Place: The Sports Exchange45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.305-774-1222www.sportsexchangemiami.com Hours: Monday through Friday, 5-8 p.m. Late-night 11 p.m. to closing Deals: 2 for 1 specials, $5 well, $3 domestic, and $3 house wine drink specials, as well as half-priced appetizers and $5 pizza specials. Scene: Sometimes happy hour coincides with a…
Place: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant1201 Brickell Avenue, Miami786-425-1130www.gordonbiersch.com Hours: Monday through Friday, 4-6:30 p.m. and late night happy hour is everyday from 10 p.m.-closing. Deals: $1 off all house lagers, $2 off wines by the glass and $5 cocktails during happy. Select appetizers also go for $5 to $7. Scene:…
Hey, look at that. Playboy is more than just tits and ass. There are actually words. Interesting.If you can peel your eyes away from the buxom blonde for a moment, you’ll see that the gentleman’s magazine has released its Guide to America’s Best Bars (link totally SFW). Nineteen where chosen…
Here at Short Order, we only pimp the booze we love. And after downing a few Solerno-injected cocktails at Prime Italian last night, I’m ready to peddle some of this Sicilian blood orange liqueur. Solerno is culled from the dark purplish Sanguinello oranges, the flesh of the sweet fruit distilled…
The Place: Black Point Ocean Grill24775 Galloway Road, Homestead305-258-3918 The Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Deals: $1 off all drinks. From 3 to 6 p.m. happy hour menu. The Scene: One has better chances of stumbling upon a Black Hole than Black Point Marina and…
The Place: John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables305-445-3777www.johnmartins.com The Hours: Monday through Friday 4-8 p.m. The Deals: Half off all house wines, liquor and 20-oz imported drafts. The Scene: Owner Martin Lynch runs his bar like any good Irishmen, with the star of the show being…
There is no doubt that Miami has a coffee culture. Whether you enjoy a cortadito, double espresso, or “tall” drip, there are choices on every corner. Does this mean death to the home coffee machine? Not yet. But a few contenders are definitely trying to stay ahead of the curve…
Place: The Bar 172 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables305-442-2730www.gablesthebar.com Times: daily, 4-8 p.m. Deals: $2.75 Domestic Bottles, $1 Off Draughts, $2 Off Pitchers, 2 For 1 Well cocktails. Two for one, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Scene: Even white collar Coral Gables needs a legitimate dive bar and this no-frills place…
The Place: Purdy Lounge1811 Purdy Avenue Miami Beach(305) 531-4622www.purdylounge.com The Hours: Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: Two for one. The Scene: On the eve of its 10-year anniversary, the Purdy is like that friend of yours that you always say should grow up, but who never changes. But then…
The place: Sharp Shooters Billiards7200 SW 117th Ave., Miami305-596-0588sharpshootersbilliards.net The hours: Daily 5 to 8 p.m. The deals: Fifty percent off drinks and free pool with two happy-hour drink purchases. The scene: While there are plenty of pool tables in bars around Miami, there are few legit pool halls. And at…
The Place: Tarpon Bend65 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables305-444-3210www.tarponbend.com The Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3-9 p.m., Friday, 3-10 p.m. and Saturday, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: Two for one drinks. The Scene: Tarpon Bend Raw Bar and Grill has one of the most popular and definitely the longest happy hour on Miracle…
The Place: Bleu Moon Sports Bar(at the Doubletree Grand Hotel) 1717 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami786-275-4051bleumoonbar.comThe Hours: Daily, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.The Deals: All beer and wine is half off and cocktails check in at $5. Ladies drink free on Friday nights (10 p.m. – 1 a.m.)…
Tonight, the first floor of The Webster boutique on Collins will transform into a surf shop. And along with debuting fashionable designs for the Surf The Webster kickoff event, the good people of the famed store will also be serving a fenom Modern Absinthe two piece cocktail. The drink combines…
The Mexican craze continues to sweep Miami and Agave Loco Pepper-Cured Tequila is just what you need to go with that late night taco run.Made from 100 percent agave, this reposado tequila from Jalisco, Mexico is infused with a blend of six peppers to give it just the right sweetness,…
The Place: Catch of the Day1050 NW 42nd Ave., Miami (305) 446-4500www.catchofthedayrestaurant.com The Hours: daily, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: Ninety cent draft beers, $2.99 for well drinks and wine by the glass and half off Mojitos and select cocktails. The Scene: Admittedly, when you’re looking for some fresh seafood and…
Concerning the sangria: It is unlimited. The brunch: You start with choice of appetizer: yogurt parfait; chicken empanadas; ham croquetas over tomato marmalade; shrimp ceviche; or smoked salmon on cassaba flatbread with capers, red onion, and goat cheese. What — a schmear of cream cheese isn’t good enough? The entrée…
The place: Town Kitchen & Bar7301 SW 57th Ct., South Miami305-740-8118townkitchenbar.com The hours: Sunday and Monday 4 to 7 p.m. The deals: Half-price on everything, including bottle wines up to $200. Ladies get free champagne Thursdays 4 to 7 p.m. The scene: Think Sex and the Small City, and you’ve got…
The place: Barú Urbano 1001 S. Miami Ave., Miami305-381-5901barurbano.comThe hours: Monday through Friday noon to 8 p.m.The deals: All wines and drinks are half off, with no exceptions. Barú’s menu breaks down every drink’s price based on the liquor or wine of choice. Thus, wines will range from $3.75 to…
Those of you who enjoy the Immaculate India Pale Ale and Brother Aarons Quadruple from the friendliest and most dive-a-rrific bar on South Beach, we mean The Abbey Brewing Co., or course, better prepare yourself for some bad news. That’s right, the Abbey will be closing July 14. But before…
The Place: SAWA Restaurant and Lounge 360 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables305-447-6555sawarestaurant.com The hours: Monday and Friday 4 to 7 p.m. and late-night Sunday through Thursday 11 p.m. to close. The deals: Van Gogh flavored-vodka drinks go for $5.50, with other cocktails, wine, and beer under $5. The scene: Everybody needs a…
The Place: Flip Burger Bar 1699 NE 123rd St.North Miami305-741-3547flip-burgerbar.comThe Hours: Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.The Deals: Get two-for-one draft beers (reg. $3-$5), house wines (reg. $6-$8), and select bottles (reg. $3). Beers on draft include Miller Lite, Stella Artois, Brooklyn Lager, and Sam Adams. Bottled…
All sorts of recipes seem to come our way, including lots of cocktail ideas. Concerning the latter, we try to pass on only those that are distinctive in some way, or at the very least those that offer sparkling refreshment for Miami heat. The LiberTea, a Fourth of July marketing moniker cooked…
