#DishHitList: Live Jazz Brunch, Seafood Specials, and Aperitivo Nights [September 2025]

September in Miami is shaping up to be a full-on feast for the senses. From bold brunches and sizzling seafood to cocktails, live music, and brand-new openings, the city is buzzing with flavor, flair, and nonstop energy. Drag queens, lobster rolls, pumpkin-spiced sips, and Parisian-Japanese handrolls are all on the menu this month, not to mention lunch debuts at Uchi and Carbone Vino, plus aperitivo culture at ViceVersa and waterside vibes at Elia on the River. Whatever your vibe—chic daytime indulgence, late-night beats, or foodie adventures—Miami’s calendar is stacked, and we’ve got your ultimate to-do list right here. 

What to Do in Miami This Month

Drag and Burlesque Brunch at Red Rooster Overtown on September 6

Red Rooster Overtown is turning brunch into a showstopper on Saturday, September 6, with their Drag and Burlesque Brunch, 12:30–3 p.m. Hosted by Le Belle Michele and featuring Sofia Luna, Jellika Boom, and Natsh D Wishes, the afternoon promises bold performances, high-energy music, and unapologetically fabulous vibes. Guests can feast on the For The Love of Brunch buffet, featuring nine curated stations: fresh pastries and fruit, salads, mezze, a raw bar, fried catfish, shrimp and grits, lamb kofte, chicken kushiyaki, waffles, desserts, and more. Brunch is $65, with bottomless mimosas available for an additional $25.

Red Rooster Overtown is located at 920 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136. For more information, visit their official website. 

National Linguine Day at Primo’s on September 15

As we choose where to celebrate National Linguine Day, we can not look past our favorite Italian restaurant—Primo’s. Luckily for us, Primo’s has unveiled a lobster linguine in their September specials menu that we are just dying to try. Cherry tomatoes, lobster cream, and juicy lobster meat mélange into something otherworldly. Only available for dinner service, diners can also find other delectable specials like the restaurant’s meatball tasting, beef strips served with arugula salad, short rib parmesan risotto, veal milanese, and caramel cheesecake. 

World Paella Day at Old Lisbon on September 20 

September 20 marks World Paella Day, and we won’t be gatekeeping the best spot in town to get some. Old Lisbon, Miami’s cherished Portuguese restaurant, serves up the paelha marinera of our dreams. Loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and fish (and perhaps lobster for a little extra), it’s the perfect way to indulge in the beloved rice dish. All that’s left to do is raise a glass of Portuguese vinho branco and enjoy.  

National Lobster Day at the Lobster Shack on September 25 

September 25 is National Lobster Day, and naturally, we’re turning our attention to the Lobster Shack. This laid-back spot serves lobster every way imaginable: creamy bisque, refreshing salads, indulgent mac and cheese, buttery tacos, even whole lobster ready for cracking. But the star of the show is their legendary lobster rolls, stuffed with claw meat and dripping with warm butter. One bite, and you’ll understand why the Shack has become a Miami favorite.

Carbone Vino Debuts Lunch

Coconut Grove’s beloved Carbone Vino is now serving lunch, giving locals and visitors a fresh way to enjoy Major Food Group’s signature Italian-American charm. Lunch runs Friday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., in the restaurant’s elegant, timeless setting. Guests can dig into fresh antipasti like baked clams oreganata, handmade pasta like spicy rigatoni vodka, and seasonal specials, all perfectly paired with by-the-glass wines and craft cocktails. This is one lunch debut to look forward to. 

Carbone Vino is located at 2911 Grand Ave, Suite 194, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website. 

The Henry’s Pumpkin Coffee Returns

Fall may not have officially hit Miami, but The Henry is already serving up seasonal vibes in Brickell. Pumpkin reigns supreme this year with two must-try sips: the Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew, steeped with classic fall spices and crowned with Chai Chantilly Cream, available from the beginning of September; and the Pumpkin Spice Latte, The Henry’s signature espresso with the same cozy spices and whipped topping, arriving October 20. Both drinks will be available through Thanksgiving weekend, perfect for warming up after a rainy stroll. 

The Henry is located at 701 S Miami Ave, Suite 131-B, Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.

La Boulangerie Boul’Mich Aventura is Back

Aventura’s beloved French-Latin spot La Boulangerie Boul’Mich has officially reopened with a refreshed look, expanded space, and extended hours (open until 10 p.m. Monday–Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday). The revamped outpost now includes a brand-new bistro menu featuring European café–inspired fare: shrimp cocktail with pink horseradish, moules frites in white wine cream, mini crab cakes, tenderloin center-cut steak, and Atlantic salmon with teriyaki-orange sesame. Sweet and savory classics, artisanal coffee, and freshly baked pastries remain. To celebrate, guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or mimosa when they show one of the “Aventura is Back!” mailers through September 30.

