Dolce recently opened at The Gale and we got a first bite. Now the hotel has expanded past its food offerings into an underground disco lounge. A walk through the hotel’s lobby and down a flight of stairs will lead you to an outside ramp and back to the street…
Miami Beach is getting its very own beer event — and it’s only a week away.On February 2, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Beach Brews Beer Fest will take over the Miami Beach Convention Center, bringing some of Florida’s best craft and micro brewers together under one roof.The event…
The beer scene in Miami has come a long way from even a year ago. 2012 saw an influx of craft brews coming to Miami including some local love in the way of Michael’s Genuine Home Brew and Schnebly’s fruit-infused beers. We’ve also seen a surge in beer-related festivals in…
It’s a new year, and for Miami’s Misfit Home Brewer’s club, 2013 looks like it’s gonna be a big one. Of all the trends that overtook South Florida in 2012, craft beer had to take the cake. And the dudes behind Misfit have been a major factor in the elevation…
Tonight’s forecast for Miami is a frigid 64 degrees. Sure, it sounds like nirvana to those of you practically anywhere else on the planet, but if you’ve lived in Miami all your life — that’s cold for denizens of the sub-tropics.Add in a record outbreak of the flu, and that…
As much as we love canoodling and chocolate, Valentine’s Day isn’t complete without beer goggles. So this year, why not make with the brews and add some modern sex appeal to your celebration? From chilies to chocolates, craft brewers have concocted all sorts of creations that are sure to up…
Tuesdays suck. Happy hour can make them better. If you’re hankering for a cocktail or two estilo Broken Shaker, look no further for the same booze wisdom than South Street. The Design District’s neo-soul-food joint (a favorite of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s) has launched a weekly happy hour program…
South Florida Beer Week might sound like some low-budget flick by the makers of the American Pie films, but it’s real and in its second year.The event, which covers a lot of territory, from Miami all the way to Jupiter, is filled with beer-pairing dinners, tastings, and happenings. Short Order…
You know that whole Midwest market on beer thing? Forget it, because some great beers are coming out of Florida and there’s more on the way. Duh!Which is probably why Tony Albelo, the man behind Grovetoberfest and the new Spring Break extravaganza, Sprung, has dubbed tonight’s beer tasting: Flori-Duh!Tonight from…
Show of hands, please: Who here knows that there’s a giant radio tower in SoFi? There is, and it’s the reason why partners Paulo Cardoso, Philippe “Flip” Falca, and Tatanka Guerrero named their pop-up bar Radio. Radio, which opened softly in December on South Beach (814 First Street), came about…
To the surprise of many Miamians — the confines of Florida stretch above and beyond the 305. And while the rest of the Sunshine State might be a little more, ahem, rural, than we’re used to, other cities do have their unique charms. Take Tallahassee, for example. Our illustrious state…
Anheuser-Busch InBev has launched its new Beck’s Sapphire beer in a big way. The new brew was launched on New Year’s eve at select parties around Miami-Dade including the W South Beach, Haven Gastro Lounge, and The Forge, and is now available at select stores.The beer, offered in a sexy…
As we transition into 2013, “experts” in every field are making their annual predictions about what’s bound to happen in the new year. But does anyone really care about who’s planning to get preggers (like the world needs another Kardashian) or which social network’s gonna go bust? Not so much…
Arguably, 2012 was the year that flavored vodka jumped the shark. Once limited to simple, (semi) natural flavors like cherry, vanilla and citrus, this year the industry made inroads into liquid flavors we never thought possible. From salted caramel and chocolate covered cherry to Fruit Loops and PB&J – some…
It’s officially winter. Sure, we’re wearing shorts and flip flops here in South Florida, but honestly, that doesn’t mean that locals should stick to the frozen piña coladas and mojitos.Now is the time to pretend like it’s freezing outside and have a delicious winter cocktail. These libations, made with spicy…
As if there weren’t already enough reasons to look forward to the holidays (vacation time; copious amounts of food; presents) – seasonal beers add an extra bit of holiday cheer. (In part thanks to a healthy buzz they inspire, but we digress.) Since we’re such huge beer lovers here at…
The second annual South Florida Beer Week returns January 19-26, officially casting away any doubt that Miami has a thriving craft beer scene. The brew-filled week features events scattered throughout south Florida, from Miami all the way north to Jupiter, where Beer Week’s two main festivals will be held at…
If you’re intrigued about the upcoming Huahua’s Taqueria, the soon-to-open fast-casual taco joint by chef Todd Erickson, you merely have to head over to Haven Gastro-Lounge tonight for Taco Tuesday, featuring a sneak preview of Huahua’s tacos.Tonight and every Tuesday (except for Christmas and New Year’s Day), Erickson will feature…
Unlike vodka drinkers, Whiskey lovers tend to be somewhat traditional in their choice of libations. You don’t come across Raspberry Jameson or Bushnell’s Citrus, for example. But this past year, the tried and true traditions of whiskey making have taken a turn.First came the onset, and almost immediately popular, honey-flavored…
Dinner with Friends at Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill is an event that every foodie must experience at least once. Fortunately, this coming Monday, December 17, Sugarcane will once again delight a small group of diners to a gastronomic gala. Unfortunately, it will be the last DwF of the year.We attended…
Okay, so maybe Miami is the only place on the planet not looking forward to a spring thaw (mainly because it’s in the mid-80s outside and even the plastic snowman on the lawn has melted from the intense sun).Read also:- Grovetoberfest: A Celebration of Beer in Peacock ParkBut that doesn’t…
The ultimate holiday gift for beer enthusiasts just went on sale at Total Wine & More right now, but the price tag might cause some sticker shock.The Trappist Westvleteren XII Ale gift pack includes six 11.2 oz. bottles of ale and a pair of special chalices in which to drink…
