If you live in the Magic City you know Miami is never short-changed on fun things to do. From farmers markets to private cooking lessons with a professional chef, Miami won’t let you down. There are plenty of fun foodie happenings going on throughout the city. Here’s a peak at what’s going on in the month of May.
1435 Brickell Avenue
305 381 5590
Every Wednesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., for $24 per person, guests can enjoy the time-honored tradition of high tea in the beautifully decorated 14Thirty-5 Lounge. There are thirteen different tea blends to choose from. Whether you like traditional Earl Grey or need something to take the edge off like their Pear Green Tea Vodka cocktails, there’s a cup, or martini glass, of tea for you. Enjoy snacks like cucumber sandwiches or a pin-wheel of oolong tea-smoked salmon with dill and avocado, a choice of blueberry or cran-orange scones with clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam and orange marmalade, and Miami-inspired sweets such as tropical fruit mousse cake.
500 Brickell Key Drive
305 913 8254
This hands-on culinary experience takes place is Azul’s open kitchen where students will learn how to make three different courses instructed by Executive Chef Joel Huff. The three courses made during the lesson, Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., are planned by the chef and the tastes of those participating in the class for a truly interactive meal. With the help of Azul’s sommelier, Cynthia Bettancourt, the dishes made will be expertly paired with the fine wines found in Azul’s cellar. The class is $575 for one or two people. There is a supplement for larger groups.
Fair-Expo Center at Coral Way
SW 24th Street and 112th Avenue at Tamiami Park
Take a step back in time to enjoy Cuban glamour side by side those who remember it clearly and those who never knew a Cuba that was considered glamorous. CubaNostaliga celebrates everything Cuban through live exhibits, artists and vendors, music, and of course traditional Cuban cuisine. The festival will be held on the weekend of May 18th, for tickets and more information visit their website.
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street
Ride your motorcycle or don your best leather chaps and come to Tropical Park this Thursday for a Food Truck Invasion. Starting May 10th, and continuing every Thursday for the remainder of the summer, enjoy the best food trucks Miami has to offer all in one location. From 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. enjoy great food and different attractions each week. Such attractions will include mechanical bulls, bikini girl dunk tanks, contests, giveaways, live music, DJs, and more. Food trucks participating at the Invasion include OMG Burgers, Mucho Nachos, Sir Mixx A Lot, CUBANCUBE, Overload Extreme, and more.
270 Biscayne Blvd. Way
305 424 5226
Embrace the diversity our planet as to offer on May 17th at 7 p.m. at The Epic Hotel. The event will be held in the chic Kyma Lounge looking over scenic downtown Miami. Love Peace Unite hopes to promote unity between cultures and world peace through a night of live music, dance performances, and art exhibitors. Tickets are ten dollars and include complementary cuisines from around the globe such as, The Bahamas, Egypt, Peru, and many more for guests to enjoy. As a thank you, each guest will receive a package of organic seeds to spread the message of world peace and unity with. RSVP here.
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street
Beginning on Saturday May 12th, Tropical Park will hold a weekend farmers market. The market will be set up in the park every weekend in May between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. On sale will be fresh fruit, produce, flowers, and more. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon by having a picnic in the park, fishing, or just catching some rays as you enjoy the bounties you’ve purchased from the market.
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