La Boulangerie Boul’Mich is located at 20475 Biscayne Blvd, Suite G7-G8, Aventura, FL 33180. For more information, visit their official website.

Pari Pari Opening

Wynwood just got a new go-to: Pari Pari, a 24-seat handroll bar where Parisian flair collides with Japanese precision. Three lifelong Paris friends and chef Yasu Tanaka serve ultra-fresh handrolls—from classics like salmon avocado to showstoppers like A5 wagyu aburi, toro caviar, and uni toro. Sashimi apps hit bold, unexpected notes, while Yann Couvreur’s French-Japanese desserts add a playful twist to every bite. Open Wednesday–Sunday, noon–11 p.m., Pari Pari is the kind of spot you swing by for serious craft—and leave already planning your next visit.

Pari Pari is located at 127 NW 27th St, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.

Uchi Miami Lunch Debut

Wynwood’s Uchi Miami has officially stepped into lunch for the first time. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, guests can savor multi-course options, including the $25 Summer Prix-Fixe, the Uchi Lunch with mains and two pieces of nigiri, or the chef-curated Sushi Omakase. Quick bites include the new chirashi bowl, and desserts like seasonal sorbets or the fried milk can be added for $5. Oh, and of course $5 rotating drinks keep things lively. With the same precision, creativity, and seasonal ingredients Uchi is known for, lunch here is set to be just as memorable. 

Uchi is located at 252 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website. 

ViceVersa Offerings

This month, ViceVersa is doubling down on its aperitivo culture, pairing Italian futurism with local American produce. Negroni Month kicks off with weekly fruit-forward Negronis in collaboration with Natoora, starting with the Grenade Pluot Negroni ($16), a tangy, juicy hybrid from Galpin Family Farms. New Negronis drop September 8, 15, and 22 for Negroni Week, all available through the month. September also launches ViceVersa’s updated Aperitivo Menu (Tuesday–Friday, 5–7 p.m.), featuring tramezzini, $1.50 oysters, marinated olives, salami and cheese boards, and $10 happy hour cocktails. Mark your calendars for Sept 24 when Rome’s Chef Sarah Cicolini closes out the month with an unforgettable dinner. See you there! 

ViceVersa is located at 398 NE 5th St, Miami, FL 33132. For more information, visit their official website. 

The Latest This Month

Barsecco Weekly Events

Barsecco has held its spot as our go-to Brickell hangout for a while now—and the reason is simple: there’s always something happening. Mondays kick off with half-off hookah, Wednesdays bring the ever-iconic Ladies Night, weekends are reserved for brunch, and happy hour runs daily until 8 p.m. (no early cutoffs here). The vibe shifts seamlessly from laid-back afternoons to lively nights, making it the kind of place you can drop into any day of the week. Odds are, you’ll find us there with a sake-spiked Paradise Kiss in hand, soaking it all in.

Elia on the River Happenings

Elia on the River is turning September into a party by the water. Weekdays start with a $25 three-course lunch (Mon–Fri, 11:30–3), then drift into Sunset Hour with $5 bites, $8 wines, and $10 cocktails (3–6). Nights pulse with energy—Viva Salsa Mondays, Bella Notte Thursdays with live music and bubbly for the ladies, Dolce Vita Fridays with bands and DJ Ornella, Saturdays with DJ Pablo Mesa, violinist Kiara Fernandez, and dancers, and Sundays with DJ Ornella on deck. Brunch every weekend brings live jazz, bottomless pours, and signature dishes. Mark your calendar: September 4 offers half off on an extra dessert, September 5 $10 cheese pizzas, September 18 is for a cheeseburger + beer for $25, and September 29 has $15 Velvet Kiss martinis all day.

Kitchen 57 Weekly Events

Kitchen 57 keeps the calendar packed with reasons to swing by. Happy Hour runs Tuesday–Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m., with half-off drinks under $14, discounted wines, and bar bites worth lingering over. Tuesday’s spotlight is Burgers and Bottles ($10 burgers and half-off select wine bottles), while Thursdays are reserved for Ladies’ Night with complimentary bubbly from 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays shine with the restaurant’s beloved brunch and famous Bloody Mary Bar until 4 p.m. Add a Friday evening DJ set, and the ideal week is complete.