A remarkable evening awaits at Miami’s quintessential waterfront dining destination, Amara at Paraiso on Friday, February 21st. Join James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, celebrated chef José Olmedo Carles Rojas of Venice, California’s Si! Mon and Amara’s Executive Chef, Ivan Barros for an unforgettable dinner with unparalleled views of Biscayne Bay. Michael Schwartz, known for his bold flavors and commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients, will collaborate with Panama native José Olmedo Carles Rojas, bringing Latin influences and innovation and Food Network’s Ciao House, season 2 winner, Ivan Barros, famous for his modern take on Brazilian cuisine. The trio will craft a dynamic menu that showcases their combined expertise, bringing together diverse coastal flavors and impeccable techniques surrounded by a tropical oasis and picturesque backdrop.

This one night-only dinner will kick off at 7 p.m. with a champagne reception and passed bites including Chef Jose’s signature Tortilla de Yuca topped with Antonius caviar and an Ahi Tuna Tartelette drizzled in aji amarillo-passion fruit sauce from the Amara team. Guests will then be seated for a lavish 3-course dinner featuring Latin inspired dishes and carefully curated wine pairings. Menu highlights include the following:

  • Smoked Florida Pink Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche with Culantro, Leche de Tigre, Plantain Chips By Jose Olmedo Carles Rojas paired with Domaine du Pré Semelé Sancerre 2022 
  • Humita de Choclo, Roasted Mushrooms, Crema, Huitlacoche, Salsa Macha By Michael Schwartz & Ivan Barros with Château Mont-Redon Gigondas Réserve 2019
  • Tasajo Grilled Bone-in Short Rib, Beef-fat grilled Onions and Potato Cream with Horseradish By Jose Olmedo Carles Rojas paired with El Porvenir Laborum Malbec 2019 
  • Dessert trio featuring Chicheme Tart with a Corn Crust, Mini Meringue Cookies and Tamarind Raspado (shaved ice dessert) by Michael Schwartz and Amara’s Pastry Cook, Maite Zarrabeitia paired with Hugel Gewurztraminer 2019

Few tickets are left for this evening and priced at $345 per person. Seats can be purchased here. Guests must be 21 years old and up. For more info., on this dinner, please visit www.SobeWFF.org/Amara.

EVENT DETAILS: 

Date: Friday, Feb 21st

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Location: Amara at Paraiso | 3101 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Tickets: $345 each and can be purchased here