More than anything else, beer remains an integral part of the football-watching tradition. That means, other than snagging a seat at the stadium, there’s no better place to watch the game than at one of South Florida’s many breweries.
Perched atop Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road is the Nest, a rooftop bar only discoverable via a secret elevator inside the Lincoln Eatery.
From decades-long mainstays such as Mac’s Club Deuce to modern cocktail lounges like Sweet Liberty, here are the ten best bars in Miami Beach.
J. Wakefield Brewing founder Johnathan Wakefield and Edge Steak and Bar’s executive chef, Aaron Brooks, have collaborated on a beer that will benefit the Rural Firefighters of new South Wales.
Less than two years after its initial opening, Tarpon River Brewing has gone experimental with a series of beers that use wild yeast and barrel aging along with local fruits. The resulting beers are funky, bright, and full of grassy, tropical fruit, and floral notes.
If your new year’s resolution is to drink more beer, Johnathan Wakefield has just made it easier for you to reach your goal.
Miami bartenders and industry professionals are pros at fighting hangovers. Here are some of their favorite cures to help you survive the aftermath of New Year’s Eve.
What made the Regent truly special was its dream team of bartenders. A group of professionals that included John Lermayer, Julio Cabrera, and Richie Petronzi perfectly executed the drinks.
Christmas is a wonderful time to gather with family and unwrap presents. At least that’s what the Hallmark Channel would have you believe.But sometimes family can be too much or you’re simply spending the holidays with friends and want to get a few drinks. Either way, Miami’s bars feel you. Here’s a list of bars that will be open Christmas Day.
The Betsy South Beach is serving its own beer inspired by the hotel’s resident dogs, Betsy and Rosa. The two dogs, dubbed the hotel’s “Canine Executive Officers,” belong to the Plutzik-Goldwasser family, owners of the Betsy Hotel. Both Golden Retrievers, today Betsy and Rosa also stand as the unofficial greeters for the hotel’s CEO cocktail hour, held every Friday at 5 p.m. at the Lobby Bar and hosted by managing director Zachary Plutzik.
For the past two years, the Miami Marlins have been undertaking what one might call an aggressive refurbishing. New ownership, led by former New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, has done everything from making hot dogs cheaper to improving the uniforms/logo to replenishing the entire minor-league system to sending Billy the Marlin to the best plastic surgeon in South Florida.
The holidays are the most wonderful time of year. But after hours of chaotic shopping and days with neurotic relatives, you’ll likely need a Christmas drink to revive your holiday spirit.
While family up North sips mulled wine and eggnog, Miamians enjoy coquito, the traditional Puerto Rican drink made with coconut cream, spices, sweetened condensed milk, and plenty of rum. Though many Miamians make their own from recipes handed down for generations, you can also find coquito at some of the city’s best bars…
Coquito is a traditional gift, and some people save glass bottles for months to package the creamy libation as presents. In Miami-Dade, you can find coquito at restaurants, bakeries, and bars. Here are some of the best places to buy it.
Named one of Hop Culture magazine’s 15 Best Breweries to Watch in 2019, Unseen Creatures Brewing & Blending is set to open in the next few weeks. According to husband-and-wife team and cofounders Marco and Victoria Leyte-Vidal, construction is wrapping up at the taproom, which is projected to open in mid- to late December.
Thanksgiving is almost here, and unless you live in a Publix commercial or a Hallmark movie, things don’t always go so well when the whole family gathers under one roof.
Serving great vibes in a laid-back yet upbeat and friendly atmosphere has become Sweet Liberty’s specialty, garnering the South Beach hangout a collection of local and international awards. In the four years since the bar debuted, the menu has seen small changes here and there, but now Sweet Liberty has overhauled its offerings, including 14 new cocktails and seven new dishes.
One year ago, Wynwood Brewing Company announced it had been acquired by Craft Brew Alliance (CBA). Soon it will have a new parent.
If you can’t get to Santo Domingo to sip rum under a canopy of live oaks while ancient church bells ring, simply head to Living Room in Miami Beach, where general manager and head mixologist Jonathan Rodriguez prepares a bevy of cocktails using Ron Barceló.
Seed has tapped Jules Aron as its mixology director to curate the cocktail program for the festival. Aron, also known as the Healthy Bartender, is a beverage consultant, holistic nutritionist, and author who has been lauded nationally for her dedication to wellness within the cocktail culture.
Thanks to a Wynwood-based business, you can drink organic alcoholic beverages on the beach. A new line of wine-based canned drinks was created to taste just like a freshly shaken cocktail.
Miami restaurants are offering beer, wine, and cocktail specials in charming spaces serving plenty of good food to soak up the discounted booze.
