratuity.
ALL WEEK LONG: Japanese Whiskey Experience at Artisan Beach House
Stop by Artisan Beach House {10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbor; 305.455.5460} every afternoon, and indulge in an expert-led Japanese whiskey tasting. You’ll try exclusive whiskeys like Yamazaki, Toki, Hakushu, and Hibiki, and learn the history of each one while you do. This tasting starts at 4 p.m. Call 305.455.5460 to reserve your spot.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Diners rejoiced when Chef/Owner Brian Nasajon opened Mason Eatery {3470 North Miami Avenue, Midtown; 786.618.5150}, a unique take on the classic American diner, in June 2018. Now, less than six months after its debut, the team behind the late-night Midtown eatery is offering guests something new to get excited about: brand new menus and Boombox, a bar directed by Ben Potts, Nasajon’s partner at Beaker & Gray Group.
Opening in the former Bardot space next door, Boombox will offer creative, carefully-curated cocktails in a refined bar and lounge setting, complete with live music, solo acts, and even DJ sets by known and loved local artists. The cocktail menu will be an ode to the weird and wonderful ‘80s and ‘90s, including creatively-presented cocktails like The Longest Island Iced Tea and Lemon Drop the Mic, as well as select food items from the Mason Eatery menu.
And speaking of food, after a short closing, Mason Eatery will open tomorrow, Thursday, November 15, with new dinner and happy hour menus and updated brunch and lunch menus. Maintaining the diner’s reputation for deeply-rooted, classic American cooking, the approachable dinner menu will encourage sharing. Guests can expect American classics with a Brian Nasajon twist, like a Light section with new plates like Smoked Hamachi with coconut and candied grapefruit, Hammock Greens with black truffle and Parmesan, Salmon Crudo with horseradish and salmon roe, and Black Grouper with honeydew and charred avocado. In the Kinda Light section, find original Mason Eatery favorites like Bagel Bites with Nova lox and a garlic churro, and the popular Avocado Toast with crab, hollandaise, and chive. And throughout the menu, other new additions include: Pinchos with buffalo chicken and clover honey, Cheese Poppers with oaxaca, pineapple chili, and bacon, Charred Broccolini with Green Goddess and black garlic, Short Rib Wellington in a croissant with pickled mushrooms and chicken liver mousse, Pastrami on Rye with rye pasta and pastrami carbonara, Crispy Skin Duck with creamed collards and a waffle cone, Yucca Chips with mojo and cotija, Zoodles with garlic and avocado pesto, and Smashed Potatoes with a smoked jalapeño mayo. Fans would revolt if the Mason Burger, Oxtail Pot Pie, and Truffle Mac n’ Cheese were removed from the menu, so find those in the Hearty section.
If you’re there for lunch or brunch, try the new Pan con Lechon with chimichurri, romaine, and swiss, the Quinoa Bowl with a jalapeño vinaigrette, Honeydew Ceviche, and Lettuce Wraps with buffalo chicken thigh, crunchy garlic, and pickled onion. During happy hour—which runs Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday through Thursday, from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.—try the Poached Mussels with lemongrass and bacon butter, Fried Chicken Sliders on an English muffin with garlic mayo, or the Fried Calamari with lemon and coriander. For a sweet ending, the dessert menu gets even sweeter with a new addition: Tiramisu with almond macaron, vanilla bean cream, and coffee spuma.
A new menu begs for an updated space, and Mason Eatery gave fans just that. With the reopening, guests will get to see the family-run establishment’s décor renovations, like cozy, communal banquettes, new lighting, a warmer color scheme, and a reimagined outdoor dining area.
Mason Eatery is open every day of the week, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Looking for somewhere fabulous to spend Thanksgiving Day this year? Check out one of the restaurants listed below—they’re some of our favorite places to eat in Miami.
Boulud Sud Miami
Head to Boulud Sud Miami {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800} for Chef Daniel Boulud’s twist on a Thanksgiving feast! Inspired by the Coastal Mediterranean, this dinner is executed by Executive Chef Clark Bowen and Pastry Chef Saeko Nemoto, and includes plates like: ‘Cinderella’ Pumpkin Agnolotti, Truffle Risotto, Spiced Pumpkin Soup, Traditional Turkey with sweet potato purée, Venison Loin with roasted apple and blackberry jus, Spiced Pumpkin Custard, and so much more. This meal is priced at $75 per person.
BLT Prime
Get a lavish Thanksgiving at this modern-American steakhouse, where guests can enjoy a sumptuous, buffet-style feast of cheeses, charcuterie, salads, breads, seafood, carving stations, pasta selections, and more. Favorites at Thanksgiving at BLT Prime {4400 NW 87 Avenue, Doral; 305.591.6606} include: Traditional Roasted Virginia Turkey, Herb Roasted Chairman’s Reserve Prime Rib, Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Pit Ham, French Apple Tarts, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Tarts, Sweet Potato Pound Cakes, Thanksgiving Cookies, and more. This buffet is priced at $98 per adult and $45 per child age 6 to 11. There are three seatings available: between Noon and 3 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and 6 p.m. and 9 p.m
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2018 with dinner at two of the glamorous hotel’s signature restaurants. At Scarpetta by Scott Conant {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412}, indulge in 10 years of the restaurant’s tantalizing Italian cuisine with plates like Creamy Polenta with a fricassee of truffled mushrooms, its famous Spaghetti with tomato & basil, Pumpkin Casonsei with Amaretto cookies and fresh herbs, Roasted Branzino with cauliflower, Il Tacchino with sweet potato mashed and stuffing, and of course, dessert. If a steakhouse is more your style, StripSteak by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412} is offering a feast of Butternut Squash Veloute with sage and brown butter, a family-style American Turkey Dinner with lemon-roasted turkey breast and beer-braised turkey legs, Butter-Whipped Golden Potatoes, Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds, Foie Gras- and Apricot-Brioche Stuffing, family-style Caramel Apple Confit, and more. Both dinners are priced at $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Seatings are available between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. 
Seaspice
At Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami;  305.440.4200}, take in those idyllic Miami views as you celebrate Thanksgiving with a prix-fixe meal on the water. Executive Chef Angel Leon will be whipping up reinvented takes on Thanksgiving classics, like Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with maple sweet potato, crispy filo, pistachio tuile, and duck jus; Autumn Soup with celery root, carrot, fennel, and basil; Slow-Cooked Organic Free Range Turkey Roulade with foie gras-plantain stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry gel, and turkey jus; and Winter Fruit Torrejas, a seared brioche pudding with dried apricot, caramelized apples, cranberries, grain streusel, and brown butter ice cream. This prix-fixe feast is priced at $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
Get a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante {1801 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.531.2228}, which is celebrating Thanksgiving for the first time in 12 years this year. Here’s what guests can expect: Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin, Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Chipotles, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Almond-Herb Sauce, Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Classic Pan Gravy, Thanksgiving Dressing with thyme and sage, Red Wine Cranberry Sauce with Honey, Glazed Parsley Carrots, and Brandied Pumpkin Pie. This meal is priced at $40 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Kiki on the River
On November 22, celebrate Thanksgiving with a prix-fixe menu at Miami’s trendy Kiki on the River {450 NW North River Drive, Miami; 786.502.3243}. On the menu, guests can choose from delectable plates like a brined and marinated Roasted Turkey, Roasted Butternut Squash with a marshmallow brûlée, sautéed Green Beans with toasted almonds and dried cranberries, Pumpkin Pie with Chantilly cream, and more. This meal is priced at $49 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Seatings are available between 5 p.m. and close.
Los Fuegos Francis Mallmann
At Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5610}, celebrate the holiday with a decadent asado buffet. Pile your plate with Traditional Whole Roasted Turkey, Octopus ‘a la Plancha,’ Slow-Cooked Ribeye served with holiday-inspired offerings like Roasted Pumpkin with a goat cheese salad, Smoked Cranberry Sauce, Chorizo and Fennel Stuffing, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Chimichurri and Criolla sauces, and a dessert station with Vanilla Crème Brulée, Chocolate Crunch Bar, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and more. This buffet is priced at $115 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling 786.655.5600 or emailing [email protected].  

