Best Bets for Father's Day – June 16
What would your dad like? Time with you, of course. These ideas include great experiences, food and drink to order and special Father's Day brunches and dinners in South Florida.
EXPERIENCES
Father’s Day Fishing Cruise, Deering Estate
WHAT: Take Dad on a pontoon Boat Tour on the Pelican Island Skipper, a 45-foot Corinthian catamaran that departs from the Deering Estate for a three-hour catch-and-release fishing trip ($50).
WHEN: Sun., June 16
WHERE: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave.
MORE INFO: Deering Estate
Father’s Day Sale, Ready-to-Grow Gardens
WHAT: Buy Dad a tropical fruit tree, heat-tolerant veggies, herbs, native butterfly plants and other garden supplies.
WHERE: 4590 SW 122 Ave., Miami
WHEN: Sat., June 15, 10am-3pm
MORE INFO: Ready-to-Grow Gardens
Mini Golf Extravaganza, Doral
WHAT: Enjoy a round or two of mini golf, plus try signature drinks like the Oye Jefe cocktail.
WHEN: Sat., June 15, 2-8pm
WHERE: Shoma Bazaar, 9420 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: Shoma Bazaar
Father's Day Workshop: Ask A Chef Cooking Demo
WHAT: Join Vizcaya for a unique and interactive cooking demonstration workshop led by the esteemed chefs of Common Threads, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting health and wellness through culinary education in the following topics: Interactive Cooking Demonstration: Experience a live cooking demo that guides you through creating nutritious and delicious meals. Healthy Living Tips: Learn practical tips for incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine; Cultural Celebration: Discover and celebrate the rich diversity of food from around the world; Knife Skills: Master the art of proper knife handling from professional chefs; Cooking Techniques for Kids: Engage your children with fun and educational cooking techniques; Tasty Samples: Savor samples of the delicious dishes prepared during the demo.
WHEN: Sun., June 16, 11am-1pm
WHERE: Vizcaya Village, 3250 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: Ask a Chef
TAKEOUT/FOOD GIFTS
B&D Trap Dad Box
WHAT: Give Dad authentic Texas BBQ: B&D Trap BBQ's ¼ lb. brisket, ¼ rack of meaty Texas-sized ribs, ½ chicken, and JC Sausage, all slow-smoked by veteran pitmaster Orelle Young, plus two Shiner Bock beers or soft drinks.
WHEN: The box will be available for takeout or dine in for $50 through Sunday, June 16.
WHERE: 1551 NW 6th St., Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Order now for takeout at bdtrap.com.
Beauty & The Butcher, South Miami
WHAT: Treat your dad to a Butchers Box, featuring a 22-oz dry aged ribeye chop, French onion mashed potato gratin, their signature steak rub, jumbo asparagus, a bottle of wine and more for $399.
WHEN: Order until June 15. Pick up only Sat., June 16
WHERE: 6901 Red Rd.
MORE INFO: Beauty & The Butcher
Burger Beast Burger Kit
WHAT: The Burger Beast Premium Blend Burgers are made from the same Premium Beef Luncheonette Blend used at the Cruz Diablo Burger Pop-ups around town. Included with each kit are 8 half-pound burgers, 14 oz, Cruz Diablo Spicy-ish Burger Sauce, Crunchy Onion-Jalapeño Crispies, 8 Martin's Potato Buns and 8 Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices ($99.99).
WHEN: Order now. Delivery is available only in Miami-Dade County. All deliveries will be this Saturday, June 15th, starting at 10 AM.
MORE INFO: Burger Beast Burger Kit
Crossfire Hurricane Rum
WHAT: Created by the legendary rock and roll band The Rolling Stones in collaboration with Universal Music Group and Socio Ventures, this rum can be found throughout Miami.
WHEN: Now available
WHERE: Le Chick, Dukunoo Jamaica Kitchen, Gramps, Better Days, Beaker and Gray, Broken Shaker, Regatta Grove and others.
MORE INFO: Crossfire Hurricane Rum
4 Rivers Smokehouse
WHAT: Order Southern-style barbecue, smoked meats and signature rubs right to Dad’s doorstep. Or order a Happy Herd (feeds four, $54.99) or 4R Party Package for six or 12 to pick up and dine at home.
WHERE: 2600 N University Dr., Coral Springs
MORE INFO: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Coconut Grove, Fort Lauderdale, Wynwood
WHAT: Treat Dad to sweets – pies, cakes, cheesecakes, brownies, bars and cookies – from Fireman Derek’s.
WHERE: Wynwood–2545 N. Miami Ave; Coconut Grove–3435 Main Highway; Fort Lauderdale–250 N. Federal Highway.
MORE INFO: Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop
Gaucho Ranch, Little River
WHAT: Give Dad the very best in grass-fed beef and lamb, free-range poultry, heritage pork, Wagyu beef, game meats and wild-caught seafood.
WHERE: 7201 NE 4th Ave, Loft 101
MORE INFO: Gaucho Ranch
Sunshine Provisions
WHAT: Premium packages with overnight delivery include Living the Gourmet Life ($380): 2 lbs Thick Sliced Applewood Smoked Bacon, 6 oz Black Truffle Salami, 12 oz Foie Gras Slices, 12 oz Wagyu NY Strip Steak, 8 oz Beef Tenderloin Prime, 14 oz Beef Ribeye Steak Boneless Prime, 14 oz Beef Ribeye Steak Boneless Prime, 32 oz Porterhouse, and (4pc) 8 oz Wagyu Beef Burgers; and All Grass All the Time ($220): Baby Lamb Rack New Zealand, 2 lbs Grass Fed Burgers, 4 Grass Fed Wagyu Hot Dogs, (2pc) 12 oz Grass Fed NY Strip Steak, (2) 14 oz Grass Fed Beef Ribeye Steak Boneless, (2pc) Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin, and 2.5 lbs Ground Lamb.
MORE INFO: Sunshine Provisions
Wines for Dad, Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe
WHAT: For that guy who is teaching you to be your best and believe in yourself, get him three exceptional Italian wines for Father’s Day: Montesecondo Sangiovese 2021, Cascina Penna-Currado Bricco Lago Nebbiolo 2022 and Luigi Tecce “Satyricon” Aglianico Campania 2021 ($150).
WHEN: Order now: 305-445-4567 or jeffrey@wolfeswines.com
WHERE: Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, 124 Miracle Mile
MORE INFO: Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
RESTAURANT DINING: MIAMI
ADRIFT Mare, Brickell
WHAT: For $58 per person, enjoy a five-course meal featuring dishes like braised short rib benedict, grilled octopus, MARE burger or peri peri chicken.
WHEN: Sun., June 16
WHERE: Hotel AKA Brickell, 1395 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: ADRIFT Mare
The Amalfi Llama at Esplanade at Aventura
WHAT: Special four-course dinner features dishes like tuna tartare and center0cut filet ($85).
WHEN: Sun., June 16
WHERE: Esplanade at Aventura, 19505 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: The Amalfi Llama
Ball & Chain, Little Havana
WHAT: Caja China pork, rice and beans and plantains with the purchase of a Ketel One cocktail by the bar.
WHEN: Sun., June 16, 4-8pm
WHERE: 1513 SW 8 St.
MORE INFO: Ball & Chain
Burger Bash, Arc Culinary, Sunrise
WHAT: Burgers include sesame-marinated salmon burger, brisket and Boston butt; smash burger with grass-fed beef and rocky road semifreddo. Arc Culinary and Arc Educates are revenue-generating social enterprises of Arc Broward that directly support programming for 1,200 children and adults with disabilities ($99 for Chef’s Table, $89 for communal seating).
WHEN: Sat., June 15, 7pm
WHERE: 10250 NW 53 St.
MORE INFO: Arc Culinary
Bulla Gastrobar, Coral Gables, Doral and Kendall
WHAT: Spanish and Catalan dishes plus $20 bounce backs for Dad to use on their next visit.
WHEN: Sun., June 16 beginning at 10am
WHERE: Coral Gables–2500 Ponce de Leon; Doral–5335 NW 87 Ct.; Kendall–8870 SW 136 St.
MORE INFO: Bulla Gastrobar
Casadonna, Miami
WHAT: Coastal Italian Father’s Day brunch buffet including omelets. Sicilian pistachio pancakes, jumbo lump crab Benedict and desserts ($110 adults, $55 children ages 12 and under).
WHEN: Sun., June 16 from 11am-4pm
WHERE: 1737 N Bayshore Dr.
MORE INFO: Casadonna
Jaya at The Setai, Miami Beach
WHAT: Sunday Jazz Brunch includes breakfast classics, Asian and Indian dishes, Mediterranean dishes, unlimited champagne and sparkling wine ($125 per adult, $75 per child 5-12).
WHEN: Sun., June 16, 11:15am-3pm
WHERE: 2001 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Jaya at The Setai
Lightkeepers at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
WHAT: Treat Dad to a Hero brunch with charcuterie, breads, fresh mozzarella station, salad bar, raw bar, carving station and more ($155 for adults, $49 for children 5-12).
WHEN: Sun., June 16, 12:30pm-3pm
WHERE: 455 Grand Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Lightkeepers
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallman, Miami Beach
WHAT: Father’s Day Parrillada is a three-course outdoor asado experience with meats, fish, seafood and sides, plus a dessert buffet ($115 per person).
WHEN: Sun., June 16 from noon-4pm
WHERE: Faena Hotel, 3201 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Los Fuegos
Nikki Beach Miami Beach
WHAT: Father’s Day brunch includes a carving station, waffles, artisanal crepes, a pasta station and more ($85 per person and $42.50 for children under 8).
WHEN: Sun., June 16 from 11am-4pm
WHERE: 1 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Nikki Beach
Pao by Paul Qui, Miami Beach
WHAT: Seafood Sunday brunch includes a seafood buffet, dessert spread and live music ($150 per person).
WHEN: Sun., June 16, 11am-3pm
WHERE: Faena Hotel Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Pao by Paul Qui
Pelican Cafe, Miami Beach
WHAT: Special menu includes oysters Rockefeller, a 23-oz ribeye steak with truffle parmesan fries and cheesecake ($59).
WHEN: Sun., June 16
WHERE: 826 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Pelican Cafe
Pisco y Nazca, Coral Gables, Doral and Kendall
WHAT: Modern Peruvian fare plus $20 bounce backs for Dad to use on their next visit.
WHEN: Sun., June 16 beginning at 10am
WHERE: Coral Gables–101 Miracle Mile; Doral–8551 NW 53 St; Kendall–8405 Mills Dr.
MORE INFO: Pisco y Nazca
Prime 54 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
WHAT: Build your own Surf & Turf Prix Fixe offers guests a choice of celebrated dishes from land and see.
WHEN: Sun., June 16 from 6pm-10pm
WHERE: 4441 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Prime 54
R House, Wynwood
WHAT: Father’s Day Brunch with drag performance. All dads will receive a $75 gift card (up to two per table). 18+
WHEN: Sun., June 16, 11:30am or 2:30pm
WHERE: 2727 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: R House
Toku, Aventura
WHAT: Six-piece sushi omakase ($90), Japanese sakes, hot wok dishes and more.
WHEN: Sun., June 16
WHERE: 19575 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Toku
Toro Toro, Downtown Miami
WHAT: Brunch from chef Richard Sandoval’s pan-Latin steakhouse includes traditional breakfast station, Rodizio station, raw bar, desserts and live music.
WHEN: Sun., June 16, noon-4pm
WHERE: InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza
MORE INFO: Toro Toro Miami
Uchi Miami, Wynwood
WHAT: Dine-in omakase package ($420 for two people) includes oysters, smoked yellowtail, akami crudo and ribeye and Japanese cheesecake with spiced rum ice cream.
WHEN: Sun., June 16
WHERE: 252 NE 25 St.
MORE INFO: Uchi Miami
RESTAURANT DINING: FLORIDA KEYS
The Marker, Key West
WHAT: Savor a Smashburger paired with a lemon and elderflower or lime and mint SKYY vodka and soda for just $20.
WHEN: Sun., June 16 from 1-4pm
WHERE: 200 William Street
MORE INFO: The Marker
RESTAURANT DINING: FORT LAUDERDALE
Casa Sensei, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Brunch menu includes Wagyu steak and eggs and togarashi fried chicken and waffles, and a limited-time Whiskey Flight ($35).
WHEN: Sun., June 16 from 11:30am-4pm
WHERE: 1200 E. Las Olas
MORE INFO: Casa Sensei
The Katherine, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Dine with Dad with a meal from three-time James Beard-nominated chef Timon Balloo, like chef’s heart all-day burger with double patties, cheese, sweet pickle remoulade and a complimentary ice-cold beer.
WHEN: Sat., June 15 and Sun., June 16
WHERE: 723 E Broward Blvd.
MORE INFO: The Katherine
TooJay’s, Dania Beach and Plantation
WHAT: Exclusively for Dads: free beer with a purchase on an entree, like roasted wings, mile-high hot pastrami or corned beef sandwich, 6-lb Mighty J sandwich or roasted wings.
WHEN: Sun., June 16
WHERE: Plantation – 801 S University Dr.; Dania Beach – 131 S Compass Way
MORE INFO: TooJay's
