Boxing, horse racing, and a whole lotta Easter brunch

ThursdayKhong River House launches its new Chef’s Table series this Thursday with Richard Hales of Sakaya Kitchen -- tickets are $55, and include a cocktail. Get the details/a ticket

Saturday

  • Try to figure out what the hell a quinella is, then hit the Florida Derby at Gulfstream. Fuel up with an $8 breakfast buffet in the Tiki Hut, then keep the party going with a giant BBQ. Post time's 1230p -- reserve your spot on the rail.
  • The Florida Collegiate Boxing Conference's state championship fights are this Saturday at Biscayne Boxing and Fitness. The U will have six fighters competing, including Gabriel “The Architect” Williams and Courtney “The Blade” Jackson, and your local Thrillist editor will be fighting an Economics professor from Florida State. That's for serious. For tickets and info, contact Biscayne Boxing

Sunday

  • Florida Cookery is offering a miracle of a $45 Easter brunch with a lamb-carving station, waffles, a do-it-yourself donut setup, plus all-you-can-drink mimosas for another $20. Here’s what else is for breakfast
  • Mercadito will be serving up a very Miami Latin-themed brunch on Easter with carnitas hash, tacos, and cocktails like the Bloody-ish Maria Sangrita w/ tequila blanco and pomegranate. Peep the rest of the brunch menu

TuesdayGordon Biersch in Brickell is hosting a release party Tuesday with free samples of their new Maibock, plus not-free menu items for Spring. GB is still in the same spot you know and love

OngoingBlue Collar is now serving until 2am, with special items not on the regular menu like fried chicken and jambalaya. See what else Chef Danny Serfer has for you