Miami's Best Eats and Drinks This Week: Weekday Brunch and New Year's Eve

It's a busy week with the new year ahead and dozens of parties to attend. Brace yourself with a quiet weekday brunch at the Continental, which now offers eggs and toast all week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Tuesday, Florida-born pop-rock band Jacob Jeffries will be at the Wynwood Yard for its Live at the Yard series. Wednesday, try Seagrape's new menu, offering crisp sweetbread wraps, roasted beets, and black pepper carbonara. End the week with a lavish New Year's Eve dinner at one of 35 Miami eateries offering special meals and menus.

Monday 

Weekday Brunch at the Continental
It might be Monday, but the Continental's beloved weekend brunch is now available all week. Diners can enjoy brunch favorites including huevos rancheros, salmon and eggs Benedict, and avocado toast with poached eggs every day, giving Monday an extra kick we need. Sweet options include brioche French toast with seasonal fruit compote and cinna-monkey bread with cream cheese frosting. Those in the mood for traditional lunchtime fare can select from options such as Greek salad with oregano vinaigrette, the backyard burger, or the popular cheesesteak egg roll. Brunch is served daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An afternoon menu is available between brunch and dinner service. Visit continentalmiami.com.

Teacher Day at Tijuana Flats
If you're a teacher, bring a valid ID to get a free Tex-Mex-style entrée at all participating Tijuana Flats locations. The offer is valid in-store only through closing. No purchase is necessary.

Tuesday 

Live at the Yard With Jacob Jeffries: Lunchtime Edition at the Wynwood Yard
Swing by the Wynwood Yard for its new event series, Live at the Yard. This Tuesday, the Yard will feature a coffeehouse vibe with Florida-born pop-rock band Jacob Jeffries and an opening set by Yoli Mayor, featuring a tribute to powerhouses such as Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Nina Simone. Enjoy fresh-brewed coffee by Vice City Bean and 3:05 Cafecito, plus some surprises. Admission is free. RSVP via eventbrite.com. 

Wednesday 

New Menu at Seagrape
Seagrape, Michelle Bernstein's Floridian brasserie inside the Thompson Miami Beach, has launched a new and refreshed menu. Designed by executive chef Jason Schaan and Bernstein, new items include roasted tomato bisque served with a cheddar grilled cheese sandwich; black pepper carbonara topped with a poached farm egg, bacon, and Parmesan; crisp sweetbread wraps with kimchee, garlic soy, and crisp garlic; and roasted beets with whipped goat cheese, avocado, and sour strawberries. The eatery also offers Social Hour, a take on traditional happy hour, Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit seagrapemiamibeach.com.

Thursday 

New Year's Eve Dinners in Miami
Out with the old and in with the new. Ring in 2016 at one of 35 Miami eateries offering special dinners and à la carte menus for the night. From cheap eats to meals costing upward of $500, there's a restaurant for just about every type of diner. Make sure to check out our list of parties for the perfect way to burn off those extra calories from the five-course dinner you just devoured. 

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