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April 11, 2012
Tax-Time Jitters? Try Omelets, Asparagus, and Kefir Milk
Tax day is scheduled for next Tuesday, April 17. The IRS is giving us two extra days to file returns. This also means two extra days to worry about audits, refunds, proper documentation, math errors, and identity theft problems. Believe it or not, there are ways to muffle tax-time anxiety. Dr. Mehm ... More >>
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April 6, 2012
Jim Marshall, Founder of Marshall Amps, Dead at 88
Jim Marshall, the English inventor of the famed Marshall amplifier favored by guitar-oriented rock artists, also known and the "Father of Loud", died yesterday in his Buckinghamshire home. He was 88.Marshall started developing his amplifiers in 1960, answering the call from customers such as Pete To ... More >>
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March 2, 2012
The Broken Shaker Guys: Moonshine Cherries and Building a Cocktail
It happens every once in a while. A mystery box arrives from a PR firm, usually introducing a new product or book. We've gotten coffee, coconut water, red wine vinegar, and cupcakes, to name a few. But even I was surprised when the UPS guy arrived recently with two mason jars filled with Ole Smok ... More >>
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December 9, 2011
New Year's Eve 2012: Rick Ross's NYE Party on South Beach Only Costs $100,000
"You gotta ball like a boss."The Boss lives extra big, son. In fact, according to a recent profile in GQ, Rick Ross smokes ten big, fat blunts per day. He scarfs "fried cheese bread, artichoke dip, roasted chicken with sides, and three pieces of key lime pie" for fucking dinner. He records a doz ... More >>
Music
December 1, 2011
Art Basel Miami Beach 2011's Ten Best Parties and Concerts
"You gotta ball like a boss."The Boss lives extra big, son. In fact, according to a recent profile in GQ, Rick Ross smokes ten big, fat blunts per day. He scarfs "fried cheese bread, artichoke dip, roasted chicken with sides, and three pieces of key lime pie" for fucking dinner. He records a doz ... More >>
Dining
November 10, 2011
El Vato Tequila & Taco Bar: Downtown taqueria offers fresh Mex snacks and top-shelf tequilas
View a slide show of El Vato.
Blogs
October 28, 2011
Light Your Cocktail on Fire for Halloween and Watch It Smoke at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach
Guess you have to sip this in the smoking section.The Ritz-Carlton South Beach has come up with the perfect spooky sipper to kick off Halloween weekend."I named the cocktail Fired Up and Teed Off because it incorporates fire into it when lighting up the Grand Marnier and also features yerba mate tea ... More >>
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August 9, 2011
Santana, Pharrell, and Lil John: Celebrities With Liquor Brands
These days it's not enough to have just one job. In this economy, you have to be a hustler to get by. If you're lucky, maybe you'll even be successful.Celebrities are no different; they like to have their hands in the cookie jar too. It's easy to criticize stars -- say they're sellouts. We say th ... More >>
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August 9, 2011
Wine and Spirits You Should Drink Now!
Manhattans are classic, and mojitos are perfect for beating the summer heat. Remember apple martinis? Those were tasty, but definitely a trend. What drinking trends can you expect in the coming year? Here's a list of what everyone will be imbibing:
Blogs
July 29, 2011
Talking Tequila With the Industry's Head Honcho Francisco Gonzalez
We might equate tequila with lime chasers, tropical cocktails, and a hazy night or two. But to Francisco Gonzalez, president of the National Chamber of the Tequila Industry, it means a taste of Mexico, even when he's far away from home.Home for Gonzalez is Los Altos, the highlands of Jalisco, a stat ... More >>
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July 22, 2011
National Tequila Day on Sunday: Try a Lite Margarita at 100 Calories
via Taylor StrategyTradicional Silver MargaritaLooking for an American holiday in July, to get black-out-drunk and wake up smelling of burritos and urine? Try National Tequila Day this Sunday (plan to call in sick on Monday and Tuesday). In honor of this growing phenomenon,"tequila ambassador" Ro ... More >>
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April 29, 2011
19 Rums in 30 Minutes: Judging at the Rum Renaissance Festival
Lots of rum to judge at the Rum Renaissance FestivalAs I walked into the Deauville Hotel's lobby, I wondered how I would walk out. I was about to judge my first rum competition, part of the week-long Rum Renaissance Festival. Festival Director Robert Burr gave me simple enough directions. ... More >>
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March 28, 2011
Colombian White for a Different Kind of Buzz
Bringing a new product to market is an ambitious endeavor. But for three Miamians, a strong friendship, Colombian roots, and a mutual love of aguardiente has led them to commercialize Colombian White -- a premium spirit derived from sugar cane with hints of anise.It all began at Juan Saldarriaga' ... More >>
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March 3, 2011
U2? Yes, Us Too.
