Say so long to summer’s fruity libations and welcome a collection of cocktails rich in cinnamon, coffee, and smoke. From sherry-based concoctions to spicy old-fashioneds, go beyond the pumpkin spice latte and explore South Florida’s most creative fall cocktails.
As a kid, Beat Culture Brewery cofounder Alan Espino remembers drinking Ironbeer from a can. The fun was pretending he and his siblings and cousins were drinking the boozy kind of beer. That’s why, years later, Espino was inspired to pay homage to the beer of his childhood at his Miami-based brewery.
Grovetoberfest has switched locations in Coconut Grove over the years but now it’s back in Regatta Park on October 12 to accommodate more breweries this year, said organizer Tony Albelo of Swarm, Inc. Now in its ninth year, Grovetoberfest is one of the biggest and most anticipated beer festivals in Miami and this year it will include more than 500 beers all wrapped in a Star Wars theme.
American Icon Brewery Kitchen & Taproom owner Mike Rechter has a clear vision of his brewery’s fan base. He pictures boaters and fishermen enjoying a day on the water, and they’re listening to the classic-rock hits that turned American rockers into legends. That’s why the brewery, which opened a second location, at 911 NE Fourth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, is decorated with the likenesses of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix
Halloween is almost here.Sure, most people still consider it a holiday for kids, but remember — the origins of Halloween aren’t quite as cute as dressing up as a bunny and begging for candy.
Boynton Beach’s brewery district, like any special district defined by a particular characteristic, is bound together by its cluster of brewing companies. The city joins a tiny club of municipalities in South Florida that have such an amenity. North Miami Beach made one in 2018 to entice new or already…
Gulf Stream Brewing Company has maintained a relatively small presence in South Florida since opening in Fort Lauderdale last year, but it won’t seem that way at its first-anniversary celebration this Saturday, September 21.
Blind Barber, a hair salon by day and a bar by night, has opened inside the Natilus by Arlo Hotel. Miami Beach is the fourth city to host the speakeasy-meets-barbershop. In addition to the flagship in New York City, Blind Barber has locations in Los Angeles and Chicago.
If you’re a fan of big, bold India Pale Ales (IPAs) and brightly hued fruit-infused sour beers, you’ll want to check out the Miami beer festival that pays homage to both styles.
There’s more than just tacos and totopos at Taquiza. Guests at the popular taco joint can now pair its authentic masa with a number of new cocktails created by Taquiza’s head bartender, Katie Slichter. She has put together a fresh cocktail menu nodding Mexican culture while also contributing to the zero-waste movement.
Spanish Marie Brewery is hosting a grand opening celebration.
Miami-area breweries are helping to raise money and supplies to help the people of the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
Queen B’s birthday is today, September 4, and in honor of the big day, Mandrake will serve a special cocktail in Beyoncé’s name.
Kip Byrne believed Matador Bar at the Miami Beach Edition needed a bit of a revamp, so he devised and recently unveiled a new cocktail menu inspired by something many people know and love: the culture and flavor of Miami.
Beer festivals in Florida are typically held at a park or in a parking lot, but Brews at the Beach will let you down some brews while shoving your toes in the sand. Get ready to party December 7 on Fort Lauderdale Beach at Sunrise Boulevard and A1A.
Cao Bakery & Cafe is not your abuela’s typical Cuban bakery — and that’s a good thing. The South Beach location has announced the launch of a beer, wine, and low-alcohol cocktail menu.
Friday, August 16, marks National Rum Day, a time to celebrate the rich flavor of the spirit that infamously lubricated pirates and sailors in the 1600s. The main player in many favorite tropical cocktails, such as the piña colada and daiquiri, rum has a long history in South Florida dating to the days of rumrunners…
Once upon a time, there was a jet pilot named Sam. One day, while Sam was exploring the Pacific Islands to the tunes of Harry Belafonte wafting through the speakers, his plane flew into a thick cloud of smoke. Sam was too busy chair-dancing to “Jump in the Line” to notice he had crashed into an erupting volcano…
Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District is getting a tiki bar. Esotico Miami, scheduled to open next month at Canvas Condominiums, will offer classic tiki cocktails and a tropical vibe.
Minibar at the Urbanica Hotel has unveiled a new cocktail menu and special weekly offerings. Opened almost a year and a half ago by Philippe “Flip” Falca, the South Beach watering hole has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors looking for a laid-back vibe. True to its name, it’s a small spot that invites conversation in the courtyard, a chat with your bartender, or a nightcap.
Restaurateur Ken Lyon has purchased the Anderson from Bar Lab’s Gabe Orta and Elad Zvi.
The owners of Barrel of Monks Brewing, a Belgian inspired brewery, and Odd Breed Wild Ales, which features wild ales and farmhouse ales, have announced that the partners of Barrel of Monks have purchased part of Odd Breed Wild Ales, making them co-owners.
