23 December 21-27, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | 3201 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY KEY BISCAYNE, FL | 305.361.3818 WWW.THERUSTYPELICAN.COM BE SOCIAL WITH US! FIND US ON miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | ▼ MIAMI-DADE WHERE TO EAT ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY IN MIAMI Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are this weekend but don’t fret if you haven’t planned your holiday dinner yet. If you’re the type of person who would rather have an acclaimed chef do all the cooking (we don’t blame you), this is your go-to guide on where to dine out in Miami over the holiday weekend. Starting on Sunday, December 24, Miami restaurants are offering special meals to cele- brate Feast of the Seven Fishes, Christmas Eve, and Nochebuena, which in Latin cul- tures is the traditional night to get together with family and loved ones to celebrate over a delicious meal. The long weekend of festivi- ties ends on Monday, Christmas Day, with several restaurants offering special brunch offerings to indulge in. Here’s your guide on where to have a mem- orable Christmas weekend in the Magic City. Americana Kitchen 2950 Coconut Grove Dr., Coral Gables 786-772-7600 americanakitchen.com This charming restaurant inside the Loews Hotel in Coral Gables will host a special all- day Christmas Day brunch on December 25. The holiday buffet will showcase the restau- rant’s signature breakfast items, as well as waffle, raw and chilled seafood, and Norwe- gian smoked salmon bars; carving, salad, om- elet, and parfait stations; and a dessert display kids’ corner. The cost is $115 per adult and $45 per child ages 6 and older. Meals for children 5 years and younger are free. Bottomless mimo- sas, bellinis, and bloody mary options will be available for $26. Served from noon to 10 p.m. Cafe La Trova 971 SW Eighth St., Miami 786-615-4379 cafelatrova.com On Sunday, December 24, Cafe La Trova will celebrate Nochebuena with a special three- course menu of several contemporary Latin and Cuban-style dishes. The dining experi- ence will be served as a family-style meal. The cost is $95 per adult and $30 per child under the age of 12. Reservations are available via sevenrooms.com. Cantina La Veinte 495 Brickell Ave., Miami 786-623-6135 cantinala20.com Christmas Eve at Cantina La Veinte will fea- ture a special three-course, prix-fixe menu. The meal will begin with a first course of car- rot soup accompanied by garlic croutons and French cream, followed by a second course of turkey breast stuffed with chipotle sauce and bacon, plums, green apple, and walnuts, served alongside guajillo chile mashed pota- toes and grilled vegetables. Dessert will be chocolate mousse acorn crowned with a va- nilla mousse sphere. Guests can enjoy a com- plimentary glass of wine and live mariachi entertainment. Cost is $65 per person. Reser- vations are available via opentable.com. Cote Miami 3900 NE Second Ave., Miami 305-434-4668 cotemiami.com Celebrate Christmas Eve at Michelin-starred Cote Miami by indulging in their offering, “Feast of Seven Steaks,” a clever take on Feast of the Seven Fishes that provides guests with a tour of their popular dishes. Dishes include seven selected cuts of Cote’s filet mignon, skirt steak, lamb chop, 45-day dry-aged rib- eye, American Wagyu, Cote steak, and Japa- nese A5 ribeye from Miyazaki Prefecture and Galbi. Accompaniments include Gogi Cha “Butcher’s Tea,” a consommé from American Wagyu brisket, and other delicacies. Enjoy Cote’s soft-serve ice cream topped with soy sauce caramel for dessert. The feast starts at $225 per person. Reservations are available via resy.com. The Drexel 1436 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach 305-692-0992 drexelmiami.com On December 24 and December 25, the Drexel in Miami Beach will serve a special family-style meal of whole organic wood- roasted chicken with green salad, mashed po- tatoes, and haricot verts, followed by a warm fruit crumble pie. The meal serves four people and costs $82 per person. Served from 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations can be made via resy.com. | TASTE TEST | ▼ Café Photo by Gary He Cote Miami is celebrating Christmas Eve with “Feast of the Seven Steaks.”
