Winter Crocktails Chase Away the Cold

Tonight’s forecast for Miami is a frigid 64 degrees. Sure, it sounds like nirvana to those of you practically anywhere else on the planet, but if you’ve lived in Miami all your life — that’s cold for denizens of the sub-tropics.Add in a record outbreak of the flu, and that…

South Street Starts Happy Hour With Cocktails by the Bar Lab Boys

Tuesdays suck. Happy hour can make them better. If you’re hankering for a cocktail or two estilo Broken Shaker, look no further for the same booze wisdom than South Street. The Design District’s neo-soul-food joint (a favorite of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s) has launched a weekly happy hour program…

South Florida Beer Week: Here Are the Miami Events

South Florida Beer Week might sound like some low-budget flick by the makers of the American Pie films, but it’s real and in its second year.The event, which covers a lot of territory, from Miami all the way to Jupiter, is filled with beer-pairing dinners, tastings, and happenings. Short Order…

Free Beer Tasting Tonight in The Grove: Win a VIP Package

You know that whole Midwest market on beer thing? Forget it, because some great beers are coming out of Florida and there’s more on the way. Duh!Which is probably why Tony Albelo, the man behind Grovetoberfest and the new Spring Break extravaganza, Sprung, has dubbed tonight’s beer tasting: Flori-Duh!Tonight from…

Radio Pop-Up Bar: Free Pool, Cocktails, and a Real Radio Tower

Show of hands, please: Who here knows that there’s a giant radio tower in SoFi? There is, and it’s the reason why partners Paulo Cardoso, Philippe “Flip” Falca, and Tatanka Guerrero named their pop-up bar Radio. Radio, which opened softly in December on South Beach (814 First Street), came about…

Get Wasted for $10 In Tallahassee

To the surprise of many Miamians — the confines of Florida stretch above and beyond the 305. And while the rest of the Sunshine State might be a little more, ahem, rural, than we’re used to, other cities do have their unique charms. Take Tallahassee, for example. Our illustrious state…

Beck’s Sapphire Beer: A Lincoln Road Pop-Up

Anheuser-Busch InBev has launched its new Beck’s Sapphire beer in a big way. The new brew was launched on New Year’s eve at select parties around Miami-Dade including the W South Beach, Haven Gastro Lounge, and The Forge, and is now available at select stores.The beer, offered in a sexy…

Craft Brewja Arwen Lehman’s 2013 Beer Predictions

As we transition into 2013, “experts” in every field are making their annual predictions about what’s bound to happen in the new year. But does anyone really care about who’s planning to get preggers (like the world needs another Kardashian) or which social network’s gonna go bust? Not so much…

Ten Flavored Vodkas We’d Like to See in Stores

Arguably, 2012 was the year that flavored vodka jumped the shark. Once limited to simple, (semi) natural flavors like cherry, vanilla and citrus, this year the industry made inroads into liquid flavors we never thought possible. From salted caramel and chocolate covered cherry to Fruit Loops and PB&J – some…

Six Best Winter Cocktails In Miami

It’s officially winter. Sure, we’re wearing shorts and flip flops here in South Florida, but honestly, that doesn’t mean that locals should stick to the frozen piña coladas and mojitos.Now is the time to pretend like it’s freezing outside and have a delicious winter cocktail. These libations, made with spicy…

Five Winter Beers For Your Christmas Feast

As if there weren’t already enough reasons to look forward to the holidays (vacation time; copious amounts of food; presents) – seasonal beers add an extra bit of holiday cheer. (In part thanks to a healthy buzz they inspire, but we digress.) Since we’re such huge beer lovers here at…

South Florida Beer Week Returns In January: Miami Events Announced

The second annual South Florida Beer Week returns January 19-26, officially casting away any doubt that Miami has a thriving craft beer scene. The brew-filled week features events scattered throughout south Florida, from Miami all the way north to Jupiter, where Beer Week’s two main festivals will be held at…

Haven Gastro Lounge Previews Huahua’s Tacos Every Tuesday

If you’re intrigued about the upcoming Huahua’s Taqueria, the soon-to-open fast-casual taco joint by chef Todd Erickson, you merely have to head over to Haven Gastro-Lounge tonight for Taco Tuesday, featuring a sneak preview of Huahua’s tacos.Tonight and every Tuesday (except for Christmas and New Year’s Day), Erickson will feature…

Crown Royal Goes Maple: Media Tasting And Mixing Contest At The Broken Shaker

Unlike vodka drinkers, Whiskey lovers tend to be somewhat traditional in their choice of libations. You don’t come across Raspberry Jameson or Bushnell’s Citrus, for example. But this past year, the tried and true traditions of whiskey making have taken a turn.First came the onset, and almost immediately popular, honey-flavored…

Monday’s “Dinner with Friends” Will Be Last of 2012

Dinner with Friends at Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill is an event that every foodie must experience at least once. Fortunately, this coming Monday, December 17, Sugarcane will once again delight a small group of diners to a gastronomic gala. Unfortunately, it will be the last DwF of the year.We attended…

Get Sprung: New Spring Break Beer Festival Announced

Okay, so maybe Miami is the only place on the planet not looking forward to a spring thaw (mainly because it’s in the mid-80s outside and even the plastic snowman on the lawn has melted from the intense sun).Read also:- Grovetoberfest: A Celebration of Beer in Peacock ParkBut that doesn’t…

Bougainvillea’s to Take Over Cervezas in South Miami

South Miami’s popular craft beer outpost, Cervezas, is now under the ownership of another local drinking den – Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern. The acquisition announcement was made via the two bars’ Facebook pages last night. Read also: – Best Bar for a Bender: Cerveza – 4/20 “Get Stone’d” Stone Brewing…

Epcot’s Alcohol: Drinking Around at the Booze Counters & Carts

If you’re over 21 and without offspring, Epcot is the ideal Disney destination. After all, their 11 international pavilions feature alcoholic treats from the countries of origin. From Jagermeister to champagne, you can get your buzz on all over the world. Read also: – Disney Treats Make You Fat, Says…

Gramps Bar’s Gator Show at Soft Opening

This weekend saw approximately 10,378 Basel-related events. And despite the attraction of porn-as-art; an erotic candy-themed carnival ride and pop-ups galore – one of the most talked about attractions was an old school Florida tradition: the gator show. Read also: – Art Basel: The Most Artistic Cocktails in Miami -…