South Beach's Betsy Hotel offers Rosh Hashanah specials Sept. 11

LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive will serve Rosh Hashanah specials on Sept. 11 and Sept. 12. The two-night menu gives South Beach diners a sit-down option for the Jewish New Year, which runs through Sept. 13.

The holiday dishes, listed by Miami Culinary Tours, include matzo ball soup made with free-range chicken, fresh dill, carrots and celery. A braised brisket entrée comes with potato kugel, baby carrots and turnips. For dessert: warm caramelized apples with wildflower honey, vanilla gelato and toasted walnuts.

Chef Laurent Tourondel Leads the Kitchen

Chef Laurent Tourondel, a native of Auvergne, France, leads the kitchen. He launched the BLT restaurant brand in 2004 and earned a Michelin star for BLT Fish, according to his website.

Restaurant Details and Weekly Challah Giveaway

The restaurant is at 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Dinner service runs 5 to 10 p.m.

The Betsy Hotel also offers freshly baked challah every Friday at its front desk, complimentary on a first-come, first-served basis.

Plum Market Aventura Takes Holiday Orders

For residents planning a holiday meal at home, Plum Market in Aventura is taking Rosh Hashanah orders for prepared entrées, side dishes and bakehouse assortments. The menu draws on traditional recipes and seasonal fall flavors.

Orders must be placed by Tuesday in store, by phone or online. The Aventura location is at 17801 Biscayne Blvd. and can be reached at 786-692-5450.