Drink outside the box.

TASTE
The Water Club
What: Married chefs and Talula co-owners Andrea (upcoming Top Chef competitor) and Frank Randazzo helm the refurbished restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Why: The raw bar, EVOO-poached ahi tuna salad, seared sustainable salmon with confit shallot salad, and the fried egg-topped Hangover Burger.
When: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 3969 NE 163 St., North Miami Beach (305-944-8411).

CELEBRATE
The Local Panini & Flat Bar Opens
What: New laid-back restaurant for people who actually live here hosts an evening of tastings, an open bar, and DJ Mark Leventhal.
Why: Panini (grilled chicken, apple and turkey), salads, and flatbreads (beef carpaccio with blue cheese, mushrooms, and truffle oil), all $12 or less.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-midnight. Opening party, tomorrow, 6-8 p.m.
Where: In the Flamingo South Tower, 1500 Bay Rd., Miami Beach (305-397-8307).

OBSERVE
Graffiti in Action
What: See 3-D artist Erni Vales perform a live, Harajuku girl-themed installation to the beats of DJ Armando Avila.
Why: Half-price sake cocktails (ladies get the first free), complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and the Coral Gables Gallery Walk.
When: Fri., 8-11:30 p.m.
Where: Sushi Maki, 2334 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables (305-443-1884).

GORGE
Spanish Barbecue at Sra. Martinez
What: A rotating menu of all-you-can-eat meat (cooked in a traditional Caja China) with expertly paired sides (heirloom tomato salad with caper berries; Murcia al Vino, a red wine-washed Spanish cheese) for $35 per person.
Why: It’s served family style at outdoor tables.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Every Tues., 6-10:30 p.m.
Where: 4000 NE 2nd Ave., Design District (305-573-5474).

SHIMMY
Belly Dance Open House
What: Get an incredible ab workout at the free miniclasses, plus demos and raffles.
Why: It’s the only place it’s socially acceptable to wear a crop top.
When: Sat., 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Lotus Dance Studio, 9117 Taft St., Pembroke Pines (954-433-3552).

Photo: Courtesy of The Water Club