Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France on May 5, 1862 — not Mexico’s Independence, which is celebrated in September. But, hey! Any excuse to knock back margaritas! Most every restaurant in Miami celebrates this festive occasion, but here are the…
The craft beer industry in Miami appears to be far from tapping out. On April 8, Miami’s Planning Commission approved plans for Spanglish Ales, a 4,303 square foot brewery located at 55 NW 25th St. in the Wynwood Arts District. The South Florida Business Journal reports that longtime Miami resident Jurgen…
New Times’ Brew at the Zoo (BATZ), the seventh-annual celebration of suds, returns to Zoo Miami Saturday, May 7, with more beer, more food, and more entertainment than ever before. Miami’s largest beer festival (and the only one that features guest appearances by zoo creatures), offers unlimited samplings of more…
Miami is getting a new brewery. According to state and federal records, Bousa Brewing Company will be located in the Little River district of the city. It’s the latest brewery to come to Miami and an example of brewing companies setting up shop in other parts of the city besides…
There is so much to do this weekend, it’s a little overwhelming. Celebrate the full moon in the sand at Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails tonight to start your Friday with a howl. Head to Wynwood for the release of a special barrel aged beer at Wynwood Brewing Company or…
Hialeah is getting a brewery. It’s called Unbranded Brewing Company and it’ll be located in the Leah Arts District. Owner Zachary Swanson confirmed to the New Times that he recently acquired a 31,000 square-foot warehouse located at 1395 East 11th Avenue that’ll serve is the brewhouse. Where most breweries in Miami…
Once again, this year’s Rum Renaissance Festival was filled with pirates, tiki aficionados, and rum. The spirit, which conjures up visions of white sand beaches and swaying palm trees, is distilled anywhere sugar is grown, which makes it the most universally loved liquid in the world. This year’s festival set…
April 20 is the international day for getting high on weed and thousands of people across Miami will get seriously fucking stoned, then they’ll get hungry. It’s called the munchies and it’s that deep, primal hunger you feel after smoking weed, dabbing, or what have you. Weed is technically still…
While Miami has perpetual good weather spring is the optimal time to do anything outside in the city. It’s not too hot and afternoons are usually accompanied by a welcomed breeze that make outdoor activities enjoyable. So what is better than enjoying a drink in German style beer gardens with…
The Florida Keys are world-renowned for perfect sunsets, a laid-back lifestyle, romantic nights, and active sun-filled days filled with fishing or diving. But it’s also the perfect weekend getaway for Miami beer lovers — especially Islamorada. This village in the middle keys consists of a chain of smaller islands. It’s…
It’s time to channel your inner pirate because the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival returns to the DoubleTree Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center this weekend. The largest rum festival in the world, the Rum Renaissance Festival runs from Friday. April 15 – Sunday April 17 and literally features hundreds of rums from…
Award-winning New York City bar Employees Only is expanding its scope by opening several additional locations in Singapore, Austin, and Miami Beach. According to the New York Times, Employees Only will open in the Washington Park Hotel complex, located at 1050 Washington Ave. The hotel’s website confirms the imminent arrival of the…
Another lawsuit alleging deceptive beer label practices was filed in Miami. On April 1, Dr. Henry Vazquez who says Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (AB-Inbev) Leffe brand isn’t made in a real monastery. It’s the second such class action to be filed this year, the fourth since 2013, and the third filed…
Miami’s beer industry increased by one more brewery with The Tank Brewing Company, which has already started production, owner Carlos Padron told the New Times. After two years, much of the construction is complete and the brewery has effectively been making test batches for the last few months. Even though he…
On Saturday, thousands of beer fans enjoyed live music and cold beer at Sprung, Miami’s first beer festival of the Spring season. For the first time, the event was held in Wynwood, moving from its Coconut Grove home in Peacock Park. And, although the cool grass under our feet and…
Happy Friday. This weekend is the time to channel your inner carnivore. There are three meat-centric events for you to choose from: The Local ‘Q pop-up, Grillin N Chillin, and Cochon 555. There’s also a martini shake off (with free cocktails) and a major beer festival. Enjoy this decadent weekend…
Two of Miami’s premiere spring events are moving from their original home in Coconut Grove to Wynwood. Sprung, and Grillin N Chillin (formerly Grillin’ in the Grove) happen this weekend at the RC Cola Plant at 550 NW 24 St., and Tony Albelo of Swarm says the move to Wynwood…
New Times’ Brew at the Zoo, the seventh-annual beer celebration, returns to Zoo Miami Saturday, May 7, with more fun and entertainment than ever before. More than 4,000 beer lovers from across South Florida are expected to attend the festivities, which run from 8 to 11 p.m. Miami’s largest beer festival…
When Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest vessel, the Carnival Vista, sets sail on her inaugural journey on May 1, she will boast some amazing amenities including over a dozen restaurants, a casino, a spa, mini golf, an Imax theater, and the first working brewery at sea in North America. The 133,500…
Spanish Marie Brewing Company is coming to Miami and soon the western part of Kendall will have a local spot where beer is made. Spanish Marie will house a full production brewery and retail shop, located in a complex of warehouses located near the Tamiami Airport at 14241 SW 120th…
Three months ago, Piyarat Potha Arreeratn, better known as Chef Bee, returned to South Beach with the opening of NaiYaRa, 1854 Bay Rd. in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood. The chef, who made a name for himself at the now shuttered (and rumored to reopen at some point) Khong…
When Magnum Lounge closed in October 2015, the Upper Eastside neighborhood mourned its loss. Magnum was more than a bar. For years, it was a place of all-inclusive community: Gay, straight, young, and old were welcome. As long as you liked your cocktails with a side of music, you…
