Delray pop-up bar Miracle
It started in 2014 as a kitschy pop-up in New York City, a way to keep holiday spirits bright and potential customers intrigued while owner Greg Boehm put the finishing construction touches on Mace, his hip cocktail establishment that wasnβt quite ready to open in the East Village. Only the monthlong novelty didnβt wear off.
Big City Tavernβs inspired spin on the Old-Fashioned combines past and present
Walking into Big City Tavern in downtown Fort Lauderdale (609 E. Las Olas Blvd.) feels like stepping into a Prohibition-era speakeasy. The sturdy oak bar, vintage photos cluttering the walls, wood floors and fireplace with a moose head all combine to transport customers to another time and place. Adding to that vibe is Big Cityβs
For the Earth
At the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, a bright blue liquidβmade up of Bacardi Superior, violet liqueur and pineapple juiceβsits inside a frosty coupe-shaped glass. Created by head bartender Oscar Amaya, the cocktail is a representation of the Rusty Pelicanβs #MiamiIsNotPlastic campaign, which aims to eliminate single-use plastics. Thatβs because when it comes to this
In the Can
Being innovative is nothing new for the staff at Sushi Garage, whether referring to its Japanese cuisine or even the way it presents its cocktails. The creative minds behind the Miami Beach restaurant (1784 West Ave.; 305.763.8355) proved that in July when they introduced the Toki Canβa fruity-fresh drink made with Toki whiskey, blackberries, simple
Sirenβs Song
To Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, Stiltsville is more than just a cluster of historic, pastel-colored wooden houses. About a mile south of Cape Florida, itβs where the βTop Chefβ couple shared their first kiss more than five years ago. Itβs also the name of their popular Sunset Harbour restaurant.Β Stiltsville Fish Bar, an upscale
Puttinβ on the glitz
Thereβs a unique way to experience the fascination and luxury tucked inside Gianni Versaceβs former Ocean Drive mansion, now called Villa Casa Casuarina. It doesnβt involve spending upward of $2,000 for a hotel room. It also doesnβt involve tuning into the newest season of βAmerican Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.β Versaceβs former kitchen
Fresh Approach
To the famous punk rock band The Clash, βdeath or gloryβ was βjust another story.β But to the four owners of Delray Beach bar Death or Glory, the phrase reflects their commitment to giving the community a place to, as they put it, βEat. Drink. Chill.β βUltimately, βdeath or gloryβ really means βgo big or
Behind the Craft
Though alcohol clearly isnβt the healthiest beverage, The Craftsman probably is your most health-conscious bet when youβre looking for a buzz. Dustin Elmalem, owner of the Miami pop-up barβan extension of the original Craftsman in New Yorkβoffers craft cocktails free of added preservatives, along with a neighborhood bar vibe. While the Harlem location is a
Strange Brew
At first blush, the idea of a sour-tasting beer sounds more like a barley-and-hops mixture gone bad than an intentional flavor. But unusual is the norm at a Pompano Beach brewery that even celebrates such eccentricities in its name. The aptly branded Odd Breed Wild Ales (50 NE First St., 754.220.6099, oddbreed.com), which opened its
A Taste of Peru
Peruvian hot spot Pisco y Nazca has brought a flavorful menu of South American fare to West Kendall. Located at The Palms at Town & Country plaza (8405 Mills Drive, No. 260), the restaurant debuted in 2015 and opened a second outpost in Doral less than a year later. It has become a local favorite,
Mom Loves This Cocktail
The bloody mary is a popular hangover cureβa morning-after-a-long-night drink referred to as βthe hair of the dog.β So, for Lighthouse Point restaurant Nauti Dawg, having a place on the menu for a cocktail associated with a furry, four-legged friend seemed natural. There was one hitch. While bloody marys typically are made with vodka, Nauti
The Lime Is Key
Bar Centro, a swanky drinking den from venerable chef JosΓ© AndrΓ©s, takes a playful approach to traditional cocktails. With two locations in Miamiβone connected to his South Beach restaurant, the Bazaar; and another inside his Brickell spot, Bazaar MarβAndrΓ©s blends herbs, fruits and vegetables with unique additives, such as salt air and liquid nitrogen, to