The Monthly Dish August 2026: Cheers to Miami Spice, Bottomless Booze, Adult Summer Camp and Precious Pups

Dine at a Discount During Miami Spice

Our favorite meal deal of the year is finally here! Entering its quarter-century era, Miami’s iconic restaurant months program returns with a double dose of prix fixe. Hope you’ve got an appetite for three-course meals at hundreds of participating restaurants, with $40 brunch and lunch menus alongside a triple threat of dinners priced at $50, $65 and the new $95 Miami Spice Reserve tier. From MICHELIN-starred eats to wagyu meats and everything in between, our resy list is officially booked out. Which begs the question: Where are you dining first?

Saturday, August 1 through Wednesday, September 30. Prix fixe menus range from $40 to $95 for brunch, lunch and dinner at participating restaurants.

Locations vary. For more information, visit the official website.

Join the Spritz Spectacular at DC Pie Co.

On August 1, we’re also ringing in National Spritz Day with our favorite fizzy cocktails paired with a nonstop pizza party. Head to DC Pie Co. and DOM’s in Brickell for the Spritz Spectacular, where the Aperol Spritz Cart is ripe and ready to pour classic, frozen and float editions for $10 a glass—or you can go bottomless for $30 for up to two hours. Orange you glad Aperol will be on hand with swag drops and a not-to-miss Aperol Tower? Soak up some of the spritzes with a limited-edition $30 Aperol hot honey pie, and let Aubi & Ramsa treat you to prosecco-topped blood orange Aperol-infused sorbet. The citrusiest slice on top: One guest will score the Golden Spritz (look for the Golden Orange Pick) to win bottomless spritzes daily for a year.

Saturday, August 1, starting at 11:30 a.m. Food and drink specials range from $10 to $30.

DC Pie Co. and DOM’s are located at 1010 Brickell Ave., Suite 200, Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit the official website.

Book Bottomless “Brunch Me Up” at Bagatelle Miami River

Sometimes, all you really need is brunch and bubbly with a view. Bagatelle has you covered with its new “Brunch Me Up” Sunday edition, which includes a three-course prix fixe menu with dishes like truffle croque-monsieur, brioche French toast and black angus steak and eggs. Plus, it’s all the champagne you can slug by the river within a two-hour window, and that includes an upgrade to the good stuff: yes, we mean your swanky pal Dom P.

Launches weekly on Sunday, August 2, from noon to 3 p.m. Brunch and bottomless champagne packages per person include $80 for non-alcoholic French Bloom, $95 for Charles Le Bel Inspiration 1818 Brut NV, $120 for Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, and $290 for Dom Pérignon Brut.

Bagatelle Miami River is located at 311 NW S. River Dr., Miami, FL 33128. For more information, visit the official website.

Get in the Back-to-School Spirit With Style Saves

Step into the feel-good world of Style Saves at the Miami Beach Convention Center for an immersive, two-day event. The annual back-to-school giveaway has served 250,000 students and families to date. Get lost in a joyful jungle curated by Cymbiotika with supplement giveaways, activities and a handful of on-site surprises. The kids can bounce, craft and dance, along with personalizing backpacks and uniforms. Plus, there’s face-painting and fresh haircuts on deck. The Sodexo-sponsored food hall will serve up eats from Skinny Louie, Pura Vida, Chiquita, Pinecrest Bakery and more, while the market stocks snacks and groceries from Pretzelized, Planet Harvest, GOYA and Gopuff, among others.

Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Miami Beach Convention Center is located at 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139. To donate, register a student or register as a volunteer, visit the event website.

Make Pizza and Sip Lambrusco at Casadonna

The only thing better than making pizza by the water is a chilled glass of Lambrusco in hand. Lock in for Casadonna’s new pizza-making class with views of Biscayne Bay decorating the backdrop. Savor aperitivo and antipasto hour before getting your hands dirty while you enjoy a Lucci Lambrusco–laced buzz, followed by piping hot slices from the Ooni oven. Perfect for a date night or a GNO, snag an al fresco seat while you can—this one’s got the stamp of approval from Lucci co-founder Ashley Graham, and ends with a sinful spoonful of tiramisu.

Thursday, August 13, and Thursday, August 20, from 7–9 p.m. Tickets start at $110 and your RSVP is required.

Casadonna is located at 1737 N. Bayshore Dr., First Floor, Miami, FL 33132. For more information and to RSVP, visit the event page.

Paaawty on National Dog Day at InterContinental Miami

Celebrate National Dog Day at the End of Summer Paaawty on Paws Patio at InterContinental Miami, where it’s all about your furry bestie. Dress up your pup for the tropical theme and head to the Picante Terrace so Fido can splash around in the sprinklers and doggie pool before indulging in a complimentary pup cup to commemorate the day. Shop the dog-friendly vendor lineup and mingle with other dog moms and dog dads over human cocktails with views of the Downtown Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Pawfect for a pup portrait.

Wednesday, August 26, from 5–7 p.m. Admission is free.

InterContinental Miami is located at 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit the event page.

End the Summer at Camp Standard

Making its triumphant return, Camp Standard is the ultimate end-of-summer soiree. The adults-only jaunt invites 250 campers, with both day passes and overnight options, to connect, play, sip, snack, slide, dance and bask in a bevy of The Standard Spa’s signature wellness moments, complete with s’mores and midnight swims.

Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29. Day passes start at $400 and two-day passes start at $750; prices will increase on August 10. Base room rates start at $250 per night with a special rate code.

The Standard Spa is located at 40 Island Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit the event page.