Deals: Scarpetta, BGR, Chow Down

Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, celebrates its third anniversary through Thursday with a three-course, $49.95 dinner menu with an entree choice of branzino, roasted chicken or aged beef sirloin; 877-326-7412, www.fontainebleau.com

BGR The Burger Joint, with locations in Coral Gables and Kendall, is featuring a red, green and white Christmas Burger (topped with beefsteak tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella) for $12.99 through Dec. 31. A $4.99 gingerbread shake is available through Thursday, to be replaced beginning Friday by an eggnog shake ($4.99); www.bgrtheburgerjoint.com.

Chow Down Grill, with locations in Surfside and South Beach, has a Take-Out Thursdays special: pre-sauced dumplings, packed with chopsticks and ready to go, for $5 per box; www.chowdowngrill.com.

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