Market Mondays Return at Arsht Center

October 30, 2017

Now that cooler temperatures are here, Market Mondays at the Arsht Center blossom with a host of special events, family-friendly activities – plus, of course, fresh produce and artisan foods. Every Monday night, the plaza hosts the farmers market, Chef Allen's farm-to-table dinner, storytelling, chef demos and an arts bazaar.

Baguettes and olive oil

Farmers Marketplace

Buy organic and produce from Urban Oasis Project and prepared foods from local vendors, including Nisha's Flavors of India, Courtney's Cookies (vegan), Fall in Love with Cheese (imported and local Mimmo's Mozzarella), empanadas and savory granola, to name a few.

Photo 1: Fall in Love with Cheese

Photo 2: Empanadas

Chef Allen's Farm-to-Table Dinner

Chef Allen Susser prepares a five-course vegetarian meal featuring a different theme or region served family-style al fresco. Cost $25 per person with $14 optional wine pairing. For reservations, call 786-405-1745.

Al fresco farm-to-table dinner

Storytime for Kids

Bring the family for storytime led by Books & Books from 6-6:30.
   •   October 30 – Room on the Broom
   •   November 6 – Opera Cat
   •   November 13 – The Lion Inside
   •   November 20 – Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks!
   •   November 27 – Toot and Puddle
   •   December 4 – The Snowman
   •   December 11 – Cool Daddy Rat
   •   December 18 – The Nutcracker

Cooking Demos

At 6:15pm and 7:15pm, chef Paulette Bilsky hosts free culinary demonstrations using the market’s locally sourced ingredients. Participants can enjoy a flavorful bite-size sample after each demonstration.

Arts Bazaar

Find Old World fine art and New World crafts, including paintings by Miami Beach artist Sid Daniels, woven, natural fiber clothing and jewelry from Guatemala and much more. Vendors vary each week.