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The Hukilau Returns For a Weekend of Tiki

The Hukilau Returns For a Weekend of Tiki

Mezcal Lauderdale Returns With Five Days of Events

Mezcal Lauderdale Returns With Five Days of Events

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Memphis Garrett Expands No Man's Land to Miami Beach

By Jesse Scott
May 26, 2023

A foie gras old-fashioned, meticulously crafted cocktails, and more are coming to Miami Beach.
Where to Score Locally Made Coquito

By Nicole Danna
Dec 9, 2022

Get yourself a bottle of creamy coquito for the holidays. Better make it two.
The Hukilau Returns for Annual Tiki Takeover at Pompano Beach's Beachcomber Resort

By Nicole Danna
May 25, 2022

It's tiki time!
Florida's New Distillery Trail Highlights Miami and Fort Lauderdale Spirits Makers

By Nicole Danna
May 12, 2022

The state has nearly 50 distilleries to tour.
Total Wine Pulls Russian Vodka

By Laine Doss
Mar 2, 2022

A search for Russian vodka on Total Wine's website returns the Ukrainian flag's colors of blue and yellow.
Celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah at These Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups

By Nicole Danna and Laine Doss
Nov 23, 2021

It's time to get lit at these Christmas and Hanukkah-themed holiday pop-up bars.
DeSantis Signs To-Go Cocktail Law — But Will It Help South Florida Restaurants?

By Laine Doss
May 19, 2021

The legislation sounds like a win for restaurant owners — until you read the fine print.
Two South Florida Bartenders Became Internet Stars by Sharing Easy Cocktail Recipes

By Cata Balzano
Aug 7, 2020

The Thirsty Bartenders show you how to make your favorite cocktail on social media.
J.F. Haden's Turns South Florida Mangos Into Booze

By Laine Doss
Jun 12, 2020

J.F. Haden's turns local mangos into liqueur.
National Margarita Day 2020 Deals in South Florida

By Juliana Accioly
Feb 20, 2020

Miami restaurants will celebrate National Margarita Day by offering special deals and unique takes on one of South Florida's favorite cocktails.
Fort Lauderdale's Whiskey Neat Bar Follows the Rise of Brown Spirits

By Juliana Accioly
Jul 3, 2019

Whiskey Neat — a new Fort Lauderdale bar focused on all things Scotch, bourbon, and beyond — is set to open next to Quarterdeck over the Fourth of July weekend.
This Whiskey Society Has Monthly Meetings in Fort Lauderdale — and Anyone Can Join

By Juliana Accioly
May 29, 2019

Over the last four years, the Fort Lauderdale Whiskey Society has grown to host regular dinners, tastings, and education sessions throughout the city.
American Craft Aleworks Revives the Speakeasy Era on Clematis Street

By Juliana Accioly
May 23, 2019

American Craft Aleworks — an atmospheric gastropub, brewery, and full bar that pays homage to the Prohibition and speakeasy era — debuted last week at the site of the former Bar Louie on the intersection of Narcissus Avenue and Clematis Street.
The Best National Margarita Day Drinks and Deals in South Florida

By Juliana Accioly
Feb 18, 2019

Bring out the tequila, the shakers, and the limes wedges. Margaritas are always a must on South Florida's cocktail menus, but on Friday, February 22, you'll find special deals and unique takes on the usual options.
South Florida Distillers Launches New Gin-Making Class in Fort Lauderdale

By Nicole Danna
Feb 13, 2019

South Florida Distillers was the first to bring a locally-made rum to Broward County. Co-founders Joe Durkin and Avi Aisenberg recently launched an innovative educational class dubbed "I Made This," which introduces locals 21-years of age and older to the art of creating your own unique spin on gin.
Tap 42 is Tapping Into the CBD Oil Trend With These Specialty Cocktails

By Dominique Stewart
Feb 7, 2019

CBD-infused cocktails are the latest trend in South Florida. Tap 42's "Could Be Dope" event will let customers choose the restaurant's first CBD-infused drink.
South Florida's Ten Best Holiday Cocktails

By Juliana Accioly
Dec 14, 2018

From Fort Lauderdale to Hallandale and Palm Beach, a comprehensive list of the best holiday cocktails in South Florida.
The Five Best New Bottomless Brunches in Broward

By Nicole Danna
Oct 10, 2018

South Florida's favorite weekend activity is going out for the classic, boozy breakfast-meets-lunch meal, and it's always better when bottomless drinks are involved. Whether it's mimosas, bellinis, or bloody marys you're after, these establishments know brunch is always better when the drinks keep flowing. Here are five new bottomless brunches in Broward.
You'll Need a Secret Door Code to Get Inside Unit B, Fort Lauderdale's New Speakeasy

By Nicole Danna
Sep 7, 2018

A new Fort Lauderdale speakeasy-themed cocktail bar opens today, but you won't be bellying up to the bar at this South Florida establishment without some extra info: your own personal door code. Sure, you may have to slip through the back of a bathroom to get into Bodega's back bar...
Find Palm Beach County's First Omakase Cocktail Experience at Saxon in Boynton Beach

By Nicole Danna
Jul 27, 2018

Stateside, omakase is often mistakenly interpreted as a tasting menu, often at a sushi restaurant. In Japan, however, omakase can be any experience where the chef decides what to serve based on the patron's preferences and the ingredients available. Longtime bartender Brett Hart offers his take on the traditional Japanese method of preparing offerings "omakase shimasu," a phrase that translates roughly to: "I trust you, the chef." At Saxon, the sushi and cocktail concept accessible at Sweetwater, Hart's 7-seat omakase offers a dedicated lounge that makes for a personalized, interactive, and intimate experience.

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