Market at EDITION
On November 22, gather around the Thanksgiving table at Market at EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4500}, where you and your loved ones can indulge in a buffet of salads, soups, a raw bar, a carving station, sides, desserts, and Bloody Mary and mimosa bars. This buffet is priced at $65 per adult and $25 per child, excluding tax and gratuity. Access to the Bloody Mary and mimosa bars is available for an additional $25. The buffet will be available from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. A limited a la carte menu will also be available at the bar. Reservations can be made here.
Palme d’Or at The Biltmore
This year, indulge in a French-inspired “Happy Thanksgiving Menu” with a five-course, prix-fixe dinner at Palme d’Or at The Biltmore {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3200}. The first course has options like Cauliflower Purée with egg and smoked salmon, Oyster Kumamoto with a passion fruit vodka granite and horseradish, or Golden Oscietra Caviar. For the second course, choose from plates like Escargot de Bourgogne with butternut squash royal and Iberico ham or Seared Scallops with a butternut squash purée and potato-truffle gnocchi. Chilean Sea Bass with sweet potatoes and leeks or a Seared Alaskan Halibut with artichoke and wild rice are solid third course options; and the fourth lets you choose from Japanese Kobe Beef Tenderloin A5+ with a bone marrow crust or a Turkey Degustation with Brussels sprouts, potatoes mousseline, rutabaga, and more. Finish your feast on a sweet note! Dessert options like Vanilla Cremeux with ginger ice cream and cotton candy, or the Pumpkin Festival with pecan oat, a coconut pumpkin seed crumble, caramel sauce, cinnamon ice cream, and pumpkin madeleines, won’t disappoint. This dinner is priced at $125 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. A wine pairing for each course can be added for $95 per person.
Fontana at The Biltmore
Enjoy a four-course Thanksgiving dinner from Chef de Cuisine Giuseppe Galazzi at Fontana at The Biltmore {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3189}. Start with plates like Sicilian Shrimp, Ahi Tuna, and Salmon Tartare or a Burratina with Porcini, Fresh Figs, Chestnut Honey, and Italian San Daniele, and move on to Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli with Colossal Shrimp and Pesto, or Baked Manicotti stuffed with braised veal shank and a light truffle béchamel. For the third course, choose from dishes like Maine Lobster with a Blue Crab stuffing and crunchy vegetables in a roasted garlic veloute, or Slow-Roasted Boneless Organic Turkey with a sweet potato soufflé, sausage stuffing wrapped in savory cabbage, cranberry sauce, pan gravy, French beans, and more. End with dessert—the Pecan Pie with mascarpone mousse and vanilla sauce exudes decadence. This dinner is priced at $85 per person. An 18% gratuity is included for parties of six or more.
Matador Room
This Thanksgiving, treat yourself and the rest of the family with dinner at Matador Room {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4600}. The four-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu highlights both classic Thanksgiving dishes and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s signature plates. Start with Guacamole with pistachio, sun gold tomato salsa, and warm crunchy tortillas, and move on to Maitake Mushrooms with goat cheese and a fresno pepper vinaigrette. Roasted Turkey with cornbread stuffing, blood orange-cranberry salsa, and chipotle gravy makes for the perfect holiday main dish, and for dessert, enjoy Caramelized Apple Pie with maple pecan ice cream. This dinner is priced at $65 per person and $35 per child. The menu will be available from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations can be made here.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Here is this week’s Miami food news: 

