The Best Miami Beers of 2015

Good beer is not hard to find in Miami. This wasn’t the case more than two years ago, when locally devised or brewed-onsite recipes were few and far between. Since then, the brewing industry here has taken off and shows no signs of slowing. Now there are at least eight…

Trader Joe’s Christmas: Ten Best Items for Holiday Joy

Christmas is finally here, and after spending the weekend running in Jingle Bell Jogs by day and attending parties at night, you might have forgotten to shop for your own home festivities.  If you’re having friends or family over for a casual Christmas eve or a rose-fueled elegant rose-fueled brunch,…

MIA Brewing Soon to Be on Tap at Perola Bar in Sint Maarten

Soon, you’ll be able to drink Miami beers in the Caribbean. No, not on a luxury cruise, but in a bar on Sint Maarten—the Dutch side of the island Saint Martin.   Doral-based beer distributor Most Wanted Beverages cut a deal with the owner of Perola Bar to have a lineup…

Ten Best Mojitos in Miami

After days of rain, we are finally back to sunny South Florida weather (we hope!)  And this means it’s time to cool off outside with the beloved mojito, Miami’s unofficial drink, which captures summer all year-round.. No other libation is as emblematic of Magic City as this one, offering a…

Wood Tavern Group Opens the Bar Next Door Friday, December 11

If your favorite Wynwood haunt, Wood Tavern, is crazy with out of towners this Art Basel weekend, there’s a new place opening a stone’s throw that’s worth exploring.  The Bar Next Door opens Saturday, December 5, just a few doors down from Wood Tavern at 2519 NW Second Ave. in the…

The Greatest Gnocchi Is on Uvaggio’s New Winter Menu

All of the staff at Uvaggio Wine Bar & Restaurant are trained sommeliers. But this isn’t to say they’re snobbish when it comes to vino —- quite the opposite in fact. To show they don’t take themselves too seriously, the wine list is broken down by categories such as “you…

Boozy Art Basel: Here’s Where Art and Drink Collide This Week

Drinks and art go hand in hand. Want proof?  You can’t walk into a gallery reception without being offered a plastic flute filled with Champagne. Of course, there’s more to art than a free cup of chardonnay. There’s beer…and cocktails.  Many of Miami’s breweries have already blurred the lines between…

Wynwood’s Beaker & Gray Opens Today, Just in Time for Art Basel

Beaker & Gray, the Wynwood restaurant and bar, opens today – just in time for Art Basel. The self-described eatery, bar room and purlieu soft opens tonight at 5 p.m. for drinks and dinner. The 120-seat establishment, located at 2637 N. Miami Ave., sees chef Brian Nasajon and bartender Ben…

Broken Shaker Chicago Takes Inspiration From the Windy City

Walking into the Broken Shaker in Chicago is a little like experiencing Deja Vu. At first glance, the bar is nearly identical to the flagship Miami Beach location.  Both are located inside a Freehand Hotel, both are warmly lit, and both have plenty of spaces to drink and converse. In fact,…

Jesse Morris’ Beer Genius Fuels Concrete Beach’s Rise

Grab a candy of choice (preferably a sugar-coated gumdrop), pop it into your mouth, plug your nose, and chew. What do you taste? Something sweet and gooey. Now unplug your nose and wait for it. “The first thing that happens is actually flavor,” Jesse Morris explains. “That’s what you’re capable…

Quality Meats Launches Fall Cocktail Menu

The only thing better than a thick, juicy steak is having the perfect cocktail to pair it with.  Quality Meats in Miami Beach has launched a new menu of fall cocktails. The libations feature fresh juices, herbal notes, and local ingredients. The cocktails range from new interpretations of classic cocktails…

FIU’s South Florida BrewFest 2015 Showcases Local Craft Breweries

FIU’s South Florida BrewFest, held at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management this past weekend, was a premium showcase for South Florida’s craft beer scene. From major players in the local scene like Funky Buddha and Wynwood Brewing Company to home brewing clubs, BrewFest spotlighted Miami’s passion for…

Miami Brewing Company Opens New Taproom Just in Time for the Weekend

There’s another brewery taproom opening soon in Miami. This time, Miami Brewing Company at Schnebly Redland’s Winery’s is set to open its new 10,000 square-foot taproom some time very soon. Brewmaster Jacob Lindsay told New Times that he was hoping to have the taproom open by Halloween debut, but had to…