La Saint-Jacques at Palme D’Or

Here is all of the food news you can get excited about in Miami this week:

Seaspice Live Presents R.LUM.R.
This weekend, head to Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Downtown Miami; 305.440.4200}, on Miami River, for another installment of Seaspice Live. Hosted by Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge, this repeat weekend event features live musical performances by some of the most promising artists in the industry. Taking place both Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, dinner seatings start at 9 p.m. and a performance by alternative R&B artist, R.LUM.R, will follow at 10:30 p.m. Entrance is priced at $55 per person, and an a la carte menu will be available until midnight. To make a reservation, call Seaspice or send an email to [email protected].

Palme D’Or Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From now through the end of November, Palme D’Or {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 855.311.6903}, The Biltmore Hotel’s signature restaurant, is offering a curated three-course menu for just $49+ per person. And through October 31, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Florida Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Choose one appetizer, entrée, and dessert from options like Le Salmon Fumé (smoked salmon with Golden Yukon potatoes, salmon egg, and cream fraîche) and La Saint-Jacques (seared scallop with succotash, corn emulsion, and vanilla sauce). Finish it all up with dessert options like La Chocolate Valrhona with a hazelnut crust, ganache chocolate 40%, nougatine tuile, and Frangelico ice cream, and find out something you already know: Chef Gregory Pugin never disappoints. 

“Fried Chicken & Bubbles” at The Dutch at W South Beach
Taking place this Thursday, October 27, from 6:30-10 p.m., head to The Dutch {2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.938.3111} for ulimited portions of Chef Adonay Tarfur’s famous fried chicken for just $45 per person. Of course, when at The Dutch, your experience is nothing if not extraordinary, so expect more than what you paid for. Proof: Included in the price, you’ll get to pair your fried chicken with flowing glasses of Veuve Clicquot Rich and Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. Need we say more?

Soyka Celebrates 17 Years
Brought to us in 1999 by Mark Soyka, the same Miami visionary who brought us News Café on Ocean Drive and Van Dyke Café on Lincoln Road, Soyka {5556 NE 4th Court, Miami; 305.759.3117}—his namesake restaurant—is now in its 17^th year. And to celebrate the occasion, guests can head to the restaurant on October 27^th at 7 p.m. for live jazz and complimentary champagne and hors d’ oeuvres. And since you’re already there, stay for Chef Pedro Lopez’s usual feast of feel-good favorites: like Braised Lamb Shank with tzatziki, Porcini Mushroom Ravioli, “Mark’s Famous Meatloaf,” and Mediterranean Mussels with braised shallot cream sauce, to name a few. 

Toscana Divino Launches New Truffle Menu for a Limited-Time Only
Now available at Toscana Divino {7580 NE 4th Court, Brickell; 305.930.6873}, one of Brickell Avenue’s top restaurants for modern Italian cuisine, diners can get a decadent fall menu of autumn-inspired dishes with a real treat: white truffle. Crafted by esteemed Executive Chef Andrea Marchesin, these limited-edition truffle dishes include Uovo in Camicia (organic poached egg with wild mushrooms) and Risotto or Tagliatelle al burro di Parmigiano (carnaroli rice, Parmesan water, and Parmesan butter, all flavored with truffle). To further celebrate the season, guests can buy Tartufo Bianco at $25/g or $95/5g, or indulge in a full Truffle Dinner priced at $150 per person.

Happy dining!

By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor