Miami's Best Eats and Drinks This Week: Complimentary Bites, Sushi-Making, and Dog Happy Hour

This week, Jackson Hall will offer free ice cream, Tap 42 will host a puppy-centric happy hour, Etaru Hallandale launches a monthly sushi-making class, and Upland debuts new menu items.

By Clarissa Buch

September 3, 2018

Courtesy of Etaru

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This week, Jackson Hall will offer complimentary bites during a lunch and learn event, Tap 42 will host a puppy-centric happy hour, Etaru Hallandale launches a monthly sushi-making class, and Upland debuts new menu items.

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Wellness Wednesday at Jackson Hall. Visit Jackson Hall Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. for complimentary food and drink as chef Julie Frans discusses how to make simple and quick plant-based meals. Noon a.m. Wednesday, September 5, at Jackson Hall, 1050 NW 14th St., Miami; 786-529-3013; jacksonhallmiami.com. Admission is free. RSVP via eventbrite.com.

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The Ruff Rider cocktail.

Courtesy of Tap 42

Pups Patio Party at Tap 42 Midtown. Thursday, grab a drink with your four-legged friend at Tap 42 Midtown's first Pups Patio Party. Celebrate man's best friend from 4 to 6 p.m. with the Ruff Rider, a bourbon-based cocktail, while hanging out with some of the adoptable dogs on site. Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Greater Miami. 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, September 6, at Tap 42 Midtown, 3252 NE 1st Ave., Miami; 786-864-0194; tap42.com.

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Courtesy of Etaru

Sushi-Making with a View at Etaru Hallandale. Learn to make maki rolls at Etaru's new monthly sushi masterclass. Launching Thursday, and continuing the first Thursday of every month thereafter, the class will create two of the restaurant’s signature maki rolls while sipping sake-martinis. The event is limited to 20 people and priced at $75 per person or $150 per couple. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 111 South Surf Rd., Hallandale; 954-271-3222; etarurestaurant.us.

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Crispy spiny lobster tail.

Courtesy of Upland

New Menu Items at Upland. Available daily during dinner, chef Justin Smillie has introduced seven new plates. Highlights include the crispy spiny lobster tail, miso tempura zucchini, blistered green beans, and clam spaghetti. Dishes are priced a la carte and range from $10 to $38. 49 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-602-9998; uplandmiami.com.

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