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What’s New for Miami Spice 2020

 

Miami Spice 2020, MiamiCurated
Cafe la Trova

 

Have you noticed how your food bill has increased? Ditto the price of wine (couldn’t believe how wine prices at Costco have increased! See my tip below on that). So it’s welcome news that Miami restaurants are not only still offering Miami Spice 2020, but also, that it’s four months this year, starting now through September. Here are the details and list of the restaurants that have already kicked off their offerings along with links. Wondering which restaurants have outdoor dining? Look at the end of the post for my picks for dining outdoors.

Greek yogurt with honey at Milos

To refresh memory, Miami Spice 2020 offers diners a fixed-price menu for lunch, brunch or dinner on a three-course meal at a 30 percent discount. Participating restaurants must agree to offer the deal five days a week, slicing the cost of a $55 three-course meal to $39. Lunch and brunch are offered at $25, down from $35.

 

Prices include an appetizer, entrée and dessert; alcohol, tax, tip/service charges are excluded.  ALSO DIFFERENT THIS YEAR, Restaurants can join in when they are fully operational or ready, allowing them to “Spice Now,” or “Spice Soon,” which is listed  in the website directory.

 

Bourbon Steak

Here’s the list of Spice Now:

Spice Now, 52 Restaurants. Together with Spice Soon, the List is now at 125.

 

  1. 7 Spices Restaurant & Lounge
  2. 94 Aero Squadron Restaurant
  3. Alloy Bistro Gourmet
  4. Amare Ristorante
  5. Amore Restaurant & Bar
  6. Anacapri Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar – Pinecrest
  7. Aromas Del Peru West Miami
  8. Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant
  9. Blue Collar
  10. Blue Matisse
  11. Brasserie Brickell Key
  12. Brasserie Central
  13. Byblos Miami
  14. Café Catula Fine Restaurant and Art Gallery
  15. Café La Trova
  16. café Prima Pasta
  17. Casablanca on the Bay
  18. Diez y Seis
  19. doma Restaurant
  20. Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market
  21. Esotico Miami
  22. Fi’lia Restaurant
  23. Hakkasan Miami Beach
  24. Kao Sushi & Grill
  25. Katsuya South Beach
  26. LPM Restaurant & Bar
  27. Luna Park
  28. Maska – Indian Kitchen & Bar
  29. Meat Market Miami Beach
  30. Mi’Talia Kitchen and Bar
  31. New Campo Argentino Steakhouse
  32. NiDo Caffe e Ristorante
  33. Nikki Beach
  34. No. 3 Social Rooftop Bar & Lounge
  35. Osteria Del Teatro
  36. Pascal’s On Ponce
  37. PEZ
  38. Root & Bone South Miami
  39. Santorini By Georgios
  40. Shula’s Steak 2
  41. Spiga Restaurant
  42. Stiltsville Fish Bar
  43. StripSteak by Michael Mina
  44. Stubborn Seed
  45. Sushi Garage
  46. Tanuki Miami
  47. Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar – Aventura
  48. Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar – Coral Gables
  49. Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar – Midtown
  50. The Bazaar by José Andrés
  51. Villa Azur Restaurant & Lounge
  52. Zuma Miami

 The full list is  at MiamiAndBeaches.com.

Wondering which of these offer outdoor dining? Check out my recent blogposts.

Outdoor Dining in Miami, 7 Top Picks

Outdoor Dining in Miami, More Top Picks

 

And the wine buying tip I mentioned-— for a good bottle of everyday wine the best bet I found so far is Winn Dixie and its Latin sister, Fresco y Mas (about $10 a bottle)! Plus they have specials of buy four or more bottles and get 10% off. They’re particularly good with Spanish red wines which are among my favorite.

Do you have any wine buying tips to share?

 

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Amare Miami, a New Fave

I’m in love with Amare restaurant, a new Italian entrant South of Fifth. It was several years in the making, its owners wanting to get it just right, as in a labor of love. But as we know, especially in Miami it takes more than passion – it takes serious experience and talent.  The restaurant is a collaboration between restaurateur Gino Iovino, owner of award-winning restaurant Girasole in Atlantic City, along with Franco Ricatti and Chef Cosimo Cassano of Bacco Osteria, the Michelin-starred concept in Puglia, Italy. Cassano oversees the kitchen. Their specialty is Southern Italian cuisine with a refined and elegant touch . Plus, it is offering Miami Spice for lunch and dinner and includes a number of the top dishes I like.
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Picks: Miami Spa Month 2019

It’s that time again, spa lovers! Miami Spa Month 2019 when spa treatments and services typically costing $200+ are reduced to set prices as low as $99 along with value added features ranging from a hair and scalp treatment and beach chair to water features, discounts on other beauty services, and tai chi and yoga classes.  We’ve narrowed down all the offerings and curated a list of 11 spas just for you, including one in Hollywood. Happy Spa Month this August (and one hotel offers September as well)! And if you’re reading this outside of spa month, these are  great spa picks anytime of year.
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Real.Life.Basic Outlet, Serious Find

A terrific new addition to outlet stores in Miami features contemporary classic accessories for office, bathroom, kitchen and entertaining. It’s RLB Outlet and it’s the retail shop of the adjacent hotel and restaurant supplier, Real.life.basic. Items are design minded and quality ,and come in a variety of materials including wood, porcelain, stainless steel, acrylic, bamboo and glass.
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More Top Dinner Deals

Dinner can be hard to plan, and when you live in a place with as many great restaurants as Miami, sometimes it’s easier to just go out. The one problem with that? The cost. Lucky for us here in South Florida, even Miami’s hottest restaurants have some pretty sweet dinner deals—every night of the work week—that foodies can’t resist. The next time you’re craving a good deal, check out the Miami dinner deals listed below. They’ve got you covered for dinner, Monday through Friday. And for a top deal with a fling once a month, here’s the best dinner special in town at Milos which I wrote about earlier. Happy dining!
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Cheap Eats Miami

New Year and you’re not feeling flush, with money that is. Here’s a list of my favorite cheap eats in town. As I write in “About my blog”, quality doesn’t have to be pricey. These places have very good food, and you can eat lunch and/or dinner for around $20 a person exclusive of alcohol. None is a national restaurant chain, and all have seats to eat in. Love to hear your suggestions, too, for your favorite spots.
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Best Dinner Value in Town

It’s arguably the best dinner deal in The Magic City. No surprise then that the restaurant was packed on a Monday night in the usually slow tourism period right after New Year. Word is getting out about the incredible six course dinner with wine pairing for $79 per person (plus tax and tip) at Estiatorio by Milos. As is always the case with Milos, everything was top quality and even though the restaurant was crowded, we and our friends felt as if the waiter only had eyes for us. Service was excellent. Plus, there was no din, so conversation was easy. And now why it was so good….
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