Winter Music Conference starts today—between the music and the parties, don't forget to stop and fuel up. In this week's food and drink news, we bring you our favorite food-centric happenings around town:
Katsuya's Dragon Lounge.
WMC Opening Party at Villa Azur
Villa Azur has the right idea with its WMC kickoff today: a Brazilian feast followed by a sure-to-get-wild after party presented by New York's Day & Night. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and continues well into the evening with beats by DJs Miss Cady and Thiago Mansur. 309 23rd St., Miami Beach, 305-763-8688; RSVP at 212-201-1222 or rsvp@dualgroupe.com
WMC Lunch Menu at Katsuya
Before you get in the zone at one of Hyde Beach's Miami Music Week pool parties, grab a bite at Katsuya. The Japanese spot will serve a special WMC lunch menu tomorrow through Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. daily with signature dishes like the crispy chicken salad and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, as well as robata and sushi items. SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-455-2995
Party Brunch at Bagatelle
Bagatelle Miami is giving WMC-goers a treat. This weekend, the French restaurant launches its epic weekend brunch with delicious seafood plates, copious amounts of champagne, and get this: table dancing is encouraged. To top it all off, Supergirl will be there serving patrons to the Superman theme song. 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
No Regrets Hangover BBQ at Barceloneta
After a week of nonstop parties, take a breather at Barceloneta's Sunday BBQ; it starts at noon with DJ Beppe Gioia spinning Ibiza Chill-Out sessions and an open bar featuring make-your-own Bloody Marys, mimosas, and micheladas. 1400 20th St., Miami Beach, 305-538-9299