August in Miami isn't just about scorching heat and the occasional thunderstorm—it's also the time when food and wellness take center stage with Miami Spice and Miami Spa Month. Kicking off its 24th year, Miami Spice offers a tantalizing deal for food enthusiasts, with over 350 restaurants serving three-course menus at deeply discounted prices, CBS News Miami reported. Prices for brunch and lunch cap at a modest $35, while dinner options range from $45 to $60, crafting a savings of up to 30% for diners, according to Izabella Felpeto, a spokeswoman for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Not just a delight for the palate, Miami Spice coincides with Spa Month, offering luxurious spa treatments at prices that won't make your wallet weep. With the promotion running through August for the spas, and until the end of September for the restaurants, the dual event is engineered to inject vitality into Miami's summer business, as per Local 10 News. From the likes of KYU Wynwood's creative Asian-inspired cuisine to the French-Mediterranean fare at CLAUDIE, the options are as eclectic as they are affordable.
Dinners at Miami Spice aren't just about the discounted pricing; they are also a platform for chefs to showcase new creations. Michael Schwartz, chef-owner of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, leverages this time to experiment with soon-to-be menu staples, like a coconut-fried local grouper with mango remoulade. "For us it's a chance to try new dishes that eventually hit the menu anyway," Schwartz told Local 10 News.
Meanwhile, Miami's wellness scene flourishes with Spa Month, as hotels like the InterContinental Miami dish out spa treatments at a fraction of their usual cost. The program is not just a draw for locals, but also for tourists savoring every dollar saved. "This is your destination for peace and relaxation,", said Caroline Wilmot, spa director at mySpa, as treatments range from Swedish massages to vitamin C facials. Diners and spa-goers alike reap the benefits of a city-wide promotion that keeps the summer business buoyant in an otherwise slower season. It's a win-win situation, with guests enjoying the perks of summer and participating venues welcoming a consistent flow of traffic and interest, amenitizing their operations to match the promise of a top-tier Miami experience, as noted by Local 10.
