Where to eat and drink during Art Basel 2023

Where better to admire blown glass than at a Michelin-starred restaurant with a fantastic wine program? On Dec 8, Boia De will be hosting a one-night-only extravaganza in partnership with Glass2Grass, a glass art gallery and smoke shop in Little River. On display will be musuem-quality pipes, bowls and other pieces by acclaimed glass artists, a plated dinner from 5–8pm, and a post-dinner buffet and open bar with live music and a special exotic fruit dish from Miami Fruit. Ticket holders also get access to the rest of Glass2Grass's Art Week events. 5205 NE Second Ave; Dec 8, 5pm–8pm seated dinner, 8pm – midnight open bar, live music and buffet; $350 seated dinner, $150 open bar

Snow Beach Frozen Treats is a nostalgic and California-inspired frozen yogurt shop by artist Alex Isreal featuring Michelin-level flavored popsicles and toppings by renowned chefs Dominique Crenn and José Andrés. As its put on by Capital One, cardholders can access cardholder-exclusive dinners on Dec 6 and 7 with the aforementioned chefs, plus a sunset social with entertainment by DJs Marc Ronson and DJ Jazzy Jeff on Dec 8. The general public is welcome to stop by on Dec 8 from 12 to 3pm for free frozen treats. 1111 Garage, 1111 Lincoln Road; Dec 8, 12-3pm; Free

Come to Downtown between December 7 and 9 to aperitivo like the Italians do. The Roystone kicks off its "Worlds Best" series during Basel with Locale Firenze, number 46 on "The World's 50 Best Bars" list. Highlighs include the Foglia, which is a blend between a basil smash and a southside and the Olivia, a martini made made not with olive brine but with olive oil. There will be a ticketed first look between 7pm and 9pm on December 7th. Otherwise, be sure to put your name on the guestlist. The Roystone, 100 NE 1st Ave; Dec 7–9; $75 for first access, otherwise reservations are encouraged

Art After Dark returns to COTE Miami, which is definitely one of Basel's buzziest food tickets. The program runs from Dec 7 to 17 and showcases the private art collections of collectors like Amanita, Artline, Design District founder Craig Robins, and others in partnership with Artline and American Express.Over Art Basel weekend, the Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse will have a special Art After Dark menu, including a full on Basel feast of USDA Prime and American Wagyu Beef – with all of the grillable fixin's and winter truffle supplements you could dream of. 3900 NE 2nd Ave.; Dec 7-17, Basel Feast available Dec 8–Dec 10, Seatings between 12–3pm and 5–12pm; $175 for Basel feast or a la carte

If your art week schedule is starting to feel a little too serious, you could reserve a front row table at R House for any of their drag and dinner shows, especially during Saturday's drag brunch, where Latrice Royale, star of RuPaul's Drag Race and We're Here, and Athena Dion, R House's resident Queen, will be doing drag makeovers on specially-invited guests, courtesy of HBO's LGBTQIA+ platform "Human By Orientation." You'll even get to enjoy a performance by Latrice herself. 2727 NW 2nd Ave; Dec 9 11:30am and 2:30pm

You may not be able to afford a piece at the fairs, but you can definitely indulge in a cocktail at LPM – and take home possibly the chicest glassware, ever. LPM and Ketel One have collaborated with local artist Lucy Glaser to create a set of limited-edition, hand painted glassware for you to take home as collectible art. 'La Sucette' is a fat-washed strawberry yogurt  vodka highball served in a tall glass inspired by French Artist Jean Cocteau, whose legacy inspired the entire bar program across all of LPM’s locations. The cocktail is $21 and will be available from Dec 4 to Dec 10. LPM, 1300 Brickell Bay Dr; Dec 4–10; $21

So much Baseling calls for a disco nap – but if Monkey Shoulder is sponsoring, there won't be many Zzz's. Head to Centro Wynwood on Friday, Dec 8 for a Disco Nap pajama party. The event has finally made its way to Miami and DJ Louie Arson (of 1-800-Lucky's Ripe Fruit party) will be carrying those jammy jams (sorry) all night long. While you're there, grab a cocktail (or two) from the Monkey Mixer, a concrete mixer that's been turned into the world's largest cocktail shaker. Centro Wynwood, 297 NW 23rd St; Dec 8 9pm–12am; Free

