This Week in Miami: May 18-24

Each week, we round up what’s worth your time right now—from new menus and pop-up moments to festivals, openings, and low-key excuses to go out on a weeknight. Consider this your curated snapshot of the city as it moves through the week ahead: where to eat, what to drink, and what’s quietly (or loudly) happening around town.

A Wellness-Focused New Menu at Sadelle’s Coconut Grove

Major Food Group is stepping into the wellness space with the launch of Major Wellness at Sadelle’s Coconut Grove, created in collaboration with Bonberi founder Nicole Berrie. The new permanent menu transforms the restaurant’s coffee counter into a destination for ceremonial-grade matcha drinks, nutrient-forward smoothies, and frozen yogurt creations made without refined sugars, seed oils, synthetic gums, or artificial dyes. Highlights include the Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte with house-made strawberry milk, a Salty Caramel Latte layered with miso-date milk and maple-miso caramel, and frozen yogurt topped with tahini, halva, pistachio, and olive oil.

Sadelle’s is located at 3321 Mary St., Miami, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website.

A Tropical Wellness Collaboration at Pura Vida Miami

Pura Vida Miami is teaming up with viral probiotic brand Coconut Cult for a limited-edition collaboration tailor-made for Miami’s current wellness era. The partnership introduces the new Coco Loco Bowl, layered with coconut yogurt, mango, pineapple, passion fruit, banana, blue spirulina, and topped with kiwi, blueberries, shaved coconut, hemp seeds, and vegan granola. There’s also the Coconut Cult Miami Coco Loco probiotic yogurt, blending organic coconut cream with tropical fruit and the brand’s signature probiotic cultures. Consider it a colorful little taste of summer while supplies last.

Pura Vida Miami has multiple locations across Miami. For more information, visit their official website.

A New Happy Hour at Fuku Coral Gables

The recently opened Fuku Coral Gables is rolling out a new ongoing happy hour, adding a casual late-afternoon window to its fried chicken lineup. Running Monday through Thursday from 3-6 p.m., the offering keeps things simple and snackable, with the OG Sando priced at $8 and the option to add fries for $2 more. Guests can also mix and match any three sides for $10, alongside $4 Orion beers, making the space an easy stop for an after-work bite or an early evening break.

Fuku is located at 135 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information, visit their official website.

A South Beach Staycation at Balfour Miami Beach

In Miami Beach‘s South of Fifth neighborhood, Balfour Miami Beach is leaning into summer staycation season with a new Stay Local Live Balfour offer designed for Florida residents. The boutique 82-room property, part of the Registry Collection, positions itself as a relaxed coastal escape just steps from the sand, with perks that stretch the entire stay. Guests booking a minimum two-night stay receive up to 15 percent off accommodations, a complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability), and reduced valet parking, alongside added flexibility like early check-in and late check-out. The experience extends beyond the rooms, with daily dining discounts at Laurel Miami Beach and access to rooftop and beachfront amenities tailored for slower, sun-soaked days. Between the plunge pool, bike rentals, and on-site café SoFi Coffee, the property is a quietly glam version of South Beach living—more retreat than party, but still unmistakably Miami.

Balfour Miami Beach is located at 350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Tuesday, May 19

A New Happy Hour at Pauline

Pauline at The Shelborne By Proper is finally launching its first happy hour since opening last fall, and it feels very much in line with the restaurant’s polished-but-relaxed approach to coastal dining. Debuting May 19, Pauline Hour will run Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the bar, featuring half-priced raw bar favorites alongside $10 wine and $12 cocktails designed for staying a little while. Expect dishes like conch ceviche with coconut leche, tuna crudo with blood orange, and a seafood-heavy cinco conchas platter layered with oyster, scallop, snow crab, conch, and pink shrimp. Cocktails stay bright and tropical, with combinations of mezcal, yuzu, mango, chili, grapefruit, and sherry rounding out the menu.

Pauline is located at The Shelborne by Proper, 1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Thursday, May 21

A New CES Exhibition Opens in Wynwood

Legendary New York graffiti artist CES is heading to Wynwood this week with a new solo exhibition opening at the Museum of Graffiti Private Gallery on Thursday, May 21 from 7-9 p.m. Widely regarded as one of the defining pioneers of wildstyle lettering, CES helped shape the visual language of New York’s graffiti movement throughout the ’80s and ’90s, later transitioning from subway cars to murals, galleries, and international collaborations. The upcoming show debuts an entirely new body of work, offering a closer look at the artist’s evolving studio practice while staying rooted in the bold, aerodynamic lettering style that made him influential worldwide. The first 100 visitors will also receive a limited-edition CES poster during opening night. RSVP required.

The Private Gallery is located at 2521 NW 3rd Ave., Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.

Friday, May 22

A Pre–Memorial Day Glow-Up Plan at Avabello Aesthetics in South Beach

Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Sculptra is having a quiet moment across Miami—especially at Avabello Aesthetics in South Beach, where patients come for a more long-game approach to natural-looking rejuvenation. Unlike traditional fillers, Sculptra works by stimulating collagen over time, gradually restoring facial structure for results that can last up to two years. Led by Dr. Benjamin Eskenazi, a double board-certified plastic surgeon known for his anatomical precision, the experience is less about instant change and more about subtle refinement heading into summer. The clinic also offers a wide range of injectable, skin, and advanced aesthetic treatments, allowing patients to tailor a treatment plan to their individual goals. It’s a pre-weekend reset that feels discreet, tailored, and designed to look like you—just more rested.

Avabello Aesthetics is located at 555 Washington Ave., Suite 360, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Saturday, May 23

Paradox After Dark in Wynwood

In the heart of Wynwood, Paradox Museum Miami is extending its immersive world into the night with Paradox After Dark, a monthly experience available every fourth Saturday that transforms the museum into a more atmospheric, elevated version of itself. After hours, the space takes on a different energy as guests move through its 70+ exhibits in lower light, where optical illusions, gravity-defying rooms, and perception-bending installations feel even more disorienting after dark. Tickets are priced at $35 for adults and $25 for children ages 4-11, making it an accessible late-night option for both locals and visitors looking for something a bit more playful.

Paradox Museum Miami is located at 2301 N Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.

A Rooftop Viewing Party for Air and Sea Show Weekend at Clevelander

As the Air and Sea Show returns to Miami Beach this Memorial Day Weekend, Clevelander South Beach is turning its Ocean Drive rooftop into one of the most high-energy viewing spots in the city. From May 23-24, the rooftop hosts an all-day party from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., where guests can watch jets sweep across the skyline while DJs, poolside energy, and drink specials set the tone below. Throughout the weekend, the property leans into spectacle, offering 20 percent off alcoholic beverages and a special discount for military guests. Families visiting during the day will also find a more relaxed setup, complete with a kids’ menu and complimentary popsicles.

Clevelander South Beach is located at 1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Sunday, May 24

National Escargot Day at Costa Med Bistro + Wine

In honor of National Escargot Day, Costa Med Bistro + Wine is leaning into one of its most classic indulgences. Tucked away in Key Biscayne’s coastal calm, the bistro offers a fitting setting for the dish, including a much-needed long midday pause by the sea. The escargots à la Bourguignonne take center stage—tender, garlicky snails simmered in white wine, shallots, and fresh herbs until rich and aromatic, especially when paired with a glass from the restaurant’s well-curated wine list. From there, guests can drift into lighter seafood dishes like crudo or carpaccio, keeping the meal elegant and unforced. A quiet celebration of a French classic, served with Key Biscayne ease.