Chocolate Festivals, Poke Parties and More Good Eats This Weekend

EDGEWATER — The monthly series Pairings at Ted’s returns this weekend, complete with an O, Miami theme featuring spoken word performances. Book your spot here. [EaterWire]

SOUTH BEACH — Tonight is Slow Food Miami’s Fifth Annual "Snail of Approval" Tasting Party at 1 Hotel, hosted by the man himself, Tom Colicchio, and featuring bites from more than 30 different chefs. Buy your ticket this way. [EaterWire]

DORAL — Love chocolate? Than this festival is for you. Miami International Mall is hosting its first ever chocolate festival from 1 to 8 p.m. this Saturday. Visitors can expect tastings, lectures, demonstrations and more, all dedicated to chocolate. [EaterWire]

CORAL GABLES — This Sunday kicks off Shake Shack’s Great American Shake Sale. All month if you donate $2 or more to No Kid Hungry you’ll get a complimentary shake as a thank you. [EaterWire]

UPPER EASTSIDE — This Sunday The Anderson, is getting in the tropical mood with a special "Miami is an Island" party featuring live DJs and bites by Alex Chang. Party kicks off at 1 p.m. [EaterWire]

BRICKELL — Bahia nights, the bi-montly happy hour at the Four Seasons Miami, is getting in the artsy spirit tonight with live entertainment and works by French-American artist Eric Demarchelier, along with special pricing on Bahia bites and specialty cocktails. [EaterWire]

SOUTH BEACH — Spike Mendelsohn is hosting a poolside "Poke Party" at The Hall on Saturday and all are invited. On the menu is, shockingly, plenty of poke. Tropical cocktails and reggae music will also be on hand. Party runs from 2 to 6 p.m. [EaterWire]