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MIAbites: Miami Spice 2026

IT’S HERE! The Great Miami Convention and Vistors Bureau (GMCVB) Miami Spice two-month long Summer special dining program prix fix 3 course menus begin August 1- September 30th with lunch/brunch at $40 and dinner options at $50 or $65.

Here are our MIAbites Contributor picks:

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Leonardo Miami Beach: Elegant dining and a $55 Brunch

Leonardo, Miami Beach’s new restaurant and lounge channeling the golden era of 1930s to 1950s “Speakeasy style” dining, offers an elevated Italian/American dining experience in a cozy and elegant setting with a nod to Leonardo DaVinci, complete with plush seating , whimsical art and a painted Sistine-Chapel like ceiling.

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Jarana: Chef Martha Palacios brings Peruvian food to Aventura

“Jarana” in Peruvian means a lively party, a celebration, a true fiesta — and that spirit is felt the moment you step inside this vibrant Peruvian restaurant. Overseeing the kitchen is Executive Chef Martha Palacios, whose culinary voice is as dynamic as the word that names the restaurant.

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Las’ Lap: James Beard winner Kwame Onwuachi opens on Miami Beach

Without a lot of fanfare, acclaimed chef and James Beard winning Rising Star Chef Kwame Onwuachi(and 2026 Outstanding Chef semifinalist), known for his NYC Lincoln Center restaurant, Tatiana, has opened Las’ Lap in the cozy space along the Collins Canal on Miami Beach.

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Miami Spice: $45 dinner at José Andrés Aguasal Miami Beach

There are only two weeks left to take advantage of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Miami Spice program. In all my years of “spicing”, this week’s Miami Spice dinner at the new José Andrés Mediterranean spot, Aguasal, was one of the best.

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Chef Appreciation Week: Celebrate your favorite Miami chef

Chef Appreciation Week 2025 will be celebrated from Sunday, September 7th to Saturday, September 13th, 2025. This global event recognizes the talent, hard work, and dedication of chefs and culinary professionals. You can show your support by thanking your favorite chefs in person or on social media using the hashtag #ChefAppreciationWeek.

Now is the perfect time to spotlight the chefs who continue to shape Miami’s dynamic and ever-evolving food scene.

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Chef Collab: La Docena X Sunny's Miami September 24th

Miami has truly become ”Chef Collab Central” and excited to announce that the next installment of Sunny’s Miami guest chef dinner series will take place on Wednesday, September 24th, from 5:30 to 9:30 PM, featuring Chef Tomás Bermúdez of La Docena in Mexico. TICKETS ON RESY

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Monday Monday: $50 Tasting Menu at Paya by Chef Niven Patel

While the buzz is all about Miami Spice, multi Beard Foundation nominated local chef, Niven Patel, while offering creative Spice menus at both Ghee in Wynwood and Dadeland and Paya on Miami Beach, has also added an incredible 10 course tasting menu for $50 at Paya…but ONLY on Mondays.

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MAI Sushi Tapas for easy night out in Coral Gables

With Miami Spice in full swing during August and September, it’s easy to get swept up in the three-course dinner circuit. But sometimes, you just want something lighter, more casual, or a little out of the ordinary. That’s where MAI Sushi Tapas & Bar on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables comes in offering a creative menu of Japanese and Vietnamese tapas that’s perfect for sharing, sipping, and savoring at your own pace.

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Miami Spice 2025: Our MIAbites Contributors Top Picks

Miami Spice, Miami’s favorite 2-month special prix fix dining initiative presented by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau begins August 1- September 30.

https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/deals/spice-restaurant-months

Over 300 restaurants offer 3 course menus for lunch and brunch at $35 or dinner at $45 or $60 per person.

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El Carajo: A Hidden Gem in the Most Unexpected Place

If you didn’t know exactly what you were looking for, you’d drive right past El Carajo.

Tucked into a Mobil gas station off US 1, close to where I-95 fades out and turns into US1, this place doesn’t scream “restaurant.” In fact, it barely whispers it. But once you find it, you’ll never forget it.

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Bunbury: The secret Argentinean restaurant you need to know about

The Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center is pretty much a food wasteland. But a couple of blocks away in the new rental apartment complexes with names like CASA, Art Plaza and Square Station Apartments, we discovered the Argentinean restaurant, Bunbury.

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