Miami Food Events This Weekend: Brewery Running Series, the Deck's Brunch, and Smorgasburg

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Food and drink events across Miami this weekend include a brewery running series, the return of the Deck's brunch, Sofia Design District's launch of a new brunch menu, and new vendors at Smorgasburg.

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Run for your beer at LauderAle.

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Florida Brewery Running Series

The running series will start and end its 5K course at LauderAle, where runners will get a free craft beer and a collector's pint glass. To keep the health and beer balance, you can join the "Ales & Asanas Beer Yoga the next day." 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 7, at 3305 SE 14th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets start at $32 via eventbrite.com.

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Dessert and fruit station for Sunday brunch

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Sunday Brunch Returns to the Deck at Island Gardens

The brunch buffet is back at the Deck. The experience includes a raw bar station, hot and cold stations, a dessert and fruit station, and brunch cocktails. The first 50 guests to reserve a table for this Sunday's brunch will receive a complimentary signature "Passion-ista" cocktail. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 8, at 888 MacArthur Cswy., Miami. Brunch costs $75 to 135; reservations via sevenrooms.com.

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Bruschetta al pomodoro, ricotta con latte di pecora, and toast con avocado

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Sofia Design District Launches New Brunch

Sofia's new brunch menu offers guests an elevated twist on traditional brunch. Entrees include panettone alla francese, frittata al formaggio, and cacio e pepe uova strapazzate alongside a speciality cocktail menu with mimosas and bellinis. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays, at 140 NE 39th St. #133, Miami; sofiamiamidd.com.

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New flavors at Smorgasburg include shaved ice treats and Turkish street food.

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New Vendors at Smorgasburg Miami

The open-air food market starts the year bringing new flavors and vendors to Miami: Turkish street food from Wet Burger, birria tacos from Birrieria Tijuana, specialty coffee from Raccoon Cafe, and shaved ice treats from Amazonica. Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at 2600 NW Second Ave., Miami; smorgasburgmiami.com.