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Top Ten Craft Beer Selections in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

American Craft Beer Week officially begins May 13 and runs through the 19; a whole seven days worth of events and special tappings to keep your taste buds excited and your liver in a state of confusion. This year marks the eighth consecutive week by the Brewer's Association. As they state, "Americ ... More >>

American Craft Beer Week Events Across South Florida

Attention craft beer geeks: your weeklong holiday has arrived. Consider the next seven days your vacation--okay, working holiday, whatever. Those who truly love craft beer need to be able to find it all year long, for that we put together our top ten list of craft beer selections. With so much goi ... More >>

New Times Beerfest 2013: Here's Your Guide to Beer, Food, and Fun

The 16th-annual New Times "Original" Beerfest is coming to Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park tomorrow, April 6, from 6 to 11 p.m. We can feel the excitement in the air as we prepare to drink plenty of good beer, eat delicious food, and listen to some of the best live and local talent south Florida ha ... More >>

New Times Beerfest: Here's Your Guide to Beer, Food, and Fun

The 16th-annual New Times "Original" Beerfest is coming to Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park tomorrow April 6, from 6 to 11 p.m. We can feel the excitement in the air as we prepare to drink plenty of good beer, eat delicious food, and listen to some of the best live and local talent south Florida has ... More >>

Win Tickets to New Times Beerfest

The 16th annual New Times Beerfest is coming!The event, which features over 100 brews and live music, happens on Saturday, April 6 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  Sample beers from some of the nation's best breweries like Cigar City, Magic Hat, Brooklyn Bre ... More >>

New Times Beerfest: Homebrew Alley New For 2013

Since ancient days in Egypt, people have been brewing their own beers and ales. That means that beer has a much longer history than most anything else humans drink. After centuries of drinking beers and ales made by monks, pubs, and fancy-pants breweries, people are finally turning back to home brew ... More >>

Winter Beer Guide: Brew Suggestions for Your Holiday Bash (via Brown Distributing's John Linn)

Wine and the bubbly get a lot of attention and love during the holiday season, but beer geeks know this time of year also brings lots of great craft brews out of the woodwork. In addition to a bevy of "winter only" offerings and special releases, 'tis the season to explore darker and heavier brews. ... More >>

Tap 42 American Beer Festival: Good Times

By the time I parked and made my way into Tap 42's expansive parking lot there were already hundreds of belligerent people fist pumping to the electronic sounds of DJ M2G and I could tell it was going to be a good night.Tickets for beer and food cost $2 each. The cheapest beer on the menu ... More >>

Happy American Beer Day! Get Your Patriotic Swerve on Today at The Office in Delray Beach

It's about that time once again to fulfill your patriotic duty; and we're not talking about voting (though with early voting starting today, that certainly can be part of it). Dress in your finest red, white, and blue regalia and head down to your local pub or specialty store and celebrate American ... More >>

The Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen Capitalizes on Cool Trends

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New Times Pairings: An Event For Beer Geeks and Novices Alike

Wine tends to get top billing at New Times Pairings -- in part, because Wine Watch and crew do such a fine job of it -- but the craft beer department is no slouch, either. This year especially is a must for beer geeks and hops nerds. In addition to familiar faces like Shock Top and Key West Sunset ... More >>

Skittles Shots? Try Them at Tap 42

Paige Nast is only 21, but she makes a Manhattan cocktail like she's been drinking them for twice as long.She refuses to make drinks the "cheater" way (she's never touched a bottle of Rose's Lime Juice), and her penchant for using only fresh herbs and local produce in her recipes is more a requireme ... More >>

A Beer Fest, Palm Beach Style

Five South Florida Food & Drink Events This Weekend

Today is Friday the 13th and luck is on the side of food and beer lovers in South Florida. This weekend is packed with opportunity to over-indulge in craft beer, burgers, rich French food, and other goodies. After the jump, find a list of five food and drink events this weekend in Broward and Palm B ... More >>

Celebrate National Hot Dog Month at Hot Dog Fest This Sunday in Hollywood

The hamburger is the constant center of attention, what with all those restaurants, festivals, and food battles dedicated to its existence. Hell, it's like it can't help but be the spectacle of the culinary universe. (Witness the Cinnaburger for further evidence). What about the hot dog? Won't someb ... More >>

