What to Do in Miami This Week [June 9-15]

Welcome to our weekly roundup of the highest occasions in Miami! Keep up-to-date on the most recent happenings within the Magic Metropolis with our curated choice of the very best eating places and locations to see and be seen.

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Wednesday, June 11: Nationwide Pizza Margherita Day at La Pure

If there’s ever a cause to honor a traditional, it’s Nationwide Margherita Pizza Day—and there’s no higher place to do it than La Pure. Tucked into Little River, this low-key spot has earned a faithful following for doing easy issues exceptionally nicely. 

The Bib Gourmand spot retains issues targeted: naturally leavened dough, cold-fermented for 48 hours, blistered in a wooden oven, and topped with tomato sauce, burrata, and basil. It’s delicate however sturdy, smoky from the wooden oven, and deeply satisfying—a pie that speaks in quiet, assured notes. Pair it with one among their rigorously chosen pure wines (ask the crew, they know what they’re doing) and settle in. No fuss, no frills, only a pizza that makes you pause mid-bite and go, “rattling.”

Friday, June 13: Lunch at CJ’s Crab Shack 

Lunch at CJ’s Crab Shack this Friday is non-negotiable. We’re kicking issues off with the crab dip—spinach and artichoke with contemporary lump crab meat. A should for positive. Then we’re stepping into on the baked oysters: buttery, garlicky, effervescent with Swiss cheese and parmesan. And naturally, a type of golden, shell-baked crab muffins.

For mains, it’s the blackened grouper Reuben for us, stacked with slaw and melted Swiss on rye, with a facet of fries straight from the fryer. Chilly beer, salt air, and the form of seafood you by no means make at dwelling—that is how a Friday lunch ought to look. See you at midday. Come hungry.

Saturday, June 14: Eleventh Road Pizza x Bodega Launch Social gathering 

Two Miami staples are teaming up for a significantly enjoyable summer season collab: Eleventh Road Pizza and Bodega Taqueria are dropping two limited-edition pies—Birria and Elote—out there June 9–30. The Birria Pie is every thing you’re keen on about Bodega’s taco, however in pizza type: slow-cooked barbacoa, mozzarella, avocado salsa, onions, cilantro, and a facet of wealthy consommé for dipping. Oh my.

In the meantime, the Elote Pie goes daring with roasted corn, salsa rosada, cotija, chipotle, cilantro, and mozzarella. It’s peak summer season, by the slice. This Saturday, they’re throwing a launch get together at Bodega Coconut Grove from 2–5 p.m. with music, drinks, and free samples (sure, free). Suppose taco vibes meet pizza goals. 

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila Coconut Grove is positioned at 3419 Predominant Hwy, Miami, FL 33133. For extra data, go to their official web site. 

Sunday, June 15: Father’s Day at Elia on the River 

This Father’s Day, Elia on the River is serving up grilled cuts in honor of all SoFlo fathers. The waterfront stunner goes all in with Meat Me at Elia—a one-day-only celebration that includes premium grilled picks designed for sharing (suppose parts for 2 or 4). Count on a well-marbled, expertly charred unfold with simply the precise steadiness of smoke and finesse.

Set towards sweeping Miami River views and framed by terrazzo flooring, rattan textures, and a laid-back luxe vibe, Elia makes the case for ditching the yard BBQ in favor of one thing extra refined. Whether or not you’re rolling in by boat or pulling up a seat on the breezy patio, that is the way you do Father’s Day in fashion. The common à la carte menu stays out there for these craving pastas, seafood, or a crisp wood-fired pie—however should you’re right here to toast Dad with steak and spritzes, you’re in good fingers.