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WHY: Who can say no to a big pile of pancakes? Especially ones cooked with bacon and bourbon, two B's one cannot do without. Another important element - three fingers of 20-year Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve. The pancake dish ($100) is only available Father's Day weekend. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15 WHERE: Swine Southern Table & Bar, 2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables; (786) 360-6433;
www.runpigrun.com
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WHY: Celebrate dad over brunch with made-to-order waffles, assorted smoked fish, plus carving, omelette and dessert stations. Brunch is $32 per adult and $15 per child ages 5-12. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15 WHERE: 11715 Sherri Lane, inside The Palms at Town & Country Mall, Kendall; (305) 275-0226;
www.devonseafood.com xx
Forget the tie this year. For Father's Day, spoil dad with free cigars, beer and, if you're up for the splurge, $100 pancakes. You can even get him lessons on how to be a bonafide Benihana chef or take him to a to a daddy-daughter dance. - Marian Liu