New and Exciting Events Taking Place this Week

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 | TASTING SERIES: SACRVM MEZCAL AT BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA COCONUT GROVE MEZCALERIA

Join Bodega Coconut Grove Mezcaleria for our next Tasting Series featuring: Sacrvm Mezcal. Enjoy a Meet + Greet with Brand Ambassador who will guide you through a tasting of 3 agave expressions, paired with different tacos. Tickets are available for $65/person and includes a welcome signature cocktail.

Address: 3419 Main Hwy Miami, FL 33133

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 | SOUTH BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19: An Evening at Joe’s Stone Crab

The already sold-out event consists of a five-course meal showcasing Executive Chef Andre Bienvenu’s cuisine.
Tickets: SOLD OUT

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20: Crabs, Slabs & Cabs

A formal sit-down, five-course dinner highlighting ‘Surf n’ Turf’ reimagined by some of Miami’s leading chefs. Hosted by GOYA Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa, the event includes participation from celebrated restaurateur and Pubbelly Sushi partner José Mendín; Fiola Miami’s Executive Chef Danny Ganem; Meat Market Executive Chef and Owner Sean Brasel; Luca Osteria Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli; and host venue chef, The Social Club’s Executive Chef Javier Carballo. Thursday’s event will be hosted at High Tide at the newly revamped Kimpton Surfcomber.

Address: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Tickets: Limited seats for Thursday’s dinner are available through sobeseafoodfest.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21: Chef Showdown

Coined the ultimate beach bash on South Beach, 20 of Miami’s top chefs will go head-to-head in ten competitive seafood showdowns. Presented by Tequila Herradura and taking place in the GOYA Culinary Pavilion in the Baptist Health Hospitality Village, “Chef Showdown” features various seafood ‘battles’, where guests sample and vote for their favorite dishes as they make their way around the village battle pavilions. Each battle will have one lucky champ and this year, one MVP will be selected as the overall winner to take home a grand prize of $10,000. Running alongside the “Chef Showdown,” on Friday night, Tequila Herradura will also host an “Extraordinary Bartender Showdown.” Four bartenders will participate in a head-to-head competition for who can make the best Tequila Herradura margarita recipe. Once again, the guests are the judges, and the winner will earn a $500 prize.

Address: Lummus Park, 14th Street and Ocean Drive on South Beach

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22: Main Event

The main South Beach Seafood Festival event will take place on Saturday, October 22nd, spanning four blocks along Ocean Drive at Lummus Park. Brought to you by Tequila Herradura, presented by GOYA Foods and City National Bank, and hosted by the City of Miami Beach, the beachfront festival will feature an impressive selection of curated pop-up cafés by some of Miami’s finest seafood restaurants. This year’s hottest ticket will also feature all day music with DJs at the Pacifico Beach Club, Sun Sips by High Noon, and VIP at the Goya Culinary Pavilion. In general admission at the Demesmin & Dover live music stage, presented by Jack Daniels, guests will enjoy live performances headlined by CMT award-winning country artist Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. with special guest, Runaway June, as well as local Latin band, Mama Fuma, and classic rock band, The Regs. Throughout the festival’s general admission area, guests can expect pop-up cafés by: Café Avanti, A Fish Called Avalon, Lobster Shack, CJ’s Crab Shack, Tanuki, Café Bernie, Cilantro 27, Ella’s Oyster Bar, Pubbelly Sushi, Latin House, The Social Club, and The Wagyu Bar by Meat N’ Bone. VIP Sampling pop-ups in the Baptist Health VIP Village will include Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Paule’s Pop Up by Chef Billy G, GOYA Foods, The Social Club, Kuba Cabana, The Wagyu Bar by Meat N’ Bone, Doral International Foods, Mau Miami, Playa, Papas Raw Bar, Seafood World, Pescanova USA, and more. On the sweet side, dessert pop-ups throughout the festival will include Wynwood Parlor , Cielito Artisan Pops , and Crepemaker, among others.
Address: Lummus Park, 14th Street and Ocean Drive on South Beach

NATIONAL MEZCAL DAY (OCTOBER 21)

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA

Bodega is celebrating National Mezcal Day with Rosaluna Mezcal at their Coconut Grove Mezcaleria on Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd featuring mezcal cocktail specials: Rosa Lulo ($18) with rosaluna, midori, falernum, lulo puree, egg white, and lemon juice; and Spicy Paloma ($18) – rosaluna, fresh grapefruit juice, jalapeno, and agave.

Address: 3419 Main Hwy Miami, FL 33133

COTE Miami

MICHELIN-starred COTE Miami is toasting to National Mezcal Day with their signature cocktail favorite, the Esteban ($19) with Mezcal Verde, Cocchi Rosa, Umeshu.

Address: 3900 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137

LEKU

LEKU, the internationally lauded concept known for bringing the pleasures of eating in Spain’s enchanting Côte Basque to Miami, is raising their glass in celebration of National Mezcal Day with two sophisticated cocktail offerings. Sip on the Sol ($17) with Havana Club Blanco, Vida Mezcal, Dry Curacao, carrot orange juice, mango, jerk bitters; or El Cholo ($18) with Vida Mezcal, guava, strawberry-kiwi, chorizo-salt.

Address: 1100 NW 23rd St., Miami, FL 33127

HALLOWEEN

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA

BODEGA DE LOS MUERTOS

Date: Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th
Time: Varies per location
Description: A disco-themed Dia De Los Muertos party will take place on October 28 and October 29th that will feature spooky entertainment, DJ performances, Patron and Grey Goose cocktail and bottle specials and more!

Ticket Link: Tickets and tables can be booked in the link below (note that tickets for SOBE and CG are $50 pp, WPB and FLL are free admission)
https://www.bodegataqueria.com/bodega-de-los-muertos-22/

MEZCALERIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Date: Thursday, October 27th through Saturday, October 29th
Time: 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Description: Taking place at the Coconut Grove Mezcaleria, the evening will feature Tarot Card readings and Gem + Bolt specialty cocktails. Reservations will need to be made in advance on Resy with limited space available. Tickets are $25 per person and include a welcome Gem + Belt Specialty Cocktail.

Ticket Link: https://resy.com/cities/mia/bodega-mezcaleria