This Week in Miami March 30-April 5

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.
Wednesday, April 1
A Midweek Reset at Sean Donaldson Hair
Somewhere between the start of the week and Easter plans, this is your reset button. Sean Donaldson Hair is the kind of place you slip into midweek when everything feels slightly off—and walk out noticeably recalibrated. Both locations keep things sharp but unfussy, with a team that knows how to refine rather than overdo. Whether it’s a clean cut, a color refresh, or a full switch-up, the approach is thoughtful, tailored, and built to last beyond the first wash. Book it midweek, and by the time the weekend rolls in, you’re already a step ahead.
Thursday, April 2
A Lunch That Slows Things Down at Ironside Pizza

By Thursday, the week starts to blur—this is when we like to grab a leisurely lunch. Ironside Pizza sits in that sweet spot between casual and dialed-in, the kind of place where lunch turns into a proper pause instead of something rushed between work and Easter weekend plans.
The menu speaks of Neapolitan classics—antipasti, salads, pastas—but it’s the wood-fired pizzas that anchor everything. Lightly charred, perfectly puffed, and built on ingredients that speak for themselves. The Regina made with prosciutto di parma, cherry tomatoes, and arugula is a crowd favorite. If you’ve got the time, stretch it out—maybe drift into something sweet after, like the Ironside tiramisu. Either way, it resets the pace before the weekend fully takes over.
Saturday, April 4
Easter Weekend Gets Playful at The Triangle

If your Easter plans lean more daytime energy than formal brunch, this one keeps things easy. On Saturday, April 4, The Triangle in Little River is hosting a Bunny Brunch. Running from 2 to 6 p.m., the afternoon mixes classic holiday moments with a more playful twist. There’s a bunny meet-and-greet, bounce house, face painting, an arcade truck, and arts and crafts, plus take-home goodies to round it out. It’s designed to keep kids entertained while adults settle into the pace of the day—helped along by a $25 bottomless mimosa option that keeps things firmly in brunch territory. Multiple food vendors will be on-site, making it easy to turn the outing into a full afternoon rather than a quick stop. Tickets are $25 per child, while adults get in free. Consider it a low-effort, high-reward way to mark the holiday without overplanning.
The Triangle is located at 200 NE 62nd St, Miami, FL 33138. For more information, visit their Instagram.
Sunday, April 5
An Elevated Easter Brunch at The Surf Club Restaurant
For a more polished take on Easter brunch, we’re going to The Surf Club Restaurant. On Sunday, April 5, the Surfside staple is hosting a three-course experience you don’t want to miss—the menu opens with an assortment of fresh pastries, fruit cocktails, and Eggs Royale topped with Regiis Ova caviar, setting the tone early. From there, mains keep things firmly in luxury territory, with options like a Maine lobster roll, peekytoe crab benedict, or a hen egg omelet finished with black truffle. Desserts follow suit, with Tahitian vanilla crème brûlée French toast and a blackberry malt pavlova bringing a close to the meal.
Throughout the afternoon, Regiis Ova caviar service and mimosas keep the experience feeling festive without tipping into excess. Reservations are now available via Resy.
Easter, But Make It Pauline
On April 5, Pauline shifts into full-on feast mode, stretching from the dining room out onto the terrace, where the energy speaks more of a long-table lunch than formal holiday affair. It’s a $75 set menu where deviled eggs land next to a crudo trio, shaved jicama cuts through the richness, tostones bring the crunch, and pastelitos de piña keep things slightly nostalgic, slightly indulgent. Then it pivots. Dessert arrives as Easter baskets, straight to the table. Chocolate bunnies, sweets, the whole moment. It’s festive without tipping into cliché. Book your table here.
Pauline is located at 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their website.
A Sunset Reset for Easter Sunday at South Pointe Park
If Easter Sunday starts with brunch and bubbles, this is how you balance it out. As the day winds down, South Pointe Park shifts into something quieter: a golden-hour yoga session that’s all about movement, breath, and a reset before the week begins again.
Hosted by Source Vive with AmigaMiaYoga, this free, all-levels flow leans into the energy of the season: renewal, lightness, and starting fresh without overthinking it. Expect a slow build from grounding breathwork into a gentle sunset flow, set against the kind of waterfront backdrop that makes you forget you’re still in the city. It runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., just as the light softens over the bay, on the lawn near Smith and Wollensky. No sign-ups, no pressure—just bring a mat and show up.
South Pointe Park is located at 1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Angelina Kurganska is a traveling food and tea writer. She spent years as a professional cook in North America, Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Angelina is particularly enthralled by the subtle world of Japanese cuisine and enjoys making pottery in her free time.
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