From the artsy streets of Wynwood to the buzzing vibes of Downtown Dadeland and the breezy beachfront of Dania Beach, these new spots might become your new weeknight or weekend go-to. Here's what you need to know ahead of the weekend.
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Fogo de Chão Opens in Downtown Dadeland
On Thursday, March 6, the community celebrated the opening of Fogo de Chão in Downtown Dadeland, directly across from Dadeland Mall in Kendall. The evening highlighted Fogo's signature open-air churrasco grill, allowing guests a front-row view as Brazilian gaucho chefs skillfully prepared and grilled premium cuts of meat over an open flame.Fogo de Chão Dadeland has an all-day happy hour at the bar where guests can enjoy $10 Brazilian-inspired cocktails, $8 glasses of South American wines, and $5 beer daily in the dining room, patio, and indoor bar. Weekday lunch features the "Market Table & Feijoada Bar," which offers a selection of seasonal salads, charcuterie, exotic fruit, and superfoods with Brazilian sides for $18 per person, with the option to add a fire-roasted cut, as well as the popular "Full Churrasco Experience." The "Full Churrasco Experience" is a prix-fixe menu with continuous tableside service of fire-roasted meats alongside various sides and salads, all prepared by Brazilian gaucho chefs. Dinner offered daily, features the same options.
Weekend brunch combines the "Full Churrasco Experience" with Brazilian-inspired brunch favorites like braised beef rib hash and made-to-order waffles and omelets. Fogo Dadeland offers complimentary dining for children six and under, and children seven to twelve dine at half-price for the "Full Churrasco Experience." Self-parking and valet are available daily. 8815 SW 72nd Pl., Miami; 305-563-5099; fogodechao.com.
Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Opens in Dania Beach at Former Dania Beach Grill
Picture beachfront views, toes in the sand, fresh coastal bites, and icy cocktails at the newly opened Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach. The space has been revamped into the ultimate beachfront restaurant, which features a Florida Keys-style outdoor tiki bar. The family-friendly restaurant has ample space to welcome 213 guests, including a cafe deck and lawn space. On the menu? Think coastal bites and fresh seafood. Lucky Fish is helmed by chef Ovidio “Nery” Leal, who crafted a menu filled with casual seafood, sandwiches, smash burgers, and salads.The breakfast menu features a breakfast burrito, "Lucky's Hangover Hash," "Lucky's Breakfast Scramble," and grab-and-go options like bagels, danishes, muffins, croissants, and coffee. Popular menu items called "Lucky Picks" on the lunch and dinner menu include tuna poke nachos, conch fritters, an island chopped salad, a tropical shrimp wrap, a Florida fish sandwich, "Hooked-Up Tacos," "Mariner's Platter," "Lucky Fish Bowl," a burger, and fried Oreos with vanilla sauce. From Monday through Friday, from 3 to 6 p.m., guests can enjoy the ocean view at happy hour prices, featuring $7 cocktails, $5 draft beer, and $6 wine by the glass. Happy hour is followed by live music on the restaurant's covered live-music bandstand on Monday through Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., and on weekends, from 3 to 6 p.m., and there is no cover charge. 65 N. Beach Rd., Dania Beach; 754-221-0182; luckyfishbeachbar.com.
