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July 18, 2011
Classic Jell-O Shots: From Harry Potter to a Tom Collins
Running PressCookbook author Michelle Palm is reinventing our notion of the Jell-O shot with a new cookbook that explores the joy of consuming classic cocktails that wiggle. After friends and family were wowed by Palm's gelatin prowess at a backyard barbecue, she started up a blog, the Jelly Shot Te ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
Faiveley With Fava Beans?
Running PressCookbook author Michelle Palm is reinventing our notion of the Jell-O shot with a new cookbook that explores the joy of consuming classic cocktails that wiggle. After friends and family were wowed by Palm's gelatin prowess at a backyard barbecue, she started up a blog, the Jelly Shot Te ... More >>
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June 24, 2011
Michael's Genuine Celebrates Summer Wines
Michael's Genuine Food & DrinkOwner and Executive Chef Michael Schwartz and his hard-working sommelier Eric Larkee (who has been with Design District pioneer Michael's Genuine since 2009), are hosting a wine pairing dinner built completely around what they term "summer's most versatile gra ... More >>
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May 17, 2011
Eternity Coffee Roasters Coming Downtown: One Cup at a Time
Starting June 1, we will be able to scratch off "one-cup-at-a-time coffee shop" from the list of what Miami sorely needs. That's the date Eternity Coffee Roasters opens its doors downtown (just north of the Brickell Bridge, across from the Chase Bank building at 117 SE Second Avenue). Eternity wi ... More >>
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May 16, 2011
Guzzling Coffee Prevents Breast Cancer; Locals List Other Benefits
Camille LambGerman transplant Rima Gerhard clings to her latte.Guilt-ridden java guzzlers, take heart: a recent study in Sweden showed the risk of certain types of breast cancer was significantly reduced in post-menopausal women whose daily coffee intake was higher than five cups a day. Other stu ... More >>
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May 12, 2011
Egg Cream on South Beach? U-Bet! What It Is and How To Make It
Lee KleinNow that egg creams have come to South Beach, you may be wondering: What exactly is it? The short answer is that it's a beverage made from milk, chocolate syrup, and seltzer water. But that's also a deceptive answer: If you try mixing the three any old way, you will get fizzy chocolat ... More >>
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May 2, 2011
Beautiful Girls and Drinks: The Renaissance Festival in Pictures
All photos by Laine Doss Giselle and Lizette - Captain Morgan in the house!The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival ended its weeklong celebration of the spirit of the Caribbean yesterday. The festival featured seminars, rum contests, parties, entertainment, but the highlight of the event was t ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
Dom Perignon Winemaker Vincent Chaperon Guarded Cork in the Military
Laine Doss Vincent Chaperon, wine maker for Dom Perignon.Even though Vincent Chaperon is only 34, he has about a dozen years of experience in the world of Champagne. He's also the winemaker for iconic brand Dom Perignon, which is located in the heart of France's Champagne region. The hands ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
Big Brew Miami at Lou's Beer Garden Celebrates Home Brewers
Laine Doss Vincent Chaperon, wine maker for Dom Perignon.Even though Vincent Chaperon is only 34, he has about a dozen years of experience in the world of Champagne. He's also the winemaker for iconic brand Dom Perignon, which is located in the heart of France's Champagne region. The hands ... More >>
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April 15, 2011
Yo Beer Guys Deliver To Your Door and Serve Sunday at United Way
Photo by DDBMike Gonzalez is a self-proclaimed beer geek who's spent most of his spare time -- in his adult life that is -- drinking in everything he can about beer. A business analyst by day, he's a beer peddler at night. His year old business, Yo Beer Guys, is an online beer retailer servicing ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
Bali Hey Hey
Photo by DDBMike Gonzalez is a self-proclaimed beer geek who's spent most of his spare time -- in his adult life that is -- drinking in everything he can about beer. A business analyst by day, he's a beer peddler at night. His year old business, Yo Beer Guys, is an online beer retailer servicing ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Thursday is Vino Italiano Day
Today, Miami plays host to some of Italy's finest treasures -- wine treasures that is. JW Marriott Marquis serves as the stage for Simply Italian and the Italian Wine Masters Series.. One of the largest wine expositions in South Florida, Simply Italian will feature products from re ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Caipirinhas for Caucasians
