“Most people hoard baseball cards or cats” says Julian Siegel, straightening up his Dogfish Head bottles. “But me? I collect beer.” Siegel, owner of Riverside Market, has collected three generations of Dogfish Head beer over the last four years. When asked why, this beer connoisseur responds with a grin. “I…
The “Original” New Times Beerfest returns to downtown Fort Lauderdale for its 16th incarnation this Saturday, from 6 to 11 p.m. So, as ol’ Beerfest pros, we are here to offer you a little advice.First and foremost, hopefully you have already purchased your tickets. If not, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING…
Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of talk about helping small businesses to grow. And it makes sense. In a slowly recovering economy, wouldn’t you want to do what is possible to allow small companies to expand and hire?Well, apparently not.In order to help bring down…
Beer is near!The 16th-annual New Times “Original” Beerfest is coming to Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park on Saturday, April 6, from 6 to 11 p.m., and the one question we have for you is:Do you have your tickets?Come on, dude, these puppies are selling fast, and you absolutely do not want…
It seems as though booze and television mix as well as bourbon and bitters these days. First there was Duff beer, then nearly every Real Housewife came out with her own Pinot Grigio. Just recently, Ommegang Brewery teamed up with HBO to launch a series of brews based on the…
Game of Thrones, the HBO series that puts Dungeons and Dragons to shame, is back for its third season and what better way to celebrate than with beer?Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown, New York has released its Iron Throne ale in cooperation with HBO. This is the first in a series…
Bundle up, south Florida! Tonight’s going to be another chilly one, which makes it perfect to take a break from light beers and piña coladas and try some fine whiskey at Living Room at the W Fort Lauderdale Hotel…
The best thing about celebrating Easter is all that wonderful candy. Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and jelly eggs and are all delicious treats and it’s a safe bet if you have kids, your sweet darling progeny will come home with a basketful of these delights. So what do you do…
Will Layer Cake Wines win the Battle of the Bottles against Cupcake Vineyards? Or will Cakebread Cellars smash the competition? Find out!In most countries, relaxing with a nice glass of wine is a perfectly acceptable pastime all on its own. They might even compare one vintage to another, extolling on…
The 16th annual New Times Beerfest is coming!The event, which features more than 100 brews and live music, happens on Saturday, April 6, from 6 to 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…
There’s no way around it: interesting, innovative food must be complemented by interesting, innovative cocktails. Yeah, you like your classic dirty martini and shrimp cocktail. But where’s the fun in that? Malcolm’s in Palm Beach could alleviate even the most seasoned foodie’s culinary boredom by reinterpreting classics with new and exciting…
The 16th-annual New Times “Original” Beerfest coming to Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale on April 6 is still a little ways off. If you’re counting down the days with thirsty impatience, check out the “Warm Up” event at Crown Wine & Spirits from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday…
Tonight at 6 pm, C&I Studios in the FAT Village in Fort Lauderdale will kick off its new night, simply titled BBQ at C&I Studios – a free, monthly BYOB event featuring burgers and hot dogs (including vegan options), along with “the largest game of beer pong ever.”…
For all you beer connoisseurs out there, or for those who just like to drink a few brews (or, as Kanye West says, “frew brews”), Riverside certainly knows how to put on a show. And by show, we mean a homemade beer brewing contest. Ten teams competed for a panel…
Over the past few years it has become blatantly apparent, corporations rule the regulatory process. Whether it’s BP getting a slap on the wrist knocking off Flipper’s brothers and sisters, Monsanto suing farmers, or Wal-Mart shutting down family-owned business, we get the drift. The laws tends to favor Goliath at…
Ahhhh… Spring break — That magical time of year when sex-thirsty collegiates throw caution to the wind and party like they’re in a Rick Ross music video. For those planning to venture to the wonderful city of Fort Lauderdale, or those who are currently here, wondering why all the locals…
With the rapid rise of the craft beer industry, experts are needed to convey the vast knowledge of beer. Thus began the Certified Cicerone Program in January 2008.Jason Hunt, assistant general manager of The Blind Monk in West Palm Beach and Oklahoma native, is the Florida representative for the program…
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…
There has been much anticipation for the new Funky Buddha brewery since it broke ground last November in Oakland Park. In an email sent yesterday, Funky Buddha owner Ryan Sentz gave a brief update on progress happening at the new location. See Also: – Funky Buddha Lounge Expands Brewery to…
Go to almost any bar, anywhere: You’ll be sure to notice that craft cocktails are on the rise. Everyone is muddling away fresh fruits and herbs. But just like any trend, not all cocktails are created the same. Add just a bit too much bitters, an extra dash of citrus,…
Though St. Patrick’s Day isn’t officially until Sunday, March 17, we suggest kicking things off early — like how about cocktails tonight?And since there’s life after beer and a shot, we’re heading over to Whiskey Blue on Fort Lauderdale beach for one of its featured cocktails made with Irish whiskey…
First of all, lets start off with a little debunking about what Guinness is and is not. It is not motoroil. It is not heavy or thick. It does not have a harsh or overly bitter flavor. You’re thinking of IPAs. Guinness is light. It is creamy and smooth with…
