J. Wakefield Hosts Florida Weisse Bash 2015

It’s August in Miami, which basically means it’s nearly impossible to even stand outside in the street for more than five minutes before turning into a wet mop of a human. The only respite? A cold one. Make that a cold Florida Weisse. J. Wakefield Brewery’s Jonathan Wakefield calls them…

Starbucks in Surfside Now Serving Beer, Wine, and Small Plates

Starbucks’ evening store concept is coming to the Surfside coffee shop – bringing a menu of beer, wine, and small plates along with it. According to CNN Money, the chain is ramping up locations, adding Brooklyn, Denver, Orlando, and Miami to its growing list of cities where beer and wine…

Concrete Beach Collaborates With Beer Blogger on Mojito Cream Ale

For most home brewers and beer enthusiasts, having access to a professional brewery’s equipment and expertise is a dream come true. For Dave Butler, that fantasy became a reality when he was invited to brew his mojito cream ale at Concrete Beach Brewery alongside lead brewer Chris McGrath. Butler,a Coral…

New App Delivers Alcohol to Your Doorstep

There’s been milkmen and mailmen, and now it’s only fitting that beermen exist too. These men deliver alcohol to your doorstep. From Pinot Grigios to Malbecs, Jack Daniels to Grey Goose, and a variety of canned and bottled beers, mixers and sodas, and even plastic cups, the stress of going on an…

Dogfish Head’s Choc Lobster Debuts at World of Beer

Normally, getting Dogfish Head’s one-of-a-kind Choc Lobster would require a few days off, a plane ticket to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and a visit to their speciality brewpub. But now, the rare brew that’s only been available in house at Dogfish Head, will make its debut in selected World of Beer…

Tongue & Cheek’s Maxwell Parise Creates New Cocktail Menu

Though chef Jamie DeRosa is busy working away to open Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, that doesn’t mean his first restaurant, Tongue & Cheek, is being neglected. The summer season at the ‘Cheek is in full force with Miami Spice and a collaborative dinner series featuring some of New Orleans’ best…

Arsht Center Serves Lookingglass Alice-Themed Cocktails

Lookingglass Alice at the Adrienne Arsht Center isn’t exactly your typical night at the theater. For one, in order to see the show, you’ll have to travel onto the stage and through a giant looking glass to get to your seat, so you’re essentially part of the show. Once through…

Broken Shaker Named One of the World’s 50 Best Bars 2015

Once again the Broken Shaker has achieved a milestone distinction. The bar, located at the Freehand Miami, was named one of the World’s 50 Best Bars for the second year in a row, a distinction held by some of the most famous names in the cocktail industry like Chicago’s Aviary,…

Wynwood Brewing Company’s Beers Available in Bottles

On the cusp of Wynwood Brewing Company’s second anniversary comes big news:  the local favorite will soon be available in bottles at your favorite store. The brewery, which turns two years old on August 15, is busy bottling beer for the anticipated August 24 release date, when Wynwood’s two most popular…

Tales of the Cocktail 2015: Miami Takeover in New Orleans

Another Tales of the Cocktail is over, and Miami bartenders and spirits professionals are back in town after spending nearly a week in the Big Easy drinking, eating, learning, and networking. This year’s Tales of the Cocktail had a large Miami contingent, with dozens of South Florida’s finest taking part…

Broken Shaker Named Best American Hotel Bar at Tales of the Cocktail

This weekend, Miami Beach’s own Broken Shaker was named Best American Hotel Bar at  Tales of the Cocktail’s ninth annual Spirited Awards. The Broken Shaker had been nominated for the award in the past, but this is the first win for the visionary cocktail bar, located at the Freehand Miami…

Miami Bartenders, Spirits Professionals Storm Tales of the Cocktail 2015

If you walk into a Miami bar and find your favorite bartender missing this weekend, it’s probably because they’re headed to the Big Easy for Tales of the Cocktail. The annual five-day celebration of cocktails and spirits starts today, with the world’s finest mixologists, restaurant owners, bar managers, brand ambassadors,…

Jugofresh to Open Pop-Up With Cocktails

At some point, while sipping on Jugofresh’s cold-pressed juices, the devil inside of you must have noted how delicious these would be if only they had a kick of booze. Maybe you’ve even experimented with your own cocktail creations at home, using Jugofresh juices? Stop feeling guilty for adding some…

South American Cocktails to Beat the Summer Heat

Even for locals who have lived through more than enough high energy bills, sweltering nights, and sweaty armpits. summer in Miami remains a rite of passage for anyone looking to call the Magic City home. However, with plenty of sunblock and proper hydration, even 90 degree days with 100% humidity…

La Moderna’s Italian Cocktails: Sipping La Dolce Vita

La Moderna opened two weeks ago in Sunset Harbour. Owner Luca D’Angelo, who also owns Fratelli La Bufala, has brought his Roman pizza and cocktail spot to South Beach. The restaurant, helmed by executive chef Manuel Lanni, offers Neopolitan-style pizzas, light bar bites, and rustic Italian fare, but what’s most intriguing…

Miami’s Best Fourth of July Cocktails (Recipes)

Happy 239th birthday, America. July 4 is a day to celebrate our fascinating, wonderful, sometimes frustrating country that’s always been a beacon of hope and light for most of the world. The way we celebrate Independence Day is as varied as the people who live here. Some choose to spend…

64-Ounce Growlers Are Legal, Miami Breweries Celebrate

Last month, Governor Rick Scott signed bill CS/CS/SB 186, better known as the growler bill, into law. The law, which becomes effective today, July 1, give local breweries the ability to sell and fill 64 oz. growlers. This size, considered the industry standard, joins the already-legal 32 oz. and 128 oz…