Niño Gordo Wynwood 7:00 PM
When we visited Niño Gordo during its opening last year, we promptly filed it under hip and hidden Wynwood spots to gather with pals for a festive occasion or sneak away with a date for a moody meal. Now, the red-lit restaurant that blends Argentine fire and Asian technique is adding another reason to visit with the launch of Cooking with Friends. The collab series invites like-minded Miami chefs and bartenders into Niño's kitchen for exclusive menus and one-night-only takeovers—and the lineup already has us intrigued.
Cooking with Friends hosts its second edition on Wednesday, February 25 with ViceVersa, the award-winning Italian aperitivo bar from Valentino Longo and the Jaguar Sun team. From 7 to 10pm, ViceVersa will take over Dekotora, Niño Gordo’s hidden Japanese speakeasy lounge, serving a lineup of Negronis and cocktails that fuse Italian tradition with Asian flavors. The one-night mashup is walk-in only, and seating is limited. The series builds on Niño Gordo’s history of buzzy chef collaborations, including past partnerships with La Mar, Phuc Yea and Kojin, and will continue throughout the year with additional guest chefs and concepts.