Things to Do in Miami This Weekend: Food and Drink Events May 5-7, 2023

The weekend’s main event is this year’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2023. If you have tickets for the race, New Times has prepared a guide for the best eats at the Grand Prix.

If you’re not a race fan, there’s still plenty to do. This weekend’s food and drink events in Miami include Cinco de Mayo, Tito’s Yappy Hour at Evio’s, and Steak and Sushi Sundays.

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Cinco de Mayo

This Friday, Miami restaurants are getting tequila and margaritas ready for anyone who wants to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. If you’re looking for the best place to get some tacos and tequila, check out New Times‘ Cinco de Mayo party guide.

The Grand Prix Feast at Cote

For Formula 1 race weekend, Cote has launched its limited “Grand Prix Feast” ($125), which includes signature dishes and off-the-menu returns like Norwegian wild king crab. A special bar menu includes race-themed cocktails such as the “Aerodynamic” ($28), “Jump Start” ($25), “DRS” ($75), and “Safety Car” ($20). Through Sunday, May 7, at 3900 NE Second Ave., Miami; sevenrooms.com.

Yappy Hour at Evio’s

Evio’s Pizza and Grill will team up with Tito’s Vodka to close out the F1 race weekend with a puppy party. The event will feature a complimentary tasting of Tito’s vodka, giveaways, and signature drinks like “La Provence” and “Evio’s Passion” for half price. 5 to 7 p.m Sunday, May 7, at 12600 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami; eviospizza.com.

Steak and Sushi Sundays at Chotto Matte

Chotto Matte has launched its new Sunday “Steak and Sushi” menu ($65 per person). The evening will highlight the restaurant’s sushi counter and robata grill featuring signature dishes such as salmon nigiri shiso, marinated ikura branzino nigiri, and Wagyu alcatra served with red anticucho butter. 5 p.m. Sunday, at 1666 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach; chotto-matte.com.