Living Room's New Cocktails; JBF Dinner This Friday

SOUTH BEACH – Living Room at the W has turned up the cocktail heat. They've just introduced a brand new menu with "Barmen Features" (signature libations) and something called "The Barrel" ("group cocktail featuring a full liter (equivalent to bottle service at nightclubs) of the spirit of your choice, combined with an array of specialty ingredients, housemade essential oils, edible flowers" and prepared tableside). [EaterWire]

NORTH MIAMI – Tickets are still available for this Friday's Next Generation Cocktail Reception and The Masters dinner hosted by Food Network's Ted Allen. The event, which benefits the James Beard Foundation, will feature bites from Miami chefs like Dena Marino, David Bracha and Jose Mendin; and dinner courses from chefs like Norman Van Aken, Allen Susser and Michael Schwartz. Tickets can be purchased here. [EaterWire]