Culinary Fun at Miami Art Week/Art Basel

Art Basel and Miami Art Week are a non-stop kaleidoscope of parties, installations and events. Here's a roundup of events with a food and drink focus.

Wagyu Basel Sushi Temari at Pubbelly Sushi

WHAT: For Art Basel, Pubbelly Sushi is serving a a brand-new menu item with Miami-based Latin Grammy award-winning artist Pedro Fajardo for the local 20th year anniversary of Art Basel. The Wagyu Basel Sushi Temari, a gold dusted, sphere-shaped surf and turf style sushi made with wagyu beef, lobster mix, furikake and fresh truffle. It can be ordered to be served on Pedro Fajardo’s custom-made boards, which guests can purchase to take home.
WHEN: Dec. 1-6
WHERE: Brickell City Centre, Aventura, Shoma Bazaar at Doral, Dadeland
MORE INFO: Pubbelly Sushi

Art of Transformation presents Cafe Afrique, Opa Locka

WHAT: Pop-up restaurant at Opa Locka Historic Train Station features African diaspora-inspired cuisine with an eclectic menu from chef Jodhan, including Creole stewed turkey, rice and beans, plantain gratinee.
WHEN: Thurs., Dec. 1 and Fr., Dec. 2
WHERE: 480 Ali Baba Ave.
MORE INFO: Art of Transformation

Exodus to Opa Locka Grand Finale Block Party

WHAT: Free day of fun and live performances for the whole family with celebrity DJs, activities for the kids, food trucks, African and African Diaspora art exhibits and dancing in the streets.
WHEN: Sun., Dec. 4, 2-10pm
WHERE: Ali Baba Ave. and Aladdin St.
MORE INFO: Art in Opa Locka

Sip & Shop Brunch at Le Chick, Wynwood

WHAT: Enjoy craft cocktails and brunch bites while experiencing a Z&L pop-up fashion show on
WHEN: Brunch and fashion show: Sun., Dec. 4; Live DJ Thurs., Dec. 1 (7:30-1:30am); Fri., Dec. 2 (9:30pm-1:30-am); Sat., Dec. 3 (9:30pm-1:30am); Sun, Dec. 4 (3pm-8pm)
WHERE: 310 NW 24th St, Miami
MORE INFO: Le Chick Miami

@Art by Chimps

WHAT: Original painted canvases created by chimpanzee artists. Available for purchase to support the Save the Chimps Sanctuary. Sponsored by Sommsation.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 30, 7pm-11pm
WHERE: Atrium, 150 SE 3rd Avenue

AIRIE Summit

WHAT: The inaugural immersive installation takes participants to the Everglades, using art as a driver for conversation of change and making the outdoors a space of belonging for all. Sponsored by Sommsation.
WHEN: Fri., Dec. 2 10am-2pm
WHERE:  The Carter Project, 3333 NW 6 Ave.
MORE INFO: AIRIE Summit

The Carter Project Miami

WHAT: A series of art exhibitions, panel discussions, and hospitality events featuring artists and cultural organizations including Cornelius Tulloch, AIRIE Art & Environment Summit, Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA), Noemi Manser and others.
WHEN: Fri., Dec. 2, 3pm-6pm
WHERE: The Carter Project, 3333 NW 6 Ave.
MORE INFO: The Carter Project

Noula Worldwide X African Chop House

WHAT: Try foods from Haiti, Ghana and Puerto Rico from Chef the Rose, Chef Walé and Chef J. Santiago at Little Haiti Cultural Center plus live music.
WHEN: Sat., Dec 3 from 7pm-11pm music
WHERE: 212 NE 59 Terr.

Issabella’s + Perrier Jouët Live Painting

WHAT: Mediterranean restaurant Issabella’s is partnering with French Champagne house Perrier Jouët to host street artist Heps Fury live painting outside the front door.
WHEN: Fri., Dec. 2, 7pm
WHERE: 1022 Lincoln Rd.
MORE INFO: Issabella’s

Art Week Launch Party at Phuc Yea

WHAT: Celebrate art, fashion, music and food with live art performances and installations by Gian Franco Guerrieri and a Blow Up pop up, sponsored by Casa Del Sol tequila.
WHEN: Thur., Dec. 1; art plus craft cocktail specials through Dec. 4
WHERE: 7100 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Phuc Yea

PastaRAMEN Pop-up

WHAT: Los Angeles chef Robbie Felice and his team will be cooking for a 10-course Wafu-Italian omakase experience while residential graffiti artist Victoria Poplaski will showcase her works and create live art throughout the dinner. Limited to 12 people ($295++ (tax and gratuity).
WHEN: Fri., Dec. 2 and Sat., Dec. 3
MORE INFO: info@pastaramen.com