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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The ultimate holiday gift for beer enthusiasts just went on sale at Total Wine & More right now, but the price tag might cause some sticker shock.The Trappist Westvleteren XII Ale gift pack includes six 11.2 oz. bottles of ale and a pair of special chalices in which to drink…
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…
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…
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 -…
About now you’ve driven around for miles looking for some parking spot under $50, walked miles in shoes that hurt, downed your fair share of cheese cubes, and pondered both art and the throngs of “interesting” fairgoers. Read also:- Art Basel Eats: From a Phuc Yea!Pop-Up to a Basel Biergarten- Art Basel: Where…
In what might go down in history as the best title of all time, artist Adbul Delgado’s Beer Me has been designated as the newest marketing image for Cuban beer brand, Hatuey. The brew, whose roots run back to 1920s Cuba, was recently revived by Bacardi. Back in their heyday,…
The Miami cocktail scene has just gotten a little more interesting with the opening of the permanent edition of the Broken Shaker. Read also:- Best Pop-Up Bar: Broken Shaker- Best Bartender: Gabriel OrtaBar Lab’s Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi opened Miami’s first pop-up cocktail lounge last January. It quickly became…
If you think government is meddling in your affairs now (we’re talking to you, Fox News), you should have been around in the early 20th Century, when Christian organizations and the federal government decided that most of our country’s ills — such as poverty, mental illness, crime, and bad behavior…
When people get serious about Scotch, they get the Macallan. After all, the brand has been brewing the golden-hued spirit for almost 200 years. The company’s Scotland distillery creates a whole host of options — from 10-year-old Fine Oak to the Macallan in Lalique Six Pillars collection (a bottle of…
Art Basel is just starting and Short Order is making plans for the closing night’s festivities. We suggest you do the same, especially when it entails a pop-up lounge and four different cocktails — and everything’s free.First Trust is a new cocktail lounge scheduled to open in downtown Miami in…
Miami mixologist Robert Montero’s Sunny Crusta has literally been his ticket to ride for the past year. Read also:- Sra. Martinez’s Robert Montero Wine Marie Brizard Cocktail Challenge- Watch Clarke’s Robert Montero Win The USA Marie Brizard Cocktail ChallengeEarlier this year, Montero competed against five other Miami bartenders for the…
Art Basel and booze go together like Andy Warhol and Campbell’s tomato soup. So it’s only fitting that a pop-up biergarten would make its way to Basel.Chefs Andres Barrientos and James Bowers (of Aaron’s Catering) are pairing up with Mixed Media Collective and Gaudi Castro to launch the temporary brewpub,…
Gravity Brewbar, Miami’s newest brewpub, will be holding a soft opening on Friday, December 7, at its new location in Wynwood. The pre-game starts two days before that, on December 5, at The Broken Shaker starting at 8 p.m. The festivities last until 1 a.m. The new place is located…
In the last few years, Miami and the rest of North America have seen a Peruvian invasion of the culinary kind. Interest in the South American nation’s food and drink is steadily on the ups, and Miami has seen spots like Mixtura, MPP Brickell and My Ceviche throwing open their…