Today, Miami plays host to some of Italy's finest treasures -- wine treasures that is. JW Marriott Marquis serves as the stage for Simply Italian and the Italian Wine Masters Series.. One of the largest wine expositions in South Florida, Simply Italian will feature products from re ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Frenchy Delight
Today, Miami plays host to some of Italy's finest treasures -- wine treasures that is. JW Marriott Marquis serves as the stage for Simply Italian and the Italian Wine Masters Series.. One of the largest wine expositions in South Florida, Simply Italian will feature products from re ... More >>
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December 31, 2010
Sparkling Wine on a Budget
A.G. Ferrari FoodsNew Year's Eve is T-Minus a few hours away. Whether the party is at your buddy's crib or at a club on the beach, one thing is for sure -- Champagne! Popping bottles is a celebratory ritual practiced all over the world on December 31. But what do you do when you can't ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
California Wine Lover's Cookbook
Sometimes cookbooks can do more than tell us how to prepare food. For example, a glance at the 1983 publication of California Wine Lover's Cookbook, by Malcolm Hébert and the Wine Institute and Wine Appreciation Guild, shows us just how much things have changed in the food world over the past 27 ... More >>
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December 10, 2010
Miami Needs One-Cup-at-a-Time Coffee Shops
Lee KleinOne. Cup. At. A. Time.There is nothing like returning to Miami from a trip to San Francisco/Napa Valley to get a person really pissed off. Oh, I could rant about how smart people demand smart food and smart service and, in general, a smartly (and politely) run city -- and I WILL rant about ... More >>
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December 10, 2010
Tonight: $5 Craft Beers at Books & Books Café in Coral Gables
The Café at Books & Books is holding a happy hour tonight featuring its new menu of craft beers. Starting at 4 p.m., Heineken and Amstel Light types will cost $3, while craft beers such as Magic Hat # 9, Holy Mackerel Panic Attack, Lagunitas Pale Ale and Brooklyn Brewery Winter Ale, will sel ... More >>
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November 18, 2010
Thanksgiving Wines Under $25
Photo by Randy Larcombe The wine press at Torbreck Winery.If you have no desire to spend Thanksgiving gulping beer like a Pilgrim and would prefer to swirl and sip some vino, here are some great suggestions we discovered while out tasting with fellow oenophiles. All of the choices are unde ... More >>
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November 17, 2010
Four Loko Will Live On Without Caffeine
via SeiBeiFollowing reports that the FDA will effectively ban the sale of alcoholic drinks with caffeine the makers of Four Loko have announced that they are removing all caffeine, taurine, and guarana from their drinks. So people across the country will still be able to buy 23.5 ounces of highly ... More >>
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November 9, 2010
Sip On This: Alcoholic Chocolate Milk
Adult Chocolate MilkThe slogan is "Re-taste your youth. At 40 proof." What adult wouldn't want to bring back childhood memories sipping on chocolate milk while getting a buzz? That's what the creators, Tracy Reinhardt and Nicki Halbur, from Orange County, California thought when they came up with ... More >>
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October 13, 2010
Kombucha Won't Get You Drunk. And It's Back.
Some beverages have a history in medicine. Coke can trace its origin back to the late 19th century when it was sold as a medical elixir. 7-Up launched in the 1920s, originally contained lithium, and was marketed as a mood stabilizer and hangover cure. Today, both of these household names and are ... More >>
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October 4, 2010
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Sucks or Excels
Starbucks.comCrystal, a sprightly server at Starbucks in Miami Shores, says the pumpkin spice latte, which is only available a few months a year and went on sale in September, is really popular. Why? "There's no fall here," she says, "so we give people a sense of the season." Bloggers Chuck Strou ... More >>
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September 16, 2010
The W South Beach's Thomas Merolla Talks Cocktails
Paula NiñoThomas Merolla moved to Miami from Providence, Rhode Island sixteen years ago looking for something new and different. He was only 18 but his first job, bartending at the then newly opened Delano Hotel, marked the beginning of a career creating cocktails for some of the hottest spots i ... More >>
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September 10, 2010
The Floridian Beer Evolution
Beer used to be a sea of sameness. It was a choice between regular or light, bottle or draft. Let's be honest, a Corona tastes like a Budweiser tastes like a Coors.But these days, the American beer world is undergoing a revolution. Even Florida is making some pretty killer brews. Fresh Beer ... More >>
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September 2, 2010
Miami's top happy hours
From salty to sporty to sublime.
