If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here’s a taste of what you’re missing. Click here to subscribe.Call it Philippe’s “power hour” or the Raleigh’s “Seven at the Raleigh.” But whatever you call it, call it a good deal on swell drinks and bar bites…
Sushi House15911 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura305-947-6002 / sushihousenmb.comThe Deal: Everyday, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sushi House’s new happy hour includes $5 specials on hot sake, all beer selections, Merlot St. George, and Chardonnay St. George. There are also two-for-ones on Flor De Cana Rum, Jim Beam, Cutty Sark, Cosmos, Apple…
JB Kitchen & Bar has finally revamped its happy hour. The Brickell newcomer was last featured in early March, when it received an incomplete grade for lack of variety and hours. The recent relaunch seems to have addressed the concerns of folks counting down to 5 p.m. Specials include $4…
Angelique Euro Café117 Miracle MileCoral Gables, FL, 33134305-529-9922 / angeliqueeurocafe.comThe Deal: Social Hour, Tuesday – Friday, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Drink specials include $3 imported drafts, $4 imported bottles, and $5 select craft beers and wines by the glass. There are over 40 wines and 50 imported and craft…
Sexy, modern, and sleek are all words that would appropriately describe the lounge inside Tempo Miami, the hotel located within the Marquis building in downtown Miami. If you haven’t heard about it, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. While Tempo is technically open, they are still putting some finishing touches, so…
Jada Coles2224 Coral Way, Miami305-456-9242/ jadacoles.comThe Deal: Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., half off everythingLocated directly on Coral Way right off 22nd Avenue, Jada Coles blends just enough comfort to be deemed “laid back” with just enough quirkiness to be deemed charming. Couches are nooked towards the front of…
Congrats to David Mokha, Fontainebleau Miami Beach’ wine director, for being named Sommelier of the Year by Food & Wine magazine. Mokha’s nod was aimed specifically at his work with Hakkasan’s wine program — when it comes to pairing grapes with intricate Cantonese cuisine, Mokha can (think how many contrasting…
Mia at Biscayne20 Biscayne Boulevard305-642-0032/ miabiscayne.comWith headliners gracing Mia almost on a weekly basis, this new kid on the block has already established itself as a legit nightlife venue. Located on the corner of Biscayne and Flagler, the downtown mega-lounge offers indoor and outdoor seating, multiple bars, and a pretty…
The Cheesecake Factory19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura 305-792-9696 / thecheesecakefactory.comFor most of the everyday folk (myself included), The Cheesecake Factory is the kind of place only enjoyed on special occasions. For me, it was the spot for a graduation dinner, a monumental birthday, or a family gathering. It was not to…
So what does Miss Mary Modern drink with her Lazy Breakfast? Chef Gonzalo Rivera at La Marea created a transparent concoction that tastes like kicky gazpacho but is as clear and refreshing as a dunk in the pool. He gives props to The Fat Duck’s Heston Blumenthal for the inspiration.It’s…
They call it Power Hour rather than Happy Hour, but all you need to know is that Philippe is offering select cocktails, including the Midnight Mojito, Shanghai Philippe, and Lychee Martini (pictured) for just $6 apiece from 6 to 7 p.m., every Monday through Friday. Sounds like a happy deal…
What’s the best place to get caught up in March Madness? The Shrine. That’s what The Sports Exchange in Coral Gables calls its’ 50-foot-long bar backed by a 25-by-8-foot, high-definition projection screen, which is surrounded by eight 58-inch, high-definition plasma televisions, not to mention 24 additional large-screen televisions throughout the…
Q American Barbeque 4029 North Miami Avenue, Miami Design District 305-227-2378/ qamericanbarbeque.comHours: Monday-Saturday, 3 p.m-7 p.m. At this new, sleek Design District beauty, Buds and PBR drafts were $3 and wells were $5. I was quite impressed by how many actual items were on the happy hour food menu in…
The dim lighting, the cramped faux-leather booths, the cheesy wallpaper reminiscent of the ’70s, the dark wood paneling. Fox’s is a throwback.But if your stomach is growling as loudly as that saucy cougar who’s trying to persuade you to buy her one of this joint’s notoriously stiff martinis, you shouldn’t…
Before anyone got tipsy, Chopin Vodka shoved a Sharpie into the hands of Oscar winners Sandra Bullock, Kathryn Bigelow and Jeff Bridges, as well as Forest Whitaker, James Cameron, Emily Blunt, Kirk Douglas, Quentin Tarantino, Carey Mulligan, Julianne Moore, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Colin Firth, asked them to sign a 200-liter,…
The Place: RA Sushi5829 SW 73rd Street, South Miami305-341-0092/ rasushi.com The Hours: Monday-Saturday from 3-7 p.m. and Sunday from 8-11 p.m.The Deal: RA offers a lot of options, including half off thirteen different sushi rolls and fifteen appetizers. Drink specials include $1 Sake, $2 Buds, $3 wells & Coronas, and…
Great deal at The Raleigh Hotel’s Martini Bar starts this Thursday, March 11: “Seven” is what they are calling this happy hour concept, the idea being all martinis and light bites go for $7 — as does valet parking. Hours are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a…
Make note: Next Sunday, March 14, is Daylight Savings Time. Because if you don’t make note, you might arrive at The Deauville Hotel at Collins Avenue for Big Band Sunday at what you believe is the precise starting time of 6 p.m., only to find that you’ve missed the first…
The Academy Awards are airing this Sunday night, so surely you’re planning a bash to celebrate, correct? Serve a cocktail for each category and by the time the hosts get to the Sound Mixing category (or by the time James Cameron gets through with another cringe-worthy acceptance speech–whichever comes first),…
The Place: JB Kitchen & Bar1250 South Miami Avenue, Miami305-415-0070 / jbkitchenandbar.comThe Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.The Deal: $5 Moleca Lime Caipirinhas on Thursdays and $5 DonQ Mojitos on Fridays. There was no happy hour menu for food (orders were made off the appetizer’s menu.)The Digs: JB Kitchen…
David Ortiz, president of the U.S. Bartender’s Guild Miami Chapter and mixologist extraordinaire, may not be the only one around here who makes mojitos, but as far as we can tell, his version is as truly tropical as it gets. Ask for him at Club 50 or try this in your kitchen…
While it was not an official SBWFF event, last night’s Au Bon Climat wine dinner at Emeril’s Miami Beach sure felt like one. Oenophiles and foodies alike came together for a six-course dinner and wine pairing. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse was in the kitchen expediting the New Orleans’ style cuisine…
