Are you hosting a boo bash this weekend? You’ll need some spirits for your ghoulish guests to sip. Instead of the usual beer and a few bottles thrown on a table, how about crafting a Halloween punch? The Broken Shaker’s Southern Trick punch is made with Atlantico rum, fresh lemons,…
At last night’s Oaktoberfest, Oak Tavern executive chef David Bracha and Esquire beer writer Evan Benn hosted a four-course, beer dinner. Some dishes were Oak Tavern staples, such as the deviled eggs, pork belly banh mi, and duck pizza. Other offerings were made especially for this brewtastic event: house-made pretzels,…
While some people think Halloween is a kiddie holiday, we disagree. We think it heats up long after the children are tucked safely in bed, faces washed of excess chocolate. Because it is then that the spirits come out to play. And by “spirits” we mean the ones that come…
At last night’s Miami Tequila Express, we shuttled around the city in a bus and visited four spots: Baoli, Haven, Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, and Mercadito Midtown. At each venue, there were tequila shots, tequila cocktails, tequila tastings, and tasty food. In other words, everyone aboard the tequila express drank…
MIA Brewing Company hosted its groundbreaking party last weekend. The brewery, which is based in Doral, recently received approval from the federal government. At the celebration, MIA Brewing smashed the walls of its brand new home — a building that once housed office space for an electrical contractor. See Also:…
The calendar says it’s October, but this weekend’s weather felt like July as thousands of beer lovers converged on Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park for the third annual Grovetoberfest. Luckily, there was a lot of ice-cold beer — more than 200 kinds. The brews ranged from domestic favorites such as Sam…
Grovetoberfest is a party, no doubt. With more than 200 beers, music, and a day with friends in Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park, the day always turns out to be one of the most festive, with people dressing in beer hats, dirndls, and superhero costumes. This year, event director Tony Albelo…
October is such an awesome month. We sweat less and our hair doesn’t get as frizzy, there are a ton of beer-guzzling Oktoberfest events, and it ends wth Halloween. One other reason that Miamians look forward to October is the annual Grovetoberfest event in Coconut Grove. Now in its third…
What does one do to welcome a new neighbor to the neighborhood? Throw a dinner party! That’s exactly what Wynwood Kitchen & Bar did to welcome Wynwood Brewing Company to the neighborhood. The restaurant adjacent to Wynwood Walls held a four-course dinner, showcasing the talents of both establishments, and Short…
A drive-thru margarita bar might sound a little, well, illegal. After all, open containers aren’t allowed in any state in the U.S. of A. But there are loopholes, and through those loopholes pops up Houston’s W Grill and its delicious frozen concoctions. At this neighborhood spot in the hip Heights…
The anticipation is building as Miami prepares for Trader Joe’s first Miami-Dade store to open this Friday, October 18. At 8 a.m., a ceremonial lei will be cut by the store’s captain (AKA manager, to you landlubbers), Jodi McCullough, along with TJ’s regional vice president Kent Smathers and Pinecrest Mayor…
Miami and Broward home brewers are back at the second annual Home Brewers Bash at LoKal — and this year, the event is so big, it spans two evenings. Tonight and Thursday, October 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Coconut Grove beer and burger joint will allow home brewers…
Oktoberfest, Oaktoberfest. Kind of like potato, potahto — except Oaktoberfest features beer, food, Esquire (and Miami Herald) writer Evan Benn, and Oak Tavern’s David Bracha combining forces for a four-course meal next Wednesday, October 23. What’s better than a four-course dinner? Not much we can think of. See also: Esquire…
All aboard for the Tequila Express, departing Wynwood on October 22 at 6 p.m. What’s this fun train’s destination? Four Miami hotspots, where you’ll enjoy food and tequila pairings. What’s the ticket price for this tasty journey? Free if you score a boarding pass…
It’s finally official. Concrete Beach Brewery is coming to Miami. The Alchemy & Science Brewing Collaborative project headed by Alan Newman and Stacy Steinmetz formally announced yesterday it will arrive in the Wynwood Arts District. Construction for the new brewery began earlier this month. It will be housed in an…
Grovetoberfest is this Saturday, October 19, at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove, giving beer lovers an opportunity to sample over 200 different brews in many categories. But, out of all the craft porters and IPA’s available to sample, the most intriguing beers are always the ones produced by local brew…
On Friday at 2 p.m., a group of friends got together to celebrate the opening of Wynwood Brewing Company. The event marks the start of a beer renaissance in Miami, with Wynwood the first craft production brewery in the City of Miami. Owned and operated by Luis G. Brignoni and…
The government shutdown has put some Miami start-up breweries on hold, at least those who have applied for federal permits. Indeed, brewers and even wine and spirits makers, are being affected in some way. See also: Government Shutdown: Nine Ways It Affects Restaurants and Consumers…
At 2 p.m. today, history will be made as a ribbon will be cut, signifying the opening of the first working brewery and taproom in the city of Miami, and the beginning of the Magic City’s ascension to the next big beer town. South Florida is already well on the…
Grovetoberfest, the celebration of all things beer, returns to Peacock Park for a third year, bringing tents filled with over 200 different brews to the historic village of Coconut Grove on Saturday, October 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. (Beer socialites get entry in the festival at 3 p.m.; VIP’s…
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is mixing up its cocktail program to incorporate spicy, smoky, and savory ingredients. Corporate Mixologist Hector Acevedo has created new cocktails for each of the Fontainebleau’s signature restaurants and its Bleau Bar, using fresh herbs, flowers, wood chips and balsamic for inspiration, resulting in a collection…
Beginning this Saturday at 5 p.m., everyone 21 or older is welcome to stop by Wynwood Brewing Company’s taproom for a fresh-off-the keg taste of what Miami’s first craft production brewery has to offer. The taproom, which overlooks the brewery, will offer pints starting at $5. They will also offer…
