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Celebrate at Christmas- and Hanukkah-Themed Pop-Up Bars

Celebrate at Christmas- and Hanukkah-Themed Pop-Up Bars

To-Go Cocktail Law Is No Help to Mom-and-Pop Restaurants

To-Go Cocktail Law Is No Help to Mom-and-Pop Restaurants

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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.
Tap 42's Parkland Pride Cocktail Will Benefit Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund

By Elena Vivas
Feb 28, 2018

In the wake of the Stoneman Douglas shooting, South Floridians continue to grapple with the reality of such grim events. While many seek relief through protest and social media, cathartic efforts continue to pop up throughout our community.
Rhythm & Vine Debuts Locally Sourced Farm-to-Bar Cocktail Menu

By Clarissa Buch
Jul 26, 2017

Rhythm & Vine, located on a corner in Fort Lauderdale's developing Flagler Village, is one of Broward's leading outdoor bar spaces, drawing locals to hang and drink a few well-made cocktails without the fuss.
Seminole Hard Rock's L Bar Has a Secret Tequila Menu for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond

By Alona Abbady Martinez
May 4, 2017

L Bar, the upscale cocktail lounge in the lobby of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, offers an alternative to those not looking to wear a sombrero and shake maracas this Cinco de Mayo. In addition to serving its traditional libations, L Bar also has a secret tequila menu...
Repour's Isaac Grillo Opening Death or Glory in Delray Beach

By Nicole Danna
Mar 6, 2017

Repour's Isaac Grillo and Kreepy Tiki Bar & Lounge's Ayme Harrison are headed north to Palm Beach County. On April 1, the founder of Miami Beach's popular cocktail bar will join forces with Harrison to open Death or Glory in the former Max's Social House space (116 NE Sixth Ave.) in downtown Delray Beach.
SOBEWFF 2017: Drink Fort Lauderdale and the Art of Tiki Are Friday-Night Bacchanals

By Nicole Danna
Feb 17, 2017

Ever wondered what a speakeasy was like during Prohibition or wanted to sample the martini Sinatra used to drink? You can at SOBEWFF's Fort Lauderdale event, Drink. The time machine-inspired cocktail party is one of the latest to be added to the festival's expanding Broward County lineup. It will be...
Mai-Kai Creates Cocktail in Honor of Film Chief Zabu, an Ode to Donald Trump

By Alona Abbady Martinez
Oct 26, 2016

Zack Norman and Neil Cohen, directors of Chief Zabu, are getting ready to toast to their success. Not only is their movie making its East Coast premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Mai-Kai, South Florida's go-to restaurant for tropical Happy Hour, is creating a cocktail to honor, it...
New Nightly Rum Pairing Dinners Now Offered at Burlock Coast in Fort Lauderdale

By Nicole Danna
Oct 17, 2016

Burlock Coast, the eight-month-old Fort Lauderdale restaurant that pays homage to the city’s historic reputation as a rum runner’s refuge, is now offering nightly multi-course pairing dinners with a new angle. No, you won't get a meal paired with wine or beer, but instead the place's favorite spirit: rum. Chef...

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