Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine; Rock the Tot

MIDTOWN – If you want to see how many tater tots you can possibly eat, then stop by Bar Louie on September 19 and dive right in. They'll be hosting their annual "Rock the Tot" tater tot eating contest and the winner gets a $250 Bar Louie gift card, a trophy, a t-shirt and a year of free tots. Visit their Facebook for more details. [EaterWire]

MIAMI BEACH – RAPP Black, a local watch brand, is hosting "the first of many happy hours at Haven Lounge on Friday, September 13. In addition to previewing their fall collection, they'll buy you a drink also (a signature cocktail inspired by their motorboat collection). Just bring this flyer. [EaterWire]

WYNWOOD - Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is pairing up with Mandy Baca, a local author and historian, for a six-course meal on September 19 that will take diners on a "journey through Miami's culinary evolution". The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine" will include plates like "Classic Americana – 1940's" (Latin meatloaf, boniato purée, chipotle Brussels sprouts), "The Italian Influx 1940's-1950's" (Spaghetti squash, chorizo meatballs, mole rojo marinara) and "The Jewish Diaspora – 1960's (Smoked tuna fricassee empanadas). Cocktail reception at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. [EaterWire]
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