According to the Breast Cancer Foundation, an estimated 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. this year. Men get breast cancer, too, with around 2,300 new cases each year.
From pink cocktails to savory dishes, there are plenty of delicious ways to do good and help raise funds to support breast cancer research. Offers are good throughout the month unless otherwise specified.
The list below represents a handful of Miami establishments doing their part to save the "tatas" via specialty menu items whose proceeds will go towards a good cause.
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich
Multiple locations, including:1242 Coral Way, Miami
305-858-1080
laboulangerieusa.com
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich is offering a month-long initiative in support of breast cancer research. Throughout October, the bakery café will contribute 10 percent of its croissant sales from its South Florida locations to Susan G. Komen, the renowned organization dedicated to breast cancer research and advocacy. Last year, Boul'Mich raised more than $13,000 for breast cancer research and hopes to exceed that goal this month. The bakery offers a large variety of fresh-baked croissants with inventive flavors like dulce de leche, crème, Nutella, almond, chocolate, guava and cheese, and ham and cheese.
Baia Beach Club
1100 West Ave., Miami Beach305-514-1949
baiabeachclubmiami.com
The iconic Mondrian South Beach invites patrons to "drink pink" with their signature pink-inspired frosé. In October, a portion of proceeds from all frosé sales will be donated to the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, making each sip a meaningful contribution to the fight against breast cancer.
Market at the Miami Beach Edition
2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach786-257-4607
editionhotels.com
In support of breast cancer awareness, Market Miami Beach will serve a raspberry hibiscus mocktail, a refreshing blend infused with raspberry hibiscus tea, blackberry syrup, lemon, and sparkling water, throughout October. A percentage of sales from every mocktail will be donated to Susan G. Komen, a renowned breast cancer research organization.
The whipped strawberry doughnut from the Salty is available for a limited time in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Salty photo
The Salty
50 NW 24th St., Miami305-639-8501
saltydonut.com
The Salty will be doing its part for breast cancer awareness with its whipped strawberry doughnut, a truly pink treat made from strawberry-infused, 24-hour brioche filled with strawberry mousse and topped with a fondant ribbon. For every whipped strawberry doughnut sold from October 2-29, the Salty will donate 25 percent of the proceeds to the Breasties, a nonprofit organization supporting those affected by breast and gynecologic cancers.
Serena at Moxy Miami South Beach
915 Washington Ave., Miami Beach305-306-0776
serenamiami.com
Serna Moxy Miami South Beach offers two fan-favorite pink cocktails for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October, Serena will donate some of the proceeds from the "Rosita La Margarita" and "Rosita Pero con Sass" cocktails to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Doris Italian Market & Bakery
10020 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines954-499-0600
dorismarket.com
Known for delivering delicious sweets year-round, Doris Italian Market & Bakery further sweetens the deal with their pink and white frosted cookies, available at all their South Florida locations throughout October. One dollar from each cookie sold will be donated to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative.
Pink Taco
1200 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach305-507-8980
pinktaco.com
To help raise breast cancer awareness, Pink Taco has created a signature "PinkTac'tober" menu available throughout the month. Featured items on this limited-time menu include the "Something Pink" margarita, the restaurant's signature pink tacos, pink lobster enchiladas, and a pink taco sundae for a sweet finalé. Pink Taco has promised five percent of the proceeds from each order of this special menu to be donated to Breastcancer.org.
Carrot Express
Multiple locations, including:98 NE Second Ave., Miami
786-646-0620
carrotexpress.com
The healthy oasis that is Carrot Express will be serving a limited run of a "Strawberry Passion" smoothie all October long and will donate one dollar from each one sold to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, supporting breast cancer research.
Monty's Raw Bar
2550 S Bayshore Dr., Miami305-856-3992
montysrawbar.com
Monty's Raw Bar, a Coconut Grove landmark, will serve a unique frosé made with Rose All Day wine and strawberry rosé syrup. Throughout October, they will donate one dollar from every frosé purchase and one dollar from each Monty's pink T-shirt sold to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Nikki Beach will donate half of all proceeds from the sale of its Positano pink grapefruit spritz during the month of October.
Nikki Beach photo
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach305-538-1111
miami-beach.nikkibeach.com
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nikki Beach will do its part by participating in "Florida Goes Pink" in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation's breast cancer research fundraising efforts. As part of the initiative, Nikki Beach will serve a Positano Pink Grapefruit Spritz cocktail made with pink grapefruit, Ketel One grapefruit, and Rose vodka, priced at $14, of which they've promised 50% of the cocktail's proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Rosa Sky Rooftop
115 SW Eighth St., Miami786-745-7486
rosaskyrooftop.com
Rosa Sky is participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering two special pink cocktails for $10 each during October. For every cocktail sold, the restaurant will donate $1 of the proceeds to the Pink Pumpkins Initiative, which supports the American Cancer Society. The cocktails include the "Pink Lemonade," priced at $12, featuring E11even vodka, sparkling rosé, Aperol, and lemon, and the "Penelope Pink," priced at $13, made with Atian gin, sparkling rosé, blackberry and sage simple syrup, and citrus.
Playa
915 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach305-333-1369
playasobe.com
Playa on Lincoln Road offers a special cocktail called the "BCA" pink daiquiri for $21, made with rum, simple syrup, lime, and strawberry syrup. Additionally, during happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m., guests can enjoy discounted prices on their specialty cocktails.
