Miami - March 20, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend winter blossoms into spring. Nobody here notices.

TASTE
Cavas
What: The new bar has a machine that dispenses temp-controlled wine by the ounce or glass. Buy a debit card, insert, and taste the rotating selection.
Why: Your glass is half full.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 437 Espanola Way (305-534-3352).

DRINK
The Tap Project
What: Local eateries (Sushi Samba, Spris, A la Folie) ask customers to donate $1 for tap water to benefit UNICEF’s safe water initiative.
Why: Every dollar raised provides a child with clean drinking water for 40 days.
When: Thru Sat.
Where: Participating restaurants online at tapproject.org.

DANCE
UEG/Year1
What: Celebrate the Upper East Side’s birthday with tunes from John Hancock and Ian Clark, art murals, mini ponies, and free putt-putt.
Why: It’s no garden party.
When: Sat., 7-11 p.m.
Where: 7244 Biscayne Blvd. (305-984-3231).

DRIVE
China Grill
What: Jeffrey Chodorow’s new restaurant opens in Fort Lauderdale. Beef dumplings, lobster pancakes, and Asian bread pudding make it worth the trip.
Why: It’s easier than digging to China.
When: Daily, 6-10 p.m.
Where: 1881 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale (954-759-9950).

WALK
Interactive Walking Tour
What: Learn about Miami’s history, taste ethnic cuisine, and explore the newest (and oldest) architecture.
Why: Things’ll be great when you’re — downtown.
When: Wed. & Sat., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: Meet at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St. Reservations at 305-416-6868.