Five Tips For Faking Your Way Through A Wine Tasting

Attending a wine tasting is supposed to be fun, a social means of sharing sips, spits, and thoughtful conversation. But for those who don’t know the difference between a Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio, the experience can be one of self-consciousness and apprehension about coming across as gauche.Fear not. Just…

Grovetoberfest: It’s Raining Beer (Pictures)

Dark skies and rain this past Saturday didn’t deter thousands of beer enthusiasts from enjoying Grovetoberfest in Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park.As the weather shifted from cloudy to drizzly to full-on pour, beer drinkers gathered under the giant tents to sample hundreds of beers and ales, watch cooking demos and eat…

Wine Dinner Line-Up: DB, The Setai and Meat Market’s Last Stand

There seems to be an abundance of wine pairing dinners happening both on and off the beach, providing a glorious opportunity to do a little high-end boozing. Sure, these prix-fixe gatherings can get a little expensive, but since the executive chefs themselves are custom designing the tastings, it’s the ultimate…

Halloween Spirits and Hitchcocktails at RA Sushi

Growing up doesn’t mean you have to grow out of the fun escapades this October 31. Trick or treat yourself to some Halloween cocktails this year. Keep the costume and mischievous appeal and head on over to RA Sushi Bar in South Miami for a ‘Grape Ghoulade,’ ‘Manic Mango,’ or…

Blue Door Fish Says Goodbye with Winemaker Dinner

​We know you’re all torn up about the news we broke last week regarding Blue Door Fish’s final bow, so might we suggest you celebrate it with a few glasses of wine and five hearty courses instead of simply drowning your sorrows in a vat of Schweddy Balls?…

Grovetoberfest at Peacock Park Celebrates Beer and Food Saturday

Beer will bombard Coconut Grove this Saturday for the first-ever Grovetoberfest at Peacock Park this Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.About 100 beers will be available for your drinking pleasure, including the world premieres of Miami’s own Schnebly Redlands Winery’s Beach Blonde and Gator Tail Ales.Limited release beers and ales…

Schnebly Winery Offers Tropical Fruit Wine and Craft Beer

When Short Order stopped by to visit Schnebly Redland’s Winery in Homestead, we never imagined how paradisaical it would be. With a wide-open modern tasting room and a gorgeous patio lush with tropical foliage, it is closer to an oasis than your standard, everyday winetasting spot. We met with owner…

Holy Mackerel Beer Promo at 5 Napkin Burger

​Really, what’s a 5 Napkin burger without some mackerel on the side? Tomorrow at 5 Napkin Burger all Holy Mackerel drafts will be $4 (reduced from $7) all day long so arrive hungry and thirsty. Get there between 7 to 9 p.m. and you’ll get a free souvenir glass plus…

The Perfect Beer and Burger Pairing with Angelique and Unibroue

Oh Canada! You grace us with many a delight, from delicious maple syrup to the gorgeous Cooking Channel star Chuck Hughes. The two together wouldn’t be bad either. But now, you bring us Unibroue, the Canadian brewery which boasts their eclectic two-century old, European Trappist monk brewing method. Lucky for…

Yardbird Wine List Dissection: Made In The USA

South Beach newcomer Yardbird has us all thinking of fried chicken, bourbon, and biscuits. We gave you a brief preview of the food and a glimpse inside the opening party madness, but what you may not know is that they also cultivated an extremely user-friendly wine list. Offerings are separated…

Tonight: Texas de Brazil Hosts Meaty Wine Dinner & Louis XIII Cognac Finale

Calling all meat and booze lovers (classy types only): Texas de Brazil, the Brazilian churrascaria on South Beach, is hosting a four-course wine dinner tonight, bookended by champagen reception beforehand and what is called the “Louis XIII Experience.” Mr. XIII will not be appearing, but Steele Cooper, the brand ambassador…

Morgan Hartman Shares Sake Tips and Talks United Way’s Sake at Sundown

The obvious complement to a taco isn’t sake, unless, that is, you’re sampling dishes under the tutelage of Miami’s own sake expert Morgan Olivia Hartman. She is leading the spirits discussion at the United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival’s Sake at Sundown this Thursday at Wynwood Kitchen and Bar. Tapas created…

Four Loko Has the Alcohol Content of Four Beers, According to the FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that Four Loko maker Phusion Products, LLC has agreed to relabel its frat-boy-friendly beverages to reflect the actual alcohol content in every can —  which roughly translates to “a shitload of booze.”According to the FTC, “one can of Four Loko contains as much alcohol…

Wood Tavern is Coming with Cocktails and Coldplay

​Wood Tavern (2531 NW Second Ave., Miami) may have a suggestive name, but there’s no tongue in cheek joke hidden in there. The newest watering hole set to open mid-October in Wynwood takes its name from the part of town in which it sits. Though owner Cesar Morales didn’t love…

Ten Songs About Beer, Our Favorite Drink

Beer. It’s been the go-to beverage for getting a buzz since the ancient Egyptian pharaohs had their first kegger at the paws of the Sphinx.Since Oktoberfest is upon us, we figured we’d put together a collection of our favorite drinking songs. Some are classics, some are weird, but all have…