We previously tweeted with Executive Chef Michael Bloise of Sushi Samba Dromo about his departure from American Noodle Bar, but when we sat down with him to try out Samba’s newest menu items, called Gunkan sushi (which translates to “battleship” in Japanese), we just had to ask what it was…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
It’s a woman’s world out there, and men are unfortunately the underdogs. Case in point: innumerable ladies’ nights, having to pay for women’s drinks, and long nights slept on couches. Where’s the love for the boys?Thankfully, Miami’s newest man cave, Kork Wine & Cheese, understands the man’s toil.Mark your calendars,…
“I signed your tits at Exxxotica a few years ago.” That’s what Ron Jeremy said to me when I met him for a lunch at Irish Times in South Miami to talk about his new Ron de Jeremy spiced rum, about to be launched in the United States. (The blended rum,…
Mandarine Napoleon liqueur hosted The Hat is Back, an elegant and intimate affair Tuesday night at Soho Beach House. The evening began with a scrumptious dinner with a menu designed to include the orange flavored cognac in all of the perfectly prepared dishes.The sit-down affair was followed up by a…
We are lucky to live in the land of the free and home of the brewed. Barack Obama broke new culinary ground by being the first U.S. president to make a home-crafted beer. Officially, it’s called White House Honey Ale.This light ale is made with a pound of honey from…
We are lucky to be experiencing a libation renaissance — when everything from vanilla beans to mint to rosemary can make old drink favorites shiny and new again. The modern bartender seems to be a liquid magician, infusing alcohol with a bit of this, a bit of that. Why else…
Walking out of the blinding sun into Kork in downtown Miami is a little like walking into a teleportation device. Suddenly, you’ve been transported into a 1920s speakeasy in Chicago or New Orleans. Guy, the barkeep, welcomes you to pull up an ebony bar stool or hide out in the…
Stella Artois makes pouring beer into a high-drama spectacle, consisting of nine steps (ten if you include drinking it). Though not quite the Super Bowl, the Stella Artois Local Draught Master competition brought out its fair share of sportsmanship, fans, and — like any sporting event — beer.Suds flew as…
The word sommelier conjures an image of a well-suited gentleman with a stiff upper lip who looks down his nose at you for ordering anything less than a $100 bottle of wine. Sarah Almand, Meat Market’s delightfully spirited sommelier, is different.A Florida native, she was a geography major who traded…
According to Merriam-Webster, a julep is a nectarous syrup, sometimes mixed with alcohol or medicine. (And who wouldn’t be cured by that?)You have to admit there is a certain romantic appeal to pre-prohibition cocktails. A mint julep, the Kentucky Derby classic, would be on the top of that exceptional list…
Last week, we introduced you to Zuma’s newest London import, award-winning mixologist Theo Von Ungern-Sternberg. When it comes to bartending, there actually is a method behind his modern cocktail madness. He believes most in balance, saying that “the artistic side for me is where it all begins, and the science…
Zuma welcomes the addition of new bar manager Theo Von Ungern-Sternberg, an import from the restaurant’s London outpost. Awarded top three of the 2011 UK National Pernod Absinthe Competition and the Snow Leopard Cup in 2008, he believes in his craft and apparently is really good at it. Although he’s…
The Setai brings upscale swank to every facet of the hospitality experience, so it’s no surprise to discover that master mixologist Paul Sevigny has the run of the kitchen when it comes to pricey concoctions on the cocktail menu. Taking advantage of in-season produce, these new drinks (the “Rhubarb Stringer”…
Every Friday evening for almost 20 years, wine educator Barry Alberts has been hosting a weekly wine tasting series, making it one of the longest ongoing wine tastings in the country. Is this weekly gathering of wine and the people who love it in Napa? Paris? New York? Nah, it’s…
Cream, the alcohol-infused cream that hit the market late last year, is now available in Miami. Even when hidden on the bottom shelf at Grove Liquors (2991 SW 32nd Ave., Miami), the colorful cream canisters grab our attention and have us wondering if we just stumbled across the perfect condiment.While…
Segafredo L’Originale on South Beach hosted an unusual and lively reception that paired their new collection of cocktails with people. Six drinks were showcased, each represented by a costumed model that personified the libation. As each model walked the makeshift runway, their namesake was served in Martini glasses.Scorecards were passed…
