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Yue Chinese Hosts Wok Star Supper Club — One Night Only!

July 4, 2025 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

Don’t miss the next Wok Star Supper Club at Yue Chinese, a stylish new Northern Chinese restaurant tucked on charming Española Way & Drexel in South Beach — happening Sunday, July 13 at 6PM.

Yue Chinese collaborates with Event Curator & Producer Eleanor Hoh (@wokstar) to bring her popular Supper Club to their cozy dining room. What used to be a clubby bar now glows with Art Deco colors, custom embroidered peacock panels, vintage lacquer cabinets, and design details personally chosen by owners Jay & Sherry Zhao and shipped from China.

WHAT TO EXPECT

For one night only, guests will enjoy a 5-Course Tasting Menu ($78pp), including a welcome rosé from Doña Rosalba.

Expect bold Northern and Szechuan flavors like Spicy Cumin Lamb and Black Truffle Angus Beef Xiao Long Bao. A vegetarian menu will feature dishes like Pan Fried Tofu in sweet soy sauce and a braised Wheat Gluten with mushrooms — a nod to traditional Szechuan roots.

It’s all about classic Northern Chinese and Szechuan flavors in a modern, neon-lit Miami setting. The night is rounded out with a curated wine list by sommelier Christina Sun.

On every menu, they’ve added their mantra: “At Yue Chinese, dishes are designed for communal enjoyment — bringing people together around the table.”

EVENT DETAILS

REGULAR APPETIZERS
Choose ONE: Peking Duck Rolls, Black Truffle Angus Beef Xiao Long Bao or Pan Fried Crispy Lacy Chicken or Pork Dumplings

REGULAR MAINS
Choose ONE: Steak with Mango; Kung Pao Chicken; Cumin Lamb

**VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS**
Choose ONE: Black Truffle Crispy Tofu; Vegetable Dumplings; Vegetable Spring Rolls

VEGETARIAN MAINS
Choose ONE: Pan Fried Tofu in sweet soy sauce; Ma Po Tofu; Wheat Gluten, Wild Mushrooms, Peanuts

**VEG –** Choose ONE: Eggplant OR String Beans
**SIDES –** Choose ONE: Veg Fried Rice OR Veg Lo Mein

WOK STAR SUPPER CLUB
📍 Yue Chinese, 447 Española Way/Drexel Ave, South Beach, 33139
📅 Sunday, July 13
🕕 6:00 PM
🥢 5-Course Tasting Menu
🌱 Vegetarian menu available
💳 $78pp INCLUDES tips & tax
🎟️ Early reservations a MUST due to limited seating.
👀 See instructions below RESERVATIONS to submit your food order
🍷Welcome rosé by Doña Rosalba
🍹Beverages NOT included, order exotic cocktails a la carte
🚗 Valet Parking right outside $20 (4 hrs) on Drexel Ave./Espanola Way or city garage on 16th/Collins $1/hr using Park Mobile just a block away

RESERVATIONS

Click on RESERVATIONS BUTTON ABOVE
Scroll down to Wok Star Supper Club
->click RESERVE
-> set at 6pm (ONLY TIME)
-> click number of guests
-> click Add a special request:

state any food allergies
Submit your MENU choices – Regular OR Vegetarian
Please NO mixing
Choose App, Main, Veg, Side

We look forward to seeing you for this intimate
and delicious dinner!

NOTE:
I’d like to thank talented Daphnie Montoya @thedmxperience for help with flyer and creating a stunning Reels for Yue Chinese.

Thanks to Karen Escalera, Miami Curated, a luxury lifestyle, fashion and food blog for including our event in Lots of Things to do in July 2025.

Thanks to Jenny Starr Perez, publisher & editor, Courant Magazine for posting on instagram!

Recap from Wok Star Supper Club at Ghee Wynwood

May 21, 2025 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

The Dean of FIU Hospitality & Tourism Management, Professor Michael Cheng gave me a stamp of approval at Wok Star Supper Club collab with Ghee Wynwood. He’s also a fellow Malaysian, so of course we bonded over our favorite Malaysian dishes—and the sad lack of them here in Miami. Stay tuned… we’re brewing up something at FIU!

Wok Star Eleanor and Dean FIU Hospitality, Professor Michael Cheng

I got so wrapped up making sure everyone was having a good time (and organizing group shots!) that I completely forgot to take videos.

One of my favorite parts of hosting these is curating the guest list—pairing like-minded folks at the table. A last-minute reservation from a hospitality finance guy ended up sitting with two chefs and an Event Producer and Wok Star! Perfect mix.

Everyone raved about the 3-course, 13-dish Tasting Menu! I shared fan favorites from 1st & 2nd course! Thank goodness my friend captured some beautiful food shots.

🥁Thanks Chef Niven & Shivani and partner Mo for wonderful collaboration.

