On any given night, the lobby of Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau is fully stocked with twenty-something-year-olds praying that God will bless them with the chance to make it past the mob of other twenty-something-year-olds, and through the double doors of LIV for an amnesiac night of headlining djs and bottle-poppin’ “good times”. Though known for it’s non-stop ragers, the “Queen Bey” of hotels has another fun fact hidden up its gem-encrusted sleeve – its old. That’s right. Since 1954 the hotel has welcomed star-studded guests from Elvis to Diddy to its internationally acclaimed doormat. And this Thursday, to celebrate it’s long-standing status – instead of brushing it underneath the rug with a little Botox – the hotel will host it’s monthly Cellar 1954 Wine and Dinner Series at Michael Mina 74, the hotels newest edition to its culinary hall of fame.
The night will be centered on a four-course wine pairing dinner by chef de cuisine, Thomas Griese and Estate Director of Spanish winery Bodega Numanthia, Manuel Louzada, who will hand select some of Spain’s smoothest glasses.
To kick off the night, KRUG bubbly will be imbibed by the privileged hordes of guests to warm up their grumbling stomachs for some heavy wining and dining.
The restaurant’s private dining room will be offering up a specialty hand-tailored menu that follows:
First course: Octopus ‘A La Plancha’ – served with a ruby crescent Potato, Romesco, Parsley, Smoked Marcona Almond and a glass of Termes 2010.
Second course: Hay Smoked Rack of Lamb and Byaldi – Garlic en Chemise, Rosemary Lamb Jus Gras, Port Wine Croquant, served with Numanthia Magnum 2009.
Third Course: Rocker 28 Dry Aged Rib New York Strip Loin – served up with spring Morels and Fava Bean Cassoulette, drizzled with Bordelaise Sauce and paired with your choice of Termanthia 2006, Termanthia 2008, or Termanthia 2010
(The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For) Dessert: Chocolate Cake – peanut butter, Cocoa Nib, and malted milk.
If that doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, I just don’t know what will.
It takes $155 of your hard-earned cash to dive in indulgence for the night. Word of caution: reservations are highly recommended to assure that you’re fed well, so jump on that phone and make one today, or forever regret the day you didn’t.
Reservations: 877.326.7412 or visit Fontainebleau.com/cellar1954
Michael Mina 74 is located at 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140