Monday, November 12 to Sunday, November 18: White Truffle Festival Menu at Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
All this week, guests can head to Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante {1801 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.531.2228} and indulge in a limited-edition menu featuring fresh white truffles from Urbani Truffles and Prunotto wines! Thanks to the restaurant’s partnership with the White Truffle Festival, this a la carte menu includes plates like: Poached Eggs with Culatello, Filet Mignon Tartara with quail egg, Homemade Tagliolini with shaved truffle, Baby Artichoke Risotto with Gavi reduction, Veal Scaloppine Paillard, and more. Two wines, Prunotto Occhetti Nebbiolo D’Alba and Prunotto Barolo 2012, are also on the menu. The menu is available during the restaurant’s operating hours.
Wednesday, November 14: KYU x Pao Chef Collective
Bringing together two of Miami’s best chefs–Michael Lewis and Raheem Sealy, of KYU {251 NW 25 Street, Wynwood; 786.577.0150}, and Paul Qui and Benjamin Murray of Pao by Paul Qui {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5600}, this night will feature a dynamic collaboration of Asian-inspired dishes. Running from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the chefs will collaborate on a one-night-only, prix-fixe menu that combines KYU’s signature wood-fire cooking style with Pao’s inventive ingredient pairings. The dinner will take place at KYU. Tickets are priced at $95 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity, and include one signature cocktail. Tickets must be purchased in advance here.
Thursday, November 15: In the Kitchen with Norman Van Aken Presents: Chef Michael Lewis, of KYU
Superstar chef Norman Van Aken’s culinary education program, In the Kitchen with Norman Van Aken {50 NW 24 Street, Suite 113, Wynwood; 305.748.6915}, will host a cooking class with one of Miami’s top talents: Chef Michael Lewis, of KYU {251 NW 25 Street, Wynwood; 786.577.0150}. This class will include instruction on basic knife skills, searing, and methods of plating, and all students will execute two tuna-based dishes, a tuna tataki and tuna tartare. In line with Chef Lewis’ sustainable practices, guests will use surplus tuna to create a tartare dish plated on lettuce wraps before finishing the evening with a “meet and eat” with the chef. The class will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $100 per person and can be purchased here.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Beet Ravioli from Palat Miami

serves many
Ingredients
7 medium red beets
6 oz goat cheese
2 oz grated Parmigiano
Chives, chopped
Hazelnuts, toasted
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 egg yolks, whipped
Flour, for dusting
1 package pasta sheets
Method
Peel and roast beets. Chop them into various sizes. Put beets in a colander, with a bowl underneath to catch any excess liquid. Let the beets drain for about an hour in the refrigerator.
Put the drained beets, goat cheese, Parmigiano, salt, and cracked black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season to your liking. Scrape the contents into a bowl. Using a spatula, fold in chives. Put the mixture in a disposable pastry bag.

Lay one pasta sheet on a floured surface. Brush lightly with egg yolk. Pipe a half-tablespoon of beet mixture on a pasta sheet, leaving three inches between each dollop of filling. Cover gently with another pasta sheet. Carefully press your fingers lightly around the dollop of beet mixture to allow the air to escape. Punch out the ravioli with a two-inch-round ring mold or cookie cutter. Flour a plate and put the ravioli on it. Freeze for about 45 minutes or until fully frozen. Cook ravioli in salted water, until done.
Chef Note: When frozen, ravioli (and other stuffed pastas) hold their shape better and cook more evenly. If not frozen, the moisture from the mixture will penetrate the pasta sheets on both sides, and they will break in the water.
To serve: Toss in butter and water. Spoon onto a dish. Garnish with hazelnuts, chives, and grated Parmigiano.

Palat Miami is located at 4702 NE 2 Avenue.