One of many reasons why the Faena Miami Beach is viewed as Miami’s most glamorous hotel, PAO by Paul Qui {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5600}, a modern Asian concept, has taken the city’s foodies by storm. Known for its Filipino cuisine with Spanish and Japanese influences—and of course, the $6M golf-leafed Damien Hirst unicorn sculpture that’s hard to miss—this unbelievable spot is as magical as it is delicious. And thanks to some stellar summer programming, guests can experience it for themselves with fabulous chef-driven events set to take place over the next few months.
Here are just a couple nights you can get excited about at PAO by Paul Qui:
“The Perfect Bite” Omakase Dining Experience
When you can get it: Tuesday, June 20, at 7 p.m.

This June, PAO’s Executive Chef, the James Beard Award–winning Paul Qui, is bringing a new concept to the Magic City: Omakases. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of letting go and trusting the chef to choose your order, this intimate communal dinner will feature Chef Qui’s “perfect bites”—a series of unpredictable flavor combinations that foodies across the globe have come to love. The second Omasake dinner of the year, this special June 20 dinner will center around Paul Qui’s passion for and training in Japanese cuisine. Couple that with the restaurant’s over-the-top Faena Miami Beach setting, and guests can expect extravagant dishes, bold Japanese flavors, and as with anything Chef Qui whips up, pure perfection. Tickets to this dinner are priced at $95+ per person, excluding tax and gratuity charges, and can be purchased here. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited.
Chef Collective with Daniel Burns
When you can get it: Tuesday, July 25, at 7 p.m.
As part of its Chef Collective Series, a gastronomic event where chefs from around the world join together to create an innovative menu of unpredictable flavors, PAO by Paul Qui is excited to welcome renowned chef Daniel Burns to the kitchen. Known for being the chef behind Luksus, a seasonal tasting menu restaurant in New York City that’s recognized as being the first Michelin-star spot that only pairs its food with beer, Chef Burns now helms the Brooklyn-based tørst, a craft beer bar. During this magical evening, Burns will join Executive Chef Paul Qui at PAO as the two take guests on an epicurean adventure. Tickets to this dinner are priced at $95+ per person, excluding tax and gratuity charges, and can be purchased here. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor