Chef Allen class spotlights July 25th Taste of Nation

Taste of the Nation South Florida, a first-time Miami-Dade and Broward collaboration, is set for July 25 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Chef Allen Susser, a longtime leader of the chefs’ hunger-fighting fundraiser, plans to whet appetites with a free cooking class at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Whole Foods Market, 6701 Red Rd., Coral Gables.

Brasileiro opens July 12, Cypress Room adds lunch July 15

Brasileiro, a Brazilian-fusion steakhouse and lounge, is set to open July 12 in the old Porcao space at the Four Ambassadors Suites Hotel,801 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the restaurant will offer all-you-can-eat rodizio for $39 plus an a la carte menu by chef Guily Booth (Local House, YUCA, Cafeina); 786-502-3829, brasileiromiami.com.
Deals: GG’s, Gables Sushisamba, Sardinia, Mercadito

GG’s Waterfront, 606 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, has added a three-course “Taste of Summer” dinner menu for $30; 954-929-7030.
Barbecue at db Bistro, Bastille Day at Pascal’s

db Bistro Moderne, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, launches dbQ, a weekly summer grilling series, from 5 to 8 p.m. July 12. Chef Matthieu Godard will man the grill on the restaurant’s terrace, offering a changing assortment of items for $7-$9. Wash it down with half-price drinks; 305-421-8800.
New classes at Chef Cody’s

Chef Cody Creations, 9351 SW 56th St., South Miami-Dade, is offering four series for $39 per class beginning next week in basic cooking skills, basic knife skills, Asian cuisines and Mediterranean cuisines. Details and registration are at chefcodycreations.appointy.com.
Half-price lasagna at Brio July 30

July 30 is National Lasagna Day, according to Brio Tuscan Grille, which is offering full portions of its Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno at half price ($9.08) that day. There are Brio outlets at The Falls, Village at Gulfstream Park and Shops at Pembroke Gardens malls; brioitalian.com. (An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect date for this event.)
Deals at Jaguar, My Ceviche

Friday is National Ceviche Day, according to two local raw-fish spots that plan to celebrates it:
Barbecue series at The Dutch

The Dutch at the W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, has announced a fresh lineup for its Bourbon, Beer and ’Cue Wednesday night special. Meals are $30, with $3 beers, $30 pitchers of Pimm’s Punch and $9 cocktails available:
Dining deals at Cascata, Dolce, Morton’s, Quattro

Cascata Grill at Turnberry Isle, 19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura, is offering a two-course dinner deal through July 31: Choose an appetizer and entrée or an entrée and dessert for $30. Main course options include fennel-dusted snapper, seared scallop over paella cake and osso buco; 786-279-6800.
Balloo to helm Bocce Bar kitchen

Sugarcane executive chef Timon Balloo will be in charge of the kitchen at Bocce Bar, an Italian restaurant featuring outdoor dining, Vespa parking and an official bocce court that Samba Brands Management plans to open late this year at Midtown Miami.
New brunch at Tosca, dishes at Devon

Tosca, 210 23rd St., Miami Beach, has added a la carte brunch service from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday with such dishes as Wagyu skirt steak and eggs ($29) and braised pork belly dulce leche and eggs ($22), both with home fries and salsa verde; 786-216-7230.
New links for Mexican chains

Salsa Fiesta, a homegrown fast-casual Mexican chain, opened its fourth location this week at 35 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. The outlet serves breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends. It’s open until 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 954-763-3436, salsafiestagrill.com.
Beard preview dinner at Makoto Thursday

Chef previews his menu for James Beard House
Florida Cookery, Area 31 celebrate solstice

Florida Cookery at the James Royal Palm, 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, debuts its seafood-focused summer menu at a kickoff party on its new patio from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday with free beer, wine and light bites. RSVP to floridacookery@taraink.com.
Deals: Talavera, Sardinia, Joey’s

Talavera, 2299 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, hosts Enchilada Madness from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday with chef Oscar del Rivero’s enchilada trio — mole poblano, crab with guajillo sauce and suiza — for $22; 305-444-2955.
Deals & doings: Bulldog, Oceans 234

Chef-owner Howie Kleinberg will be joined by Vince Tien and Alex Kuk of TwoWoks in preparing a family-style Asian barbecue menu Monday at his Bulldog Barbecue, 15400 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami. Cost is $50, with reservations available beginning at 6 p.m.; 305-940-9655.
Deals & doings: Peacock Cafe, Oak Tavern, Village at Gulfstream

Peacock Garden Café, 2889 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove, will offer a summer rain check beginning Friday: If it rains while you’re there, your party of four or more will receive a voucher good for $25 off on your next visit; 305-774-3332.
Dinners: Meat Market, Casa D’Angelo, The Fed, db Bistro

Meat Market, 915 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, celebrates the late winemaker Robert Mondavi’s 100th birthday with a four-course wine dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $95 plus tax and tip; 305-532-0088.
Openings: Huahua’s, Lario’s pop-up

Huahua’s Taqueria has opened for lunch and dinner daily at 1211 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, serving tacos ($3.29 each) that incorporate unconventional flavors such as jalapeño cornbread, fried chicken and braised short ribs along with carnitas, enchiladas, salads and other Mexican favorites; 305-534-8226.
Healthy cooking classes at Holy Cross

Holy Cross Hospital is launching a series of free, monthly, healthy-cooking classes from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Thursday with a session on barbecue at its Fresh Inspirations Café, 1000 NE 56th St., Fort Lauderdale. Subsequent classes will cover grains, tofu entrees, the Mediterranean diet, pumpkin and holiday side dishes. Reserve at 954-351-4782.
Beer dinner at Biscayne Tavern

Biscayne Tavern, 146 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, launches a craft-beer dinner series at 7 p.m. June 25. The five-course, $45 meal, orignally scheduled for June 18, will be paired with Brewery Ommegang beers, and guests will be sent home with a goodie bag. Menu highlights include candied swine with Iron Throne Blonde Ale and short-rib post roast with Abbey Dubbel Ale. Reservations requested at 305-307-8300.
Pop-up dinner at Harry’s Pizza

Harry’s Pizzeria, 3918 N. Miami Ave., Miami, hosts chef Jeff Michaud, a James Beard Award winner from Philadelphia’s Osteria, for a pop-up dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The evening includes a cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, four-course meal with wine and beer and a take-home bottle of limoncello for $150 including tax and tip. Tickets are available at harryspizzeria.com/fun.
Father’s Day restaurant specials

Here are some of the Father’s Day specials at South Florida restaurants. Unless noted, offers are available Sunday, prices are per person, tax and tip are extra, and reservations are recommended. Check Miami.com for details and updates:
Bo Legs BBQ gets new home

Follow the smell of smoke to barbecue nirvana at the new location of Bo Legs BBQ, 14821 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach. Kevin “Bo Legs” Dority’s former roadside operation is now in a building with parking, reducing the wait time. He serves South Carolina-style smoked pork ribs, barbecue wings and chicken and hot or mild jerk chicken and ribs. Sides include corn bread, corn on the cob, collards and creamy mac and cheese. Stop for lunch or dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Delivery is available to local businesses for a minimum order of $25; 305-303-2134.
Kids’ pizza class at Serafina Dream

Chef Marco Zuccala will lead a two-hour pizza-making class for kids ages 5 to 13 at 11 a.m. Saturday at Serafina Dream, 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. The $25 fee includes a chef’s hat, pizza lunch and beverage; adults are admitted free. Reservations are required at 305-534-8455.