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Friends in Town: Michelin-Starred Dinner with Chef Cesar Zapata & Chef Byron Gomez

7100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138

Get ready, Miami. For one night only, two culinary powerhouses—Chef Cesar Zapata, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Phuc Yea, and Chef Byron Gomez, Executive Chef of BRUTØ in Denver and Top Chef Season 18 alum—are coming together for an exclusive Michelin-starred chef collaboration you won’t want to miss.


A Four-Course Tasting Menu 

This special Friends in Town dining experience features a five-course tasting menu where every course showcases side-by-side creations from both chefs. Expect bold Viet-Latin flavors from Chef Cesar paired with globally inspired, hyper-local dishes from Chef Byron, whose resume includes Eleven Madison Park, Daniel Boulud, Alinea, and Noma Tulum.

Your evening begins with a Reserva de la Familia Tequila welcome cocktail, crafted to set the tone for an unforgettable night. Guests can elevate the experience with a premium $55 beverage experience, including tequila cocktails and a hand-selected wine


Award-Winning Talent

  • Chef Cesar Zapata: 4x Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, Michelin Star recipient, Florida Co-Chair for No Kid Hungry, and member of the No Kid Hungry Leadership Council.

  • Chef Byron Gomez: Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star recipient at BRUTØ, recognized on Food Network’s 2025 “Hot List,” and Colorado Co-Chair for No Kid Hungry, Top Chef Contestant Season 18


Exclusively for Visa Cardholders Reserve Here!

Tickets for this one-night event are available only through the Visa Dining Collection on OpenTable. Quantities are extremely limited—once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Reserve your seat now for an unforgettable evening of Michelin-level dining in Miami, crafted by two of the country’s most exciting chefs, paired with world-class tequilas, and rooted in a mission to make a difference.

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