Miami Food Events This Week: Juneteenth Dinner, Sabores de Mexico, and Sake Tasting

Uchi's summer dinner series featuring Lost Boy & Co. happens this week. Hai Hospitality photo

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This week, Miami food and drink events include Ocean Social's Juneteenth celebration dinner, the Sabores de Mexico dinner series, Uchi's summer dinner series, and a sake tasting.

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Ocean Social by Chef Tristen Epps

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Juneteenth Celebration Dinner at Ocean Social

Chef Tristen Epps of Ocean Social partners with chef Akino West of Rosie’s and chef Cleophus Hethington of Zak the Baker for a Juneteenth celebration dinner. The chefs will prepare a ten-course dinner with Uncle Nearest whiskey cocktails featuring grilled lamb collar, roasted whole oxtail, and Wagyu flatiron. 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, at 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Dinner costs $180 via eventbrite.com.

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Chef Rishi Kumar’s dinner series intends to continue bi-monthly.

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Sabores de Mexico With Chef Rishi Kumar at Chica

Chica launches a new dinner series to explore the variety of flavors from Mexico. For its debut, chef Rishi Kumar will prepare a five-course dinner including duck & mole de Xico. Each course is paired with one of Casa Lumbre's signature spirits. 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at 5556 NE Fourth Ct., Miami. Dinner cost $150 via opentable.com.

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Nigiri from Uchi Miami

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Summer Dinner Series at Uchi

Chef Dina Butterfield of Uchi and chef Juan Garrido of Lost Boy & Co. collaborate for the first dinner of Uchi's summer series. The ten-course menu features canapes, kanpachi crudo, nigiri, sashimi, and caviar. Guests have the option to include drink pairings for an additional $75. 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at 252 NW 25th St., Miami. Dinner cost $200 via sevenrooms.com.

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Sake at Petite Comite

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Sake Tasting at Petite Comité

Petite Comité hosts a sake tasting. The experience features four sakes while guests walk through the production process for each style. The tasting is paired with the chef's selection of Japanese bites. 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at 2929 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Tickets cost $20 via opentable.com.