Raise Your Spirits at StripSteak by Michael Mina

This Halloween, celebrate the spook-filled day with scary-fabulous dinners and parties at Miami’s hottest spots. 

Seaspice
This Sunday, Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200} is launching the new Moët Ice Rosé Impérial, the first and only rosé champagne created to be enjoyed on ice, and it’s inviting all of Miami to celebrate. Dubbed “Halloween Magic Sunday,” this champagne brunch-turned-fête will be have music, costumes and live entertainment throughout the day.

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
Sitting right in the middle of Lincoln Road, Quattro Gastronomia Italiana {1014 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.531.4833} is one of Miami Beach’s foremost Italian spots. On Halloween night, the gem will host a special four-course, prix fixe dinner, giving diners the chance to indulge in a delicious meal while enjoying the hilarious, eye-popping people watching that has become synonymous with Halloween on Lincoln Road. Choose from dishes like Quattro’s signature Parmigiana Di Melanzane In Forma (baked organic eggplant layered with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, and torn basil), the seasonal Pumpkin Gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnut sauce, Costatine Brasate di Manzo con Pure di Zucca (braised short ribs with pumpkin mash), and more. For a sweet ending, diners can indulge in a Pumpkin and Pecan Pie, Chocolate Molten Cake and Ice Cream or Quattro’s signature house-made Tiramisu. This feast costs just $110 per person to eat outside, and $65 per person for a table inside. This price excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity, and reservations must be made in advance. 

StripSteak by Michael Mina
This Fontainebleau staple promises to have guests celebrating the spooky holiday in style. Throughout the month of October, patrons can head to StripSteak by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412} for a fall-inspired specialty cocktail, Raise Your Spirits. Priced at $15, this cocktail is best described as a whiskey sour with an autumn twist. Responsible for its seasonal flavors are its key fall ingredients: Widow Jane apple wood rye, apple cider reduction, ginger syrup, lemon juice, allspice dram, an egg white and 4 sprays of allspice dram “spirits” mist.   

Berries in the Grove
Each October, Berries in the Grove {2884 SW 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove; 305.448.2111} throws a holiday bash to remember, and this year is no exception. Starting at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, partygoers can don their favorite costume and head to this long-time Coconut Grove spot for a live DJ, a photo booth, a costume contest, drink specials, watermelon Jell-O shots, and – of course – Berries’ delicious food. In fact, the kitchen will be open until late.

Basement at EDITION
Leading up to Halloween, Basement at EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4548} has had a whole week of events – but the party definitely starts this weekend. Tonight, Friday, October 28, at 10 p.m., head to this Miami Beach hangout for “Peachfuzz,” a hyped-up, monthly Friday-night dance party with sounds by D.J. DZA and Spinser Tracy. Then on Saturday, set your sights on Halloween. “Halloween at Basement,” a 90s house party, will feature beats by Stretch Armstrong and Derek Walin and tunes by DJ Garcia. There’s a $20 cover for Halloween at Basement, and those who want a table can contact [email protected] for reservations.

Happy Halloween!

By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor