LA MAR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MIAMI SHAKES UP BRICKELL NIGHTLIFE SCENE WITH NEW THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR

unnamed-22 Celebrated for its unparalleled Peruvian cuisine and lively bar scene,La Mar by Gastón Acurio, located inside Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s idyllic Brickell Key waterfront location, will soon launch a sophisticated weekly Happy Hour available every Thursday, debuting October 15, 2015.

Under the supervision of Eleftherios Kraounakis (Lef), who was recently appointed as head of La Mar’s expanded nightlife program, the Happy Hour will offer an exceptional opportunity to sip and savor creative cocktails designed by Lef and light bites by La Mar’s Executive Chef Diego Oka. The new evening offering is sure to draw a diverse crowd of locals and visitors – all seeking a unique and lively way to cap the day in a chic setting on the bay.

 

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The Happy Hour will take place weekly from 4pm to 7pm and will include a live DJ playing music from the bar’s superior sound system, with seating offered at the energetic bar or on the La Marterrace with stunning bay and city views.

 

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La Mar’s Happy Hour will feature USD 8 specialty cocktails, USD 6 beer and wine, and USD 8 bites.  The distinctive beverages include:

 

  • ·         Pisco Sours (traditional and flavored) – Barsol Quebranta, lime, egg whites, simple syrup, and angostura bitters in a choice of traditional, maracuya, mango, guava, or chicha morada
  • ·         Piscojitos – Barsol Acholado, lime, and fresh mint, in a choice of traditional, maracuya, mango, guava, lucuma, or berry
  • ·         Lavender Twist – Bluecoat American gin, dry lavender, lemon, mint, and aromatic bitters
  • ·         Spa Treatment – Grey goose vodka, cucumber, ginger beer, and lime

 

The light bites created by Chef Diego Oka, which perfectly complement the refreshing cocktails and animated atmosphere, include:

 

  • ·         Cebiche Criollo – Calamari, shrimp, yellow tail snapper, cancha, and aji Amarillo pepper leche tigre
  • ·         Causa Salad – Beets, artichokes, Peruvian asparagus, piquillo peppers, and avocado over yellow potato causa
  • ·         Anticucho Chicken – Free-range chicken, potatoes, choclo, and tari sauce
  • ·         Jalea Frita – Crispy calamari, octopus, fish, shrimp, plantain, cebiche sauce, and chalaca with yuca.
  • ·         Empanadas – Aji de gallina, chicken, aji Amarillo, pecans, and manchego cheese
  • ·         Pan con Chicharron – Pork belly sandwich with rocoto cream, and salsa criolla

 

In addition to the new Happy Hour, La Mar features live music by renowned DJs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 am to 3:30 pmfor lunch and 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm for dinner. Sunday Brunch is served weekly from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm.  Reservations are suggested at +1 (305) 913 8358. Valet parking; all major credit cards accepted.

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