Congratulations to Lisa Melegari for weighing in on her favorite bar food to win a pair of VIP tickets to Beerfest. The New Times 15th-annual Beerfest will be on Saturday, March 31, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Don’t miss a minute of the…
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…
UPDATE: In my haste for the return of Draper and co., I indicated the series would be returning a week earlier than it is in reality. Mad Men season five premieres next Sunday, March 25. Ever wonder why Don Draper and his Mad Men cohorts could get through a two-plus-martini…
How much food and beer can a crowd pack away on a day like St. Patrick’s Day? Kurt Ditzler, general manager for Playwright Irish Pub at the Village at Gulfstream Park puts the estimate fairly high. “We’re planning on going through a hundred pounds of corned beef and fifteen cases…
With St. Patrick’s Day knocking on the door and the New Times “Original” Beerfest 2012 mere weeks away, we’ve got beer on the brain. Which is why the “Cooking With Beer” demonstration this Friday night at Publix Apron’s Cooking School in Boca Raton sounds so enticing. For $45, you’ll get…
The Fifth Annual American Fine Wine Competition hosted a VIP connoisseur reception Thursday night at Allied Kitchen & Bath in Fort Lauderdale. The event was open to the public and was part of an ongoing series to highlight American wines and vineyards. More than a hundred people attended and sampled…
The full moon isn’t only about your pets — or neighbors — acting out in new and creative ways, it’s also an excuse to hang out oceanside with pretty people and boozy drinks via the monthly full moon party at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. The theme for tonight’s party is…
St. Patrick’s Day is little more than a week away and soon, South Florida will be awash in green beer and cooked cabbage (and the after-effects of said green beer and cabbage). The celebration isn’t limited to one day on the calendar; festivals and parades are popping up this weekend…
There’s something about a martini that we adore. Maybe it’s the sophistication of the glass or the ritual of watching the bartender shake the cocktail and pour the ice-cold libation, possibly leaving the shaker at the bar with a few precious additional drops of the delicious libation we are about…
The go-to recovery beverage of choice, the bloody mary can be made in any number of ways, lending itself to furious debate about where you can find the best one and what it takes to get that title. Here is a look at seven of the best bloody marys you’ll…
Here in South Florida, we’re pretty damned good at drinking — particularly in bars. When someone visits from out of town, it’s only right to share some of this talent with your guest. Given that our region is home to some pretty out-of-the-ordinary drinking destinations, you’ve got extra motivation to…
On March 31 at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale, it’s the spring round of the drunken revelry known as the 15th-annual New Times Beerfest. Tickets purchased online are $30 for general admission, which includes pub grub and an array of craft brews such as Shiner, Brooklyn Brewery, Dogfish Head,…
“Sir you can’t sleep here.”A manager came out from behind the bar at Sweetwater’s in Boynton Beach to rustle a man lying prone on a booth, ankles resting on an armrest. I was surprised he was still wearing his flip flops. “Sir, there’s no sleeping at the bar.” The manager shook…
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…
There were a legions of lousy bars in my hometown in Washington, D.C., in contrast to the library of great ones in South Florida. “The Perfect Bar” in this month’s Garden and Gun notes that the South nurtures them because it encourages so many excuses to drink:The South has produced…
If a beer with your pizza is good, many beers — and of a wide variety of ’em — is even better. The upcoming Cigar City Brewery Night will see the Florida craft brewer invading the newly opened Puccini’s Pizzeria in Delray Beach for one night. The event blends together…
Next time you hit up Riverside Market, Total Wine, or the new Fresh Market for a six-pack, keep in mind these truth-in-beervertising ads from Breckenridge Brewery. Here’s hoping you don’t get stuck in a conversation with this guy (or girl) this weekend…
Wolfing down bowls of garlic-flavored ice cream isn’t for everyone. If you’re skipping Delray’s Garlic Fest this weekend but still want to chow down, Deck 84 hopes to entice you with their new, breath-friendly brunch menu items. …
Margaritas and palm trees belong together, so it’s no wonder South Florida is awash in tequila goodness. Clean Plate Charlie takes a look at some of the best margaritas in Broward and Palm Beach. These are finalists in the Best Of issue that will hit the stands in June –…
Shaken, stirred, dirty, doused in fruit juices, and outfitted with spiffy window dressing, there are endless ways to get a martini — or at least a cocktail going by the name — in South Florida. Clean Plate Charlie takes a look at some of the best in Broward and Palm…
Need to butter up your amore on Valentine’s Day? One option is an evening of wine and sexy sax at Love in the Park at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Entry to the event will get you and your date a bottle of wine from Tuscany Wines and tapas-style treats,…
Timpano Italian Chophouse has updated and expanded its wine list to include more by-the-glass selections, featuring high-end wines.All in all, Timpano will feature more than 50 wines by the glass, including some from boutique vineyards like David Ramey, who’s Cabernet Sauvignon will be available by the glass ($18) or bottle…
