#DishHitlist: Pride Month, Father’s Day, and New Summer Dishes

June may not be known as the most popping month in Miami but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a round-up of the best deals in town for you this month. Pride Month, Father’s Day, and summer menus are definitely going to have you coming out even in the hot weather. 

Lunch with Dad at Gulfstream Park Village

Gulfstream Park Village has a perfect day planned out for you and Dad for Father’s Day. Take part in the horse races, karaoke, casino, or bowling followed by lunch at the Yard House. This new American restaurant boasts the most extensive selection of tap beers in the world. For the perfect bite with your beer look no further than the poke nachos with marinated ahi on top, oh my!

Gulfstream Park is located at 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. For more information, visit their official website. 

Alice in Wonderland Brunch at Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden

Step into the adult tea party of your dreams. By popular request, the Mad Hatters Brunch has been extended until June 25th. That means Miami’s epicureans can still get a taste of the whimsical dining experience. Take a step into the outdoor garden terrace at Isabelle’s and you’ll feel like you’ve just been taken down the rabbit hole into Alice’s crazy world. Take pictures with the themed decor and even play some tea party table games. The star of the show, however, is the Mad Hatters Dessert Carousel, which rotates decadent sweets ($45). Pair that with a craft cocktail by Gio Gutierrez – The Jabberwocky ($20), a play on the Negroni Sbagliato, but with a strawberry twist, that comes served in a tea kettle with up to four servings. Make sure to make your reservations beforehand. 

Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden at The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is located at 3300 SW 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website. 

New Summer Menu at Leku

This month Michelin-recognized LEKU’s  Executive Chef Carlos Garcia has unveiled his new summer lunch menu. An exciting new addition is the Pintxos Tapas offerings served bento box-style with a side of housemade chips. For $25 diners can choose 3 tapas from various options like Jerez marinated sardines and tomato pinxto, traditional Spanish squid, grilled sirloin skewers, and more. Stop by for lunch for a taste of the new family-style dishes like the Arroz Negro a la Brasa (black rice with mussels and clams) or the 50 days dry-aged ribeye and Australian wagyu picanha burger served with a series of highly addictive toppings. All we’re saying is you don’t want to wait till fall and miss out on this menu, folks. 

LEKU is located at 1100 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website. 

Smorgasburg Staying on the Lincoln Road Through the End of the Year

Miami’s largest outdoor-food market and an absolute fav of South Florida’s epicureans has extended its stay in Miami Beach until the end of the year. Stop by every Friday from 5:30-10:30 p.m. to get a taste of what some of the city’s best vendors have to offer. With over 20 vendors to try, some of our favs include the dumplings from Mao Bao and the sweet crispy churros from Santo Dulce for dessert. Stopping by every other Friday means you can try all the vendors and even catch the scheduled live music and performances. Smorgasburg Miami on Lincoln Road offers a full bar serving local beer, wine, and specialty cocktails to cap off your night. 

Smorgasburg Miami Beach is located at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website. 

Wagyu Around The World at RED South Beach

Celebrate National Steak Month in utmost style over at RED South Beach. Miami’s premier steakhouse is launching Wagyu Around the World, a showcase of the best steaks the world has to offer. Diners will get a chance to try Miyazaki A5 Wagyu from Japan, Wagyu Tomahawk from Australia, and Wagyu Porterhouse with roasted bone marrow from the US; all accompanied by seven specialty hand-crafted sauces from RED. Make sure to reserve beforehand. 

Winemaker Dinner with La Corte Dei Venti Winery at Toscana Divino

On Thursday, June 15th, Toscana Divino is hosting a private dinner in collaboration with La Corte Dei Venti Winery. For $145 epicureans can indulge in a 6-course menu curated by chef Andrea Marchesin. The menu masterfully pairs the abundance of local South Florida produce and wine. A sneak peek of the menu reveals mouthwatering dishes like the risotto funghi e tartufo made with local farm mushrooms and black truffle and paired with a 2018 Corte dei Venti Brunello di Montalcino Reserva DOCG and glazed short ribs paired with the same wine of 2016. Reservations are necessary beforehand. 

Pride Month Happenings

Brunch at Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop

Come celebrate Pride Month with brunch over at Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop with their new signature dessert — Stop Drop & Slay. Yes, it’s really as amazing as it sounds. For $25, you get a larger-than-life shareable rainbow ice cream sandwich crafted from the bake shop’s signature birthday cake ice cream and nestled between two rainbow sprinkle cookies. The decadent dessert is only available during brunch throughout June with sales benefitting Pridelines, a local charity that supports, educates, and empowers South Florida’s LGBTQ youth. 

Fireman Derek’s has multiple locations. For more information, visit their official website. 

Takeout from Bodega Taqueria y Tequila

Invite some friends over, put on your favorite drag, and order tacos ‘cause Bodega Taqueria y Tequila will be donating a percentage of proceeds from ALL Bodega app and website orders to SAVE, South Florida’s longest-serving organization protecting people who are LGBTQ against discrimination. Get together on a Tuesday to take advantage of the 3 for $11 Taco Tuesday promotion. The promotion includes the clasico tacos like the crispy avocado, al pastor, carne asada, and more. The initiative runs throughout the whole month of June and is available at all Bodega locations.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila has multiple locations. For more information, visit their official website. 

Drag Brunch, Pride Happy Hour, and more at R House Wynwood

R House Wynwood is going all out for Pride Month with exciting weekly offerings. Fancy a scrumptious brunch with a side of drag show? Stop by on Saturdays and Sundays and choose from several brunch packages including bottomless drinks, bottle service, family-style dishes, and of course, a drag show featuring only Miami’s finest. Or, stop by on Friday, June 30th for the Brickell LGBTQ+ Pride Happy Hour. Make sure to make your reservations beforehand for all events. 

R House is located at 2727 NW 2^nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.