🌱 The Wharf 5th Anniversary Happening Now + Black Restaurant Week

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• 🥳 The Wharf Miami is celebrating its 5th anniversary all weekend with freebies and festivities.
• 🦃 Miami Patch has a great list up of restaurants staying open on Thanksgiving for those still in need of plans.
• 🚓 A 10-year-old boy tragically passed away after he was shot at an apartment complex in Northeast Miami-Dade.

Today is National Happy Hour Day. The tradition of happy hours goes back to the U.S. Navy in 1914 and is still a staple of American culture today.

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. The 10-year-old son of a Miami-Dade Corrections officer has tragically passed away after he was shot at Horizons West complex in Northeast Miami-Dade, according to police. Miami-Dade Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said there were no adults home when the gun went off, however four siblings were in the home at the time. (WSVN)

2. Looking for plans for Thanksgiving? Miami Patch has a list up of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in case you are seeking alternative plans to cooking this year. Local options include Carbone Miami, Barton G The Restaurant, Orno, and more. (Miami Patch)

3. The Wharf Miami is celebrating its 5th anniversary all weekend through Nov. 13. Those over age 21 who RSVP in advance can enjoy unlimited free mojitos until 9 p.m. today and until 6 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a number of other festivities in celebration this weekend. (Ocean Drive Magazine)

4. Celebrity chef David Myers is opening a Mediterranean-themed restaurant in Miami called Ma/re at Hotel AKA Brickell. The concept has a spring 2023 planned opening. Ma/re will feature grilled menu items, pasta, an array of vegetable items, and more. (Miami New Times)

5. Black Restaurant Week is happening in South Florida now until Nov. 20. Over 20 local businesses are participating in the event which features African American, African and Caribbean cuisines. World Famous House of Mac is the latest restaurant to join the venture. (WPLG Local 10)

Today in Miami:

• 45th Annual KB Lighthouse Run at Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. (7 a.m.)
• Anniversary Celebration Day 2 at The Wharf Miami. (noon)
• Miami Vintage Market at Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co. (1 p.m.)
• Dogs & Dates at InterContinental Miami. (3 p.m.)
• Farewell To Fountainhead Studios Celebration. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Crypto exchange company FTX has filed for bankruptcy. Miami-Dade County has said it will explore "all legal remedies" if FTX cannot meet its obligations as part of a 19-year agreement for naming rights to the Miami Heat arena. (WPLG Local 10, Bloomberg)
• This election cycle "in the five largest Miami-Dade precincts with a majority of Black voters, turnout dropped between 25 percent and 50 percent." (Subscription: Miami Herald)
• Edible South Florida has a guide up for dining out during Black Restaurant Week. (Edible South Florida)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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