Traditions surrounding the December holidays put incredible emphasis on drinking — and we’re not talking about Publix eggnog.Christmas Day is when Mom breaks out champagne over breakfast and mimosas are poured for the entire family. Drinking isn’t just acceptable; it’s encouraged.That’s why December 26 comes as a horrible wake-up call…
The newest World of Beer to hit South Florida quietly opened in mid-November in Wellington. This Saturday, the new bar will celebrate with a grand-opening block party with official hoopla including a ribbon-cutting, live bands, food from local eateries like Dean Anthony’s and DeVine Bistro, and of course, beer. Lots…
Though many of us associate winter holidays with cocktails, craft beer artisans are in on the festivities, brewing in-demand seasonals that avoid flavors of Christmas trees and potpourri. Some favorites after the jump…
Clean Plate Charlie would now like to ask all the kiddies to leave the room because it’s time to learn to make some naughty tipples with a sexy Santa as your bartendress. Michelle C’s YouTube channel is filled with helpful cock-tail recipes. As she helpfully demonstrates these delicious drinks, it’s…
We love Will Ferrell. Not only is he funny, but he’s a marathon runner, an internet genius (check out funnyordie.com), and a pro-bono beer lover.According to AdWeek, Ferrell approached Daren Metropoulos, co-owner of Pabst Brewing. Metropoulos told AdWeek, “Will Ferrell approached Old Milwaukee about creating ads because he’s a big…
A wide purple straw punctuates this indulgently sweet drink. It’s not green tea flavored, but the avocado special. And special it is, resembling a blend of avocado and McDonald’s once a year shamrock shake. Those aren’t chihuahua pellets lining the bottom of the cup. They’re tapioca bubbles, of course. Once…
Get Crafty: Craft booze is booming, according to Good Magazine, as a result of the recession: “The Second Great Depression has been just as effective as the first at driving Americans into the soothing arms of a strong drink. Only this time around, our options for getting tanked are a…
Today is the 78th anniversary of the end of Prohibition, that dark era from January 1919 to December 5, 1933 when teetotalers banned the sale of booze via the Eighteenth Amendment. The law was created in an effort to end drunkenness, mental illness, crime, and poverty, lobbied for by folks…
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…
Remember the Hanson song “MMMbop”? Sure, it was stupid, and you weren’t sure whether the kids singing it were pretty girls or extremely pretty boys, but it sure was catchy.Unfortunately puberty kicked in, and the Hanson boys (yes, they were boys) disappeared. Well, they’re back. And, apparently making beer. According…
If you’ve been complaining that your cocktail didn’t pack enough power for you, then you’re going to want to reach for one of these explosive libations.Filmmaker Ty Migota shot cocktails exploding at 5,000 frames per second. Martinis got 8,900 frames per second as part of the opening sequence for the…
Clematis Street is expanding again, this time with a much-welcomed addition of a full-service wine bar and restaurant.The Wine Dive is set to open on Clematis Street just in time for Christmas shoppers to take a break for a little liquid courage before heading back to the shops for one…
The other night, I was talking with a bartender who reminded me how many of my friends and colleagues have drinkin’ rituals: a first round sipping drink, booze for the duration, then a nightcap. Mine are situational. This past weekend in DC, I started with bubbles, switched to a spicy…
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and if you haven’t made plans, take a page from the Food Network cookbook’s two booziest ladies and have a good old fashioned Southern Thanksgiving – complete with lots of booze and an easy to make turducken. After a meal of turducken washed down with a…
You’ve planned your menu. You’ve done your shopping. You’ve ordered the turkey. You’re baking breads. There’s one more detail yet to plan: the booze. Sure you can buy a mixed case of wine or a couple of cases of craft beers. Yet there’s something to be said about liquoring up…
At the 6-month-old Sweetwater Bar and Grill in Boynton Beach, we dare you to find anything recognizable on the rotating cocktail and beer menu.A quick once-over and you’ll see there’s not a single familiar favorite. No Cosmos, lemon drops, or mojitos — not even a margarita. And forget about ordering a Bud, Miller…
Forget the drunk fest that the New Times Beerfest used to be, with the longest lines at the light beers that have a faint flavor of something brewed. This year, the crowds seemed to seek out the craft beers, with the longest lines for Brooklyn, Shiner, and Shipyard. And that…
A few hours after nursing our hangovers, we’re just now venturing out to watch football, grab grease, and maybe go see some music after last night’s bender. Some favorite beers from the fest were the Brooklyn Saison and the Shipyard Blue Fin Stout, a write-in candidate that won me over…
We’re a day away from New Times Beerfest, tomorrow 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 Moe’s Southwest Grill as well as JC Wahoo’s join a slew of local restaurants…
Situated steps away from the sand, SAIA at the B Ocean Hotel is the sophisticated sushi spot you’ve probably never been to. Opened less than a year ago, it’s taken some time to convince Fort Lauderdale’s socialites that the old Holiday Inn building has been redesigned with a sushi restaurant…
Greg Heller, a financial analyist and major beer fiend, and Stevette Hay, a former brewpub employee and local chef, are our two readers who will join an esteemed panel to help judge the New Times Beerfest 2011 awards. Heller and Hay provided two detailed and impassioned descriptions on this blog…
Beer giant Anheuser-Busch has announced that they will debut Bud Lite Platinum in January.The new brew will contain 6% alcohol by volume, making it a higher alcohol content than the current Bud Light, which contains 4.2%. We’re sure this will appeal to college girls who want a beer that can…
