Miami’s Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend: P.I.G., Luckyrice, and Wiener Bash

This week has been a long one for Miami and the nation. We’ve elected President Trump, had our morning-after political hangover, and spent a lot of time at the water cooler asking, “What the f—-?” It’s time to forget all of this political chow-chow for a few days and enjoy. This weekend offers a ton of events — from snagging a free beer to howling at the moon to stuffing your face with hot dogs or heritage pork.

Rose Bar at the Delano Debuts First-Ever Cocktail Happy Hour

The historic Delano Hotel in Miami Beach is known for its grand appearance and artistic décor, but the 21-year old brand is celebrating its history appropriate to Miami culture- with drinks. The first cocktail hour of its kind for the hotelier boasts libations and a light bites menu. The drinks…

Fall Cocktails at the Local Craft Food & Drink Spice Up the Menu

Since opening in 2011, Coral Gables’ the Local Craft Food & Drink has been known for its fine pub grub and extensive beer selection. With nearly two dozen well-curated items, it’s a great choice for beer lovers. If, however, you simply opt for a brew when dining, you’re missing out on Will Thompson’s cocktails.

Chile Week USA Brings the Flavors and Culture of Chile to Miami

While Miami is often considered to be the unofficial capital of Latin America, with countries like Peru, Argentina, and Cuba widely represented in cuisine and culture, lesser known countries like Chile don’t often get time in the spotlight. Chile’s national travel and tourism board, ProChile, would like to change that…

Pura Organic Sangria Comes to Miami

Sangria — the punch-type beverage many in Miami know as cheap wine mixed with chunks of fruit, although modern takes on this popular drink has gotten a little out of hand, says Maribel De Armas of M2Brands, Inc., the brand manager for Pura Organic Sangria that’s made its way to the…

President Obama Lifts Restrictions on Cuban Rum and Cigars

Over the past two years, President Barack Obama has made history by softening restrictions on trade and travel with Cuba. This is especially important for Miamians with Cuban roots — allowing them to travel more freely to visit family, friends, or simply to discover their history firsthand. Today, the Obama…

Miami Brewers Pour at 2016 Great American Beer Festival

Tens of thousands of people flowed into Denver for the 2016 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) this past weekend to sample some of the finest craft beers in the county. And once again, Miami craft brewers strutted their stuff. It was the 35 annual gathering of craft breweries across the…

Wynwood Brewing Continues to Trek Forward in 2016

What’s a brewery to do with a 15-barrel brewhouse? Brew a lot of beer, which is exactly what owner Luis G. Brignoni, brewer Nik Mebane, and the rest of the Wynwood Brewing Company team are doing in their slice of Miami heaven — 465 gallons at a time. Since 2013,…

Magic City Bartenders Show Off Magic Tricks

Miami has one one of the fast growing and most dynamic cocktail scenes with bars like Sweet Liberty and Broken Shaker winning national and international accolades. Of course, the lifeblood and soul of a bar is its bartenders. These individuals are tasked with not only making delicious drinks, but also…

Take a Ride in the Bahama Breeze x Uber Party Mobile Tomorrow

Close your eyes and picture yourself on some beach in the Bahamas. Your toes are in the sand, as warm, blue water laps at your ankles. In your hand is a seriously refreshing rum-soaked cocktail. You’re in paradise. Now, open your eyes and take in your dreary cubicle. Unfortunately, you’re…

Miami’s Best Oktoberfest 2016 Celebrations

Oktoberfest officially starts tomorrow, September 17, in Munich, Germany at noon with a traditional tapping of the first barrel of what will be many, many barrels of beer.  Each year, hundreds of thousands of people travel from around the to Munich for the celebration that lasts until the first week…

Legacy Caribbean Craft Brewery Moves to New Opa-locka Home

Legacy Caribbean Craft Brewery has a new home.  Brewmaster and co-owner Ismael Fernandez has relocated the brewery to 13416 NW 38th Ct. in Opa-Locka. Fernandez tells the New Times Legacy should be open to the public in as little as a few weeks from now, although most likely the brewery will be…