Taste of the Nation Returns; Endless Fried Chicken at Cena by Michy's

SOUTH BEACH — The mega-culinary fundraiser Taste of the Nation South Florida is back this Thursday night, July 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. For the 27th installment, the event will return to the recently renovated ballroom at the Loews Miami Beach Hotelwhere more than 50 of Dade and Broward’s top chefs, sommeliers, mixologists and brewers will be under one roof serving up their signature drinks and cuisine. General admission tickets are priced at $125 per person. VIP tickets are priced at $250 per person and provide access to the event one hour before the doors open, as well as admission to the after party hosted by Josh Capon at Lure Fishbar. Buy your tickets this way. [EaterWire]

MIMO — Missing your Wednesday night fried chicken fix from Michy's? Well you're in luck. Starting this Wednesday, Cena by Michy is bringing back the all-you-care-to-eat fried chicken feast. For $39 per person guests get endless helpings of Bernstein’s signature fried chicken along with "a bottomless parade of sides" including flaky biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy, Southern slaw, and watermelon wedge salad. Available form 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday this summer. [EaterWire]