This Week in Miami: July 13-19
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.
Glow Now at VIIV Wellness Haus, Thank Yourself Later
Between waterfront brunches, omakase dinners, soccer watch parties, and rooftop cocktails, carve out an hour for something your future self will appreciate. Tucked inside Sunset Harbor, VIIV Wellness Haus has quietly become one of Miami Beach‘s most sought-after spots for natural, regenerative aesthetics. Founded by best friends and nurse practitioners Lulu and Yani, the boutique clinic takes a refreshingly subtle approach, focusing on collagen stimulation, skin health, and treatments that enhance—not erase—your features. Think CO2 laser resurfacing, PRF, Sculptra, and expertly placed injectables that leave people wondering why you look so well-rested amidst the summer sun and festivities. And here’s our little secret: Dish Miami readers can score a complimentary $250 ZO Stimulator Peel with any dermal filler treatment or neurotoxin ($10/unit minimum). Consider it the chicest detour of your summer itinerary.
This Happy Hour at Bar1939 Feels Straight Out of Old Miami
Skip the crowded rooftop and head somewhere with, let’s say, a lil’ more character. Every day from 5-7 p.m., Bar1939 inside the historic National Hotel Miami Beach is serving up an aperitivo hour worthy of its glamorous Art Deco surroundings. Sip $14 cocktails, $9 wines, or $6 draft beers while snacking on Mediterranean bites like patatas bravas, jamón Ibérico croquetas, and sizzling shrimp from just $12. Tucked inside one of South Beach‘s most iconic hotels, the intimate piano bar exudes vintage Miami elegance with velvet seats, moody lighting, and timeless charm—the kind of place where one drink easily turns into dinner next door at Mareva1939.
Bar1939 is located inside the National Hotel at 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
Tuesday, July 14
MILA Omakase: One Night. Ten Seats. Zero Second Chances.
If you’re looking to splurge on a truly unforgettable dinner, clear your calendar for Tuesday, July 14. MILA Omakase is kicking off its new Summer Collaboration Series with a one-night-only takeover alongside Barra Callao, bringing together the meticulous craftsmanship of Edomae omakase with the bright flavors of Peruvian Nikkei cuisine. The collaborative 12-course tasting unfolds at MILA’s intimate 10-seat counter, with six courses from each kitchen designed exclusively for the evening. With just 24 seats per seating and no repeat performance, this is the kind of reservation Miami’s epicureans will be talking about long after the last course is served. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
MILA Omakase is located at 800 Lincoln Rd., second floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
Say Bonjour to Bastille Day
Good news, folks: there’s no passport required to celebrate Bastille Day this year. On Tuesday, July 14, Miami’s Michelin-starred French destinations, Le Jardinier and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, are toasting France’s national holiday with a complimentary Normandie cocktail for every guest. Mixed with Grey Goose vodka, pineapple, elderflower, lemon, and sparkling wine, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in an elegant French lunch or dinner. Whether you’re craving refined garden-inspired cuisine or an unforgettable Michelin-starred tasting menu, this is one holiday worth a tchin-tchin.
Le Jardinier is located at 151 NE 41st St., Suite 135, Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit their official website.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon is located at 151 NE 41st St., Design District, Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit their official website.
Saturday, July 18
Brunch With a Brickell View at Novotel? Say Less.
Weekend brunch just got an upgrade at Novotel Miami Brickell. Settle in for the mood and rooftop skyline views at Vista or a laid-back bistro vibe at UVA—the hotel’s new brunch delivers all the essentials: indulgent comfort food, bottomless drinks, and zero pressure to rush. Expect elevated takes on favorites like croque madame with truffle béchamel, short rib benedict, and tres leches French toast, plus two-hour bottomless mimosas, bellinis, Bloody Marys, or spritzes. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. We’re sold.
Novotel Miami Brickell is located at 1500 SW 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33129. For more information, visit their official website.
Caviar Cravings at Kiki on the River
National Caviar Day lands on Saturday, July 18, and there’s no better excuse to indulge than at Kiki on the River. The Miami River hotspot is celebrating with a trio of luxe bites, including its fan-favorite Kiki caviar chips topped with Ossetra caviar, smoked king crab finished with smoked butter and Ossetra caviar, and fresh oysters with Kaluga caviar and apple mignonette. Mmm. Pair it all with stellar waterfront views, crisp cocktails, and the restaurant’s signature Mykonos-inspired atmosphere. If you’re going to celebrate caviar, this is the place to do it.
Kiki on the River is located at 450 NW N. River Dr., Miami, FL 33128. For more information, visit their official website.
Sunday, July 19
Namaste, Then French Toast
If your ideal Sunday starts with movement and ends over brunch, make Downtown your next stop. Maison Yoga, the French apartment-inspired wellness studio from the founders of Café Bastille, has quietly become one of Miami’s coolest spaces to unplug over the past year since its opening. Think heated yoga, Pilates, guided recovery sessions, and one of the city’s only in-studio cold plunges—all inside a cozy space that feels more like a Parisian home than a fitness studio. After class, keep the French vibes going with brunch at Café Bastille right next door, where Turkish eggs, Bae’s shakshuka, French burritos, specialty coffee, and thick-cut French toast have earned the café a cult following across South Florida. Wellness, carbs, and good design? That’s a weekend plan we can get behind.
Maison Yoga is located at 247 SE 1st St., Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.
Café Bastille is located at 248 SE 1st St., Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.
The World Cup Final, But Make It a Day Party at CASA NEOS Beach Club
Why choose between brunch, the biggest match of the year, and a sunset party when you can have all three? On Sunday, July 19, CASA NEOS Beach Club is turning the World Cup Final into an all-day affair on the Miami River, kicking things off with a waterfront brunch and live match viewing before transitioning into its signature Sunset Rituals series. As the final whistle blows, Australian DJ Kaz James takes over the decks, bringing golden-hour house beats to one of the city’s most beautiful waterfront settings. If you’re looking to watch the final somewhere that feels more Saint-Tropez than sports bar, this is your move. Reservations are structured around table packages, each carrying a minimum spend rather than a fixed cover; book here. Please also be advised of the elegant chic CASA NEOS dress code—dressed-up shorts, tennis shoes, and polo shirts are permitted during brunch hours only.
Casa Neos is located at 40 SW North River Dr., Miami, FL 33130. For more information, call 305-800-6365 or visit their official website.
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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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