Last week, Tales of the Cocktail, the annual New Orleans celebration of spirits and the professionals who sling them, announced its nominees for its Spirited Awards, with Julio Cabrera and John Lermayer both nominated for American Bartender of the Year. Additionally, Lermayer’s Sweet Liberty was nominated for in Best New American…
On a sunny Father’s Day, news spread quickly about the shocking death of Piero Rodriguez. The founding brewer of MIA Beer, who died tragically in a car accident early Saturday morning, was quickly memorialized by members of Florida’s beer community for both his talents and zest for life. Eddie Leon,…
Gin is one of the world’s strongest spirits — and that’s not even referring to proof. Originally used for medicinal purposes, the liquid went down a little smoother than people expected and the English government had to introduce a Gin Act making it ridiculously expensive in hopes that would prohibit people…
The Miami beer community has lost one of their own. Piero Rodriguez, one of the founders of MIA Beer Company and a pioneer in the local craft beer industry, died in an early Sunday morning car wreck in Miami, MIA owner Eddie Leon confirmed to the New Times. He was…
Each summer, the already sultry city of New Orleans gets smoking hot when thousands of bar professionals, spirits ambassadors, and drinking enthusiasts gather for Tales of the Cocktail. Part industry gathering, part learning experience, part drinkfest, the event started in 2003, as a celebration of New Orleans’ diverse and rich…
The great thing about father’s day is that it doesn’t usually require all the hoopla affiliated with Mother’s Day for it to be a worthy celebration. That’s not to say that our parental progenitors are not one less important than the other, but for the most part, dads tend for…
You’ve heard of breweries collaborating with each other to produce a small-batch, limited-edition beer. However, MIA Beer Company (formerly MIA Brewing Company) and Big Cypress Distillery have teamed up to make a hops-less beer called a gruit which will eventually be distilled into a gin. A recognized beer style by the Beer…
Portland and Seattle may have some of the most enthusiastic MLS fans in the nation, but every other year, Miami’s reigning soccer fever is indisputably undefeated during the internationally celebrated tournaments. This summer is extra intense with the 2016 Eurocup happening alongside the the Copa America Centenario—which celebrates an…
Jessica Levison always knew Wynwood had an appetite for booze. But the question that followed the founder/owner of Serendipity, a hole-in-the-wall artisanal ice-cream shop located at 421 NW 26th St., was how to fuse the two. That is, until now. Levison recently received a beer and wine license from the City…
Last week, the Lounge at Byblos made its debut as a new nightlife destination. The lounge is located on the ground floor, at the far end of the upscale Middleterranean restaurant. There will be weekly resident DJ’s, signature cocktails and bottle service from Monday till Sunday beginning at 6 p.m…
It looks like the City of Miami has finally realized that Miami’s growing beer industry is good for economic growth and has embraced the concept by allowing microbreweries the ability to set up shop in many Miami neighborhoods. On May 24, the City of Miami’s Planning and Zoning Department issued…
You seek out a pawnbroker only when you’re desperate, right? Down to your last dime, without another nickel, you gather up what precious little you have left and hand it over for a meager wad of cash. But the Pawn Broker (121 SE First St., Miami; 305-420-2225), perched atop the…
This past Saturday, the Freehand Miami turned into Miami Drink Hostel, a sold out event with a goal of getting a custom passport filled with 24 stamps — each representing a spirits brand or cocktail. Reminiscent of the 1970’s Eagles classic, Hotel California, you could check out anytime you wanted, but…
Happy National Doughnut Day! Hopefully you’re celebrating right now by dunking one in your coffee while you’re reading this. The work week was a short one and it’s already time for another great Miami weekend. There’s much to do. GastroPod’s Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Duck, Duck, Goose challenges a dozen Miami chefs to…
If you’re looking for the ultimate boozy staycation this weekend, why not check into the Drink Miami Hostel? Unfortunately, it’s not a real place where you can spend a glorious weekend killing brain cells (though it should be). It is, however, a real event happening at the Freehand Miami…
Miami is one active city. When we’re not running marathons or paddleboarding, we’re clubbing around the clock. It stand to reason that a t some point each one of us is going to break down, whether it be from a hangover or a bout of the flu. That’s why Dr. Johnathan…
There’s really no question that beer has long been a man’s domain. For decades, the industry wooed males in its advertising, with women either used as pinups or sidekicks. Even now, a walk into most breweries finds a skewed gender demographic, with more men brewing and drinking beer. So what does…
Memorial Day weekend is about to hit Miami Beach, bringing a sea of tourists to our beaches, restaurants, and clubs. If you don’t want to fight thousands of people for a drink at your local watering hole this weekend you have two options: stay at home with the curtains drawn…
Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Company, the newest Miami-Dade County craft brewery, is now open in the Bird Road Arts District (7360 SW 41st St., Miami). The taproom, which celebrated a soft opening on May 20, had a “fantastic” turnout, according to co-owner John Falco. The original plan was to open by April 30,…
American Craft Beer Week in Miami is almost over and it’s nice to think that all the fun you’ve had is because of the local craft breweries. But stop for a moment and raise your beers to the other independent players in the game, like local keg proprietor Zhi Yang…
American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) is a week of celebration that gives recognition to craft breweries in America. The Brewers Association defines a craft brewery as one that is independent, meaning that an owner who’s not a craft brewery doesn’t own more than a 25 percent stake in the company; and…
Who remembers summer camp? Long days filled with nature hikes, archery practice, and arts and crafts followed by campfires and possibly a first kiss. The popularity of adult summer camps is rising, with places like Club Getaway in the Berkshires ferrying busloads of weary New York City grownups to the…
