Bars & Breweries

Thanksgiving is the time when family and friends gather around the table to share both warm feelings and good food. Well, that’s the Hallmark Channel myth that most of us grow up with. The reality, of course, is that Uncle Phil will drink too much and divulge that he voted for Trump, and your mom will tell you that she should have made the turkey because yours was too dry. This year, we have a suggestion about how to handle Thanksgiving. First — institute a no-politics policy at the table. Then allow Miami’s best chefs and industry professionals to give you their pro tips and hacks to turn your Thanksgiving into the best one yet.

Thanksgiving is next week, and you’ve prepared the perfect menu that combines traditional turkey with modern twists. That’s great, but how is your cocktail game?

Sure, there are many spirits out there, but rarely do you find one with the staying power and brand recognition of Jack Daniel’s. The Tennessee whiskey, a favorite of Frank Sinatra’s (who’d famously polish off a bottle at his concerts), is celebrating its 150th birthday by taking a little vacation — to Miami.

Running out of booze and not being able to drive (or have someone drive you) to get more is a legitimate problem anywhere, much less Miami. Enter Instacart, the app-based service that now delivers alcohol from ABC Fine Wine & Spirits directly to your door.

This week has been a long one for Miami and the nation. We’ve elected President Trump, had our morning-after political hangover, and spent a lot of time at the water cooler asking, “What the f—-?” It’s time to forget all of this political chow-chow for a few days and enjoy. This weekend offers a ton of events — from snagging a free beer to howling at the moon to stuffing your face with hot dogs or heritage pork.

Two factors that make beers from Jester King Brewery coveted by local craft beer connoisseurs, according to Boxelder Craft Beer Market owner Adam Darnell, are the quality of the brew and the lack of distribution.

Opa-locka’s Legacy Caribbean Craft Brewery will officially launch its beer today at an event beginning at 7 p.m. at 305Brews in midtown. There, Legacy’s first two brews in distribution — Clubhouse Ale and Humble Noble IPA — will be served on tap for.

Walk down the back hallway of Miami’s Tacocraft, and you’ll soon find yourself at the doors to a new hidden bar its creators call one of the area’s only mezcalerias.

The historic Delano Hotel in Miami Beach is known for its grand appearance and artistic décor, but the 21-year old brand is celebrating its history appropriate to Miami culture- with drinks. The first cocktail hour of its kind for the hotelier boasts libations and a light bites menu. The drinks…

The weekend is here, and it’s time to celebrate with a proper drink. Thankfully, the art of the cocktail is alive and well in Miami.

Since opening in 2011, Coral Gables’ the Local Craft Food & Drink has been known for its fine pub grub and extensive beer selection. With nearly two dozen well-curated items, it’s a great choice for beer lovers. If, however, you simply opt for a brew when dining, you’re missing out on Will Thompson’s cocktails.

While Miami is often considered to be the unofficial capital of Latin America, with countries like Peru, Argentina, and Cuba widely represented in cuisine and culture, lesser known countries like Chile don’t often get time in the spotlight. Chile’s national travel and tourism board, ProChile, would like to change that…

Sangria — the punch-type beverage many in Miami know as cheap wine mixed with chunks of fruit, although modern takes on this popular drink has gotten a little out of hand, says Maribel De Armas of M2Brands, Inc., the brand manager for Pura Organic Sangria that’s made its way to the…

Grab the vino because Florida Wine Academy, a wine and education business, has officially opened its doors in downtown Miami (2 Biscayne Blvd., Miami). Designed for both wine amateurs as well as hospitality professionals, the school focuses on all things wine, from taste to business. Explore topics like what wines…

Over the past two years, President Barack Obama has made history by softening restrictions on trade and travel with Cuba. This is especially important for Miamians with Cuban roots — allowing them to travel more freely to visit family, friends, or simply to discover their history firsthand. Today, the Obama…

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month runs through the end of October, a myriad of restaurants and bars have curated eats and drinks to benefit cancer research.  In its 31st year, the campaign was founded in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical…

Tens of thousands of people flowed into Denver for the 2016 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) this past weekend to sample some of the finest craft beers in the county. And once again, Miami craft brewers strutted their stuff. It was the 35 annual gathering of craft breweries across the…

What’s a brewery to do with a 15-barrel brewhouse? Brew a lot of beer, which is exactly what owner Luis G. Brignoni, brewer Nik Mebane, and the rest of the Wynwood Brewing Company team are doing in their slice of Miami heaven — 465 gallons at a time. Since 2013,…

Chef Scott Linquist is best known in Miami for his creations at Coyo Taco. But, long before he because one of the Magic City’s reigning taco kings, he amassed a long resume with some culinary heavy hitters. A Los Angeles native, Linquist served as executive chef at Border Grill co-owned…

Miami has one one of the fast growing and most dynamic cocktail scenes with bars like Sweet Liberty and Broken Shaker winning national and international accolades. Of course, the lifeblood and soul of a bar is its bartenders. These individuals are tasked with not only making delicious drinks, but also…

Ross Graham, the founder of Miami Cocktail Co., jokes that his college drinking days led him to a career in the alcohol and beverage industry, but it was his ability to gauge a gap in the market that led him to start his business. “If you walk up to anyone…

Happy Friday!  This weekend is all about traveling the world without ever leaving Miami-Dade county. First off, take a trip to the Bahamas in an Uber, or enjoy a Celebrity sea cruise without leaving town. Explore Mexico’s cuisine with Scott Linquist and help children of the world explore music and…