Hanging Chicken at Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann
It’s the last month of summer… so let’s go out with a bang. And because we’re in the Magic City, there’s no better place to “go big or go home” than at Collins Avenue’s most extravagant hotel, the Faena Miami Beach. Read below for a few ways to do it big (food-wise!) this month at the hotel’s two main restaurants: Pao by Paul Qui {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5600} and Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5600}.
Grilling Masterclass with Francis Mallmann
Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann
This weekend, Faena’s very own Argentinian gaucho, Francis Mallmann, will teach his signature live-fire cooking techniques in a three-hour cooking class. The class will take place in the Tree of Life, and after the class, all participants will get to sit down and join Chef Francis in a wine-pairing lunch served family-style. As if that’s not enough already, every guest will leave with an autographed copy of the chef’s best-selling cookbook, “Seven Fires.” This class and lunch is priced at $400 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Art of Crudo Class with Chef Paul Qui
Sunday, August 20 at 1 p.m. at Pao by Paul Qui
James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Qui knows a thing or two about crudo; and he wants to share that knowledge with you, too. Sip on a mouthwatering muddled cocktail and watch and listen as Chef Paul himself teaches you how to prepare, slice, marinate, and cure crudo like ceviche, sashimi, carpaccio, and more. After it’s all prepared, it’s time to eat—so pull up a chair and feast on your crudo with the rest of the group. This class and lunch is priced at $125 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
“I Love Sushi” Omakase Dinner
Wednesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. at Pao by Paul Qui
In terms of dining, the Japanese tradition of “omakase” means to let the chef choose your food for you… so there’s no telling what you’ll get. Later this month, Chef Paul’s Omakase Dinner will follow suit, as he mixes signature small plates with surprise Japanese-inspired sushi dishes—creating a meal that you, and your tastebuds, won’t be able to forget. This dinner is priced at $125 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor