Give Thanks: Dining Out for the Holiday

thanksgiving ramen at talde

If you aren't cooking this year, give thanks for Miami's plethora of restaurants that are hosting a holiday supper. While the typical rules of etiquette apply, take extra care to remember that most of the staff would rather be with their families than serving you and yours. When the tip comes, make sure to be extra generous. 

db Bistro Moderne
For $65, dine on a three-course, French inspired Thanksgiving feast and get a a turkey sandwich to-go. The perfect option for someone more interested in the sport of football than the sport of Thanksgiving.

The Miami Beach EDITION
Created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, diners at Market will enjoy a three-course, pre fixe Thanksgiving dinner menu for $42. It includes butternut squash soup, roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, and maple pecan pie. For a fancier affair, Matador Room will serve a Thanksgiving turkey special alongside its regular dinner menu.

Il Mulino New York 
The Italian eatery is offering a decadently traditional Thanksgiving feast at both of their South Florida locations – South Beach and Sunny Isles. For $50 per person, guests can indulge in Organic Roasted Turkey, Walnut and Sausage Stuffing, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, and Black Truffle Mashed Potatoes. For a sweet finale, Il Mulino is serving Apple Strudel with Gelato.

PB Station
Chef Medin and the Pubbelly Group offer two different menus for Thanksgiving – pick either American or Latin flavors for three courses at $68 per person. The 'Miami' version includes Turkey Empanadas, Crispy Skin Cochinillo and Red Beans & Rice Casserole.

Toscana Divino 
For a family affair, without the stress, Toscana Divino is serving a family style Thanksgiving meal featuring beet carpaccio, gran tagliere della tradizione, bruschetta, traditional roasted turkey, and sides including Italian sausage stuffing and pumpkin gnocchi. The menu is $55 per person. 

Talde Miami Beach
Dale Talde's Asian spot at The Confidante hotel is not known for classic dishes. For Thanksgiving, the chef serves up his take on traditional holiday fare combined with Asian flavors into one bowl. With turkey, stuffing, cranberries and spinach wontons, Thanksgiving ramen is a new way to experience a classic meal.  

The list above is just a selection of the restaurants around town offering a meal for the holiday. For a more comprehensive list, we recommend google. 

 

Miami Reads at the Miami Book Fair

Miami Book Fair International 1987 | Miami Dade College

Miami Does Read, Really!

Celebrating its 33rd year, Miami Book Fair, presented Miami Dade College (MDC) will take place Nov. 13 – 20, 2016, at MDC’s Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. 

The nation’s oldest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair brings together over 600 authors and 200 exhibitors for eight days of cultural and educational activities. Popular programs such as Evenings With, ReadCaribbean, The Porch and the Street Fair return with a full line-up of events showcasing some of literature's best names across an array of categories.  

Bernie Sanders, Dave Barry, Tommy Hilfiger, Jane Alexander, The Property Brothers, Robert Canessa, Art Spiegelman, Richard Blanco, T.C. Boyle, Robert Olen Butler, James Tahhan, Margaret Stohl, Arva Moore Parks, Jennine Capo Crucet, Ana Castillo, Richard Cohen, Chinaka Hodge, Melissa de la Cruz, Michele Oka Doner, Rita Dove, Jennifer Haigh, Jane Hamilton, Adam Haslett, Brooke Hauser, Aleksander Hemon, Eileen Myles, Ha Jin, Ben Katchor, Padma Lakshmi, Chigozie Obioma, Robert Pinsky, Larry Olmsted, Jon Scieszka, Nancy Silverton,  Maria Semple, David Trueba, Colson Whitehead, Gene Yang, Amor Towles, Kate Bornstein, and Cyd Zeigler, are among the authors confirmed to attend the fair.

While the thought of a book fair in this city was once just a dream, the Miami Book Fair has become one of the leading literary events in the country. Below, a list of select events. 

Saturday, November 12

courtesy michele oka doner

 

Michelle Oka Doner Discusses In Mysterium
Artist Michele Oka Doner discovered the wonders of the sea as a child growing up on Miami Beach. In 2006 she discovered Professor Nancy Voss’ remarkable collection of sea creatures at the University of Miami’s Marine Invertebrate Museum. The result of their meeting is Into the Mysterium, a photographic journey through this mysterious collection of endangered oceanic beings. Michele will tell stories of how she came upon this collection, how this magical book was created, and how these beautiful organisms inspired her sets and costumes for Miami City Ballet.

