$15 Drinks Bring Peace to SoBe

Several words can be used to describe South Beach, but serene definitely isn’t one of them. However, the Setai is trying to convince patrons that they can escape from the Beach’s normal hustle and bustle during Serenity Thursdays. The hotel’s exquisite bar and courtyard area play host to the night,...

By Jose D. Duran

April 30, 2009

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Several words can be used to describe South Beach, but serene definitely isn’t one of them. However, the Setai is trying to convince patrons that they can escape from the Beach’s normal hustle and bustle during Serenity Thursdays. The hotel’s exquisite bar and courtyard area play host to the night, serving up their version of hawker stall food — cuisine found in Malaysia and Singapore. This Eastern street food is usually inexpensive, but after the SoBe makeover, it has been repackaged as sophisticated and tony, setting you back anywhere from $16 to $32 per plate. Pair that up with one of the Setai’s signature cocktails made with all-natural ingredients (average price $15) and you’re sure to be in a meditative state before the night is over. Just don’t look at the final bill.

The party goes from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., with DJ Stefano L providing the calming tunes.
Thu., April 30, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thu., May 7, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 2009

Jose D. Duran is the former senior music editor of Miami New Times. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015.

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