Chances are you’ve heard of Benihana, the teppanyaki chain founded by Rocky Aoki that spread like wildfire across America. But did you know that his son Kevin Aoki is the owner of Doraku, that Kevin’s brother is superstar DJ Steve Aoki, and that the new teppanyaki joint at Dadeland Mall…
Gramps in Wynwood is a staple of Miami’s bar scene. That’s not news. However, for one day a month, Gramps transforms into a mini beer festival and becomes the epicenter for the city’s craft beer movement. Since March, the bar has served as the home to the monthly Sud Swap,…
Patpong Road is the infamous Bangkok night market and red light district. There, you’ll find an assortment of delights at your disposal. We’re talking everything from a meal, to a drink, to the company of a beautiful woman. These ladies traditionally ask “gentleman callers” to buy them a drink for…
Macchialina’s had a lot to celebrate lately. After recently acquiring their liquor license, Mike Pirolo and Jen Chaefsky launched a new monthly dim sum style brunch and bottomless booze brunch option. Now, William Rivas is behind the bar creating progressive farm-to-table inspired cocktails to match Macchialina’s earthy and unpretentious flair…
World Cup mania is in full swing! A country that rarely shows interest in soccer is now crowding bars and restaurants around the city to catch the action. Maybe it’s for the sake of feeling part of all or maybe it’s because we’re truly engulfed with pride for the red,…
Executive chef and oystermind David Bracha has teamed up with the Brignonis of Wynwood Brewing Company for a special dinner tomorrow night that will be served family style at Oak Tavern’s communal table. The dinner is a follow up to a beer dinner the restaurant and beer columnist Evan Benn…
Miami’s craft beer scene is very much alive and growing. It seems locals are realizing beer was made for more than just frat parties or $10 buckets. We now see it should be appreciated with the same respect as a fine red wine. No, really. Jacob Lindsay, owner of Daddy…
Ever since Broken Shaker came onto the scene, South Beach has gone insane for any effervescent cocktail confection infused with the requisite amount of fresh herbs, fruits, and condiments. Drinks like basil lime cucumber sidecars and whiskey pomegranate thyme old fashions have become staples as bars turn into mixology counters…
Though the understated exterior of Bunbury might not grab stares among Wynwood’s shocks of color, its subtle style and ambiance might make it your new favorite chill spot. Bunbury, which opened on NE Second Ave. at the end of April, is run by Argentinian sommeliers who know a thing or…
New Times’ 27th annual Best of Miami issue hits the street on June 19, naming more than 400 of the best places to shop, eat, drink, and party in our fair city. We can’t wait to share with you our favorite places and people. But most of all, we can’t…
The 2014 World Cup began on Thursday in Sao Paulo, and f�tbol fans officially are in game-watching mode. To celebrate Brazil’s second time hosting the World Cup, restaurants are creating special Brazilian-themed menus and items. Get in on the deals and specials with this guide, from a classic picanha steak…
The Broken Shaker is expanding to one of the most cocktail-forward cities in the U.S. — Chicago. Partners Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi will once again partner with the Freehand Hotel, placing a Broken Shaker inside the new Freehand Hotel Chicago. See also: Broken Shaker’s New Chef, James Seyba, Creates…
The Regent Cocktail Club’s Julio Cabrera has just advanced to the finals of the Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Competition, beating out some of the world’s best bartenders for one of the coveted five finals spots. See also: Julio Cabrera Wins Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Competition, Scores a GQ…
If you’ve ever wondered how a recipe is created, here’s a chance to get inside the head of one of Miami’s sweetest chefs. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s executive pastry chef, Hedy Goldsmith, has created a Stormy Seven Fathoms cupcake with coconut lime frosting. The cupcake is an Island holiday…
Luxury cruise liner Crystal Cruises now has a trip made specifically for beer connoisseurs, setting sail in November from New York City and making its final stop in Miami. Steaming down the east coast beginning November 5, the microbrew-themed Colonial Collection includes ports of call such as Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston,…
Kush, Wynwood’s pub specializing in craft beer, will tap a rare keg of Hot Lil’ Miami Tart, the collaboration beer made between Miami’s J. Wakefield Brewing Company and San Diego’s Stone Brewing Company on July 10. Brewed at Stone’s Liberty Station brewery, Hot Lil’ Miami Tart is a Berliner Weiss…
Whether they’re pickled in a dirt hole for several months, jarred in the back of your pantry, or just fell off the back of a VitaCoco truck, fermented foods have made waves as tasty and health conscious treats. From coconut water and quinoa, to dairy and and beans, any dietary…
Imagine this: You’re ready to cheer on Spain in the 2014 World Cup, proudly defending your 2010 title, drinking some tasty sangria, and you’re surrounded by Brazil fans. Or worse, clutching your chest, living and breathing for Germany — and getting drowned out by USA diehards. Or, perhaps the worst…
Coral Gables Restaurant Week begins today, offering Miami residents dining deals at 35 area restaurants. Similar to Miami Spice, restaurants offer locals the opportunity to dine at a discount by featuring prix fixe lunch, dinner, and even brunch deals for the duration of the event, which continues through June 29…
From June 1 through June 10, The Standard in Miami Beach is partnering with Belvedere vodka to create a cocktail menu to help raise money for the “EAT (RED). DRINK (RED). SAVE LIVES.,” a campaign by Michelin-starred restaurants and bars donating money to The Global Fund to fight AIDS. The…
Anyone can get behind a bar and mix a drink. For that matter, anyone can walk into a kitchen and prepare a meal. We’ve all cooked for ourselves at home, haven’t we? But bartenders, like chefs, have many different levels of expertise. Though the person who pops your Budweiser can…
Uruguayan journalist and writer Eduardo Galeano once said: “We are all mortal until the first kiss and the second glass of wine.” It seems appropriate, then, to drink some wine on a Thursday night with two wine tasting events in Miami. Two simultaneous events will be held in separate parts…
