Jelly Belly beans are known for making grownups swoon. These “gourmet” candies first found their way into our hearts in 1976, changing the landscape of candy forever and making it “cool” for adults to get their sugar fix once again. And they’ve been favorites of presidents and heroes along the…
Since the early 17th century, Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is celebrated on March 17 with feasts and parades to honor the patron saint of Ireland. The celebration is so huge and generally accepted, that in the Emerald Isles, the church lifts Lent restrictions on food…
Goose Island Beer Company is flying south for the winter and making pit stops at several local venues in Miami for Migration Week from March 18 to 20, including Lokal and the Butcher Shop. And the company will bring some rare beers from Chicago to share. Goose Island’s head cellarman,…
At OTC, Brickell’s go-to spot for casual fare with upscale flavors, beer is an important part of the menu. This past weekend, Michael Sullivan welcomed diners to a beer-pairing dinner that may be the first of many. Wynwood Brewing Company’s locally brewed crafts were matched with dishes that have never…
With mid-70s temperatures and blue skies, you couldn’t have asked for a better day to drink beer and enjoy music with friends. Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park was the setting for Sprung!, the outdoor festival that celebrates spring beer in a playful way. With thousands of people sampling 150 brews and…
Snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, pin-up models, and beer: It sounds like a fun-filled family afternoon at the circus, but it’s really the Lagunitas Sessions event by Lagunitas Brewing Company at World of Beer Kendall on March 20 at 4:20 p.m. The beers from the Petaluma, California company have been…
Wynwood Brewing Company, Miami’s first craft production microbrewery, has been years in the making. After two years of heavy anticipation, their taproom opened in October of last year. A grand opening was held in December, which means you have no excuse of why you’ve yet to sample any one of…
Ginger beer will not get you a buzz, but Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer will, and fans of a spicier drinking experience should be able to find it in Miami starting this week. Crabbie’s signed with Florida’s Gold Coast Beverage Distributors to make its debut across South Florida. A series of…
Pappy Van Winkle. You’ve heard about it, read about it, and seen Anthony Bourdain tweet about it. But have you had the opportunity to sample the elusive elixir of the bourbon gods? We have. And this rare bourbon, distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky, is worth the hype. Bottles of this amber…
Miami New Times’ Brew at the Zoo is back. That means it’s time to enjoy hundreds of the world’s finest beers alongside the wildest creatures you’ve ever encountered. No, we’re not talking about your college roommates. We’re talking about monkeys and tigers — and Vanilla Ice. It all goes down…
Justin Timberlake’s rise from Mouseketeer to major recording artist, actor, and heartthrob will probably be studied by pop anthropologists 500 years from now. But, for now, Timberlake is alive and coming to the American Airlines Arena for his 20/20 Experience world tour on Wednesday, March 5. As expected, the concert…
Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, a distinctly different type of spirit, will debut in the Miami market March 10, according to William Grant and Sons Distillers, the Scottish distillery responsible for brands such as Sailor Jerry rum, Glenfiddich single-malt Scotch, and Milagro tequila. Ancho chile liqueur is distilled with a unique…
World of Beer-Dadeland celebrates its two-year anniversary tomorrow, but instead of receiving gifts, it is raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Partnering with Cigar City Brewing in Tampa for “The Road to Hunahpu” event, WOB is bringing a list of CCB special release and flagship brews and raffling off…
There’s only one thing that could put us in a better mood than the announcement of a new happy hour. And that’s the announcement of a bottomless happy hour by The Federal Food Drink & Provisions, along with new cocktails crafted by The Federal’s “Booze Fairy” Emily Brown (because Mixologist…
Southern California’s the Bruery will be making a rare appearance in the form of a tap takeover tomorrow at the Abbey Brewing Company. The Abbey calls it one of the “greatest” tap takeovers of the year, but come on, it’s only February and the brewing company itself makes some pretty…
Photo by Christina MendenhallOh mom! No one pours a beer like you.New Times Beerfest is a truly epic local beer event. Beer brewers from all over the state and the country come to show local beer drinkers their stuff. And now, local homebrewers (and maybe some aspiring professionals) can offer…
Earlier this month, Botran Rum and Grammy award-winning producer Emilio Estefan announced a partnership promoting the mantra, “The night begins with Botran.” Last night was the unofficial kickoff with an evening under the Miami sky at the Cardozo Hotel on Ocean Drive. A band played on as rum cocktails were…
The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog is one of the finest bars in New York, if not the world. Consisting of a casual tap room and upstairs parlor, this financial district gem is just a year old and has already won just about every accolade you can think of including…
Do you like free Bloody Marys? The Stolichnaya Premium Vodka truck will be slinging free Bloody Marys this Saturday and Sunday at GreenStreet Cafe in Coconut Grove. Miami is the launch city for the Stoli campaign, Search for Mary, which begins its quest this weekend. Along the way, the truck…
Valentine’s Day. The most romantic day of the year. By now, you’ve made the dinner reservations (if not, here’s a handy, dandy guide), bought the chocolate (here’s where to get the finest sweets in Miami) and flowers, and purchased a card that’s funny and sincere, without being too creepy. Now,…
Michael Schwartz, the man behind Michael’s Genuine Home Brew, Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink and Harry’s Pizzeria, may have another project on the horizon, Michael’s Genuine Pub. No announcement from Schwartz was made regarding a pub, however a trademark for a Michael’s Genuine Pub was filed by the parent company,…
Craft beer fans in Miami are becoming spoiled with all of the amazing home-brewers and craft breweries in the city, but they can still impress their Valentines with a tasting of Goose Island’s Bourbon County line of beers at Lokal in Coconut Grove. The craft connoisseurs at Lokal understand that…
