We might equate tequila with lime chasers, tropical cocktails, and a hazy night or two. But to Francisco Gonzalez, president of the National Chamber of the Tequila Industry, it means a taste of Mexico, even when he’s far away from home.Home for Gonzalez is Los Altos, the highlands of Jalisco,…
Lou Lou Bistro wants to be your favorite neighborhood happy hour. Although the uneducated might head next door to old standby, Tobacco Road, for a raucous good time, a more cultivated experience can be had courtesy of Lou Lou’s new offerings.Its “Tchin-Tchin Happy Hour” (“Tchin-Tchin” is what the French say…
Looking for an American holiday in July, to get black-out-drunk and wake up smelling of burritos and urine? Try National Tequila Day this Sunday (plan to call in sick on Monday and Tuesday). In honor of this growing phenomenon,”tequila ambassador” Ron Julio (not to be confused with Don Julio) of adult…
The Capital Grille’s Generous Pour promotion, which runs through September 4th, offers patrons the opportunity to sample up to nine wines picked by master sommelier, George Miliotes, especially for the event They include the Tarima Hill Monastrell, which is only available at Capital Grille restaurants before its September, 2011 release…
As we walk along Española Way, the leopard-print bikinis and oversize sunglasses thin out and begin to give way to a slightly seedier, more hardened street crowd. Among them, a viking.Standing outside Kill Your Idol, the Beach’s anti-SoBe scene bar, is a lanky kid wearing a pentagram shirt and a…
Do you ever get pangs of remorse after a long night of drinking? Swear that you’ll never drink again, only to do it all over again the next night? Here’s an excuse to actually drink without feeling bad. You’ll still have a hangover, but it’ll hurt a bit less, kind…
While the rain is keeping us cool (and entirely too wet) today, we need something slightly more potent for the rest of summer’s 80-90 degree weather. One solution? Today’s Miami Deal on the VOICE Daily Deals site offers $40 worth of drinks and food at CocoWalk’s Central Beer Garden for only $20.The restaurant, which opened…
For many suds lovers the best brews are those made in small batches right in your own home. Intimidating? Not once you’ve taken a beer-making class at Brewbox Miami with owners Dave Dunn and Jorge Diaz. Every Saturday at 11 am these two longtime friends lead a group of thirsty beer…
Grey Goose is partnering with the Fontainebleau Hotel to offer vodka ice pops as a refreshing poolside treat. Available in three flavors (berry lemonade, pineapple and orange), they won’t be shipped in from a manufacturing plant — they’ll be made in-house. Unfortunately, that’s causing a bit of a delay in…
The Raleigh Hotel has announced a new “Happier Hour” at both its Martini Bar and outdoor White Bar. Every Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., both bars will get really happy with drink specials, a new food menu, music and other touches that make the Raleigh one of…
What better way to help people out than a neighborhood bar crawl with 500 do-gooders?This Saturday, the 13th annual Alfest will take hundreds of thirsty philanthropists to eight bars in Coconut Grove. The event will benefit Camp Boggy Creek, a year-round place for seriously ill children in South Florida, and…
Yeah, yeah…we know the drill. Since vodka is a clear grain, it can be infused with almost any flavor. Now that can be a good thing and we admit to being thrilled when we tried pepper and pear vodka for the first time. Just because you can infuse a vodka…
Since it opened in December 2008, the food at über-popular Joey’s in Wynwood has been so good that people have forgiven the fact that you couldn’t get a cocktail with your world-class pizza. Now that one shortcoming has been fixed. Joey’s has been graced with a full liquor license and…
At Coconut Grove’s Burgundy Room, you’ll see everyone from the Real Housewives of the Grove downing bottles of champagne to a 70-year-old couple swallowing whole the bar’s serrano ham croquetas.And that’s exactly how they expect it.At last night’s Drinks of the Grove, reps from local bars assembled at the Cocowalk…
Summer officially kicks off today, but we’ve been feeling the heat since, well, last summer. Here at Short Order, we know the best way to cool off is watching the waves with a beer in hand. So we’re bringing you our five favorite waterside bars:5. Carrabba’s Italian GrillOK, we know…
When Hatuey beer was first brewed in Santiago de Cuba (birthplace of Desi Arnaz) long before the 1959 revolution, it was delivered with a block of ice to keep it crisp and cold in the tropical heat. The brew was named after a famous Taino Indian who in 1511 tried…
It’s amazing what summertime brings. Restaurants pick up their hula hoops and spin in circles trying to attract patrons. We get great happy hour deals, new menu offerings, and a sampling of summer seasonal produce. At happy hours, high-end restaurants put their chefs to work early, turning out amazing little…
Are you over the piña colada? Well next Tuesday, Coconut Grove bartenders will share their favorite concoctions with you at the first annual Drinks of the Grove Competition at the Burgundy Room. Ten local bartenders will mix their hearts out to see who makes the best summer cocktail.But, get ready…
Miami is about to get uncomfortably sticky. Suddenly, the breezes die and it’s hot as hell. Summer, unfortunately, officially arrives on the calendar next week; and with it our dietary wants shift from heavy menu items that satisfy, to easy dishes with fresh, simple ingredients. One wonders what to do…
When e-how.com has an article detailing exactly how to make vodka gummy bears, you know you’ve gotta try it. According to the directions, the gummies need to chill in a glass full of vodka for five days.Over the past week, these little guys marinated in a boozy pool in my…
On a visit to Morton’s the Steakhouse, in Brickell, we narrowly missed the power hour, which features appetizers priced from $5 to $6, so had to try the food at regular prices. Power hour pricing also includes select beers ($5), wines by the glass ($6.50), and cocktails ($7.50). The blue…
The new lounge at Gotham Steak is celebrating its recent opening with a wine deal lasting until the end of June. Sommelier David Mokha (named Sommelier of the Year for 2010 by Food & Wine magazine), has selected 50 wines from the extensive list to be discounted by fifty percent…