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August 25, 2010
Chambord Flavored Vodka Debuts At The Mondrian
Lee KleinOrbs in a row.On August 1, the makers of Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur unveiled its first-ever line extension via the new Chambord Flavored Vodka. Chambord Liqueur blends black raspberries with black currant, Madagascar vanilla, and cognac. Chambord Flavored Vodka features premium Fre ... More >>
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August 20, 2010
Frank Reider is Passionate About South American Wine
John ZurFrank ReiderFrank Reider says, "People shouldn't be intimidated by wine. They should come out and try and learn." His knowledge of the Chilean and Argentinean wines in his book, Wines of Passion: The Best of South America, is remarkable. The writing is reminiscent of a tour guide, whose z ... More >>
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August 12, 2010
Cloned Coffee Cooler Recipes From Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks
Lee KleinThe real Coolatta; we've got the mock.In 1987, Todd Wilbur of Orange County, California, started his Top Secret Recipes website, on which he dissects well-known name-brand foods and creates original recipes that clone their appeal. The site has been "undergoing construction" for quite so ... More >>
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August 5, 2010
The Capital Grille Offers Tableside Wine Tour
Phase One of The Capital Grille's summertime Master Wine Tasting Event, which runs through September 5, includes Napa Valley wines such as Bancroft Ranch Merlot from Beringer Vineyards; a Cabernet Sauvignon from Sella & Mosca Marchese di Villamarina; and Pinot Noir along with other varietals ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur Brings Sicily to South Beach
In a Murano glass bottle.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 ... More >>
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July 28, 2010
Sunbox Eleven Winemaker Dinner at Meat Market
Photos by Jacquelynn D. PowersSmoked, pan-seared scallop with coconut "caviar," griddled corn cake and hazelnut pesto. Last night, Meat Market hosted a winemaker dinner with Sunbox Eleven, a local winery. While Sunbox Eleven is based in Miami, the boutique company creates small-batch artisan wine ... More >>
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June 30, 2010
Plato Royale: Battle of White Wine Sangria, Jaguar vs. Por Fin
Photo by Danielle AlvarezWhite wine sangria at JaguarPlato Royale usually compares and critiques food. But in this edition, it's all about sangria. The punch-like concoction is traditionally made with Spanish red wine from the Rioja region. But white wine sangria, sangria blanca, is a cool and c ... More >>
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May 20, 2010
"Heineken Inspire" Presents
Photo by Danielle AlvarezWhite wine sangria at JaguarPlato Royale usually compares and critiques food. But in this edition, it's all about sangria. The punch-like concoction is traditionally made with Spanish red wine from the Rioja region. But white wine sangria, sangria blanca, is a cool and c ... More >>
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May 18, 2010
A Virtual Chilean Wine Tasting -- Without the Virtual
Lee KleinA virtual tasting of 8 Sauvignon Blancs from Chile (five of which were D.O.'s) took place last Wednesday evening. The promoters of the evening, Wines of Chile, invited me to participate along with 50 other wine enthusiasts, bloggers, writers, etc. We had all received our bottles in advan ... More >>
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April 28, 2010
Mother's Day in Miami: Five Places to Take Mom
commons.wikimedia.orgMother's Day is fast approaching and unless you're planning on cooking up a storm for mom, we suggest you take her out to enjoy a nice meal. It's on May 9 in case you're drawing a blank. Here are our favorite options so far to celebrate this Mother's Day. And don't forget to ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Let Them Eat Steak
commons.wikimedia.orgMother's Day is fast approaching and unless you're planning on cooking up a storm for mom, we suggest you take her out to enjoy a nice meal. It's on May 9 in case you're drawing a blank. Here are our favorite options so far to celebrate this Mother's Day. And don't forget to ... More >>
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March 31, 2010
The Upside of Passover: Coca-Cola With Sugar
The backlash against products with high fructose corn syrup has become more vociferous each year as food crusaders like Michael Pollan decry the artificial sweetener. While Coca-Cola stopped using sugar in place of high fructose corn syrup since the mid-'80s, there is a loophole that many soft drink ... More >>
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March 11, 2010
Wine Know-How for the Rest of Us: A Q&A with Mark Oldman
