Around the same time Mason jars became hip, home cooking became a competitive sport. Foodists no longer impress friends with homespun gifts: sourdough bread, strawberry jam, pies filled with Granny Smith apples, rainbows, and tears. Now, cooks must master duck prosciutto, pickled ramps, and ricotta. But Jeff Michaud, the James…
The Magic City might be getting some high-profile attention from the largest craft brewery in the United States, the Boston Beer Company, brewer of Sam Adams beer. Is it true? If so, then this would be a huge boost to the craft beer scene in Miami, which is already on…
Dads are often the unsung heroes of the world, doling our cash, car keys, and wisdom — only to take the backseat when it comes to praise and affection. This Sunday, we suggest taking your dad aside after the family brunch and whisking him off for a little one-on-one time…
Tonight’s installment of Fontainebleau’s Cellar 1954 Series features one of the oldest family-run wineries in Napa, Chappelet Vineyards. Iwner Cyril Chappellet will be on hand to discuss his family vineyard while explaining the intricacies of each wine as they are paired with a special menu from Gotham Steak’s chef de…
Red Robin is not only known for gourmet burger creations, but also their take on beer. Now they are adding canned beer cocktails. This isn’t the first time they’ve stepped beyond the beer comfort zone. Last October they introduced limited-time-only beer milkshakes in honor of Oktoberfest. See also: – Beer…
It’s not often a man gets a day in his name. But today, we celebrate a man of booze and ink. Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins would’ve turned 102 years-old this year — and to commemorate his long, fruitful life, Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, Sandbar Grill and Blackbird Ordinary are celebrating with…
In a city that sees more openings and closings in a month than many places do in a year, it’s rare for a bar or restaurant to make it to the 18th-anniversary mark. But Miami Beach’s iconic Abbey Brewing Company is about to do just that later this month, which…
SushiSamba is going through some changes. The sexy Brazilian/Japanese fusion restaurant has opened a new location in Coral Gables, with many items specially made for the City Beautiful. SushiSamba is revamping its cocktail program with the help of Richard Woods, head of spirit and cocktail development for SushiSamba Restaurants. What’s…
Since mead first made its way into the mouths of the ancient Greeks, mankind has been plagued by hangovers. And despite the advancement of medical technology, we’ve yet to find a cure. Most of us just suffer through — taking snake oil supplements, downing a hair of the dog, or…
The lobby of the Albion Hotel in South Beach is a study in brightness. The walls, terrazzo flooring, and furnishings are crisp white with some striking accent colors. However, just to the right of the reception desk is a heavy red velvet curtain. Step behind it and you are transported…
If you’re anything like the rest of us, last week’s Game of Thrones Red Wedding episode left a gaping whole in your heart so painful it can only be filled with booze. So it’s only fitting you’d watch this week’s season finale with a brew or two in hand. For…
Julio Cabrera did Miami proud at this week’s United States Bartender’s Guild (USBG) and Diageo World Class competition to crown the U.S. Bartender of the Year. He and Michael Parish represented Miami at the two-day competition that consisted of a series of challenges and mixing competitions that tested each bartender’s…
Miami has several restaurants that are out of your price range. So when meal deals such as Miami Spice and Coral Gables Restaurant Week come around, you pounce like a hungry, salivating lion on a wounded gazelle. Fortunately, there’s one good deal you won’t have to hunt for. Largely unknown…
Florida’s three-tier alcohol distribution system prevents manufacturers from distributing their own product to retailers or customers, but Eddie Leon from Most Wanted Brewery–now known as MIA Brewing Company–found a work-around: invest in a new distribution company. Under Florida’s beer statute (section 563.022(14)(c) to be more specific), any manufacturer or affiliates…
Julio Cabrera (Regent Cocktail Club) and Michael Parish (Broken Shaker) are heading to the Big Apple to represent the 305 in one of the country’s most prestigious bartending competitions — the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) and World Class U.S. “U.S. Bartender of the Year” competition. Both Miami mixologists won a…
Generally, the Hamptons are all about expensive booze, BMWs and Vera Bradley bags. But in one little Long Island hamlet known as Hampton Bays, the crowd tends more towards blue collar than blue blood. There, you’ll find the Boardy…
With LeBron, Wade, and Bosh on the court tonight, it can be said Miami residents are in Heat. Fortunately, Moët realized that our pleasurable predicament would be a perfect opportunity for a beverage product tie-in and stepped up to the challenge. Thus, Moët Ice Imperial was born. It is now…
Chicks dig booze. Duh. Otherwise Skinny Girl cocktails and Smirnoff Ice probably wouldn’t exist. But for today’s women, sweet, cloying cocktail concoctions are becoming a tired cliche. Instead, they’re taking up the consumption of serious spirits in record numbers. One local group is all about education and empowerment on the…
When Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt bought the Chateau Miraval estate in Provence, this was not just another celebrity branding attempt. The power couple uses the chateau, which dates back to the 14th century, as their summer home and operates the vineyards on their estate. To make their wines, they…
Memorial Day weekend may officially start tomorrow, but we know your brain is already on holiday. Today is going to be torture at the office because while the boss is screaming about the budget, you’re daydreaming about tanning on the beach. Relax. Take a deep breath and chill. And get…
Despite the incorrect prognostications of the Mayans, the Heaven’s Gate whack-jobs, and Pat Robertson, the fact remains that the world could theoretically end anytime. Hell, we could be going about our daily drudgery and suddenly get smacked by a comet, rendering us all into dust. Just ask the dinosaurs. If…
Miami Monkey opened this past Sunday, bringing a whole lot of pink lipstick and sweet, sweet cocktails to South Beach. It’s the Miami outpost of the Drunken Monkey, a Staten Island bar owned by Angela “Big Ang” Raiola. The primate-themed pub features karaoke, Tuesgays (self-explanatory), and cocktails, but most people…
