Rubell Museum’s Leku will be attending Miami Spice for the first time this year. Guests … [+]
For anyone who loves food, August and September in Miami is always something to look forward to. Miami Spice is a two-month restaurant promotion, organized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) 21 years ago, initially with the goal of attracting tourists to Miami during its low season. While that’s certainly no longer an issue, Miami’s spice tradition is one that locals and visitors alike look forward to every year.
This year, lunch/brunch menus will cost $28, while dinner will cost $45 or $60, a slight increase from last year and, for the first time, two different tiers. These prices include a starter, main course and dessert. (Taxes, gratuities and libations are extra.) According to GMCVB, “The two different price points for dinner this year were introduced to maintain the program’s commitment to value and allow for greater variety restaurants to participate, with an emphasis on flexibility and options. The difference between the two tiers reflects the cost of entrees and ingredients used. Restaurants can choose to offer one or two dinner menu options as long as that menus reflect value and savings over their current menu prices.
Some of this year’s new additions include Leku at the Rubell Museum (they’re hosting an early preview, so diners can grab their Miami Spice offerings now); Chug’s Diner by James Beard-appointed chef Michael Beltran, who recently received a Michelin Bib Gourmand; Hoja Taqueria by the team behind Broken Shaker; Casa Isola, the Italian outpost of chef José Mendín, named by James Beard; and Cote Miami, a Michelin-starred New York import.
Chug’s Diner’s Camarones Enchilados features grilled shrimp, sofrito and white rice. “Chug” what is it … [+]
Kaori’s kitchen in Brickell is now led by Cuban-Chinese-Colombian executive chef Raymond Li (formerly a corporate chef at El Cielo Hospitality Group, which launched its family-focused Li’s Dimsum concept during the pandemic) where he serves artfully, loaded with umami Pan-Asian plates. “Our menu this year is a mix between our signatures and [new] dishes we introduced a few months ago, all showcasing the sophisticated simplicity of the restaurant,” Li shares. he learned to make during his stay at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Paris.
Visit Kaori in Brickell for Executive Chef Raymond Li’s creative Pan-Asian plates, including the … [+]
For vegans and anyone interested in plant-based cuisine, Full Bloom Vegan Cuisine in Miami Beach, voted America’s Best Vegan Restaurant by TripAdvisor in 2021, is participating for the first time this year. Owner Omar Barberini shares that they will be serving some of their popular dishes that best showcase their globally inspired cuisine crafted by Venezuelan-born vegan executive chef Chris Rojas, who previously worked at Norman Van Aken’s Norman’s 180 and Zuma.
Full Bloom Vegan Cuisine on Miami Beach Plant-Based Tuna Crudo: Dried Watermelon Tuna Served with … [+]
Chef Adrianne Calvo, who recently celebrated 15 years of her flagship kitchen brand, Maximum Flavor, has been a Miami Spice participant for 10 years. “We love Miami Spice and how it makes Miami more food-centric in August and September,” she enthuses. “Everyone is obsessed with where they’re going and what they’re trying. The energy is contagious! Chef Adrianne’s restaurant and wine bar, which bears the same name, will offer a Miami Spice dinner menu this year, in addition to lunch. Customers can expect bestsellers like brown sugar-crusted salmon, 24-hour braised ribs, sweet corn tamalito, and new items like wahoo sashimi.
His restaurant Cracked is also joining for the first time this year. “We wanted to provide a new option for our loyal fans and give an opportunity to those who haven’t tried [the restaurant] yet to experience it. Putting it all on a concise and curated menu where diners can choose from three dishes, gives them three great opportunities to fall in love with Cracked!
