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…
Last night, the Federal’s patio was transformed into a “ladies liquid lounge” for the inaugural Spirited Sirens tasting, “Beer, Bites & Babes”. Jennifer Massolo, “Chief Imbiber” of the Liquid Projects and founder of the Spirited Sirens, and Aniece Meinhold, owner of the Federal and former New Times writer, created a…
Looks like a new brewery is coming to town, the latest in a lineup of local producers joining Miami’s brew revolution. According to an ad on BrewingWork.com and a fledgling website, Biscayne Bay Brewing Company is making its way to the 305. Described in the ad as a “start-up brewery”…
For the folks behind Wynwood Brewing Company, the road to beeradise has been a bit rocky. Since they announced their intention to open a production facility back in 2011, the crew has faced oodles of red tape from the city and county. But there’s a light at the end of…
Unfortunately, people don’t just stumble into DB Bistro Moderne. We say “unfortunately” because aside from the sleek yet simple Mad Men-esque décor, the Michael Mann view, and the engaging and knowledgeable staff, DB Bistro does not play around when it comes to food and drink. Set inside the southeast corner…
The days when our dads hid in the garage drinking Budweiser and getting their bromances on are over. Brews aren’t just a man’s game anymore. The emergence of women’s tasting groups, such as Miami’s Craft Brewjas, is proof positive that chicks definitely dig beer too. And now, with the launch…
The days leading up to St. Paddy’s Day are a free-for-all when it comes to boozy beverages. And frankly, the Jameson gets old after awhile. Luckily, there are other ways to enjoy your favorite Irish bevvies besides via shot glass. The folks at Brickell’s Fado Irish Pub were nice enough…
From ubiquitous suds such as Sam Adams to lesser known and locally produced craft beers like a maple bacon beer presented by Makers Warehouse, the Sprung! Beer Festival definitely brought the beer to Saturday’s party. Presented by the producers of Grovetoberfest, this “spring and summer craft beer festival” came about…
The Sony Open Tennis tourney hits Key Biscayne in just a couple of weeks, and let’s be real: It’s as much about booze as it is about balls. So it’s appropriate that the folks behind the big match have been hosting a series of happy hours, teaching attendees to make…
It’s official, the third Miami outpost of World of Beer is making its way to midtown. The Tampa-based brew lover’s paradise will be throwing open its doors this April. It’s only been a year since the Dadeland location started tapping kegs and screening sports — and less than that for…
Move over, Bethenny Frankel, and take your Skinny Girl swill with you. There’s a tastier, stronger low-cal cocktail company in town. And P.S.: The makers are better-looking than you too. The dudes at Miami Cocktail Company are now plying the 305 with their zero-sugar, zero-carb, 99.9 percent natural piña colada…
Even as we’re kvetching about this frigid weather (if you consider 65 degrees freezing, that is), thousands of young men and women are packing up their swimsuits to indulge in the annual rite known as spring break.Sure, there are some college kids who head for Cancun and Europe to celebrate…
St. Paddy’s Day is around the corner, and we’re so over the same tired traditions that get trotted out every year. Green beer, corned beef and cabbage, shamrock shakes, yadda-yadda-yadda. Where’s the originality? This year, think outside the boozy box and delight your alcoholic friends with these epic Irish Car…
The newly renovated, quaint Gale South Beach recently opened with a few wining and dining endpoints. Among them is Dolce, an Italian outpost with a mozzarella bar and now happy hour.Dolce’s happy hour launched last week and consists of two-for-one specialty cocktails and beers. Dubbed Apertivo Happy Hour, it runs…
Trailers and booze have a long symbiotic history, but it usually involves pre-painted aluminum panels and Bud Select. Leave it to Veuve Clicquot to up the combo’s class factor with an Airstream trailer tour. To celebrate the arrival of spring, the luxe champagne brand will tour the country with a pop-up aluminum…
