Wine pairings have been around for quite some time. And it’s certainly no secret that we like our craft beers around here. But we are always looking for new and exciting ways to get alcohol into our bodies and so spirit pairings were destined to become a thing.And now they…
Last month’s New Times Pairings brought an opportunity to sample an abundance of tasty food and drink from around South Florida. Among the liquid offerings was something of a “sneak peek” of Hatuey beer, a new “old” favorite. Though the brand was born in 1914 in Cuba and introduced to…
Crime. Social disorder. Chaos.Absinthe has been blamed for them all. The spirit — originally made as an herbal tonic — was once thought to produce medical conditions like epilepsy, and illness like turberculosis, and was eventually banned in countries like Belgium, Brazil, the Netherlands, France — even the United States.That…
Life in the trenches of the media is far from glamorous. The hours are literally endless, the pay is lousy, and we are constantly blamed by the general public and both ends of the political spectrum of spinning things one way or another.If you are a poor schlub working in…
Some love Halloween because of all the free candy. Others love the excuse to dress up like their favorite cartoon, super hero, or “sexy” ____ [insert random fictional character here]. And still more just look at this holiday as another excuse to go out, party, and get crazy drunk.No matter…
[jump] Beef tartar with black horseradish cream was fresh and balanced, with just enough horseradish to tickle the sinuses. The beef, however, could have been served a bit colder and finely diced.Salt and pepper seafood is a classic take on a Chinese classic. In this case shrimp was deep fried, tossed…
For eons, the only things to drink in South Florida were bright pink Miami Vices, frozen pina coladas, and buckets of rum punch. But the craft cocktail craze finally made its way here. And the mixologists at Sweetwater Bar and Grill in Boynton Beach have really mastered the trend. Here,…
Hey, Broward, if you love local beer and you want to find the source, then you don’t have to go far, because Holy Mackerel brewer Bobby Gordash opened the Mack House, a brewpub specializing in nothing but Holy Mackerel brews. The new brewpub houses Gordash’s new Holy Mackerel nano brewery, and…
UPDATE 10/16/2012: The dinner at 50 Ocean tonight has been canceled due to illness. We will keep checking back and let you know when it has been rescheduled. Apparently, tomorrow is National Liqueur Day Now, as far as we’re concerned, that should be every day, but we are certainly not going to…
Tap 42 creative director Lauren Bowen knows what she’s talking about when she talks beer. And when she talks beer, she’s talking ’bout the good stuff; craft brews. “Once you go craft, you never go back,” she said with a laugh during a recent phone interview. A previously scheduled conversation…
Ever wonder how Van Gogh vodka got its name? According to the company’s Master Distiller Tim Vos, the Dutch-made vodkas — which feature more than 20 specialty flavors — have as much color and character as famous Dutch painter, Vincent Van Gogh. OK, so that was an obvious answer, but here’s…
Fall is in the air, and all you alcoholics know what that means: fall beer time!OK, let’s get real — fall is never in the air in South Florida. However, it’s fall beer time anyways, damn it, and we’re going to enjoy the frothy goodness of crisp pumpkin and pecan…
When a patron sits down at the bar, the bartender immediately sizes up him or her and wonders: “Is this an amateur who is going to cheapskate me out of a tip? Or is this person a pro drinker?” We know — it’s not nice to stereotype. But it takes…
Oktoberfest means it’s time for beer-chugging contests and libation-filled celebrations of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage. But there are other ways to honor the drink. In fact, Oktoberfest is a great opportunity to bake up sweet odes to beer.Stout beer — made with roasted barley or malt — lingers…
Considering how many restaurants have failed (very quickly) in the spot now occupied by Biergarten Boca Raton, one could be forgiven for initially greeting the business with a hint of reservation. But a year after opening in Royal Palm Place, the German joint is ready to celebrate its second annual…
Some companies use cheesy videos with horrible actors to train their employees. The military uses combat scenarios. Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Inc. throws homebrewing competitions. Last Thursday, the ever-faithful associates of Gold Coast Distributors assembled at America’s Backyard for the fourth year to hold a private homebrewing competition against each…
After a kitchen fire and smoke damage forced the closure of German restaurant Checkers Old-Munchen, owner Mathew Moore said he’s ready to reopen the Atlantic Boulevard restaurant in about six weeks. Just in time, he said he hopes, to catch the end of Oktoberfest…
Cocktails — they’re not typically thought to produce a clear complexion. In fact, your average alcohol-filled mixed drink dehydrates the skin, creating a dull and often splotchy appearance.See also: Booze-Infused SnoBar Popsicles and Ice Cream Cocktails Coming to Florida: Please Suck ResponsiblyA new trend is trying to counteract that effect…
Is there any better way to take an instant vacation than with a rum drink? The spirit of choice for both pirates and poets, rum can instantly evoke visions of lush tropical islands and palm trees swaying in the breeze.One of the most versatile spirits in the world, rum runs…
Nearly 20 years ago, Steve Martorano was on his way to the airport. After moving to Coral Springs to start fresh in Florida, he decided the palm trees and early bedtimes of Coral Springs just weren’t for him. The plane taking him back to Philadelphia was already on the tarmac…
On Friday, we gave you a roundup of all the 2012 Oktoberfests in South Florida. This week, we get into the delicious details. Although beers get all the glory in Oktoberfest celebrations near and far — from Munich to Topeka to Oakland Park — it’s the spectacular German food that…
Oktoberfest is here again, folks. It is the time of year to party like a German in brown leather pants, guzzling endless liters of barley and malt brews. We know — sporting lederhosen in South Florida’s penetrating heat is not a logistical reality, considering the risk of massive chaffing and…
