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RESTAURANTS • Intel
SNOWBIRDS: New York City’s acclaimed French-Indonesian hotspot Wayan is popping up in Wynwood for a residency running January 16 through May. The menu of shareable plates will be anchored by longtime Wayan hits, from satays to escargot rendang, crab fried rice, and crispy pork ribs with soy tamarind glaze, and showcase South Florida’s bounty in new dishes. The beverage program will feature Wayan signatures like the Calamansi Fizz and Devil’s Avocado, made with tequila, mezcal, and spicy honey. 50 NW 24th St. Reserve. –Shayne Benowitz
CULTURE & LEISURE • FOUNDLISTING
John Adams and Víkingur Ólafsson at New World Symphony
An Icelandic superstar and American icon share the stage
Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has captured the public imagination to become one of today’s most sought-after artists. His recordings have garnered more than a billion streams and international acclaim.
Experience Ólafsson’s genius live at New World Symphony next week when the Icelandic superstar takes part in a retrospective of American icon John Adams. This performance offers the rare chance to hear five-time Grammy-winning composer John Adams conduct his own work, including music from the landmark opera Nixon in China.
Arrive early to explore the Frank Gehry-designed concert hall or take in the view from the rooftop garden.
→ John Adams with Denève & Ólafsson (Miami Beach) • 500 17th St • Sat 01/17 @ 730p and Sun 1/18 @ 2p [spon]
RESTAURANTS • The Nines
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