Check out the latest dining news and events, all happening in Miami this week

Here is this week’s Miami food news:

Tuesday, June 18: Free Sushi at Sushi By Bou on National Sushi DayTuesday is National Sushi Day! Miami has lots of places to celebrate, but Sushi By Bou {1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.922.9195}—the exclusive omakase hotspot on the second floor of The Villa Casa Casuarina—has a deal you can’t ignore. Make a reservation for you and a guest to enjoy either the Sushi by Bou (17 courses) or Sushi Suite (12 courses) experience, and your guest dines for free. Make it extra special by getting there early or staying a little late! You’ll get private access to the G-Lounge, where a personal bartender will serve you fine Japanese Whiskeys and craft sake cocktails, and you can take advantage of the self-service sake vending machine. This offer is only available on Tuesday, June 18. The 17-course Sushi By Bou experience is priced at $125 per person and the 12-course Sushi Suite experience is priced at $65 per person. Reservations are required and can be made online via www.SushibyBou.com.

Wednesday, June 19: Sapphire Noir Chocolate Wine Pairing Experience at StripSteak by Michael Mina
Head to StripSteak by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 877.326.7412} and try three different wines from different parts of the world, all paired with Fontainebleau’s exclusive dark chocolate blend, Sapphire Noir. The guided pairing will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and guests will learn how each wine complements the dark chocolate. This event is priced at $25 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by sending an email to [email protected].

Saturday, June 22: Dinner + Inaugural “Miss Pride of Wynwood” Pageant at R House
This Saturday at 8 p.m., R House Wynwood {2727 NW 2 Avenue, Wynwood; 305.576.0201} will host the first-ever “Miss Pride of Wynwood” pageant! The emcee will be Athena Dion, voted Best Drag Queen in Miami by Miami New Times, who will lead the live competition to help find “the best drag performer in all of Miami.” Go for dinner and make it a night you won’t forget—dinner and drink packages are available especially for the occasion. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made here.

Happy dining!

By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor