Looking for a new kind of date night? Look no further than Ocean Drive, where you and your special someone could dine at a Miami Beach classic, A Fish Called Avalon {700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.532.1727}. With its dim lighting, haute surroundings, mouthwatering menu, and direct views of the Atlantic, this indoor-outdoor seafood spot was practically made for romance.
Just next month, A Fish Called Avalon is giving you a new reason to dine there. With its first a la carte, wine-pairing menu—which will be released in November—the restaurant has created a select menu of appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, each with wine pairings. Every dish comes with a four-ounce pour, but if guests sip on something they love, they can forgo other pairings and just spring for the whole bottle for the entirety of their meal. Yum!
Here’s what diners and drinkers can look forward to on the new November menu:
Appetizers
Spanish Octopus, chargrilled with white balsamic vinaigrette, $25
Pairing: Prosecco, La Marca, Italy
Bang Bang Shrimp with turmeric curry spices, a mint yogurt sauce, and cucumber pepper relish, $24
Pairing: Riesling Kabinet, Mosel Germany
Baby Greens with pear, honey-roasted pecans, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, and a roquefort-lime dressing, $22
Pairing: Chardonnay Hartford Court, Russian River Valley
Ceviche Tasting with scallop, shrimp, calamari, and white fish ceviches, $29
Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc Bogle, California
Main Dishes
Macadamia-Crusted Snapper with spinach risotto and a raspberry beaujolais beurre blanc, $44
Pairing: Rose Miraval, Cotes de Provence FR
Free-Range Citrus Chicken with truffled sweet potato mash, sautéed haricots vert, and gorgonzola citrus beurre blanc, $35
Pairing: Merlot Alexander Valley, CA
8-Ounce Filet Mignon with leek potato mash, steamed spinach, roquefort cheese, and a cabernet reduction sauce $64
Pairing: Brunello Di Montalcino, Banfi Italy
Desserts
Chef Kal’s Cheesecake with a sugar glaze and blackberry purée, $17
Pairing: Prosecco, La Marca, Italy
Tiramisu with ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone custard, and cocoa, $21
Pairing: Dow’s Port Wine
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor