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Mr. Black Espresso Martini Fest
This week, the Mr. Black brand of coffee liqueur is bringing its Espresso Martini Fest to Miami with a weeklong, nationwide celebration dedicated to one of the worldās most beloved cocktails. Mr. Blackās Espresso Martini Fest will see bartenders from cities across the U.S. shake up their best espresso martini variations. Miami venues participating this year include Orilla in South Beach, the wildly popular backyard oasis Broken Shaker, Wynwoodās Doya, Better Days, Greenstreet Cafe, Bay 13 Brewery, the Sylvester, Beaker & Gray, and the Scapegoat. RSVP is required to get a $12 cocktail at participating locations. Monday, May 16, through Sunday, May 22. For participating locations and to RSVP, click here.The Heat Platter at Pubbelly
Starting this week, and lasting through the Miami Heat playoffs, guests can enjoy 10 percent off Pubbellyās āthe Heat Platterā (normally $132), which features 64 pieces of its āMiami Heatā roll made with spicy tuna, nori tempura flakes, albacore, garlic ponzu, and garlic aioli. Additionally, guests can receive 20 percent off when they order three or more party platters ā as long as it includes at least one āthe Heat Platterā. Lastly, guests can purchase āthe "Heat Rollā and/or a āLa Chulaā cocktail for 50 percent off the next day following any Miami Heat win during the 2022 NBA playoffs. The promotion is good for all Pubbelly locations including Aventura, Brickell, Dadeland, Miami Beach, and Doral at Shoma Bazaar. Monday, May 16, for as long as the Heat remain in the playoffs; multiple locations; pubbellyglobal.com.Heat Seekers Dinner Experience
A sequel to last year's hot four-course culinary experience, Beaker and Gray's Heat Seekers dinner returns, celebrating the spiciest of dishes for true "heat" lovers. The evening will feature one-of-a-kind spicy delicacies created by chef Brian Nasajon specifically for the event. Staying true to the theme, the menu utilizes a variety of spicy peppers grown in the chef's garden including habanero, ghost, and scorpion peppers. Alongside him, the bar team will kick things off with a welcome cocktail dubbed "Leche de Vibre" featuring blanco tequila, coconut horchata, mango, and lime. Dishes include fried green tomatoes, rock shrimp scampi, braised short rib, and a peanut butter espuma with chocolate fudge and Thai chili (menu is subject to change). Tickets cost $90 per person, available for purchase on Resy (gratuity included). Thursday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m.; 2637 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-699-2637; resy.com.
If you love meatballs and martinis, head to Forte in Coral Gables.
Photo courtesy of Forte by Chef Adrianne