Miami's Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend: Temple Street Eatery Pop-Up and Halloween 2018 Events

This weekend, Fort Lauderdale's Temple Street Eatery pops up in Wynwood, the Confidante Dinner Club kicks off with Tequila Revolución, the Anderson hosts a Breast Cancer Awareness barbecue, Dasher & Crank celebrates National Dessert Day with new ice-cream flavors, and numerous restaurants and bars host Halloween events.
National Chocolate Day Ice-Cream Flavors at Dasher & Crank. The Wynwood ice-cream shop has launched numerous limited-edition ice-cream flavors for National Chocolate Day. Among them, owner Daniel Levine partnered with Exquisito Chocolates' owner Carolina Quijano to create the Exquisito Death by Chocolate, which blends 73 percent single-origin dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic into a rich ganache swirl; and the Exquisito Quadruple Chocolate Chunk, with cocoa shells, unprocessed roasted cocoa paste, and Colombian and Dominican chocolate chunks. Other special flavors include Philadelphia-style chocolate ice cream mixed with the Salty Donut's old-fashioned chocolate cake doughnut, and a cream blended with JoJo Tea's chai and chocolate. Scoops start at $5. Friday, October 26, until sold out, at Dasher & Crank, 2211 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-213-1569; dasherandcrank.com. Wednesday through Sunday 2 to 10 p.m.
The Confidante Dinner Club Kick-Off With Tequila Revolución at the Confidante's 1930s House. Launching tonight, Friday, the Confidante's dinner series will offer passed hors d'oeuvres, retro-themed welcome cocktails, and a three-course meal paired with pours by Tequila Revolución. Taking place inside the Confidante's 1930s House, a private Spanish-style bungalow, executive chef Richard Hales and Tequila Revolución’s national sales director, Adrian Sosa, will lead diners through each course and pairing. A peek at the menu reveals grilled Florida lobster, smoked bone-in veal short rib, and candied apple cake. 6 p.m. Friday, October 26, at 1930s House at the Confidante, 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-424-1234; hyatt.com. Dinner costs $100. Reservations required. Call or email [email protected].
Beach Cleanup With the Tank Brewing Co. at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus. In celebration of the Tank's first canned craft beer, La Playita, the brewery will host a beach cleanup at FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus. Participants will score a taste of the new beer toward the end of the cleanup. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 27, at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151st St., Miami; thetankbrewing.com.
Sushi-Making Class at Katsuya South Beach. In celebration of Taste of Sbe 2018, which highlights the many restaurants at Miami's Sbe properties in Brickell and South Beach, Katsuya at the SLS South Beach will host an interactive sushi-making class, followed by lunch and two complimentary beachside chairs. Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27, at Katsuya, 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-455-2995; sbe.com. Tickets cost $65. Call for reservations.
Fort Lauderdale's Temple Street Eatery Pop-Up in Wynwood. Fort Lauderdale's Temple Street Eatery will bring Asian street food to Wynwood for a one-night-only pop-up Saturday night. The restaurant, which is expected to open a sister location in the arts district sometime in 2019, will preview a number of its best-selling items, including ramen, dumplings, and bowls. Dessert will be provided by Fireman Derek's, and a portion of all food sales throughout the night will benefit No Kid Hungry. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, October 27, at 2545 N. Miami Ave., Miami; templestreeteatery.com.
Candy and Beer at Biscayne Bay Brewing. Something sweet is brewing at Biscayne Bay Brewing. All day Saturday, swing by the brewery for $8 beer flights paired with various candies. Plus, come dressed in costume to participate in a contest where the winner will receive a $50 gift card. The winner will be announced at 9:30 p.m. Noon to 1 a.m. Saturday, October 27, at Biscayne Bay Brewing, 8000 NW 25th St., Doral; 305-381-5718; biscaynebaybrewing.com.