Holiday Festivities around Miami

MATADOR’s exclusive Polar Bear cocktail
MATADOR’s exclusive Polar Bear cocktail. Photo credit The Miami Beach EDITION

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Festive Cocktails

MATADOR BAR, The Miami Beach EDITION

‘Tis the season to sip at MATADOR BAR, the glamorous, 1950’s inspired lounge located at the elegant, The Miami Beach EDITION. Warmly welcome the season with MATADOR’s exclusive Polar Bear cocktail, a harmonious blend of Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Blanc Vermouth, Crème de Methe, Angelica, garnished with colored sugar ‘glass’. Velvety notes of Blanc Vermouth meet minty hints of Crème de Methe – perfect to invoke feelings of the festive season.

MARKET at EDITION, The Miami Beach EDITION

Cozy up this holiday season at MARKET at EDITION, the part patisserie, part boulangerie, part salumeria at The Miami Beach EDITION. In spirit of the season, MARKET will be featuring a limited-time ‘First Frost’ cocktail, carefully curated with Sochu, Starr Rum, Spruce-Infused Lillet Blanc, Suze, and Blue Spirulina,  served in a clear ornament glass. Silky smooth & subtly sweet, this frosty sip brings visions of snowy days to the heart of Miami Beach.

 

Festive Tree

This festive season, The Miami Beach EDITION will debut its annual Festive Tree designed by local sustainable artist, Jenna Efrein.  Drawing inspiration from Efrein’s travels with Rescue A Reef this past spring, the ‘Ocean Life, Our Life’ festive tree serves as a living embodiment of her experience, amplifying the organization’s impactful message and brings awareness to their coral restoration efforts.To be unveiled on Sunday, December 10th, the 10 – foot tree will utilize only repurposed glass ornaments made from recycled glass donated by the restaurants at The Miami Beach EDITION, emblematic of Efrein’s signature sustainable style.

The aquatic-themed, upcycled sculpture features an emerald green glass school of fish spiraled around the tree, fragments of endangered coral layered in between, and embellished with a kiln cast starfish on top. To complete the installation, a mangrove bench and Hawksbill turtle stool, crafted from conserved glass beer bottles and maple veneer wood, will accompany the tree, paying homage to the bright blue waters and marine life of the Atlantic Ocean.

To commemorate the tree, MATADOR BAR, the glamorous 1950’s inspired lounge inside The Miami Beach EDITION, will introduce a speciality cocktail, curated to complement the essence of the festive tree and warmly welcome the season. Harmoniously infused with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Starr Rum, Blanc Vermouth,Crème de Methe and garnished with colored sugar ‘glass’, this opaque cocktail symbolizes the ethos of the tree and pays tribute to Efrein’s creative reuse of recycled glass.

LIMITED EDITION | Holiday Gift Guide 

This Holiday season, give the gift of luxury with a hand-picked gift guide from The Miami Beach EDITION.  Please find a curated selection of gift ideas for closest friends & family, found exclusively at LIMITED EDITION, the Lobby store at The Miami Beach EDITION that redefines the retail experience.

Christmas Dinner at MATADOR ROOM | December 25th, 6PM – 11PM 

A memorable Christmas celebration awaits you at MATADOR ROOM, located at The Miami Beach EDITION. Inspired by its rich history and 1950s glamor, world-renowned chef Jean-George Vongerichten has reinvented the iconic Matador Room with reimagined menus that offer his interpretation of Caribbean, Spanish, and Latin and South American cuisines.

From the mind of renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten,  immerse yourself in an exquisite à la carte Christmas menu, enhanced by exclusive specialty add-ons. For a sweet finale, savor the decadent Specialty Dessert crafted by Chef—an exquisite experience that will elevate your Christmas to a truly sumptuous level.

Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove

Mercato Festivo |  December 14th – 16th , 11AM-6PM daily

Warmly welcome this festive season at Mercato Festivo, an Italian- inspired holiday market at Il Giardino, the garden creperie at Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove. Upon arrival, guests will be lovingly greeted with the enchanting ambiance of Italy during the holidays, before stepping over to the lush garden patio for an afternoon of sipping and shopping featuring Mr. C’s iconic bellini’s and curated vendors such as Blu Scarpa, AZULU, and Moinesha Melwani. Bringing a sprinkle of holiday cheer to the heart of Coconut Grove, Mr. C’s Mercato Festivo is the perfect way to celebrate the most magical time of the year and find the most special gift for dearest friends & family –  buone feste.

Mercato Festivo will be open from December 14th – December 16th, 11AM – 6PM Daily. With each purchase, guests will receive a complimentary Mr. C bellini.

Live Music at Il Giardino | Every Friday 7:30PM-10:30PM

Jazz up your December evenings with magical live music at Il Giardino, the intimate luscious garden patio nestled within Mr. C Miami- Coconut Grove. Immerse yourself in Il Giardino’s tantalizing cocktails and light Italian-inspired bites, while enjoying live music and an enchanting festive ambiance, reminiscent of an evening on the Amalfi coast. Lounge under the bistro lights and savor Miami’s glorious Fall evenings, best enjoyed with live tunes. Live music will be offered every Friday evening in December, 7:30PM-10:30PM. Full Il Giardino menu here.

Holiday Tree

This holiday season Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove will unveil  its annual Holiday tree, designed by local florist Deise. The tree immaculately replicates the timeless elegance of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, drawing inspiration from the boutique hotel’s Italian-inspired architecture and nautical elements. Enveloped in soft and subtle colors and  glistening with twinkling lights, paying homage to the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay, Mr. C’s holiday tree brings a touch of joy to the historic Coconut Grove neighborhood this festive season.

MILA Miami

Christmas Dinner| December 24th and December 25th

Experience a glamorous Christmas dinner unlike any other at MILA, located in the heart of Miami Beach.  MILA is a restaurant, rooftop lounge, and mixology bar that transports guests on a culinary journey through the shores of Japan and the Mediterranean through visionary MediterrAsiancuisine. This Christmas, indulge your senses and excite your taste buds with MILA’s exceptionally prepared Waygu Skirt Steak, served beautifully with pickled cabbage and basil crisp ($65). Healthy, vibrant, and joyful, the MediterrAsian dishes are served izakaya style, meant to be shared at the table among friends and family. The transportive venue brings elevated dining and pleasure together with a magical, glamourous, and vibrant atmosphere, perfect to celebrate this festive season. Full menu here, Reservations here.

Freehand Miami

Chinese Takeout Dinner at Broken Shaker | December 25th 6PM -11PM

This Christmas Day, Broken Shaker, the cult-favorite bar located at the beloved Freehand Miami, will be hosting it’s annual Chinese Takeout Dinner. Exclusively on Christmas Day, guests can indulge in all of their Chinese take-out favorites including Krab rangoons, pork dumplings, shrimp shumai, mongolian beef, dan dan noodles and more, made fresh by award-winning Chef Jimmy Lebron.

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