Esplanade at Aventura Launches Miami’s Newest Happy Hour: Sip and Social Wednesdays

The offerings include mix-and-match cocktails and food pairings.

Esplanade at Aventura, Miami’s newest hub for dining, entertainment and retail, is introducing Sip and Social Wednesdays, a center-wide happy hour offering $15 mix-and-match cocktail and food pairings. Starting Wednesday, July 24, locals and visitors can explore Esplanade’s restaurants, including The Amalfi Llama, JARANA, Pinstripes, and JOEY Aventura, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For just $15, guests can select one drink and one food item from each restaurant.

  • The Amalfi Llama offers a unique culinary experience, blending the charm of a traditional live-fire steakhouse with the enticing flavors of Italian cuisine. For just $15, diners can choose from a selection of delectable bites such as Focaccia, Short Rib Empanadas, and Oregano Parmesan Fries and pair them with a delightful cocktail menu featuring the Coco Llama, Aperol Spritz and Ernesto Catena Tahuan Malbec.
  • Gastón Acurio’s JARANA offers an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. It serves authentic flavors of Peruvian cuisine in generous portions, perfect for sharing either à la carte or family-style. The happy hour menu features options such as Caprese Salad with burrata, tomato, and basil; Bao Bun Criollo with pork belly, hoisin, and assorted encurtidos; or fried Bao Bun Seco with seco meat, crispy fries, guacamole, and sarza criolla. Guests can pair these delectable dishes with beer, pisco sour, or house wine.
Bao Bun
  • Pinstripes offers a unique blend of chef-driven dining and entertainment with bowling and bocce. The happy hour menu features La Rubia draft beer, Canyon Road wine, margaritas, and classic mojitos, along with a selection of flatbreads (Margherita, Pepperoni, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Avocado, and “World’s Delectable”), pigs in a blanket, and cheeseburger sliders.
  • JOEY Aventura, the inaugural Florida establishment for JOEY Restaurants, is a contemporary dining sanctuary that exudes elegance while maintaining a laid-back ambiance. With a team of acclaimed chefs, JOEY Aventura presents a globally inspired menu that caters to diverse palates. The happy hour menu features a Duo of Dips, Japanese Gyoza, or Sushi Cone that guests can pair with options such as a refreshing Aperol Spritz, Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita or Watermelon-infused Drink.
Passion Fruit Margarita

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