Books & Books | 2:00 pm
9700 Collins Ave | Bal Harbour

Sunday, November 13

Special Event with Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah, host of the Daily Show discusses his book Born a Crime – a wild coming-of-age-story during the the twilight of the apartheid in South Africa and the days of freedom that followed. 

Chapman Building | 6:00 pm
MDC Campus Building 3, 2nd Fl | Downtown Miami 

Monday, November 14

Evenings With Alan Cumming
Hosted by WLRN, Alan Cumming present 45 picture-essays that recount his real-life adventures and reflect on his career of eclectic performances. 

Chapman Building | 8:00 pm
MDC Campus Building 3, 2nd Fl | Downtown Miami

Saturday, November 19

Street Fair
More than 200 national and international exhibitors gather together alongside musicians, some of the best food in town, and much, much more. 

MDC Campus | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Downtown Miami

Joyce Carol Oates on Inspiration, Obsession and Writing
The National Book Award-winning author discusses her latest, Soul at White Heat: Inspiration, Obsession and the Writing Life a new collection of critical and personal essays. 

Auditorium | 11:00 am
MDC Campus | Downtown Miami

Nancy Silverton | Chris Hirschelmer

 

Delicious Dish with Nancy Silverton
Chef Nancy Silverton's latest cookbook, Mozza at Home provides easy-to-follow recipes and menus anyone can follow. She speaks alongside Aleksandra Crapanzano and Ina Yalof. 

The Kitchen Stadium | 1:00 pm
MDC Campus | Downtown Miami

An Afternoon with Eileen Myles
The author of this year's favorite Chelsea Girls, the poet discusses I Must Be Living Twice | New and Selected Poems 1975 - 2014. The collection includes both new and beloved favorites from this modern icon. 

Auditorium | 3:30 pm
MDC Campus | Downtown Miami

An Evening with Senator Bernie Sanders
Sure to be one of the biggest events of the week, Senator Bernie Sanders shares his personal experiences from the campaign trail and outlines what he thinks will help keep our country moving forward.  

Chapman Building | 6:30 pm
MDC Campus Building 3, 2nd Fl | Downtown Miami 

Sunday, November 20

Street Fair
More than 200 national and international exhibitors gather together alongside musicians, some of the best food in town, and much, much more. 

MDC Campus | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Downtown Miami 

New Translations of Neruda
The work of one of the greatest 20th century poets is refreshed with new translations by 21st century poets Forrest Gander and Mariela Griffor. Moderated by Catherine Bowman. 

Building 6 RM 6100 | 1:00 pm
MDC Campus  | Downtown Miami

Colson Whitehead | Madeline Whitehead

 

Colson Whitehead in Conversation with Leigh Haber
Award-winning and bestselling author Colson Whitehead talks with Leigh Haber, editor of O, The Oprah Magazine about his book The Underground Railroad: A Novel. One of the most celebrated books of the year, it chronicles the tale of one woman's will to escape. 

Chapman Building | 4:00 pm
MDC Campus  | Downtown Miami

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For Miami Book Fair updates visit www.miamibookfair.com, call 305-237-3528 or email wbookfair@mdc.edu.

Halloween Happenings in Miami

Courtesy Monsters x Me

Monsters x Me Workshop

Made-Up Memories hosts the DIY workshop Monsters x Me encouraging participants to learn history, both personal and shared. Participants can write, craft, and remix their stories in the form of zines, or paper toys. Art supplies, creative prompts and a plethora of pulled archive material of Miami’s eerie past will be provided. 

Wednesday, Oct 25th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Butcher Shop Beer Garden & Grill
165 Northwest 23rd Street | Miami

Blood for Dracula by Peter Morrissey

PAMM and Secret Celluloid Society present Creature Double Feature:
Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula

PAMM and Secret Celluloid Society partner to present a double feature of "Frankenstein" (1973) at 6:30 pm and "Blood for Dracula" (1974) at 8:00 pm. Guests receive free admission for arriving  in costume (no masks) and can enjoy seasonally-inspired happy hour specials and movie concessions.  Due to movie content, this event is for adult visitors.

Thursday, October 27 | 6:30 – 9:30pm, Galleries close at 9 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd. | Miami

Miami Cemetary | Courtesy HistoryMIami

Ghosts of Miami Cemetery Night Tour with Dr. George

Get into the spirit of Halloween and celebrate the birthday of HistorMiami's Dr. George. The annual haunted history walking tour visits a historic graveyard to hear stories about the mysterious deaths of the inhabitants including the city's early settlers, Miami’s first mayor, the Burdine family and Julia Tuttle. 

Friday Oct 28, 2016 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
City of Miami: City Cemetery
1800 Northeast 2nd Avenue | Miami