Edge, Steak & Bar will host a wine dinner with Alvaro Palacios this Thursday night
Exclusive News on Carol's Downtown: Set to open in late June, Carol's Cucina & Vino in Downtown Miami will feature Brazilian fusion cuisine crafted by executive chef Gerardo Reyes, formally of the SLS Miami Beach. Carolina Moura, the restaurant's partner and namesake, plans to serve small plates like cod fitters and veal shank with creamy polenta in an "intimate atmosphere." The venue will also flaunt playful twists on classic Brazilian libations and an international wine selection. 245 S.E. 1st. St., Miami
Miami Chefs to Headline NYCWFF: Food Network's New York City Wine & Food Festival's just-announced lineup includes events with Timon Balloo of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, Myron Mixon of Pride and Joy BBQ, and the crew at Pubbelly. Ticket pre-sales open to MasterCard holders on Monday, June 10.
Chef Pop-up Dinner at Khong River: Brooklyn chef Dale Talde will host Khong River's inaugural guest chef dinner on Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. The evening will feature four courses and a welcome cocktail. Price is $75 per person. 1661 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, 305-763-8147
Wine Dinner with Alvaro Palacios: Meanwhile, this Thursday, May 23rd, at 7 p.m., Edge, Steak & Bar inside the Four Seasons Hotel will host a wine pairings dinner with Spanish winemaker Alvaro Palacios. Oenophiles can delight in Palacios' L’Ermita wines while chef Aaron Brooks lays down a five-course feast. Reserved tickets are required and are $275 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the event's co-host, Wine Watch, at 954-523-9463. 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami
New Garden Lunch at Cecconi's: Slide into the Soho Beach House for an alfresco lunch at Cecconi's, whose new menu items include a focaccia sandwich with mozzarella and prosciutto, cavatelli with ricotta salata, and a bevy of seasonal salads. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-507-7902
BY LIANA LOZADA