A Season of Indulgence: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove Unveils Summer Programming Rooted in Culture, Cuisine, and Calm

Source: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami

Reported By: Caroline Dalal

This summer, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami introduces a series of thoughtfully curated events and offerings that redefine seasonal leisure for guests and locals alike. Anchored by partnerships with local tastemakers and cultural institutions, the hotel’s new programming spans fine dining, wellness, literature, and music—all designed to encourage presence, connection, and a slower pace of living in the heart of Coconut Grove.

At the center of the hotel’s summer calendar is the debut of the Isabelle’s Coconut Grove x Lennox & Grace Candlelight Dinner Series—a sensory dining experience that pairs elevated cuisine with the warm glow of hand-poured candles. Set across select weekends through September, the dinners offer an intimate ambiance where guests can explore Isabelle’s newly refreshed à la carte menu.

Highlights include the Seared Crab Cake and Mushroom Agnolotti, a rich three-cheese and mushroom-filled pasta finished in a wine butter sauce with truffle. For heartier appetites, fire-grilled steaks and chops—such as the 22 oz. 1855 Bone-In Ribeye—deliver robust flavor with a choice of classic sauces. Seasonal cocktails like the Garden Spritz (UNA Vodka, Lambrusco, signature tea syrup) and Kiwi & Jalapeño Margarita round out the dining experience. Reservations are available exclusively through SevenRooms.

Upcoming Dinner Series Dates:

• June 19–22
  

• July 17–20
  

• August 21–24
  

• September 18–21

Blending literary discovery with elevated mixology, The Ritz-Carlton has partnered with Coconut Grove’s beloved Books & Books and local cocktail curator Gio Gutierrez (@chatchowtv) to present the Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore. Running from June 21 to September 21, this sip-and-flip experience invites guests to select a book and a themed cocktail, settle into one of The Commodore’s plush lounges, and unwind at their own pace.

Cocktail & Book Pairings Include:

• Havana Especial — Havana Club Blanco, pineapple, lemon, maraschino liqueur
  Paired with The Last Train to Paradise by Les Standiford
  

• Dérive — Patrón Silver, calamansi juice, mango, agave
  Paired with Seeing Differently: Miami Color Theory by Laura Paresky Gould
  

• Fuacata — Grey Goose Vodka, Cuban coffee, Fernet Menta
  Paired withVentanitas: A Window Into Miami’s Coffee Culture by Danielle Perez Miron

Readers can also enjoy a 10% discount at Books & Books Coconut Grove and attend exclusive Meet the Author evenings with Les Standiford (July 10) and Laura Paresky Gould (August 21), both at 7:30 PM.

Beginning July 1 through August 31, The Ritz-Carlton Spa joins Miami Spa Month with a collection of summer-inspired treatments designed to soothe, restore, and glow. Available Wednesday through Sunday, these offerings balance efficacy with indulgence:

• Couples Citrus Rejuvenation (80 min): A soft-pressure massage with warm herb compresses and citrus cilantro oil
  

• Radiant Renewal Massage (50 min): A medium-pressure massage featuring watermelon sugar scrub and citrus oil
  

• Summer Glow Facial (50 min): Hydrating avocado mask and LED light enhancement
  

• Keratin Smoothing Treatment (100 min): Anti-frizz hair service for enhanced shine
  

• Haircut and Blow-Dry (60 min): Includes consultation and personalized styling

Every Friday evening from 6 PM to 9 PM, guests can enjoy Live Piano Fridays in the hotel’s elegant lobby. The program offers a classic yet relaxed backdrop for socializing, cocktail sipping, or simply enjoying a moment of stillness after the week.