Here's the Basel food collab we've all been waiting for: Shake Shack has partnered with Food & Wine's 2023 Best New Chefs Valerie and Nando Chang on a two-day pop-up that fuses the burger chain's classic flavors with Peruvian and Nikkei flare. The five-course tasting menu will be available on December 5–6 from 8–11pm at Maty's and includes the Maty's Shack burger, a 100% angus patty with toppings like Huachano-style pork sausage and rocoto mayo, huancaína cheese fries and a lucuma and brownie shake. On display you'll find artwork by Eric Junker, who's done a lot of work for Shake Shack and is responsible for the redesign of Shake Shack's canned wines – which will also be available at the pop-up. 25% of ticket proceeds benefit Food Rescue US South Florida. 3255 NE 1st Ave; Dec 5-6 8-11pm; $40

Artist Adrian Avila is bringing Popeyes Louisiana cuisine to the walls of Wynwood with a life-size mural of the brand’s new wings. Visitors are encouraged to snap a photo standing in front of the wings, creatively painted to mimic butterfly or angel wings, and scan the QR code to receive a special discount on their next order. Plus, you may have the chance to share your love for Popeye's on a Times Square billboard. Post a photo using the hashtag #lovethatwing to enter. 2400 NW 5th Ave Miami; Dec 8-10; Free

Who said you need to head to the Beach for Art Week. Locally loved artist Alexander Mijares will be unveiling a new art installation at Fiola Miami, an award-winning Italian restaurant in the Gables, over a five-course meal. The event is sponsored by Patrón Tequila. 1500 San Ignacio Ave; Dec 5 7:30pm; $175

Tequila people, this one's for you. Casa Ya'ax, a new Mexican restaurant in Wynwood, is collabing with The Agave Conspiracy on a five-course dinner pairing featuring rare and unique agave spirits, as well as cocktails by Oaxacan cocktail bar Sabina Sabe, a 50 Best Bar awardee.  After that, Ya'ax goes into full on lounge mode with bottle service. 51 NE 24 Street; Dec 6–Dec 9, 8:30pm; $150

Miami Art Week really is an international affair, especially at Julia & Henry's. The buzzy Downtown Miami food hall is giving you the chance to sample all 25 vendors on Wednesday, December 6 with a 'palate passport' as your all inclusive ticket. DJ and visual artist Barbi Kolm will be spinning and painting all night long – but you can also get your artiste on with blank canvasas on the 2nd and 3rd floors. 200 E Flagler St; Dec 6 8-11pm; $75–$195

Picture a Kieth Haring-inspired ice cream at one of Miami's best gourmet and wine shops. Normandy Gourmandy has partnered with BORGIA INC. GALLERIES on a pop-up concept that dreamt up by California cool contemporary artist Kyle LeBlanc and fashion portraitist Sara Kaplan Art. Anyone who purchases a hand-painted ice cream cup (by both Sara and Kyle) will also receive a special portrait created just for them by Sara. 932 71st Street; Dec 9, 12–4pm; Free 

Live scultpure painting in an opulent restaurant housed within an historic art deco theater is all the drama wee need this basel. Queen Miami Beach is hosting two nights of artistic dining. On December 8th, they've collaborated with Dot Fiftyone Gallery to display works from various artists. December 9th is the hot ticket: Italian artist Camila Ancilotto will be painting a sculpture live for her performance, “Ab Ovo,” using Renaissance-inspired techniques. 20 percent of art sale proceeds will support Lotus House. 550 Washington Ave; Dec 8–9, seatings at 6pm and 9 p.m; Reservations required

Pubbelly is hosting Sip & Paint sessions across all of its locations over the course of the weekend. Tickets are $50 and include all of your painting supplies and two glasses of wine. The Dadeland Location will double as an art gallery showcasing the work of Florida International University students. Various Pubbelly Sushi Locations; Dec 7–10; $50