Spring has sprung, March Madness is underway, and Easter is just around the corner (stay tuned for our Easter brunch roundup). Here are 11 must-do March events in the meantime.
1. New Lunch Menu at Seaspice
When: Tuesday-Friday, Noon-4pm
Where: Seaspice {422 Northwest North River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200}
What: Seaspice has launched an all-new lunch menu, a combination of old and new favorites, including the Shrimp Salad (pictured above), the Market Fish Sandwich with tarragon rémoulade, cucumber slaw, and butter lettuce on ciabatta loaf; the Seaspice Lobster Roll with warm Maine lobster, mini challah buns, chive-lemon aïoli, and shaved celery; the Steak Frites with 1855 Prime grilled bavette and green peppercorn sauce; and the Vegetable Pizzeta, made fresh daily.
2. March Madness at Apeiro Kitchen
When: All month long; Monday-Thursday, 4pm-close
Where: Apeiro Kitchen & Bar {3252 Northeast First Avenue, Suite 101, Midtown; 786.800.5389}
What: Delray Beach’s popular Mediterranean restaurant Apeiro recently opened in Midtown. And for the entire month of March (Monday-Thursday, 4pm-close), diners will get 50-percent off their dinner check (cannot be combined with other offers). Come out to try Chef Anthony Sitek’s progressive Mediterranean cuisine, including a few new creations like the Chicken Firakh, Mahi Tacos, Naked Falafel, and more.
3. New Happy Hour and Sushi Tuesdays at Mandarin Oriental
When: Monday-Friday 5-8pm
Where: MO Bar at Mandarin Oriental, Miami {500 Brickell Key Drive, Brickell; 305.913.8288}
What: Mandarin Oriental, Miami has expanding its weekly happy hour offerings, with 12 distinctive cocktails priced at only $8 each, a selection of wines at $8 per glass, and select beers for $6. The new “light bites” menu features five bites for just $5 each. Plus, in a nod to the hotel’s Asian roots, you can enjoy Sushi Night every Tuesday during happy hour with unlimited servings of Mandarin Oriental’s signature sushi for just $25 per person.
4. Quality Meats’ New Grill Menu
When: Nightly
Where: Quality Meats Miami Beach {1501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.340.3333}
What: Miami Beach’s acclaimed steakhouse has introduced an accessibly priced Grill Menu for just $39 per person. Appetizers include Yellowfina Tuna Carpaccio, Roasted Bone Marrow, Kale and Manchego Salad, and the dish that won SOBEWFF’s Meatopia People’s Choice Award: House-Cured Slab Bacon with peanut butter and jalapeño jelly (shown above). Main courses include a hearty plate of Baby Back Ribs, Petit Filet Mignon, Blackened Redfish, and Lemon-Charred Chicken.
5. Quattro Gastronomia Italiana’s New Lunch Special
When: Monday-Friday Noon-6pm
Where: Quattro Gastronomia Italiana {1014 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.531.4833}
What: Lincoln Road’s authentic Italian restaurant has introduced a two-course weekday lunch menu for just $25 per person. Begin with a choice of antipasti: Caprese, Prosciutto e Melone (shown above), or Pasta e Fagioli con Maltagliati. For your entrée, choose the Cotoletta di Pollo, Penne alla Norma, or the Orata alla Griglia con Salsa Verde. Glasses of Prosecco Jeio, Pinot Grigio Gran Ducato, and Chianti Le Torri are just $7 per glass.
6. St. Patrick’s Day at Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails
When: Thursday, March 17
Where: Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails {111 South Surf Road, Hallandale Beach; 954.699.0901}
What: Taste the luck of the Irish at HBKC with exclusive specials all day from 9am-6pm at the first floor beach bar. Enjoy $5 Jameson shots, $10 Guinness/Jameson combos, and $3 Hollywood Pilsner green beer all while being surrounded by the silky sands, sparkling waters, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
7. Burlesque Brunch at R House
When: Third Sunday of the Month; starting March 20
Where: R House {2727 Northwest Second Avenue, Wynwood; 305.576.0201}
What: Following the success of its Valentine’s Day brunch, R House will now host its Burlesque Brunch every third Sunday of the month featuring live burlesque performances throughout the day from noon-5pm. Enjoy unlimited brunch items for $35 per person or bottomless cocktails for $25 per person—or both, for a discounted price of $55 per person.
8. Pasta-Bilities with the Biltmore’s Chef Beppe
When: Sunday, March 20
Where: Fontana at the Biltmore {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3200}
What: Think of all the “Pasta-Bilities” you can create with Fontana’s Chef Beppe as he takes the energy from his exhibition kitchen as handcrafts a unique variety of pastas including tortellini, ravioli, gnocchi, fettuccini, and black tagliolini while the hotel’s sommelier selectively pairs them with five succulent glasses of wine. Cost is $65 per person. Click here for reservations.
9. Taste of Tennis Miami
When: Monday, March 21, 7-10pm
Where: W South Beach {2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.938.3000}
What: The second annual Taste of Tennis Miami brings together signature cuisine from top chefs, an array of cocktails, and appearances from the world’s best tennis players. This year’s chef lineup includes Mike Pirolo of Bazi and Macchialina, Diego Solano of Bulla Gastrobar, Chef Bee from Oishi Thai and NaiYaRa, Patrick Reholz from Quality Meats, Loris Navone from Tamarina, and many others. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit FIU College of Architecture + The Arts. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tasteoftennis.com.
10. Tamarina Wine Dinner
When: Wednesday, March 23, at 7:30pm
Where: Tamarina {600 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 305.579.1888}
What: This month, Tamarina’s monthly wine dinner will emphasize the the principles and practices of biodynamics based on spiritual philosophy, carefully paired with a chef’s special menu. Stay tuned for details! To reserve your seat, email [email protected].
11. Movie on the Sand
When: Saturday, March 26, at 7pm
Where: Miami Beach EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4500}
What: Watch the classic 1959 comedy “Some Like It Hot” in the Sandbox while enjoying a picnic basket for two. For $150, a basket includes a bottle of wine, shrimp cocktail, local vegetable crudité with lemon yogurt dip, kale salad, gourmet popcorn, and house-baked cookies. Call 786.257.4600 for reservations.
—Sherri Balefsky | Miami Editor
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