Mango Cocktail Recipes From the Bartender at Mango’s

The beginning of mango season is great. Fresh juicy mangoes are just falling off trees.Their sweet aroma perfumes the air. Best of all they’re widely available and, assuming you’ve got a pal with a nice tropically-landscaped yard, free.If said neighbor is wise, he will totally share the bounty because after…

Willy Wonka-Inspired Cocktails: Make Them at Home

Tales of the Cocktail, the five-day long spirits convention in New Orleans, is underway. Clean Plate Charlie is on site, sacrificing liver and brain cells in an effort to keep you informed of the latest trends in the art of mixology. The event, which features spirited dinners, seminars, and tasting…

Epic Meal Time Takes on Mixology (Video)

If we were asked to place a bet, we frankly would have never thought Harley Morenstein and the Epic Meal Time guys would live to see their 100th episode release. These guys must be made of steel, because the bacon and bourbon loving gluttons are back — and getting a…

Never Repeat a Cocktail at Steak 954

Are you in a cocktail rut? Do you find yourself ordering the same dirty martini day after day? Do you peruse a cocktail menu, intrigued by names like Sidecar, Death in the Afternoon, and Aviator? Steak 954 is inviting you to drop the apple martini and get with the program…

Born in the USA: Domestic Craft Beer Pairings for July Fourth

On Independence Day people are going to be taking to their beaches and backyards to enjoy a day with friends and family and celebrate our nation’s birthday. Two of the best July fourth traditions are barbecues and fireworks. You’re going to want a few cold ones to go with your…

The Rock ‘N’ Roll Beer-B-Que Wrap-Up (Photos)

More photos of Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que 2012 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoIf you didn’t make it to Saturday’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Beer-B-Que at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, you missed out on quite the party. Restaurants from all across the area came out…

Tap 42: Have You Tried a Beer Cocktail?

If you have trouble remembering the cautionary drinking rhyme ” liquor before beer, you’re in the clear; beer before liquor, never sicker”, here’s a new rule that’s easy to remember– drink ’em together, even better. Meet the beer cocktail–a combination of craft beer, liquor, fresh herbs and fruit. If you’ve…

Steak 954 Named Wine Spectator‘s 100 Best Wine Restaurants

Wine Spectator has come out with their annual listing of the 100 best wine restaurants in the country and Steak 954 has been named of the the top picks.The Stephen Starr steakhouse at the W Fort Lauderdale hotel joins such notable restaurants as Le Bernadin, The Lambs Club, Per Se,…

It’s Summer; Drink Riesling!

Summer of Riesling begins tomorrow. For those keeping track, that’s June 20 or the first official day of summer.

Ladies, we know you love your Chardonnay; but summer’s the time for Riesling, so grab your nearest grandma and fancy cup with ice and shake things up.

Never heard of the Summer of Riesling? We’ve got you covered…

Pour Your Own Brew at American Social on Las Olas

Getting service at a bar on Fort Lauderdale’s posh Las Olas Boulevard is no easy task. A great deal of patience and skill is required to remain friendly or even civil as dozens of suited up office types attempt to push, shove, and bribe their way to getting a drink…

Japanese Beer Mug Gives Good Head

We interrupt our coverage of restaurant openings and food reviews to share with you the most awesome invention of all time.  OK – so it’s not going to solve the world’s famine problem or end wars. It will, however, give itself a good head!  Got your attention?  Because we’re talking…