Burgers, Beers & Balls at Taste of Brickell; Miracolo's Inspiration at Max's Harvest

BRICKELL - The first ever Burger, Beer and Balls Bash benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami is scheduled for August 4 from 4 to 10 p.m. Featuring over 25 restaurants cooking up burgers and meatballs, the bash is selling general admission tickets for $10 and various levels of VIP starting at $65. The event is a precursor to March's Taste of Brickell. [Miami.com]

TIERS OF EXCELLENCE - Miami Blogger The Chowfather has updated his Tiers of Excellence with four restaurants filling in the top tier: The Bazaar, Tuyo, Bourbon Steak and Naoe. [Chowfather]

FT. LAUDERDALE - Sun Sentinel dining critic John Tanasychuk recommends some spots in Ft. Lauderdale for an out-of-towner looking for some seafood and Cuban eats. [SUP]

DELRAY - Chris Miracolo, executive chef of Max's Harvest, spoke with Clean Plate Charlie about how he comes up with "the many incarnations" of his recipes: "Have you ever seen the end of That '70's Show? Just exchange the flannel shirts and bellbottoms for chef coats and Birkenstocks." [CPC]