Iron Fork Returns for its Eighth Year; Napa Valley Wine Dinner at Piripi

DOWNTOWN— Just in time for Miami Spice, the eighth-annual Miami New Times Iron Fork Miami Spice Kickoff takes place this Thursday, July 30 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The event will Include bites from places like Lure Fishbar, Beachcraft, Miami Smokers and many more along with a "Fork Off Chef Competition," where two of Miami’s top chefs, Eileen Adrade from FINKA Table & Tap and Dena Marino from MC Kitchen, will battle it out in a culinary showdown to take home the crown, errr, we mean fork. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $85 for VIP. Buy them this way. [EaterWire]

CORAL GABLES —Tomorrow night, Piripi partners up with the Truchard Vineyards, a family-owned winery from Napa Valley, for a one-night-only dinner featuring cuisine of its new executive chef, Angelina Bastidas. The five-course wine pairing dinner kicks off at 7 p.m. and will feature dishes sous vide lamb, poached cod and chocolate mouse. Make your reservation by calling 305-448-2423. [EaterWire]