The List: 10 Summer Beers to Dive Into This Season

Recently, I made mistake of claiming that "summer is here" only to be corrected by my know-it-all well-intentioned co-worker, "Well actually, this year summer doesn't officially begin until June 20th" to which I replied, " Sierra Nevada's Summerfest Ale is out; thus, summer is here".  You see, ... More >>

Wicked Awesome Snackbar in Boca Raton Serves Wicked Good Eats

The plaza- and stripmall-saturated landscape of South Florida means that dozens of interesting independent restaurants and bars are lost in the shuffle, visible only to those who know to seek them out. Wicked Awesome Snackbar in west Boca Raton is one of those all-too-easy-to-overlook spots. It's a ... More >>

Stout Irish Pub in Oakland Park Adds a Bit of Irish on Andrews Avenue

Those leprechauns are sure lucky fellows. With all those rainbows, pots of gold, and fun-to-impersonate Irish accents, who wouldn't want to be one? However, you don't have to be a leprechaun, or even Irish for that matter, to check out the new Stout Irish Pub. On Andrews Avenue in Oakland Park, ... More >>

The Green Room to Host a Magic Hat-Inspired Art Battle Tonight

American Craft Beer Week starts Monday and the Green Room in Fort Lauderdale will host an event tonight, (Saturday, May 12) that could act as an appropriate warm-up for the week of beer-centric activities ahead. Tonight the multi-purpose club will host a Magic Hat Art Battle showcasing works by eigh ... More >>

Dogfish Head Debuts Randall Jr. With Goofy Video: John Linn Explains What a Randall Does [VIDEO]

Late last week, with tongue firmly in cheek, Dogfish Head released a spoofy infomercial for its Randall Jr. The device, which retails for $19.99, is a cost-effective beer infuser alternative to the brewer's pricier and much more complex Randall 3.0. South Florida beer expert John Linn -- baron of be ... More >>

Wilton Manors Has the Gays, the Kitsch, the Beats, but Not the Craft Beers

​There are many bars on Wilton Drive, the main drag of gaytopian Wilton Manors, and they all have their charms. There is chummy, sporty Sidelines. Rosie's (the subject of this week's dish column) has kitsch. There are low prices and lower lights at Tropics. Boom has beats, Georgie's Alibi the frie ... More >>

Holy Mackerel Craft Beer Tasting Dinner at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

​Holy Mackerel! Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza is hosting a craft beer tasting featuring brews from Holy Mackerel brewery on Wednesday, February 1, at 7 p.m. at Anthony's Coral Springs location.

'90s Food Trends: Have These Ever Died?

​The ubiquity of plaid and the renaissance of Pearl Jam, U2, and Nirvana in some circles is making me nostalgic for the '90s. What's a food writer to do but eat and drink a way through the decade? Though some '90s food and drink are making a comeback, many dishes are decidedly dormant. After the j ... More >>

Miami Heat Versus Orlando Magic

Trend Alert: Beer Blends

​​When I spent a semester in England for grad school, I found myself craving a Black and Tan at my local. I placed an order with the old man bartender, who poured me two full pints --one of Guinness and a second of New Castle. "Do it yourself," he said. Stupid American ordering Irish drinks ( th ... More >>

The Hot Brown Sandwich Tastes Great With Cigarettes

​Author Peter Meehan and New York chef David Chang have unveiled issue two of McSweeney's Lucky Peach, the magazine of gems among which is a primer on miso varieties, scientific proof of the sweet spot, and recipes for one of the finest turkey leftover concoctions, The Hot Brown. First assemb ... More >>

New Times Beerfest Taste Test: Round One, Pale Ales

mugofstarnold.com​We're days away from the 14th-annual New Times Beerfest on November 12 from 7 to 11 p.m. in Esplanade Park, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County. Sister Hazel provides tunes, and a slew of local restaurants, including Riverside Market, Mo ... More >>

Halloween Roundup: The Anti-Survival Guide

Halloween 2011: This Weekend in Broward/Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale

