Bourbon Steak Miami will open at 5 p.m. Saturday for the running of the Kentucky Derby.
Half priced mint juleps—$5 each on Saturday—will be featured at the chic bar where the race will be shown on the flat screen.
Want to make mint juleps at home? Monique Hernandez, a Bourbon Steak bartender, show how in the video above.
Bourbon Steak Miami is at Fairmont Turnberry Isle, 19999 West Country Club Dr., Aventura, 786-279-6600.
Dunkin’ Donuts' new café con leche is just 99 cents from 2 p.m. to close at stores across South Florida on Thursday.
Regular price is $1.99.
It's the chain's nod to Cinco de Mayo.
Order one of Einstein Bros. Bagels' bagel buckets for this weekend and you get a free travel mug for mom.
You've got to preorder and pick up Saturday or Sunday.
Slow Food Miami hosts a Wednesday screening in Coral Gables of “Vanishing of the Bees,” a documentary about the collapse of the honeybee population and the impact on our food supply.
Following the screening, Maryam Henein, who directed the film, and John Herring of Broward Beekeepers Association will take questions form the audience.
Free champagne will be served and Slow Food snacks from local growers and chefs will be available for purchase.
Showtime is 6:30 p.m. Admission is $14. Coral Gables Art Cinema is at 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.
More information at slowfoodmiami.org.
Shaquille O'Neal stopped by Café Martorano in Fort Lauderdale Saturday night with Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander.
The Boston Celtics star and his gal pal sampled macaroni and cheese, Lobster Francaise, lamb Bolognese, meatball sliders and crispy shrimp pizza.
Shaq, who once gave Chef Steve Martorano a championship ring for his birthday, was presented with an advance copy of the chef’s cookbook. “Yo Cuz! My Life My Food My Way” is set for release this week.
Fort Lauderdale’s second annual Burger Battle is set for 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 13.
Your $40 prepaid ticket gets you burgers from 15 competing local restaurants, samples from the french fry bar and three drink tickets. Sponsors Publix Apron’s Cooking School and Krystal will also offer samples.
It’s a fundraiser for Riverwalk Trust, whose mission is to build community along the New River. Guests will vote on their favorite, listen to live music and watch a celebrity slider eating contest sponsored by Krystal.
Last year, the burger from Georgie's Alibi in Wilton Manors was the judges’ favorite while Capital Grille was the fan favorite.
Here's the list of participating restaurants: Capital Grille, Morton’s The Steakhouse, ROK:BRGR, Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill, Johnny V Restaurant, Big City Tavern, Pelican Landing at Pier Sixty-Six Marina, Chef Allen’s Burger Bar, Riverside Hotel, Tarpon Bend, Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar, Blue Plate at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Rare Las Olas, Hard Rock Café and Georgie’s Alibi.
VIPs, who pay $125 per ticket or $1,000 for 10 tickets, get an open bar, table service and gift bags.
Tickets and information at GoRiverwalk.com. For VIP tables, call 954-468-1541.
PHOTO: Burger Battle trophy (Scott Barfield)