This Week in Miami: April 27-May 3

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 New Prix Fixe at AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove

This just in: AVA introduced a more structured way to settle in for dinner with a new three-course prix fixe, now available Sunday through Thursday for $70 per person. The menu fully leans into the restaurant’s Mediterranean vibe, moving through a sequence that starts light and builds gradually. Think crispy zucchini with tzatziki and keftedes meatballs with harissa, followed by hearty mains like lavraki fillet or a golden Aegean chicken tajine. Offered all evening, it works as both a planned night out or a fallback when you don’t feel like navigating a full menu.

AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove is located at 2889 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website.

A $40 Business Lunch at Signor Sassi

Signor Sassi in Hallandale has just unveiled a new business lunch, offering a three-course prix fixe for $40 per person. Available Monday through Friday from 12 to 3 p.m., the menu pulls from a lineup of Italian standards—burrata, beef bresaola, and calamari to start, followed by pastas like rigatoni cacio e pepe or gnocchi al pomodoro, alongside mains like salmon with caponata or chicken paillard. Desserts stay classic, with tiramisu, lemon sorbet, or fruit to finish. Signor Sassi may be a new addition to the SoFlo dining scene, but one that already feels like it’s settling into the rotation.

Signor Sassi is located at 1006 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. For more information, visit their official website.

Wednesday, April 29

An F1 Kickoff at The Drexel

The Drexel sets the tone for race season with a midweek kickoff party. Taking over Española Way on April 29, the evening blends coastal Italian cooking with live music and a steady, social energy. Chef Jarrod Huth and Chef de Cuisine Derek Carressi anchor the menu, while a Ferrari Spritz special keeps things on theme without overdoing it. Live music from Alejandro Elizondo runs from 6 to 9 p.m., giving the night a defined rhythm. Arrive early for a proper dinner or drop in later as it shifts into more of a crowd. Doors open at 5 p.m., and reservations are recommended if you’re planning to stay a while.

The Drexel is located at 1436 Drexel Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Thursday, April 30

A Three-Night Omakase Collaboration at MILA

MILA Omakase brings in serious firepower for a limited three-night residency, hosting Chef Guillaume Galliot of the three-Michelin-starred Caprice in Hong Kong. Set within the restaurant’s 10-seat counter, each course is finished and presented directly in front of guests. The tasting menu blends Galliot’s precise, French technique with MILA’s MediterrAsian lens, resulting in a one-off spectacle of perfect execution and immaculate taste. With just two seatings per night (7 and 9:30 p.m.) and pricing set at $450 per person, it’s in special-occasion territory. Reservations are limited, making this less of a casual drop-in and more of a planned experience for those looking to lock in something rare during an already packed week.

MILA Omakase is located at 800 Lincoln Rd., second floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Friday, May 1

A Three-Day Pop-Up at Jack’s Garage

The Dead Flamingo plugs into race weekend with a three-day takeover at Jack’s Garage, part of the larger Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing fan experience running alongside Formula 1. Open to guests 21+, the setup blends fan-focused activations—think racing simulators and McLaren show cars—with a nightlife layer, featuring DJ sets, live music, and a steady flow of Jack Daniel’s cocktails. It’s free to enter, which makes it one of the more accessible options during a weekend that tends to skew heavily ticketed.

Jack’s Garage is located inside the Hard Rock Stadium at 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.

Saturday, May 2

A Weekly Flea Market at Miami Ironside

A new standing weekend plan lands at Miami Ironside with the launch of Magic City Flea, now running every Saturday as an open-air mix of vintage, handmade, and small-batch finds. The setup brings together 40+ vendors. The best part? Ironside Pizza is offering 50 percent off classic pies like margherita or capricciosa, and Ironside Café Bistro is running a buy-one-get-one deal on beer and wine, making it just as viable to hang out as it is to shop. See you there!

Miami Ironside is located at 7580 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33138. For more information, visit their official website.

Family Style Lands in Wynwood

Family Style Food Festival takes over Mana Wynwood during F1 weekend, bringing its mix of food, fashion, and street culture into a one-day, all-ages format that runs from noon to 8 p.m. The lineup pulls from a range of cult-followed spots—Ted’s Burgers, Double Luck Chinese, KYU, The Wolf of Tacos—alongside a broader setup of brand activations, merch drops, and interactive builds. There’s a strong emphasis on experience here, from Cash App and Square’s Pantry concept, highlighting emerging brands to a handful of limited-edition collaborations and pop-ups throughout the space. Timed to coincide with race weekend, it works as a reset from the usual F1 circuit. This event is less about reservations and more about wandering, sampling, and seeing what’s happening in real time. General admission is free with RSVP.

Mana Wynwood Convention Center is located at 318 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.