15 April 30 - MAy 6, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | ▼ MIAMI IT’S A SPRINT Formula 1 weekend in Miami has officially become a citywide takeover, and this year, it feels bigger than ever. From waterfront pop-ups to chef-driven tasting menus and all-day rooftop parties, the action stretches far beyond the track. Restau- rants are turning into race-day hubs, hotels are doubling as nightlife destinations, and some of the best bites of the weekend are happening in places you would not expect. If you are planning your F1 itinerary, where you eat and drink matters just as much as where you watch the race. F1 week in Miami starts before the engines even fire up. At Andrés Carne de Res Miami, “After Track Day with Juan Pablo and Sebas- tián Montoya” turns Lincoln Road into a full- blown celebration of racing culture and Latin nightlife. The evening begins with a rooftop happy hour at 5 p.m., followed by a playful “Stop and Go” activation and a live Q&A with Juan Pablo Montoya and Sebastián Montoya at 9 p.m. A live band and DJ keep the energy go- ing all night. It is immersive, loud, and exactly the kind of kickoff that sets the tone for the days ahead. By Thursday, the indulgence begins. At Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Bistro Collins launches a limited-edition F1 steakhouse menu in collaboration with Golden Goat Cav- iar, running April 30 through May 3. This is where race week gets decadent. Think wagyu sliders topped with caviar, tuna crudo with truffle, and crispy hash- browns finished with crème fraîche and pearls of caviar. There is even a martini paired with a caviar-topped oyster. It is over-the-top in the best way, and easily one of the most indulgent bites you will find all weekend. Later that night, Amazónico Miami kicks off race week programming at Selva with a DJ takeover that pulls the city into full F1 mode. Friday is when the city fully locks in. The reopening of The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood delivers a beachfront kickoff from 7 to 10 p.m., with Arodes setting the soundtrack. At the same time, Jack’s Garage F1 Fan Experience launches its three-day activation. The Dead Flamingo brings its signature chaos with live music, DJ sets, and Jack Daniel’s cocktails, alongside McLaren show cars and racing simulators. It is free, high- energy, and one of the easiest ways to plug into the weekend. Over on the river, Casa Neos begins its multi-day takeover with waterfront dining and global DJ sets. Saturday is packed with major moments. At Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Miami, Michelle Tribble takes over with a five-course tasting menu that mirrors the precision of Formula 1. Back in Brickell, Selva turns into a late-night destination with Cassian headlining alongside Christiano Jordano. On Miami Beach, MILA Omakase contin- ues its ultra-exclusive guest chef experience, while MILA Lounge keeps the party going deep into the night. Sunday is all about pacing. Start with brunch at Amazónico Miami from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., or opt for the Grand Prix lunch at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Miami from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. By 2 p.m., Amazónico’s rooftop fills with cocktail crowds before the action shifts to Selva at Amazónico Miami at 4 p.m. for an immersive viewing party. Closer to the beach, The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood hosts its watch party from 3 to 7 p.m., while Jack’s Garage F1 Fan Expe- rience closes out the weekend with one last high-energy sendoff. From caviar-topped sliders to rooftop cocktails and late-night DJ sets, F1 Miami has become a five-day sprint of nonstop indul- gence. NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR | TASTE TEST | ▼ Café Casa Neos photo Dine at Casa Neos during Miami Race Week. F1 WEEK IN MIAMI STARTS BEFORE THE ENGINES EVEN FIRE UP.
