Shmaltz Brewing and Jewbelation: A Hanukkah Beer Contest

In case you are unaware of the current trend, American craft beers are now receiving the attention they deserve. I suppose it makes sense that if the U.S. melting pot is going to be making beer, there will literally be something for everyone. Representing the chosen people, we have Shmaltz…

Villa Mayfair Restaurant & Lounge in Coconut Grove is Open

Former home of the News Cafe, the Villa Mayfair Restaurant & Lounge finally opened its doors to the public in Coconut Grove. Owner Timo Kipp hired a power team to spearhead the elegant project including executive chef Frederic Joulin and interior designer Francois Frossard.With a 4,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art kitchen and raw…

South Miami Holiday Bar Crawl: Drink For The Children

Tomorrow night, take time out from the malls and decking the halls because it’s time for a holiday bar crawl. (That’s our pathetic attempt at rhyming, by the way.)Miami Crawls is hosting a South Miami holiday bar crawl tomorrow. Registration starts at 3 p.m. and the crawl begins at 4…

Hatuey Beer-Glazed Ham for the Holidays

This Hatuey Beer-glazed ham can be gracing your holiday table in just 18 days — or a lot less time than that if you decide to bake one for dinner tonight. Yesterday we talked with Anler Morejon, project manager for Bacardi U.S.A. Inc. and brand manager of Hatuey (ah-TWAY), the…

Hatuey Beer Returns as a Microbrew

The new Hatuey (pronounced ah-TWAY) Beer returned to bars, restaurants and liquor stores in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties this past summer. The original Hatuey was first produced in Santiago de Cuba around 1927. By 1959 it was Cuba’s favorite cerveza to the tune of 12 million cases sold per year…

The Corner: Crafted Cocktails With a Casual Vibe (Pictures)

The location at Tenth Street and North Miami Avenue was just screaming for a neighborhood bar, thought building owner Chris MacLeod. The building, which houses an artist residency program, the offices of LegalArt, and NeMesis, had an empty corner space, so MacLeod and partner Manoles Papageorgiou got to work.The Corner…

Free Don Cosme Organic Tequila at Milam’s Market

Health nuts rejoice! It looks like liquor companies are embracing the organic craze sweeping the food industry. Don Cosme Tequila is the newest member of the tequila family to make its way to Florida, as well as the newest member of the organic tequila club.Don Cosme has been distilling this…

Ten Affordable Thanksgiving Wines

You have the turkey, the stuffing, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes — but what about the wine? Consider this a break-down of tasty selections that will please your picky friends and that will satisfy those who only indulge on special occasions, like this Thursday.The BubblyConde de Caralt, Cava Brut NV,…

Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 Is Here

There aren’t too many wines that come in roaring like a lion each year, but Beaujolais Nouveau fits that description perfectly.According to French law, Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine made from 100 percent Gamay grapes, is released one minute past midnight the third Thursday in November each year. That was yesterday…

New Times Original Beerfest: Get Half Price VIP Tickets Today

Beer. It’s what’s for dinner. And every other time of the day. It’s one of the oldest and most universally loved beverages in the world. Plus, it gives you a buzz.On November 12, come out to the 14th Annual New Times Original Beerfest at Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park and celebrate…

Five Tips For Faking Your Way Through A Wine Tasting

Attending a wine tasting is supposed to be fun, a social means of sharing sips, spits, and thoughtful conversation. But for those who don’t know the difference between a Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio, the experience can be one of self-consciousness and apprehension about coming across as gauche.Fear not. Just…

Grovetoberfest: It’s Raining Beer (Pictures)

Dark skies and rain this past Saturday didn’t deter thousands of beer enthusiasts from enjoying Grovetoberfest in Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park.As the weather shifted from cloudy to drizzly to full-on pour, beer drinkers gathered under the giant tents to sample hundreds of beers and ales, watch cooking demos and eat…

Wine Dinner Line-Up: DB, The Setai and Meat Market’s Last Stand

There seems to be an abundance of wine pairing dinners happening both on and off the beach, providing a glorious opportunity to do a little high-end boozing. Sure, these prix-fixe gatherings can get a little expensive, but since the executive chefs themselves are custom designing the tastings, it’s the ultimate…

Halloween Spirits and Hitchcocktails at RA Sushi

Growing up doesn’t mean you have to grow out of the fun escapades this October 31. Trick or treat yourself to some Halloween cocktails this year. Keep the costume and mischievous appeal and head on over to RA Sushi Bar in South Miami for a ‘Grape Ghoulade,’ ‘Manic Mango,’ or…