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.
Pisco Month at JARANA Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Bar
February calls for a proper toast, and JARANA is answering with a month-long celebration of Peru’s most iconic spirit. In honor of National Pisco Sour Month, the Aventura favorite is rolling out a lineup of new pisco-based cocktails while giving back—each drink sold supports the Pachacútec Culinary Institute in Peru, a nonprofit founded by chef Gastón Acurio that educates and empowers underprivileged culinary students. Expect classics and playful twists alike, from the bright pisco sour and maracuyá sour to the chicha sour, lychee sour, and a refreshing lime sangria. Every sip supports a good cause.
JARANA is at 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 5150, Aventura, FL 33180. For more information, visit their official website.
Friday, February 13
Wax, Wine, and Waterfront Galentine’s at Joia Beach
Joia Beach is skipping the saccharine Valentine’s tropes and hosting a Galentine’s that actually feels good. On February 13, the waterfront hideaway teams up with Artisan’s Playhouse for a candle-making session that’s tactile, indulgent, and quietly luxe. You’ll blend from 40+ fragrances, tint your own wax, layer in dried florals, metallic flakes, and custom pigments, then personalize a vintage vessel with hand-drawn labels and illustrations. There’s live music, a specialty cocktail, and happy hour pricing running all night—so the mood stays loose while your candle sets. Creative, unfussy, and very Miami. At the end of the evening, you’ll leave with a special gift for your bestie or special someone. Get your tickets in advance.
Joia Beach is at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132. For more information, visit their official website.
Free Valentine’s Day Poolside Cinema at The National Hotel
On Friday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m., The National Hotel hosts a free poolside movie night under the stars, screening Crazy, Stupid, Love in its iconic courtyard. Couples can snag plush lounge chairs for two, while groups stretch out on couches or loungers—first-come, first-served. The full Mareva 1939 menu is available throughout the night, bringing tapas, Spanish wines, and cocktails into the mix. Romantic without trying too hard and best enjoyed with a drink in hand. Reserve your spot on the Eventbrite page.
The National Hotel Miami Beach is at 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
Saturday, February 14
Smorgasburg Rings in Lunar New Year on Lincoln Road
Smorgasburg takes over Lincoln Road February 14–15 with a Lunar New Year market that leans big on food, culture, and spectacle. Expect 15+ Asian guest vendors and market favorites spinning one-off specials—think dumplings, yakisoba, hibachi, Korean skewers, tanghulu, hotteok, matcha drinks, and premium boba, all in one open-air circuit. Between bites, lion dances, kung fu demos, calligraphy sessions, and DJs keep the energy moving from afternoon through night. It’s festive without feeling touristy, food-forward without the fluff—and a rare chance to eat your way through the Lunar New Year, Miami-style. Entry is free.
Smorgasburg is at 1665 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
A Very Wynwood Valentine: Art Walk, Wine, Caviar, Repeat
Wynwood Art Walk returns Saturday, February 14, turning the neighborhood into an all-day Valentine’s fever dream of art, music, and very good eating. Between gallery hopping, stop at Otto and Pepe where Domaine Le Facteur sparkling wine is paired with 30g CAVI caviar for $120; snag a strawberry cream rosca (plus a free rose with a full rosca purchase) from Rodilla, or settle into a three-course Valentine’s dinner at Pasta or Rosemary’s. As night falls, Cervecería La Tropical keeps things moving with live music, late-night happy hour, and a specialty cocktail built for the occasion. Come for the art, stay for the snacks—and the after-hours energy. For the full scoop, visit the Wynwood Art Walk page.
Valentine’s Day, the Boia De Way
If your love language is serious food, Boia De has Valentine’s handled. The Michelin-starred Upper East Side gem is offering a four-course, family-style tasting menu that leans fully into what it does best: bold flavors and pristine ingredients. Think crudo, seasonal salads, and homemade pasta laced in irresistible sauces. Priced at $125 per person, with an optional $75 wine pairing, this is a candlelit dinner for couples who deeply care about what’s on the plate. Expect thoughtful cooking, an intimate room, and dishes worth lingering over till the very last bite. Reservations can be made via Resy.
Boia De is at 5205 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit their official website.
Valentine’s Day Omakase at The Den, Azabu Miami Beach
For couples who prefer precision over pomp, The Den at Azabu delivers Valentine’s dinner at its most focused. Tucked inside The Stanton Hotel, the hidden omakase room hosts an 18-seat counter experience featuring Omakase Matsu, a 22-course Edomae sushi tasting priced at $350 per person, including a champagne toast. Expect pristine seasonal fish flown in from Tokyo’s Toyosu market, expertly seasoned rice, and a quiet rhythm that lets each piece speak for itself. It’s intimate, intentional, and deeply indulgent. Reservations are prepaid and limited—book on OpenTable.
Azabu Miami Beach is at 161 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
Barsecco Brings the Bubbles for Valentine’s Day
Barsecco is leaning into its flirty, see-and-be-seen energy this Valentine’s Day with a simple but effective move: bottles of Moët and Chandon for $100 until midnight. Set in the heart of Brickell, the space shifts effortlessly from laid-back lounge to late-night playground, with world-cuisine plates made for sharing. Think poppy-crusted tuna tataki, Secreto Iberico pork steak with romesco sauce, and decadent desserts like the chocolate ganache layer cake. Add a live DJ and a kitchen that runs late, and suddenly Valentine’s Day doesn’t feel so scripted.
Paperfish Sushi Sets the Table for a Nikkei Valentine
Paperfish Sushi is keeping Valentine’s Day effortlessly cool with a $150 chef’s tasting menu for two. Expect a Nikkei-driven lineup that balances Japanese precision with Peruvian flair, served in Paperfish’s signature late-night Tokyo speakeasy setting. Think crispy rice topped with tuna and crema acevichada, tropical ceviches, and that unforgettable 48-hour miso-marinated black cod. If you and your significant other prefer to freestyle the night, the full à la carte menu remains available, along with cocktails like the umeshu-spiked One Night in Tokyo. Reservations are highly recommended.