The history of craft beer in Mexico traces its history to before the Spanish conquest when the natives brewed fermented beverages with ingredients ranging from corn, cocoa beans to agave. One of them is a drink called izquiate or tesgüino, which is brewed with corn. Then the Conquistadors introduc ... More >>
You better get ready. This Sunday is, like, the second biggest drinking holiday in the world--well, we don't actually know if that's true, but it should be. The time has come to release that inner Mexican and have a good time. We have the list of ten places to celebrate in Broward and Palm Beach C ... More >>
With Cinco de Mayo coming up on Sunday, does the idea of downing Mexican beer get you... well, down? Firstly, there's a lot more than Corona to be had. If you want to spice up your celebrations but still be true to local brew, why not try a Florida alternative that's produced in the same style as t ... More >>
Super Bowl is one of the biggest American parties of the year, and if you're looking to make the day as super as the bowl, we have a list of the best places to find specials in Fort Lauderdale and greater Broward County.See Also:- Where to Watch Super Bowl 2013 Palm Beach County: Bars and Restaurant ... More >>
Dennis Max was working the room Monday night at his just-opened restaurant, The Mexican. The dining room and bar were packed, with few open seats in the house, but the restaurateur managed to find an empty stool to pull up to the four-top where I was seated during a free dinner for local media. Max ... More >>
Here's something every beer lover can appreciate: BeerText, a service that tells you anything you could ever want to know about the beer you're drinking.It's not an app in the traditional sense -- you don't have to go online, and there's no need to download anything. That means you can even use it o ... More >>
Dog days of summer be damned; this weekend is all about celebrating fun and the finer things in life, like cornhole and oompah bands. And beer -- lots and lots of beer. After the jump, find five food and drink events -- including those aforementioned activities -- happening this weekend in Broward a ... More >>
It's not a requirement that you serve festive, thematically-appropriate cocktails at your Memorial Day bash this weekend, but in this Instagram- and Pinterest-obsessed culture of ours, giving your guests something more interesting to behold than a bottle of Corona may help give you the edge on all t ... More >>
Cinco de Mayo is Saturday, and there are many ways you can choose to celebrate what often devolves into a holiday of drinking too much and making poor decisions about one's ability to dance on a bar. (Which, more power to you: Have fun, and call a cab!)Find a list of the typical, tried-and-true, cra ... More >>
​In anticipation of the upcoming New Times' Beerfest (Saturday, March 31, in downtown Fort Lauderdale) Clean Plate Charlie has been talking with South Florida beer aficionados and experts about the state of beer in Florida and beyond. Earlier this week, we talked to John Linn of Fresh Beer Inc., w ... More >>
​Happy hour is never more than a few moments from the average clock-puncher's mind, and when we catch wind of a chance to guzzle margaritas (and beer, wine, whatever) at a lower price, our ears perk up. Uncle Julio's Fine Mexican Food in Mizner Park -- you know; that place at the north end of the ... More >>
​The next time you head to the garbage to toss out that empty liquor bottle - think again. Why? Because that Corona would be so much better off on your coffee table instead of in the trash.At least for local entrepreneur Bryan Turner - owner and founder of Brandles. For him, all those em ... More >>
​Recession or no, it seems that everyone loves a deal, whether it's a happy hour buffet, dollar eats, or slashed prices on favorite items. Would you eat dinner for a dollar, or less? (I'd likely skip it, though I'm in the minority.) Here's a round up of recs for low brow fare on days when money's ... More >>
​Recession or no, it seems that everyone loves a deal, whether it's a happy hour buffet, dollar eats, or slashed prices on favorite items. Would you eat dinner for a dollar, or less? (I'd likely skip it, though I'm in the minority.) Here's a round up of recs for low brow fare on days when money's ... More >>
Jatinder Channa​Want a Patron shot and a Corona? Hit up Himmarshee St -- there's nothing here for you, bro. If you haven't heard, Laser Wolf is the laid-back beer bar half a mile away from the congestion and confusion of Riverfront. It's one of Fort Lauderdale's few places that serve good be ... More >>
​Travel Leisure magazine made an atrocious error in its article and slide show about "America's Best Beach Bars." It left out all the great South Florida beach bars. As we scrolled through the list of bars that either reside directly on the sand or very close to it, we were shocked by the lack ... More >>
With the foodie movement in full effect these days, craft beer is all the rage. If you are a regular reader of our popular columns, Beer of the Week and Booze Hound, you know what we are alluding to. For those new to the scene (Did you just surface from a bomb shelter?), here's some advice: Please d ... More >>
​• It's "pack your knives and go" time for former Top Chef contestant Kenny Gilbert again. This time, though, it's by his own choice. It seems that less than two months after he signed on as chef at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, he's signed off to move to Jacksonville and ... More >>
John LinnThis mango-topped burger comes straight from Relish, reviewed this week in Dish.​Whole pompano gets exotic treatment at Marumi Sushi.Cheap lunch at Fernanda's International Market means Boar's Head subs with fresh baked bread.You decide: Is coal-fired pizza pleasantly charred, or just pla ... More >>
​Bust out the tequila and the limes, because tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! The Mexican national holiday is a celebration of the country's victory at the Battle of Puebla --but to revelers the world over, it's just another excuse to eat chips and salsa and drink margaritas. You can join in on the f ... More >>
Flickr​Watch this video of an assault and car theft that occurred at a BP gas station in Pompano Beach. Maybe I'm jaded, but it's at least a little comical how the man in the wifebeater comes out of the mini-mart, hugging a 12-pack of Corona, only to see that some local toughs were harassing his f ... More >>
Or at least the next bar.
Tryst turns this snarky wine snob into a baby beer buff.
Sun-Sentinel Ted Hutton at the Sun-Sentinel shot this photo after a Marlins game -- it's the new LandShark Stadium logo on the big board. I've decided that I'll never embrace this thing. Sharks and dolphins fucking hate each other, okay? What maniac would ever put Jaws and Flipper in the sam ... More >>
To hell with the economy! South Florida's lawless exotic-rental-car industry keeps rolling.
Tequila Ranch doesn't buck any trends
Local attorney serves more than subpoenas at the Jib Room
Las Palmas needs a refresher course in quality Mexican cuisine
Orbit calls the cops on Savatage, Iggy parties like it’s 1969, and much, much more
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