The sixth season of Mad Men premieres this Sunday, April 7, at 9 p.m. on AMC, and already the spoilers are coming in from blogs and online magazines. We won’t share any of them, except to state the obvious — the two hour episode will have Don Draper, Roger Sterling,…
Beer is delicious on its own. But when infused with coffee grinds, citrus fruits and hell — even donut holes — it’s that much better. That’s why Dogfish Head’s Randall invention might be the best thing ever. A Randall is a ridiculously awesome filter system that runs beer through any…
Given Miami’s well-deserved reputation as a boozy city, it’s surprising we have so little on-site distillation of our own. But luckily, that’s changing — in part thanks to last year’s launch of the now award-winning Miami Club Rum. The newbie brand just took home the gold medal for best white…
Miami is world-famous for its party animals, but most people don’t usually think of tigers, monkeys, and gorillas. But they love a good time too. That’s why New Times’ Brew at the Zoo is such an awesome event. The fourth annual Brew at the Zoo will take place Saturday, May 4,…
It’s that time of the year where celebrate the big O, Miami. No, not that “Big O” — O, Miami, the Miami-Dade literary event produced by the University of Wynwood, that celebrates poetry with parties, salons, and exhibits.And, since most of history’s great poets were also great drinkers, BLT Steak Bar…
It’s the end of March in the Magic City, and a cold wind blows through SoFi’s close-knit neighborhood. Joe’s Stone Crab is typically full on a Tuesday night. Nikki Beach looks like a ghost club just three days after Winter Music Conference. And a week after hosting Skrillex and friends,…
Miamians sure do love their pets. On Lincoln Road, hundreds of pampered pooches (and an occasional cat, monkey, or iguana) can be seen wearing designer duds. There they are, strolling on rhinestone leashes (in some cases, maybe even diamonds) and having a snack at an outdoor café.Yet for every dog…
Friday is only a day away, and you and your co-workers are already trying to figure out where to celebrate the end of yet another workweek. The problem is finding a place that’s new and affordable. How about free — as in free drinks courtesy of Miami New Times? This…
Miami’s beer revolution is marching on, as another craft booze event is coming to town this fall. The Liquid Projects, the Miami Beach company that brought Beers, Bites and Babes to The Federal, plans to bring Craft: Spirits and Beer, A Tasting Event to Miami in October. The tasting event will…
The sun was setting and there was a chill in the air as we walked through the gates of Paradise Farms in Homestead. A sign reading “Welcome. Please No Meat or Cigarettes” greeted us as we meandered through a fragrant path filled with the sounds of birds, bees, and crickets…
Let’s face it: there’s probably a lot you don’t know about wine. Unless you’re a professional sommelier, it’s nearly impossible to master the wide world of vino. It spans centuries, continents and even religions. Everyone loves the grape juice. Though we’ll likely never know it all, we can certainly attempt…
The brewing of beer is a technology as old as civilization itself. Since its inception, mankind has steered its innovative mind toward the betterment of this process, as well as making beer more pleasurable to drink. Many inventions have come down the line, from the beer tap to the beer…
When we issued a challenge to Bloom’s mixologist to make us a cocktail using Peeps for Easter, we thought about a sweet martini — maybe in candy colors to represent jellybeans or something.What we got was nothing short of brilliant (and more than a little disturbing). Here’s how it played…
You have to wait another week before season three of HBO’s insanely popular Games of Thrones makes its hotly anticipated debut — but you can raise a themed toast in the meantime. The Ommegang Brewery/HBO Game of Thrones tribute beer, Iron Throne, is officially on the market, and there are a…
Yesterday a committee of the Florida Senate unanimously passed Florida SB 1344. The bill — introduced by Bill Latvala, a Republican senator from Pinellas County — doesn’t have anything to do with campaign finance reform or tourist development taxes or ethics. It has to do with allowing Florida breweries to sell 64-ounce…
Hialeah-based Premium Blend produces standard wine products, such as Santos Sangria, Choco Noir (its chocolate wine), and V’Nillâ Noir, as well as wine-based products geared toward making restaurateurs’ lives easier. Using wine, PB makes alcohol-flavored products that can be used in place of hard liquor. Your cocktail calls for vodka?…
There’s no doubt the biggest beer trend in Miami is homebrew. Everywhere you look — from clubs such as Misfit Home Brewers to individuals brewing batches in their kitchens — the make-your-own beer craze is here in full force. And why not?Beginning homebrewers simply need a kitchen, a small storage…
Whew! After a long, grueling winter filled with blizzards, sleet, and subzero conditions, we are so glad to welcome spring officially today.OK, so there were no snowstorms in Miami. But there were at least four days when we had to turn the space heater on — and that’s enough for…
Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like shots of Jamo, aka Jameson, Ireland’s (and America’s) favorite whiskey. This popular spirit is all over the place for this weekend’s festivities, from its key role in Irish Car Bombs to pairings with pickle juice. But if you wanna get a little more creative…
Brew at the Zoo is back and better than ever. Where else can you sample over 100 different beers, enjoy a live concert, and mingle with friends — all in close proximity to a bunch of wild predators? On Saturday, May 4, from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., get ready…
St. Patrick’s Day revelers are taking advantage of the holiday falling on a Sunday by celebrating early at “St. Practice Day” parties throughout Miami. That means most well-meaning bars will serve that St. Paddy’s trifecta: Guinness, Harp, and green beer, beginning today. But there are so many other fantastic brews…
Over The Counter, or OTC for short, opened in Brickell in the late fall and quickly became a place for locals to get affordable no-nonsense sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches, and charcuterie plates. With most items under ten bucks, tenants in high-rent high rises could find a place to grab a…
