Miami's Best Eats and Drinks This Week: Lunch at Alter, Fried Chicken, and a Beer Chat

Mondays call for treating yourself. Head to Alter in Wynwood for a midday break. Take advantage of the new prix-fixe lunch menu inspired by its successful Spice lunch offer. For $29, indulge in dishes including blue crab shumai, risotto with royal shrimp, and duck leg confit.

On Tuesday, support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Carillon by ordering the signature Pink Smoothie or Pretty in Pink cocktail. Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation. Choose between a fried-chicken feast at Cena by Michy or a beer chat at Edge Steak and Bar on Wednesday night. End the week at a Yardbird pop-up during a community house party by WeWork, Miami's newest shared workspace located at 350 Lincoln Rd.

Monday

Prix-Fixe Lunch Menu at Alter
For anyone who loves a great deal, we have good news — Alter's Miami Spice lunch menu is here to stay. Executive chef Brad Kilgore will continue to offer the prix-fixe option this fall after the meal showed to be a success during Spice season. The $29 menu will include previously offered items such as the blue crab shumai and BLT. New additions include a risotto with royal shrimp, dill, and Boursin; and duck leg confit with pearl onion kimchi, young cabbage, cashew condiment, and black garlic. Favorites like the soft egg and flank steak will be available as additions. A five-course chef tasting menu is also available. For more information and reservations, visit altermiami.com.

Tuesday

Pink Smoothie and Cocktail at Carillon Miami Beach
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Carillon is donating all proceeds of the Pink Smoothie from the juice bar and Pretty in Pink cocktail from the bar and lounge to Susan G. Komen. The Pink Smoothie is made with strawberries, beets, banana, avocado, and almond milk, and the Pretty in Pink cocktail is prepared with vanilla vodka, lychee puree, raspberries, and a splash of lemon juice. The offer will run throughout October.

Wednesday

Final Fried Chicken Feast at Cena by Michy
Chef Michelle Bernstein’s all-you-care-to-eat fried chicken feast ends tonight. The chef’s fried-chicken night has been offered weekly since July, but as with every good thing, its time has come to an end. Priced at $39 per person, the meal features endless helpings of Bernstein’s signature fried chicken served with a bottomless parade of sides: flaky biscuits, mashed potatoes 'n' gravy, Southern slaw, and watermelon wedge salad. Book a table for this Wednesday at cenabymichy.com or call 305-759-2001.

OctoberFeast at Edge Steak & Bar
Aaron Brooks, executive chef of Edge, and Evan Benn, Miami Herald food editor, will host an Oktober beer chat, showcasing local Miami breweries and bites from Edge. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., indulge in unlimited pours from J. Wakefield Brewing, Wynwood Brewing Company, B.R.E.W. FIU, M.I.A. Brewing Co., and more, while chatting about the quality and distinct flavors that differentiate each brew. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com for $45 per person or $55 at the door. Attendees must be 21 and over.

Thursday

WeWork House Party With Yardbird Pop-Up
WeWork, Miami's newest shared workspace located at 350 Lincoln Rd., is hosting a community house party to launch its new coworking space. Enjoy local food favorites by Yardbird and hand-crafted cocktails by Pernod Ricard from 7 p.m. to midnight. We hear there will be plenty of brown paper bags for beer, red Solo cups, and shots of tequila upon arrival. The event is free and open to the public, but attendees need to RSVP at miakickoffhouseparty.splashthat.com.

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