In Miami, art and beer are becoming inseparable. It’s not difficult to spot this fact in Wynwood, which is seeing the birth of two more breweries and now the opening of Kush, a restaurant from the people behind Miami Brew Bus andLokal Burgers & Beer in Coconut Grove. The new…
The last time I was part of SantaCon, it was a complete accident. On the way home from a two-week safari in Kenya, I had an overnight layover in New York City. When the taxi dropped me off in Greenwich Village, I noticed something amiss. Instead of the usual streets…
We all have a hand-knitted Christmas sweater from grandma, but you probably wouldn’t be caught dead wearing it in public. But that’ll change tonight. This evening, you can turn that Christmas sweater into a party favor at the Ugly Sweater Party at Democratic Republic of Beer. See also: Democratic Republic…
He doesn’t always throw a masquerade ball. But when he does, he throws it in Coconut Grove. At least, that’s what happened last evening when the Most Interesting Man in the World hosted a fete at the Cruz Building in Coconut Grove. The Dos Equis spokesman’s party was most interesting,…
Game of Thrones is much more than a cable television show. The series has turned into an international phenomenon, with rabid fans, critical acclaim… and beer. Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown, New York, released its first Game of Thrones-inspired beer last year in collaboration with HBO, with Iron Throne Blonde Ale…
Wynwood Brewing Company held its tasting room grand opening yesterday for a lively crowd thirsty for fresh, local beer. The tasting room’s chalkboard proudly proclaims there’s “a work of art in every glass”, a fitting statement for a brewery located in the Wynwood Arts District to make during their Art…
It’s closing time for Abraxas Lounge in South Beach and this time, it’s for good. The lounge will close on New Year’s Eve. Abraxas’ property owners have sold the build and the new proprietors plan to build a boutique hotel at that location. Not much is known about the developers…
Georges-Eric Farge opened George’s Kitchen in midtown in early 2013. Now he’s taking advantage of Art Basel and debuting his newest concept, MidLoft, tonight. The spot will celebrate its grand opening all week. See also: SuViche Wynwood Launches Basel House Pop Up for Art Basel…
Wynwood Brewing Company’s tasting room will celebrate its grand opening tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4 — just in time for thirsty art lovers to grab fresh, local brews during Art Basel — including the rare (and delicious) La Pantera, a Panther Coffee stout on nitro! See also: Wynwood Brewing Company Taproom…
Lure Fishbar, at the St. Moritz at the Loews Hotel Miami Beach, has just opened after about a year’s worth of anticipation. See also: Lure Fishbar: SoHo Comes to SoBe on December 2…
Of all the bartenders on South Beach, Angelo Vieira is by far the most serious. It’s a Friday night and he’s sloshing and rattling steel shakers filled with gin, lemon juice, cr�me de violet, and maraschino liqueur. To prepare a drink, he wields jiggers, strainers, bar spoons, and funny-shaped ice…
Locals began to notice the giant radio tower in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood only after a bar popped up next to it. Can you blame us? Miamiams love a good cocktail, and Radio Bar knows how to serve them. The pop-up-turned-permanent-establishment marks a year in December. Along with…
Thanksgiving is today, and while most of us will open a few bottles of wine for the main meal, we suggest welcoming family and friends with a smart cocktail. But what cocktail is appropriate for Thanksgiving in Miami? If we could dream, we’d love to see a classic winter libation…
J. Wakefield Brewing Company has an early Christmas gift for Miami. During Art Basel, the brewery will host a pop-up beer garden. Scheduled to take place on December 6, Wakefield is expecting to have 15-20 kegs on hand — including some of his famous easy-drinking Berliners and possibly several donated…
Sergey Lebedev looks like the Hollywood version of a South Beach bartender. He’s handsome, dresses fashionably, and wears plenty of product in his hair. He also makes a mean cocktail. Recently crowned the Ultimate Miami Bartender during the Ultimate Miami weekend competition, Lebedev works behind the bar at the Local…
Streets were flooded and umbrellas were popping like bottles, but Miami’s weather tomfoolery couldn’t keep the crowd away from the official launch of Rekorderlig cider at the Broken Shaker last night. The ciders are made with water from the Boulder-Ridge river, which runs through the Swedish town of Vimmerby. As…
From November 30 through December 9, db Bistro Moderne’s terrace will be transformed into a chic afternoon bistro (complete with fluffy pillows for lounging) when it hosts the Beluga Noble Russian Vodka Terrace. The special Art Basel pop-up will offer cocktails crafted with Beluga vodka, made with Siberian Artesian well…
Brooklyn Brewery is taking a bit of the New York City borough with the most street cred on the road. What in hell does that mean, and how, exactly, do you bring Brooklyn to Miami, anyway? By delivering the best of Brooklyn’s art, music, parties, culture, and (of course) beer…
From December 5 through 8, the world’s collective artistic eye will focus on Miami for Art Basel, the massive art show that features some of the most important, interesting, and unique artistic pieces on the planet. With all of that art comes the need for a refreshment break, which is…
When Gordon Biersch closed last month, Nik Mebane nearly found himself out of a job. But luckily, another brewmaster position was available at Wynwood Brewing Company. And Mebane landed the gig. Rumors of Gordon Biersch’s imminent closure had kept him on edge for months. After moving to Miami in April,…
Back in March, Eating House’s Giorgio Rapicavoli announced he was planning a cocktail lounge named Drinking Room next door to his Coral Gables restaurant. Rapicavoli has decided to introduce his beverage concept the same way he did his wildly successful Eating House — with a pop-up. This time, the chef…
GQ Magazine has a lot of famous and talented men gracing its covers for the December “Man of the Year” issue. The rotating cover models have just been announced, and it’s an eclectic group of intelligent, talented, and dashing individuals that includes Matthew McConaughey, Will Ferrell, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar,…
