What to Do in Miami This Week [Sep 22-28]

Miami’s calling—and we’ve got the scoop! Each week, we dish out the coolest events, yummiest eats, and the hottest hangouts where the city’s party never stops.

Looking for more? Discover the latest restaurants in Miami, along with their food and drink specials for this month.

Wednesday, September 24: La Docena Collaboration Dinner at Sunny’s

Sunny’s is back at it again with another round of their guest chef dinner series, and this one’s got serious heat. On Wednesday, September 24, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., the spotlight falls on Chef Tomás Bermúdez of La Docena—yes, that La Docena, the Mexico City powerhouse that’s scored a spot on Latin America’s 50 Best list. He’ll be teaming up with Sunny’s very own Chef Aaron Brooks for a four-course land-and-sea feast that promises big flavors.

Think oysters with a funky fermented mignonette, scallops swimming in chiltepin aguachile, and abalone slicked with salsa macha mayo. Then there’s uni kissed by char, shrimp bathed in sangrita, and a ceviche tostada that’ll have you plotting your second round before the first bite is done. We don’t want to give away too much, but dessert will keep the vibe sweet and sultry with molten lava cake dripping in dulce de leche and a buttermilk ice cream moment with figs. Tickets are $225 on Resy. Grab yours—this is one night only.

Sunny’s Steakhouse is located at 7357 NW Miami Court, Miami, FL. For more information, visit their official website. 

Thursday, September 25: National Lobster Day at CJ’s Crab Shack

Sure, CJ’s Crab Shack is famous for its crab cakes, but on this glorious occasion, the lobster steals the spotlight. Think: buttery, juicy, crack-it-open-with-your-bare-hands kind of lobster. Lobster tails grilled to perfection, lobster pasta dripping in cream, and tender lobster nestled alongside juicy steak. 

CJ’s does what CJ’s always does: keeps it fun, fresh, and absolutely no-frills in the best way possible. Grab a draft and order up a lobster platter with your crew. The shack sits right on the South Beach strip, so you can get messy with melted butter while watching the waves roll in. So this National Lobster Day, skip the white tablecloths and celebrate where seafood feels like a party.

Friday, September 26: National Dumpling Day at Paperfish Sushi

September 26 is National Dumpling Day, and we’ve already jotted down Paperfish Sushi in our planners. Because honestly, if you’re going to celebrate dumplings, why not do it with wagyu wrapped in delicate dough or plump pork-and-shrimp pockets that arrive steaming hot? They’re juicy, they’re messy in the best way, and they disappear way too fast—so just order extra. Trust.

Paperfish always nails the vibe: step through those glowing red tori gates and suddenly you’re in this dreamy Tokyo-meets-Lima hideaway. The crispy truffle fried rice and miso black cod are legendary, and pair sublimely with the dumplings. So here’s the plan: grab a friend, line the table with dumplings, maybe toss in a wasabi martini for balance, and lean into the fact that this holiday was basically invented for indulgence.

Sunday, September 28: Miami Spice Dinner at Barsecco

For the last days of Miami Spice, Barsecco’s Miami Spice dinner is the move. The Brickell hotspot strikes that balance between sleek dining and buzzy nightlife, which means your three-course meal doubles as dinner and a scene. For $60, the lineup is stacked. Kick things off with something playful: maybe serrano ham croquettes with berry preserves, or a burrata-and-berries plate that feels like the best days of summer. If you’re leaning fresh, the ceviche carretillero with corvina, cancha corn, and crispy calamari is divine.

Entrees go bold: miso-glazed seabass with shiitake and spinach for the umami lovers, secreto Iberico pork steak for carnivores who want their marbling just right, or the black truffle rigatoni alla vodka—because pasta and truffle will never go out of style. Dessert is the only tough call: chocolate cake that means business or a piña colada tres leches that screams vacation in every bite. Pro tip: pair it all with Barsecco’s craft cocktails and let dinner effortlessly roll into one of their infamous late-night parties.