A Taste of November: The Culinary Events Worth Adding to Your South Florida Calendar
From tableside truffle shavings and Champagne-fueled dinner parties to waterfront brunches and hands-on pasta making, November is serving up plenty of reasons to get out and indulge. Across Greater Miami and beyond, the month’s culinary calendar blends playful dining experiences, spirited social gatherings and seasonal flavors, with something delicious happening every day of the week.
The Social Scene: Game Nights and Waterfront Gatherings
A little friendly competition pairs perfectly with a martini at Shooters Waterfront on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., where Martini & Mahjong Mondays brings the popular tabletop pastime to the water. Guests can choose between Open Play and guided lessons for an evening of tiles, specialty martinis and happy hour bites, with discounted food available until 9 p.m. Advanced booking is required. Reservations are available for November 16: Open Play | Guided Play.
Close out November with a sunset soundtrack at The Goodtime Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 29 from 6-10 p.m., where Sunday Breeze brings together Caribbean, Latin and Afrobeats rhythms for an evening of music, cocktails and Miami Beach energy. The $30 ticket includes a signature welcome cocktail and passed bites, with DJ Gairy Sweetness setting the tone. For more information, visit HERE.
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Sunday afternoons are getting a glamorous waterfront makeover at Delilah Miami, where Sundays on the Water transforms the supper club’s Biscayne Bay patio into a lively daytime destination from 3 to 9 p.m. Expect rotating DJs, mini-martini towers, oversized cocktail punch bowls and Champagne and rosé service.
Coconut Grove gets a game-day upgrade with Sunday Football Club at Grand Public Kitchen & Bar, where the season’s biggest matchups meet chef-driven bites, beer towers, margaritas and live DJ sets. From 4 to 8 p.m., fans can catch the action on large-screen TVs while sharing a Sunday Football Platter loaded with Wagyu sliders, Bang Bang chicken bites, spinach artichoke fritters and truffle fries. Reservations available via OpenTable.
Cocktails, Bites and Happy Hour Hopping
For an Italian-inspired aperitivo moment, head to Murano by Ferraro at Atlantic Village in Hallandale Beach, where happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Select cocktails are priced at $10, making it an easy excuse to linger a little longer after work.
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Night owls can get in on the happy hour action at Uchiko in Sunset Harbour, where Reverse Happy Hour runs Sunday through Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m. Expect discounted cocktails, sake, wine, beer and zero-proof drinks, alongside nigiri, hand rolls and tastings, including a nine-course Happy Hour Omakase for two priced at $120.
Sexy Fish Miami brings a little golden-hour glamour to the bar with Sundown Somewhere, a happy hour offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu features specially priced maki rolls, sashimi, nigiri and tempura, alongside cocktails made for easing into the evening.
The Dining Scene: Special Menus and Signature Experiences
November is white truffle season at Sexy Fish Miami, where guests can elevate their favorite dishes with freshly shaved white truffle, presented tableside with the restaurant’s signature white-glove service. The restaurant is also giving guests several reasons to return throughout the week.
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On Thursdays, the venue’s Champagne & Pearls dinner party brings together Champagne and caviar pairings, live entertainment, the signature Japanese-inspired menu and live performances beginning at 10 p.m.
Weekly from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sexy Sunday Brunch offers a glamorous two-hour experience featuring live entertainment, tableside starters, sides and mains, a seafood and sushi showcase, and a decadent Candy Corner filled with Japanese confections and nostalgic treats.
Roll up your sleeves and discover the art of Italian pasta making at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, where resident sfoglino Massimo Iannuario leads intimate, hands-on classes every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy a welcome glass of prosecco, a three-course dinner featuring their handmade creation, pasta to take home, a signed recipe card and a Donna Mare apron.
Whether you’re gathering friends for cocktails, discovering a new favorite dish or savoring a leisurely weekend brunch, these events are an invitation to explore the region one delicious experience at a time.