The Buzz on the Boulevard
AΒ meal on the patio at Sweet Nectar can feel like a boozy picnic. The tapas-style menu calls for groups to gather at its wooden tables; the bar, front and center, taking up nearly half the outdoor space, serves up slightly sweetβand surprisingly potentβlibations. Take the Drunken Dragon, the most popular cocktail because of its look
For the Sake of Sake
In Brickell, nightlife impresario David Grutman is the brains behind Komodo, a three-story Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge. On the menu, patrons find rolls of truffle honey salmon, tuna tataki and tempura shrimp, paired with Peking duck, crab lo mein and miso lobster. But beyond the food, the restaurant is best known for its robust bar
Speak to Me
The Hideaway stands out amid the changing winds of downtown Fort Lauderdale. The speakeasy-style bar, juxtaposed with the construction of modern high-rise apartment complexes nearby, makes its home in the Bryan Building, a sturdy brick structure named for Thomas Bryan, one of Fort Lauderdaleβs pioneers. The building, protected by its inclusion in the National Register
Speak to Me
The Hideaway stands out amid the changing winds of downtown Fort Lauderdale. The speakeasy-style bar, juxtaposed with the construction of modern high-rise apartment complexes nearby, makes its home in the Bryan Building, a sturdy brick structure named for Thomas Bryan, one of Fort Lauderdaleβs pioneers. The building, protected by its inclusion in the National Register
Whatβs New at SoBeWFF?
The 17th annual premier event for culinary fansβ the Food Network and Cooking Channel South Beach Wine and Food Festivalβhas more than 90 events over five days, Feb. 21-25. With so much to pick from, whatβs a fan to do? Here are some highlights in the new and noteworthy category. Oh, and Broward County foodies
Fresh Views
After four years of working in partnership with Perez Art Museum Miami, Starr Catering Group was ready to change things up at Verde, the restaurant it manages at the museum. βIf youβre going to advertise yourself as [having] beautiful, sweeping views of the Biscayne Bay, you want the entire package,β says Emily Burster, general manager
Name That Tune⦠er, Drink
While brainstorming new cocktails for JEY Hospitality Group, Scott Kurzawinski works backward, starting with a name before bringing ingredients into play. βA name means so much,β explains Kurzawinski, the groupβs beverage director. βIt resonates with peopleβs minds. β¦ When you see a fun name, it evokes a memory. You can build a cocktail from there.β
Tequila Tea Time
Patrons can expect the unexpected at Byblos, the eastern Mediterranean restaurant where bar manager Bart Cannizzaro likes to surprise with his unusual cocktails. Byblos (1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach) offers cuisine with Turkish, Lebanese, Moroccan and Persian influences. Cannizzaro says those flavors also permeate the cocktails. βWhat I like about working at Byblos is all
The Roof is on Fire
Tim Petrillo wanted Rooftop to be more than its view. Its location is primeβin the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by the cityβs skylineβbut Petrillo didnβt want to rest on the scenic backdrop. If he were to put up curtains around the outdoor bar, would there still be a line snaking around the corner?
The Cool Hang
The more David and Vanessa Cardaci tried to change their routine, the more it stayed the same. They would set out on Friday nights in search of a spirited space in Fort Lauderdale, a place that exuded cool without trying, a place where they could sip on some cocktails, listen to music and savor the
A Savory Mix
At first, it was odd watching Brian Freed pour extra virgin olive oil into the shaker, on top of the vodka. Then came the romaine lettuce. Was he making a cocktail or a salad? Ahead of Lettuce recently debuted on the fall/winter menu at Stache Drinking Den and Coffee Bar, the craft cocktail-focused speakeasy in
In Good Spirits
The founder of Miamiβs first rum distillery has a specific interpretation of his productβs tagline: βThe Spirit of Miami.β Ask Matt Malone to describe this spirit and heβll give you four words: sexy, fun, delicious and the word βMiamiβ itself. β[People all over the world] know it,β Malone says. βIf you go to Russia or