🥁Thanks to GM Mariana and the whole team for making it go so smoothly!

🥂Thanks to Pietro Morelli sponsoring Dona Rosalba rosé! So many have begged to purchase but be patient, soon!

It meant so much to receive messages like these after…

“Such a great event! You outdid yourself, Eleanor!! The food and company were both outstanding! Great connections. Thank you again for all your hard work doing this.” — Tobie

“All of it was very good down to the desserts. We’ll be looking forward to our next meet up.” — Love, Gayle & Kirk

Nights like these remind me why I started the Wok Star Supper Club in the first place—to bring interesting people together over great food and meaningful conversation. Can’t wait to share what’s next! 🥢🥢🥢

Phuc Yea hosts Exclusive Dinner with Wok Star Supper Club

November 14, 2024 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

Start getting excited cause my next Wok Star Supper Club is a collaboration with Phuc Yea, a three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner for an exclusive 4-course CURATED dining experience, Sunday, November 17 in Miami’s MIMO district. Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of rosé bubbly sponsored by Dona Rosalba at 6 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM.

RESERVATIONS & PREPAY

Cutoff is Friday, November 15, 2024! If we hit the right number, we’ll have the whole restaurant to ourselves, woohoo!

DINING AREAS

Located in Miami’s MIMO district, Phuc Yea’s three distinct dining areas are centered around the bar. We’ll be surrounded with art by local pop artist, Miguel Paredes, he painted the majority of the intricate wall murals.

CURATED 4-COURSE MENU

You’re in for a treat, what an incredible menu. Chef Cesar Zapata and Ani Meinhold have curated a four-course dinner showcasing Phuc Yea’s blend of unique, bold Southeast Asian and Latin flavors, all designed to be enjoyed family-style. As Ani mentioned, “Mixing temperature and acidity and crunch is very important to our dining experience.” They’ve organized a Vegan menu as well.

GOOD FOOD & CAMARADERIE !

Best part about these gatherings? Since I know most guests from my wok cooking classes or through networking, I’ll organize the seating with like minded people. Guests have said how much they enjoyed meeting new friends and had a great time at my past events. So, if you’re single, you won’t feel lonely!

SPREAD THE WORD…

Share with work colleagues and friends you think would enjoy this one-of-a-kind dining experience which you wouldn’t get if you went on your own. It was specially created for this exclusive Wok Star Supper Club!

RESERVATIONS & PREPAY

About Phuc Yea:
Phuc Yea, owned by Chef Cesar Zapata and Ani Meinhold, is a culinary gem in Miami, known for its vibrant fusion of Vietnamese and Latin flavors. Since opening in 2016, Phuc Yea has consistently championed inclusivity and diversity, creating a space where Miami’s diverse community feels welcome. The restaurant’s inventive approach and dedication to quality have garnered prestigious accolades, including three consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, further establishing it as a must-visit destination in Miami’s dining landscape.

Phuc Yea’s reputation is well-recognized in the media, with Miami New Times naming it among Miami’s Top 100 Restaurants and awarding it Best Restaurant in MiMo and Best Vietnamese Restaurant. Additionally, The Hungry Post has praised its brunch as one of the city’s finest, and Eater Miami includes Phuc Yea on its Essential 38 list, highlighting it as one of Miami’s top dining experiences. With its unique flavors, community-focused atmosphere, and creative energy, Phuc Yea continues to be a beloved staple in Miami’s evolving food scene.

About Eleanor Hoh & Wok Star Supper Club:
Wok Star Eleanor Hoh is a Miami food personality (@wokstar) who’s been in the Miami food scene as a wok cooking teacher, blogger, event curator/programmer, producer and influencer. Eleanor’s popular Wok Star Supper Club is a series of gatherings held throughout the year in South Florida. Started in 2006, these gatherings are centered around celebrating Asian culture and cuisine. Her goal is to create a tasting sampler at a great value, support chef-owned restaurants while creating an evening filled with camaraderie and good Asian food. These gatherings are an excellent way to be introduced to what the restaurant has to offer and gives the chef an opportunity to talk about their style of cooking. Her followers appreciate she’s done the research and curated a unique dining experience for them.

About Dona Rosalba
Introducing Dona Rosalba, a Rosé bubbly wine crafted in Mexico from Merlot grapes with hints of black cherry and pink pepper. Dona Rosalba will debut as a welcome drink for this exclusive dining experience. A perfect introduction to a robust fish centric menu for the evening.

Pietro Antonio Morelli, a wine consultant, sommelier and founder of his own creative agency spent over 20 years bringing the dream of Dona Rosalba to life after working with award winning Prosecco producers. His journey spans from consultancy to restaurant ownership, all while creating memorable wine experiences blending his Italian heritage with his passion for wine.