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Graziano’s Mercado to donate $10,000 to charity following World Cup bet
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Litzy Grijalba , WSVN 7 News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
A couple of South Florida restaurant owners cooked up something special for the FIFA World Cup. The owners’ friendly wager will help many children in need. Graziano’s Mercado in Coral Gables is a popular Argentine restaurant and market. Casa Juancho in Little Havana is a well-known Spanish restauran
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Key takeaway , owner of Casa Juancho, decided to make a bet on the World Cup, with the loser making a $10,000 donation to a special cause, Amigos for Kids.
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The charitable wager between Graziano's Mercado and Casa Juancho is a heartwarming display of community spirit in Miami's vibrant cultural scene. As the donation of $10,000 to Amigos for Kids will undoubtedly benefit underprivileged children in the area, it also highlights the strong presence of Latin American communities in Miami. The fact that a popular Argentine restaurant and a well-known Spanish restaurant in Little Havana would engage in a friendly bet over the World Cup speaks to the city's diverse cultural landscape. Furthermore, the donation to Amigos for Kids, an organization that helps abused children and their families, underscores the need for such support in Miami-Dade County. As the city's neighborhoods, including Little Havana and Coral Gables, continue to thrive, it is encouraging to see local business owners like Leo Graziano and Felipe Valls Jr. giving back to the community in meaningful ways.
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Category: culture ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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