New Times‘ Sips and Sweets: Early-Bird Tickets on Sale Now

Fall has officially arrived in Miami! And even as we’re donning long-sleeved shirts and carving our pumpkins, stores are breaking out the Christmas decorations. That means it’s not too early to plan for holiday parties. New Times’ Sips and Sweets should be on your calendar as the fun alternative to your annual office potluck.

Halloween 2017: Miami Cocktail Guide

Time to dust off the broomstick for Halloween. Sure, the supermarket is lined with bags of candy for trick-or-treaters, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying a little adult entertainment. The holiday also offers ghoulishly fun drinks. Here are some of the best cocktails for Halloween.

Miami Brewers Collaborate on Beers to Help Hurricane Relief Efforts

In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Miami brewers have collaborated on several beers whose proceeds will be donated to relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the Florida Keys. M.I.A. Beer Co. in Doral has teamed up with breweries from the Tampa area — Coppertail, Green Bench, Cycle, and 7venth Sun — to make IRMA IPA. Proceeds from the sale of the beer will be donated to the nonprofit Feeding Florida.

Grovetoberfest 2017: The Best Beers to Drink This Fall

Grovetoberfest returned to Coconut Grove this past Saturday with more than 100 brewers pouring hundreds of beers. The lively event, held in Regatta Park, was a good way for newly opened establishments such as NightLife Brewing Co. and Bousa Brewing Co. to show off their beers alongside South Florida veterans like Concrete Beach and M.I.A. Beer Company.

Funky Buddha Lounge Celebrates Seventh Anniversary This Weekend

This weekend, the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery will celebrate its seventh anniversary with more than 40 rare Funky Buddha beers, food trucks, and live music from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 7. For Funky Buddha founders and husband-and-wife team Ryan and Giani Sentz, who opened the…

Islamorada Beer Company Founders to Provide Supplies and Aid to Florida Keys Residents After Irma

Islamorada Beer Company co-founder, Jose Herrera considers himself a lucky man today. On the phone, he updates New Times on his brewery and taproom’s status. “We were blessed. My partner, Chris, took a boat to the Keys yesterday and found no structural damage to the building.That being said, the beer maker paints a grim picture of the Florida Keys’ current status. “Marathon got hit really, really hard and there’s no way to know how Key West is. There’s zero communication in the Keys.”

Miami Breweries Offer Free Water in Preparation for Hurricane Irma

Local Miami breweries are making sure you have a fresh supply of potable water to prepare for Hurricane Irma. From now until Friday, breweries are filling virtually any container with water — for free. If your stomach churns at the thought of drinking water out of the tap at home and you missed out buying bottled water at the store, there’s never been a better time for home brewers and beer enthusiasts put those empty kegs and growlers to good use.

Five Ways to Cool Off in Miami This Weekend

It’s Labor Day weekend, and whether you’re hitting the beach or planning a backyard party, one thing is for sure: It’s hot outside. Luckily, there are many ways to cool off. Here are some tips and tricks to give you a little relief from Miami’s scorching days and steamy nights.