24 December 21-27, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | OGAWA MIAMI IS NOW OPEN! The long-awaited omakase restau- rant by Alvaro Perez Miranda — the res- taurateur that runs Hiyakawa, Wabi Sabi, and Midorie — is now open in Lit- tle River. Ogawa, which translates to Little River, is rooted in the exquisite simplicity of authentic and traditional Japanese omakase. The 11-seat restau- rant will offer a traditional Kappo-style, multi-course meal, a combination of the finest seasonal ingredients, food sourced from the Ibaraki prefecture, and fresh seafood from Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. The experience, crafted by master chef Masayuki Komatsu, will be accompanied by Suntory’s finest whis- keys and premium malt beer, as well as a boutique sake and wine list curated by partner and sommelier Luis Marti- nez. Ogawa will also house a private Japanese garden designed by Akiko Iwata, which will feature one-of-a-kind Nihonga art pieces by Ryota Unno and a Kakejiku scroll by calligraphy artist Keika Ogawa. OGAWA 7223 NW SECOND AVE., MIAMI DINNER ONLY TUESDAY-SATURDAY ALA CARTE ITEMS RANGE IN PRICE FROM $16-$20 RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION: WWW. OGAWAMIAMI.COM OR @OGAWAMIAMI ADVERTORIAL miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 855-923-7899 thesetaihotel.com Toast to the festive season at Jaya at the Setai in Miami Beach with their signature jazz brunch or dinner offerings. On Sunday, December 24, and Monday, December 25, from 11:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., guests can indulge at their jazz brunch, which includes a Peking duck bar, a live grill with everything from seafood to filet mignon, freshly crafted crepes, and special sea- sonal dishes. Sip on bottomless Louis Roederer champagne and enjoy holiday cocktails such as the “Sleighbell Spritz” and “Holly Jolly Choco- late.” Brunch costs $125 per person and $75 for children under 12. For those looking for a spec- tacular supper, Jaya will be featuring à la carte specials, including scallops and caviar, green pea soup, grilled filet mignon, grilled lobster, and more. Dinner is available on Sunday, De- cember 24, and Monday, December 25, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made via opentable.com. Ocean Social by Chef Tristen Epps 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 786-961-6043 edenrochotelmiami.com Situated in the Eden Roc Miami Beach, Ocean Social by Chef Tristen Epps will offer special holiday feasts on Christmas Eve and Christ- mas Day from 5 to 9 p.m. The four-course holi- day feast begins with a choice of local fish crudo, a mix of yellowfin tuna tataki, golden beet aguachile, beet tartare, Thai chili, red vein sorrel, and micro cilantro, or foie gras ganache tart with winter citrus, cocoa crumble, orange puree, and herb salad, followed by choice of potato and crab dumpling or lamb and honey squash lasagna. The main course list offers op- tions of Sichuan honey glazed, dry-aged duck or Mishima Wagyu eye of rib, specialty made with onion custard brulee, potato pavé, and winter black truffle. To end on a sweet note, guests will enjoy a chocolate ganache bar or coquito Basque-style cheesecake. Cost is $110 per person. Perry’s Steakhouse 4251 Salzedo St., Coral Gables 786-703-9094 perryssteakhouse.com Diners who visit Perry’s Steakhouse on Christma’s Eve will enjoy a three-course menu of items such as lobster bisque, white bean pork chili, caramelized prime rib, spa- ghetti squash primavera, and chocolate crunch tower. The cost is $69 per person for those who arrive before 5:30 p.m. and $79 for dine-ins starting at 5:45 p.m. Rao’s Miami Beach 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-404-7267 raosonmiamibeach.com From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Rao’s will serve a three-course, prix-fixe meal inspired by the Italian holiday celebration Feast of the Seven Fishes. Guests can choose from appetizers like chef Michael Wesley’s signature meatballs or baked clams with oregano bread crumb stuffing and entrées of pork chop with sautéed hot and sweet cherry pepper sauce or Uncle Vincent’s lemon chicken. The list of sweet endings includes Italian panettone, New York cheesecake, and tiramisu. Cost is $250 per person. Reserva- tions are available via resy.com. Red Rooster Overtown 920 NW Second Ave., Miami 305-640-9880 redroosterovertown.com On Christmas Day, Red Rooster’s special prix- fixe menu offering will be served family style, starting with two items from its small shares section, with options such as Marcus’ cornbread with jalapeño honey butter and blackberry bourbon jam or Bajan salt fish cakes and pumpkin fritters served with breadfruit and Bajan hot house. Main courses include Cajun-spiced smoked turkey breast and barbecue pulled smoked turkey legs with giblet gravy and Florida citrus cranberry sauce, as well a dish of Blackbird seafood rice tossed with crab, shrimp, Tuscan baby kale, and sun-dried tomatoes. To wrap up the meal, guests can order dessert options of chocolate bourbon pecan pie or the restaurant’s giant almond white chocolate chip cookie. The cost is $75 per person for adults and $20 for kids under 12. Served from 4 to 10 p.m. Reservations are available via opentable.com. Sérêvène at Hotel Greystone 1920 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-847-4000 greystonehotel.com Get in the Christmas spirit at Sérêvène inside of Hotel Greystone in Miami Beach. On December 24, enjoy an elegant dining experience from executive chef Pawan Pinisetti, a former Food Network Chopped champion. Savor a decadent four-course menu accompanied by live jazz to set the stage for a serenading and sumptuous Christmas Eve. Expect dishes like a sweet pea bisque topped with parmesan cheese and a rack of lamb with rosemary confit potato and roasted pepper coulis. The evening will conclude with a homemade decadent rose pave dessert layered with chocolate ganache. This limited edition menu costs $98 per person with an optional enhancement of fresh black truffles for an additional $49 per person. You can add on a curated wine pairing for an additional $49 per person. Seatings begin at 6 p.m. Reservations can be made via opentable.com. JULIANA ACCIOLY AND NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR Red Rooster Overtown photo Red Rooster is serving a family-style menu on Christmas Day.