Bringing a new product to market is an ambitious endeavor. But for three Miamians, a strong friendship, Colombian roots, and a mutual love of aguardiente has led them to commercialize Colombian White -- a premium spirit derived from sugar cane with hints of anise.It all began at Juan Saldarriaga' ... More >>
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February 8, 2011
Dine With Dolphins, Sushi for Singles, and Godiva Cocktails for Valentine's Day
A Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka on the rocks. The stereotypical Valentine's Day: Roses, a box of chocolates, and a candle-lit dinner. There is probably a significant population of people bored with chick-flick induced ideas of romance and looking to do something new. For those hoping to take the ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Three-Course Romance
A Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka on the rocks. The stereotypical Valentine's Day: Roses, a box of chocolates, and a candle-lit dinner. There is probably a significant population of people bored with chick-flick induced ideas of romance and looking to do something new. For those hoping to take the ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Caipirinhas for Caucasians
A Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka on the rocks. The stereotypical Valentine's Day: Roses, a box of chocolates, and a candle-lit dinner. There is probably a significant population of people bored with chick-flick induced ideas of romance and looking to do something new. For those hoping to take the ... More >>
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December 7, 2010
Morton's Sparkling Sleigh Ride Crashes & Burns
Morton's Sparkling Sleigh RideMiami is quickly developing its own cocktail culture. There are bar chefs at the W South Beach (Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta from Bar Lab), Mercadito Midtown (Paul Tanguay and Paul Carducci from Tippling Bros.) Club 50 at the Viceroy (David Ortiz and Julio Cabrer ... More >>
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November 29, 2010
Friendly Liqueurs That Help You Digest
via Flickr _gee_One of these things is not like the other...Our friend, the Cocktail Mia has done yet another public service. Apart from teaching us new and clever ways to imbibe, she has compiled a list of digestifs to help us deal with our bulbous T-Day bellies. These friendly beverages help tu ... More >>
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November 23, 2010
Cantina Beach at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Reopens
The Ritz-Carlton Public RelationsIf at first you don't succeed, try again. Cantina Beach at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne reopened its freshly refurbished doors on November 15 after a kitchen fire caused its closure over the summer. "The new Cantina Beach offers innovative menu additions with ... More >>
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November 10, 2010
Taqueria Tacontento Serves Free Tequila
Taqueria Tacontento debuts its new tequila bar -- Bar Agave. Bar Agave features handcrafted tequila cocktails that utilize fresh fruit and natural purees, herbs and spices. No sweet crap here. They ix-nayed the sugar and their libations use exclusively agave nectar. The spirit Tequila ... More >>
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October 21, 2010
David Ortiz: Iron Fork Finalist's Recipes
Calle 8 Old FashionThe Booze Hound yesterday featured mixologist David Ortiz from the Viceroy's Club 50. He has been nominated as one of the city's top mixologists in tonight's Iron Fork Awards and after tasting through a myriad of his Miami-inspired cocktails, we know why. These were the three t ... More >>
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October 7, 2010
Ten Weird Vodkas: From Root Beer to Bacon and Bubble Gum
Raspberry, pink grapefruit, bubble gum and now "wild cherri" will be joining the flavored vodka market. Vodka withs something odd mixed in reminds us of the steak and potatoes ice cream we once chowed on in a little mountain place in Venezuela. But that's a story for another day. When you add someth ... More >>
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September 27, 2010
Burger & Beer Joint Makes A Mean Harlem Mini-Cocktail
Tasting Panel Magazine and Harlem Kruiden Liqueur gathered a dozen mixologists at Philippe Chow last week, and challenged them to create a "mini" 2oz. cocktail using the herby Harlem Liqueur from Holland with any ingredients of their choosing. Harlem, incidentally, is the "ice cold shot drink" from ... More >>
Dining
July 1, 2010
Drexel Irish Pub coming to South Beach
Tasting Panel Magazine and Harlem Kruiden Liqueur gathered a dozen mixologists at Philippe Chow last week, and challenged them to create a "mini" 2oz. cocktail using the herby Harlem Liqueur from Holland with any ingredients of their choosing. Harlem, incidentally, is the "ice cold shot drink" from ... More >>
Blogs
June 4, 2010
Cafeina Lounge in Wynwood on the Happy Hour Hunt
Welcome to the new darling of Wynwood. The sexy gallery-meets-lounge-meets-outdoor oasis manages to be warm and welcoming without being stuffy. Every corner of Cafeina is lined with simplistic detail layered over a romantic color palate; damask table tops with geometrically curious legs, a lamp s ... More >>
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January 14, 2010
Kiss My Cocktail: French Kiss from RA Sushi