Sweet Corn Tamalito from Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant, served with Black Tiger Shrimp and Lemon … [+]
Here are the restaurants participating in Miami Spice 2022, by neighborhood:
Airport area
Restaurant of the 94th Aero Squadron
Allapattah
Leku at the Rubell Museum
Adventure
Bourbon Steak Miami
Estiatorio Ornos at Michael Mina Restaurant
Novecento Aventura
Perl by IP Leader
Pubbelly Sushi Aventura
Reunion Ktchn Bar
Ball port
Handcrafted beach house
Atlanticos – Port St. Regis Bal
The Zoo-Restaurant
coconut grove
Cuban Chug Dinner
Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden
Restaurant Jaguar
Nave
Peacock Garden Bistro
plant queen
The key club
Coral Gables
Bugatti Bistro
Eclectic restaurant and bar
FiolaMiami
Fountain
Restaurant Gustave
Kao Sushi & Grill
MesaMar Seafood Table
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Sawa Restaurant and Lounge
Seasons 52
Wagyu Bar
Tur kitchen
Restaurant of the Two Sisters
Well-Fed Modern Latin Restaurant
Zucca-Restaurant
Doral
BLT Prime
Blue Matisse Restaurant and Nau Lounge
Dragonfly Izakaya and Fish Market
Downtown Miami Neighborhood / Brickell Neighborhood
American Social
Barsecco
South Boulevard
Brickell Brewery Key
Cana Restaurant and Lounge
Crust
Da Tang Zhen Wei
Restaurant Fi’lia
hutong
Kaori
Komodo
La Canita
La Terraza Cafe & Bar
Restaurant & Bar
Marabou
Mignonette
Novecento Brickell
Paperfish Sushi
Perricone Market and Café
Pubbelly Sushi Downtown Brickell
Quinto La Huella
Seaspice
Sushiato
Toro Toro
Divine Tuscany
Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab
Via Emilia Garden
kendall
Café Catula Gourmet restaurant and art gallery
Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard restaurant and wine bar
Pubbelly Sushi Dadeland
Restaurant Whitney’s
Vizcaya key
Beach Canteen
lighthouse keepers
Little Havana
Cafe La Trova
Miami Beach: Mid-Beach
Ambersweet at The Confidante Miami Beach
Donna Mare Trattoria
Hoja Taqueria
The Palms Restaurant
Miami Beach: North Beach
Cafe Prima Pasta
Miami Beach: South Beach
7 spice restaurant and lounge
A fish called Avalon
Azabu Miami Beach
Baia Beach ClubMiami
Bar Collins
ByblosMiami
Cafe Americano Ocean Drive
Casa Isola Osteria
Chotto Matte
Como Como Marisqueria
Dolce Italian Restaurant
drunk dragon
Fratelli La Bufala
Full Bloom – Gourmet Vegan Cuisine
Havana 1957 Ocean Drive
Jaya, at Setai
Jubia Miami
Katsuya South Beach
La Cerveceria De Barrio
Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill
Mareva 1939 at the National Hotel
Meet Dalia
Mercato Della PescheriaMiami Beach
Mila Restaurant
Ola-Restaurant
Orange Blossom
Orilla Bar & Grill
Planta South Beach
first fish
First Italian
Pubbelly Sushi Miami Beach
RWSB Miami
SerenaMiami
social club
strawberry moon
Sushi garage
Serevene Miami
Tanuki Miami
The Bazaar of José Andrés
Via Emilie 9
court house
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Miami Design District
Chica
Miami side
Palace
Grill of raw sugar cane bar
Swan and strip of bass
Miami Lakes
Korner67
ML Steaks + Sports
Pinecrest
French bistro
real food kitchen
South Miami area
Cracked by chef Adrianne
Old Lisbon Sunset Road
Restaurant of the Two Chefs
Sunny Isles Beach
Azzurro Italian Restaurant and Bar
IL Mulino NY – Sunny Isles Beach
Kitchen 305
Upper East Side
Blue collar
Osteria
Wynwood area
Back door monkey
Bakan
Miami Bottled Blonde
Kyu
Mayami Mexicantina & Bar
Negroni town center
Pez Loco – Restaurant and tequila bar
Wayku
For more information and for updates on new restaurant additions, visit the Miami Spice website