Star Tokyo born chef does an omakase popup at the Four Seasons Brickell,  Nevin Patel highlights American cuisine in his new restaurant, OMG milkshake for Halloween at the Sugar Factory, LArtisane French vegan bakery in Coral Gables, Chef Michelle Bernstein’s new restaurant in Bayside with live music, and not to be missed light bites, all in Eating News – Part 1 for October.

L’Artisane, the first French vegan bakery in the US, formerly in North Miami, is now on Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables. Their croissants have won numerous distinctions in Miami as being the best, and they’re certainly among the most creative – as in butter cookie croissants. But don’t stop there, other morning pastries are notable like the cinnamon laced monkey bun and a dulce de leche cruffin (a cross between a croissant and muffin). There’s also an appealing selection of French cakes and macarons that can be enjoyed in a bright and cheerful storefront on Ponce de Leon. A few tables, too, for outdoor seating.  LArtisane Bakery, 2526 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables.33134

Chef Niven Patel known for Ghee and more recently Mamey, has opened Orno in the THesis Hotel in Coral Gables. It is billed as a farm-to-table restaurant concept heavily focused on fresh, quality ingredients sourced from Chef Niven’s farm in Homestead. The focus is on New American cuisine and its name is a play on the Spanish word horno, which means oven, as in wood- fired oven.It’s open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

Signature dishes include Rigatoni ($22) served with tomato ragù, sun dried tomatoes and basil butter, and the Bucatini ($21), featuring Sunray Venus Clams served with a shallot confit and Calabrian chili peppers. Rounding out the small plates is Roasted Bone Marrow ($26), served with a shallot marmalade, horseradish and orange; Beef Tartare ($20), with smoked chili oil, pickled black trumpet and egg yolk; and Jamon Iberico de Fermin ($28), served with six-month Manchego and peach chutney.There’s also a private dining room for 20. For more information on Orno, visit wwww.ornomiami.com or follow @OrnoMiami on Instagram. Orno, THesis Hotel, 1350 South Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, 33146.

The leader in over the top ice creams sundaes and milkshakes,  Sugar Factory American Brasserie, has introduced a sweet and spooky milkshake perfect for Halloween. An indulgent blend of cookies and cream ice cream and vanilla soft serve, the “I Know What You Did Shake” (named after an upcoming Amazon Prime  series) is served in a chocolate-dipped mug with candy corn, bloody bones, gummy worms and oreo crumbs. It’s topped with whipped cream and an edible clown emoji. It’s offered from now until November 12. Find it at all Sugar Factory locations across the USA. In Miami, 1060 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 and also at Aventura Mall.

Want to know more? Check out my review of Sugar Factory with all of the oh so sweet goodness plus a show. Click here.

Four Seasons Hotel Miami, in the Brickell neighborhood, is welcoming  Tokyo born Chef Daisuke Nakazawa and owner Alessandro Borgognone of Sushi Nakazawa for a local iteration of this critically-acclaimed omakase destination from now through November 13, 2021. In the setting of 14 Thirty-Five, the glass-walled gallery space at Four Seasons Hotel Miami that is home to intriguing art pieces, the 19-course omakase is said to be an elevated dining experience led by Executive Chef Wei Chen.

Tokyo-born chef and restaurateur Nakazawa opened his eponymous Sushi Nakazawa with his business partner Alessandro Borgognone in Manhattan’s West Village in 2013. Shortly after, the restaurant received the top rating,  four stars from The New York Times. Four years later, he unveiled his second location in the Old Post Office in Washington, DC.  Both restaurants were awarded one Michelin star each. Most recently this was a summer pop-up with Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club in Surfside

Seating  is available nightly from 6:00 pm. Price per person is USD 250. Reservations are available through Resy beginning at 12:00 noon, 14 days in advance of the desired reservation date. For more information, call 786 593 4573 or email miami@sushinakazawa.com. The Sushi Nakazawa pop-up is unable to accommodate vegan or vegetarian preferences.

First Impossible burgers, now chicken tacos made from plant based chicken! COYO Taco locations have debuted a partnership with Daring, producers of   plant-based chicken  fueled by a soy protein-concentrate dressed in natural flavors and spices. In addition to tacos, guests can also add Daring products as their protein for quesadillas, burrito bowls, burritos and salads.

Pubbelly Sushi is on a tear. They’re opening four new outposts in Boca Raton, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Pines within the year. Their four existing concepts are currently located in Aventura, Brickell City Centre, Downtown Dadeland, and Miami Beach.

Michael Schwartz’s Harry Pizzeria has launched its first happy hour at all locations – the newest, in Miami Beach,  joining others in Coconut Grove and the Design District. In Miami Beach find half off specialty cocktails, well drinks, wines by the glass and beer, half off all snacks and $10 margarita and cheese pizzas. It’s offered Monday – Friday from 4:30-7:00pm. In Coconut Grove and Design District happy hour is available Monday – Friday 3:00-6:30pm with $5 beer, $6 wine and the same special on pizzas.

Went to the new Harry’s Pizzeria Miami Beach location to check it out. I liked the fact that it was right off Lincoln Road, 1680 Meridian, so convenient but without the crowds, and there are several outdoor tables. The place is bright and cheerful, the menu expanded to include snacks, appetizers, salads and desserts, and a “first” – a complete bar menu. The pepperoni pizza we had was the best I’ve had at a Harry’s — thin, crispy crust; good amount of cheese; and quality pepperoni. Friendly service, too.

Well known Miami chef Michelle Bernstein and husband partner David Martinez have opened their latest pan-Latin and Caribbean restaurant, La Cañita , in Bayside Marketplace. It celebrates the  food and flavor and the rum culture of tropical destinations like Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and Puerto Rico, along with influences from Central and South America. The restaurant offers waterfront views of Miami and live music.

It’s called Day of the Dead punch but it’d be an original and fun beverage treat any day. That’s the Day of the Dead punch from delicious Mezcal Campante. And here’s the easy to make recipe: