Things to Do in Miami This Weekend: Food and Drink Events July 28-30, 2023

This weekend’s food and drink events in Miami include margaritas at Whiskylucan, a Peruvian Independence Day celebration at La Mar by Gaston Acurio, a Smorgasburg nighttime Asian street food festival in Miami Beach and Wynwood, and Gulfstream Park’s Taste at the Track summer edition.

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Whiskylucan Grand Opening

The first U.S. location of Mexico-based Whiskylucan opens in Little Havana this Friday. To celebrate, the restaurant will offer a complimentary Whiskylucan margarita to the first 100 guests during its opening to be enjoyed along with a menu that features more than 40 mezcals and tequilas, Mexican craft beer, tacos, tostadas, flautas, and traditional Mexican desserts. 1 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at 1225 SW Eighth St., Miami; whiskylucan.com.

Peruvian Independence Day Celebration at La Mar by Gaston Acurio

To celebrate Peruvian Independence Day, La Mar hosts a special event this week featuring live music, unlimited food stations, and — of course — bottomless pisco sour cocktails. A two-hour dinner seating gives guests the opportunity to indulge in a variety of dishes from hot and cold stations. To complement the food, a selection of pisco sour cocktails will be served. 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday, July 28, at 500 Brickell Key, Miami. Tickets cost $175 via sevenrooms.com.

Smorgasburg Asian Street Food Night Festival

This weekend, Smorgasburg hosts a nighttime festival for the first time. During the event, Miamians can escape the summer heat while indulging in a variety of Asian-inspired street fare. The event highlights Smorgasburg’s 11 Asian vendors along with guest vendors, including Lan Halo Halo Snack Shack, Yen’s Kitchen, Land ‘n Sea, and the all-new Dim Sum Terminal. Special installations include cultural workshops like Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) led by Akiko Awata and origami led by Miyuki Saito, a member of Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden. 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, at 1100 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 4 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 29, and 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at 2600 NW Second Ave., Miami; smorgasburgmiami.com.

Taste at the Track

Gulfstream Park is back with its annual three-month promotion, Taste at the Track. The event kicks off this weekend with “Burgers and Brews,” at which guests can enjoy a variety of sliders, burgers, and sandwiches paired with local craft brews. Desserts include stout beer cookies, butterbeer (butterscotch) cupcakes, and root-beer cheesecakes. VIP entry noon to 4 p.m., and general admission 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 29, at 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach; gulfstreampark.com. Tickets cost $50 to $75.

Venezuelan Heritage Celebration

On Saturday, the Marlins take on the Detroit Tigers and host a Venezuelan heritage celebration at LoanDepot Park. Fans who purchase tickets will receive a special Venezuelan heritage-themed jersey to pick up at the stadium (or delivered at a later date, depending on availability). The event is presented by Santa Teresa 1796 rum, which will be available for purchase during the game along with special piña colada cocktails at the stadium’s frozen cocktail bar. 4:10 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at 501 Marlins Way, Miami; mlb.com.