Dr_Xeno on Flickr Creative CommonsWe know the feeling. Too much pumpkin beer has the same effect on us. ​Halloween comes but one day a year, but that doesn't mean the party is confined to a 24-hour-period. The Halloween 2011 festivities in South Florida have been underway for at least a week, but ... More >>

Oktoberfest in South Florida: A Survival Guide

Octoberfest Beers: A New Times Taste Test

​Despite that this will be my first hot weather fall, I still love October for its association with changing leaves, football games, and braising season. In tandem with the weather changes to the north, beer geeks transition from light, refreshing beers to heartier, toasty lagers. Genera ... More >>

Baseball and Brews: Beer Sampling and Game at Roger Dean Stadium Saturday

​What's a George Steinbrenner without a Billy Martin or a Tom Glavin without A Greg Maddux? Probably like a baseball game without beer.You can assure a happy marriage of the two Saturday night at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, when Baseball and Brews comes to the same field that hosts the popular ... More >>

The Lodge Bar and Grill in Boca Raton: Closed?

Are the burger wars set to commence in Boca?​Another one bites the dust? Looks like fans of microbeers served by young ladies in micro-shorts will have to look elsewhere in Boca Raton for their weekly pint of Magic Hat. For all intents and purposes, the Lodge Beer and Grill (yes, that's how they m ... More >>

Q&A With Craft Beer Lover Kenny St. Cyr From Fresh Beer

Kenny St. Cyr​Kenny St. Cyr may have one of the most mantastic jobs in all of South Florida.It doesn't have anything to do with owning your own sports team, and it doesn't grant him celebrity status -- yet. And, no, he's not a photographer for bikini-clad models. St. Cyr is just an ordinary g ... More >>

Beer of the Week: Swamp Ape IPA at The Office in Delray Beach

Nicole DannaA pint of the Swamp Ape IPA at The Office​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love ... More >>

Octoberfest Beer Dinners All Month Long at the Office

Beers at the Office? Good call.​There's been a ton of interest in Octoberfest this year -- maybe it's because beer has become a bigger deal in South Florida than ever. The Office (201 E. Atlantic Ave.) is getting in on the act now. The Delray Beach gastropub's Octoberfest plans sound pre ... More >>

Top Ten Pick-Me-Up Snacks From Chef Jennifer Reed

JayneanddSO much better than hospital food!​Jennifer Reed is a South Florida pastry chef and proprietor of the Sugar Monkey. Each week, she shares her thoughts about life, food, and the people who make it. Stranded in my house for a weekend after surgery seemed like a real bummer. Could I turn tha ... More >>

It's Always 5 O'Clock: A Definitive Guide to the Top 50 Broward and Palm Beach Happy Hours

Doggy Bag: This Week in Charlie

Raw clams from Tarks of Dania, new in 100 Favorite Dishes this week.​This week on the blog:Our 100 Favorite Dishes this week cover Chinese curry noodles, spicy rock shrimp, and a killer dolphin sandwich.$10 at Panaretto in Fort Lauderdale will get you an affordable Italian lunch.South Florida had ... More >>

Beer of the Week: A Magic Hat Trifecta

John Linn​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like ... More >>

Boozers Versus Beasts

It's All About Pig at the Office in Delray Beach

Top 10 Beers to Try at The New Times Original Beerfest

John LinnThe Reverend will be making an appearance at the festival. Catch him at Avery's booth.​The New Times Original Beerfest kicks off this Saturday at 7 p.m, bringing hundreds of unique craft brews to Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park. This year, the minds behind the fest have worked extra hard ... More >>

Music, Booze Reign Supreme at Havana Hideout Cigar Garden/Bar and Brogues on the Avenue

Beer-Offs Hit Whole Foods in February

​Last week, we told you about the Brews and Blues series going down at Whole Foods Coral Springs. Now, just in time for for the Super Bowl, the third Beer-Offs are hitting the store on February 6 at 6 p.m. Just like previous incarnations of the event, the Beer-Offs will feature eight brews going h ... More >>

Beer of the Week: Magic Hat #9 Pale Ale

John LinnDo you believe in magic?​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you ... More >>