Photo by Amy FletcherWhen you're not a wine connoisseur it's refreshing to have someone explain wine to you without pretense and with humor, instead of turning their nose up when you struggle to pronounce gewürztraminer. Mark Oldman, the author of Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine, taught a s ... More >>
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February 10, 2010
Bubbles 'N Ice, Bubble Tea and Italian Ice, Coming Soon To North Miami Beach
Jacob KatelHuband and Wife Yoav Anisz and Miriam Lach in their soon to open shop.Bubbles 'N Ice (3061 NE 163rd Street) in North Miami Beach is opening soon, and that means plenty of premium Bubble Tea, Philly style Italian ice, and more combinations thereof than you can shake a widemouth straw at ... More >>
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January 14, 2010
Sunbox 11 Winery, More Boutique Wine in More Places for 2010
Jacob KatelChef Superdave, co-owner Sunbox 11 Winery.Grapes mean business.We first introduced you to Sunbox Eleven Winery in May and June of last year, and we're glad to say that Miami's own limited production, boutique California winery is stronger than ever going into the new year, and looking ... More >>
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December 30, 2009
Champagne Cocktails (a.k.a. NYE Lubrication) at Home
If ushering in the year were a sport, champagne* would be the beverage of champions and we'd dump a huge cooler full of it onto Father Time's head at the stroke of midnight. It's bubbly, makes a wonderful, pee-on-yourself-scary sound when you open it, and is the hands-down only answer for the big ... More >>
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December 19, 2009
If You Must Serve Eggnog This Season, Make Your Own
Eggnog is one of those staples that should be voted off the holiday table. Really, is that warm, thick, egg-y beverage the best thing to drink with your holiday meal? Especially in this Miami heat? Eggnog originated in England and was brought over to America by the colonists. Originally made with eg ... More >>
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December 17, 2009
A Fresh Beer Inc. Interview With Chris Montelius
via Fresh Beer on facebookDrink.Beer good. Local better.We started telling you about Fresh Beer Inc. yesterday. They are a local marketing, and wholesale distribution company specializing in craft beer in the tri-county area.Craft beer is a term for limited production, high quality beer, also kno ... More >>
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November 30, 2009
The Italian Mojito
Arturo Sighinolfi is the Director of Mixology and Spirits Education for Southern Wine and Spirits of Florida. From 1996 to 2003 he tended bar at the Hotel Astor in South Beach, during which time he was selected as Miami New Times Best Bartender of 1998. Part of Arturo's job is to create new cockt ... More >>
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November 30, 2009
Michy's Wine Tasting: Zinfandel with Stalin?
Michy's (6927 Biscayne Blvd., Miami) is presenting a distinctively different wine tasting. For one thing, it will be held on a Saturday afternoon (December 12, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.). And instead of pairing the dozen sampling wines with foods, they will be matched according to the following format:Fl ... More >>
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November 10, 2009
Setai's New Cocktail Menu May Make You Squeal With Delight
Photo by Jacob KatelSetai Mixologist Paul Sevigny.Hold on to your curly little tails, folks. It's no secret that pork flavors have somehow made their way into the world of trendy cocktails (still haven't tried a Bacontini or Bacon Bloody Mary?), so perhaps it was just a matter of time before the ... More >>
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October 16, 2009
Michelle Bernstein News of the Day
Yesterday we wrote of Food & Wine magazine naming her cookbook Cuisine a Latina as one of the top 25 of the year. Earlier in the week we noted that her Sra. Martinez restaurant made Esquire's list of 20 Best New Restaurants in America. Today's Michelle news concerns an upcoming "California Gi ... More >>
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October 14, 2009
Viva VIA - Starbucks Redefines Instant Coffee
We all know instant coffee sucks, which is why Starbucks refers to its' new line of VIA coffee powder as "Ready Brew". Whatever you call it, both the extra bold Italian Roast (which I sampled in the store), and the mellower-but-still-potent Colombian (prepared at home) turned out to be startlingl ... More >>
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October 14, 2009
Tonight: Tuscan Wine Tasting at Fratelli Lyon for $45
The wines of Tuscany, from Chianti to Brunello to Vino Nobile "and everything in between" will be poured at the sixth installment of Fratelli Lyon's "Passport to Italy" wine tasting series tonight at 7:30 p.m. Chef Alex Pinero will prepare snacks to pair with the 6 to 8 wines that will be sipped. Th ... More >>
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