The Pineapple Cocktail at Matador Bar

Here’s what’s going on in Miami this week:

Wednesday, January 17: Spirit Training at Sakura 736
Head to South of Fifth every Wednesday night, specifically to Sakura 736 {736 1 Street, Miami Beach; 786.607.0199}, and you’ll find the best weekly drink deal in town! Starting at 4 p.m., guests can attend a free, hour-long spirit training on a different beverage each week—this Wednesday, you’ll create a drink with Remy Martin 1738. When you go, benefit from free glasses of the featured drink of the week for up to $500. Use it all up? (First, we salute you.) Second, don’t worry; Sakura 736’s daily happy hour starts right after! Get more details about these Wednesday nights here.
Thursday, January 18: Third Thursdays
This Thursday, Surfside is kicking-off the return of its popular “Miami’s Uptown Beachtown” Third Thursdays. This is a block party for all ages with exciting festivities, live music by the popular rock and roll band Brothers of Others, Worldwide Bistro and Needa Pita food trucks, sweet treats from Serendipity Creamery, sangria and mimosa cocktail tastings from Miami Cocktail Company, wellness activities, and plenty of activities for kids. Like its name implies, this is a monthly event that will return to Surfside on the third Thursday of every month. Third Thursdays will take place on 95 Street, between Harding and Collins Avenue. It will kick-off this Thursday, January 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free for all guests.
Thursday, January 18: Pizza & Pineapples at Matador Bar
This mouthwatering monthly series is once again returning to Matador Bar {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4600}, and with it, it’s bringing Miami diners another irresistible, off-menu pizza and boozy Pineapple cocktail pairing. Go this Thursday and munch on the pizza of choice, a Fresh Ricotta & Broccoli Rabe Pizza topped with spicy chorizo, and sip on the refreshing The Pineapple cocktail. Bring your friends, and while you eat and drink, jam out to live music by J.M. and The Sweets, a soulful South Florida band, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, January 20:  Saturday Dinner Party at DÔA
Head to this Collins Avenue LatAsian restaurant this (and every) Saturday for an innovative dinner party like you’ve never had before! While there, indulge in special dishes like the Japanese Wagyu 4oz with truffle ponzu, Hamachi Crispy Rice with huacatay mayo, Kalbi Short Rib with a kalbi marinade, and an Egg Fried Rice “Chaufa” hot pot with jasmine rice. Wash it all down with cocktails like the Nikkei Lemonade, which is made with Pisco 100, wasabi, cilantro, yuzu, lime, and ginger; or the Shade of DÔA, which fuses Suntory Whisky Toki with cinnamon syrup, lemon, Frangelico, egg whites, and chocolate bitters. DÔA is located at 2000 Collins Avenue. The Saturday Dinner Party runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Saturday.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor