Happy Hour: Boo Rileys in Fort Lauderdale

​The place: Boo Rileys, 2528 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-567-1212. The hours: 4 to 8 p.m. every day. The deal: $1 off domestic beers (bottle and draft), house wines, and wells. The digs: This flat-roofed building with the large A-frame on top (the better to hold the Hurricanes…

Five Reasons to Stop Drinking Coffee

You’ve been hooked for years. After all, who is the one who’s been getting you out of bed and into work on time? Who’s kept you warm and cozy during all those cold winter nights and stayed up with you on all the long drives back home from Georgia the…

[UPDATED] Get Your Brew On at Whole Foods’ Beer-Off

Update: Whole Foods has reached capacity for the beer-off. However a representative of the Coral Springs store said that people cancel frequent and to call back closer to the date to see if spots are available.To honor this year’s ritual of very large, steroid-addled dump trucks beating the crap out…

Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival Is New and Improved For 2011

More beers, a larger local contingent, and a much bigger space are all on the docket for this year’s Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival, going down January 28 and 29 at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. Oh and plenty of drinking, dancing, and people dressed as Trappist monks. That too.The annual festival began…

Happy Hour: B.B. King’s Restaurant & Blues Club in West Palm Beach

​The Place: B.B. King’s Restaurant & Blues Club, 550 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. Call 561-420-8600. The Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. every day. The Deal: Half-off drinks and appetizers. The Digs: With locations already in the two music capitals of Memphis and Nashville and in the two tourist-trap capitals…

Want to Pop Bottles on New Year’s Eve? There’s an App for That

Pretty much all worldwide celebrations nowadays involve mass texting. While I’m not an advocate of such a lazy and boring practice, I am a recipient. I expect many at midnight this Friday, December 31. Maxim has realized the bland mass text craze and created the Champagne Popper — a free…

Drink Locally-Made Mead, Monday at the Coffee District in Delray Beach

At first glance, the Prawlockis seem like your average couple.The two met at Florida State University, where 28-year-old Natasha majored in anthropology with a minor in museum studies, while 30-year-old Adam followed a fine arts major with a focus in sculpture.By day, Natasha works for the Palm Beach County school…

Six Hangover Cures (Courtesy of Your Local Bartenders)

 With so many South Florida drinking establishments serving till the wee hours, it’s easy to wrap up a seemingly good night, only to wake up with a nasty banging headache that feels like tiny angry elves are hammering away at your temples rudely reminding you that you’ve outdone yourself, again…

Five Champagne Cocktails for New Year’s Eve Lovin’

Concerned about what you’ll be sipping and who you’ll be kissing when the ball drops on Friday night? Ordinary mimosas and bellinis are for couples amateurs. These Champagne and sparkling wine cocktails will ensure proper New Year’s Eve action no matter how inappropriate…

Five Delicious Holiday Cocktail Recipes

The holidays are a good time to dress in your finery and enjoy a smart cocktail instead of your usual beer and tequila buzz. These festive drinks are sure to get you in the holiday mood – just remember to sip, not gulp. The Grinch This green cocktail is as…

The Miami Heat Help Ladies Drink for Free

As if the Miami Heat’s 10-game winning streak wasn’t hot enough, the Neighborhood Sports Bar and Grill has made it sizzling. Starting this week, the 5-month old restaurant in Boca Raton now offers free drinks for ladies during the Heat games if they come wearing Heat gear. The bar has…

Happy Hour: Grille 66 & Bar in Fort Lauderdale

​The Place: Grille 66 & Bar, 2301 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-728-3500. The Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. every day. The Deal: Two-for-one martinis, premium cocktails, domestic beer, and selected wine. Bar menu featuring a handful of appetizers is half-price. The Digs: Tucked into the corner of the…

Recipe: 4 Orange Sugar ‘n’ Spice Sidecar

A few years ago, agricultural officials tried to chop down every backyard orange tree in the state. Yours probably got the axe. Too bad — you could have started your own distillery.4 Orange Premium Vodka is the first vodka made from four different Florida orange varieties. According to its press…

Recipes for Holiday Drinks at Texas de Brazil

If you are in the mood for the flavor of Brazil to go along with your holiday festivities, then Texas De Brazil is the place for you. This Brazilian Steakhouse is now offering holiday martinis with great names such as Mistletoe Delight, Christmas Dream, and Candy Cane Martini to go…

Happy Hour: Jesse’s Xtreme Sports Bar

​The Place: Jesse’s Xtreme Sports Bar, 5442 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate. Call 954-917-2855. The Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday open to close. Friday 2 to 9 p.m. The Deal: Half-price wells and calls. Fifty cent discounted price on all beers. The Digs: Jesse’s is the…