RA Sushi's French KissBeginning our countdown to sexy, salacious beverages that are sure to turn even innocent Cupid into a binge drinker by Valentine's Day is the creamy French Kiss, available only at RA Sushi Bar Restaurants from Monday, February 8 to Sunday, February 14. This classy concoction ... More >>
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January 8, 2010
Elvis' 75th Birthday Celebrated in Cocktail Recipes
Jailhouse On The RocksToday would have been Elvis' 75th birthday. In his honor Three-O Vodka (more formally known as Three Olives Vodka) has thoughtfully compiled a few cocktail recipes to help you remember The King (preferably the early years). Three-O's food-pairing suggestions include peanut butt ... More >>
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December 18, 2009
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges Talks Conjure Cognac, Eating in Miami, and Drinks for Breakfast
via conjurecognac.com20 million album selling rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges with world renowned Cognac maker Kim Birkedal Hartmann.No competitive cognac introduced to the market in the past 50 years? That's Ludacris.A new cognac to dip cigars in? That's Ludacris.Conjure Cognac? That's Ludacris. ... More >>
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October 28, 2009
Best Halloween Drink - The Brain Hemorrhage
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kb-a/ / CC BY-NC 2.0Get your head checked. Screams, laughs, naughty nurses, dudes in drag, and more drunks than you can shake a pitcher at. That's right, Halloween is almost here.Some might say it's spirit that fuels the revelry, but we know it's really just alcohol. ... More >>
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July 29, 2009
Free Drinks at the Key Largo Food & Wine Fest Kickoff Party at Tradewinds Liquors
image via fkrm.com/foodandwineOnly in the keys.To paraphrase Friday, one of the funniest comedies of 1995, 'I know you don't go to the Keys. I know this. But I'mma get you drunk for free. 'Cause it's almost Friday, you ain't got no job, and you ain't got shit to do.'The Key Largo Food & Wine ... More >>
Blogs
July 17, 2009
Cartoon Ice and St. Germain Dreams: It's Refined Cocktail Time at Fratelli Lyon and EOS
Jackie SayetEven the garnish is a star at EOSWe've come to expect high quality ingredients and technique in fine dining kitchens around town, so why shouldn't the same principle be applied behind the bar? It is now thanks to a new focus on natural spirits, supporting mixers and special touches ... More >>
Blogs
June 18, 2009
Jamaican Me Crazy: Appleton Estate Rum
Jamaica's orange and vanilla scented Appleton Rum is the taste of smooth sophistication. Coming in on a wave from our friendly neighbors to the south, this sweet brand has flooded Miami hot spots like the Fontainebleau while making frequent trips into the mouth of this thirty Booze Hound, who very m ... More >>
Blogs
March 15, 2009
Organic hipness
When Banana Republican is not out trolling the streets of Miami in search of corrupt politicians, inept bureaucrats, scoundrels, outlaws and other riff-raff that deserve exposing, I like to check out the hipster scene. I'll roll up a nice fat banana peel, pour a little Macallan's malt scotch whiske ... More >>
Calendar
December 11, 2008
Our Nose is Red from the Rum
What’s Rudolph’s excuse?
Blogs
December 4, 2008
Single Malts At Two Chefs
Art Basel brings so much cool stuff to Miami each year, but also throngs of people and a whole lot of hype. Tonight, however, far from the madding crowd, Two Chefs in South Miami will be offering a single malt sampling that is eminently reasonable in price: Twenty dollars will allow you to "Taste 5, ... More >>
Blogs
October 28, 2008
The Great Voodoo Tiki Tequila Taste Test
Art Basel brings so much cool stuff to Miami each year, but also throngs of people and a whole lot of hype. Tonight, however, far from the madding crowd, Two Chefs in South Miami will be offering a single malt sampling that is eminently reasonable in price: Twenty dollars will allow you to "Taste 5, ... More >>
Calendar
February 15, 2007
Spiritual Fare
A Jewish chef walks into a bar …
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December 7, 2006
Save Room for Dessert
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February 2, 2006
Drink, Drink, and Be Merry
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January 19, 2006
Gen Art Sparks It Up
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April 28, 2005
Night&Day
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Dining
January 30, 2003
Med, White, & Blue
A Greek tavern that's friendly and inexpensive on the Beach -- why should this be unique?
Dining
November 14, 2002
Naughty, Naughty Cognac
The French liqueur puts S&M and South Beach to work on a new ad campaign
Music
August 22, 2002
Joe Bonamassa
So, It's Like That "Medalist Records"
Restaurants
May 17, 2001
Best Restaurant In Coconut Grove
Mezzanotte in the Grove
News
April 29, 1999
Soda Jerked
Can an Orlando housewife and her lime-flavor soda compete with the big boys of carbonation?
News
April 25, 1996
Set 'Em Up and Go
One of the best bartenders in the world lives in Miami, but he's hanging up his apron
Dining
June 10, 1992
The Seven Deadly Fins
One of the best bartenders in the world lives in Miami, but he's hanging up his apron
News
October 31, 1990
Booze You Can Lose
One of the best bartenders in the world lives in Miami, but he's hanging up his apron
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