110 June 22-28, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 3 rience, try the bar’s new afternoon tea service, which invites you to sample an array of teas and coffees alongside homemade fin- ger sandwiches, pastries, and scones (and a martini, or two) for a social hour that chan- nels the sophistication of a Bridgerton novel. B E S T M A R G A R I TA Byblos 1545 Collins Avenue (in the Royal Palm South Beach) Miami Beach, 33139 786-864-2990 byblosmiami.com If the basic blending of tequila, triple sec, and lime has become rote, leave it to a unique margarita experience at Byblos to make you rethink this classic libation. Taking inspira- tion from the Arabic word that translates to “my love,” the “Habibi Margarite’’ has indeed become a favorite on the cocktail menu. The Mediterranean-inspired concoction is a fu- sion of spiced strawberry tea, blended with the margarita’s essential lime juice and re- posado tequila, delivering a fragrant and col- orful kick. The best part just might be the way it’s served: in a “smoking” silver teapot, mak- ing for a special (spiked) tea-time break. B E S T M O J I TO Finka Table & Tap 14690 SW 26th Street Miami, 33175 305-227-8818 fi nkarestaurant.com You won’t find a mojito on the menu at Finka Table & Tap, but that shouldn’t stop you from ordering one. While a classic mojito calls for rum, soda, mint, and lime, Finka elevates its off-the-menu version, using two types of rum (Havana Club Blanco and the classic Havana Club Añejo) for an added kick. Too many mo- jitos are overly sugary, but Finka bartenders concoct a balanced, sophisticated, and tart cocktail — one that pairs perfectly with an or- der of croquetas for the complete Miami ex- perience. B E S T B E E R S E L E C T I O N Dream State Brewery 115 NW Sixth Street Fort Lauderdale, 33311 dreamstatebrewery.com William Rivera and Paul Lombardozzi are friends with a craft beer habit that inspired them to add one more title to their resumes: entrepreneurs. The pair joined forces earlier this year to bring their hoppy aspirations to life with the 6,000-square-foot Dream State Brewery. The 20-barrel system provides an endlessly rotating selection of house-brewed beers, and the bar’s 32 taps provide an aston- ishing variety of out-of-state beers from some of the most sought-after breweries in the country. The comprehensive lineup is made possible by Rivera’s and Lombardozzi’s mu- tual connections, and it covers the full spec- trum of styles from IPAs, lagers, pilsners, and fruited ales to stouts and barrel-aged sours. Opt for a flight to sample as many as your blood-alcohol levels can handle. B E S T B R E W E R Y ( B R OWA R D ) Yeasty Brews 3944 NW 19th Street Lauderhill, 33311 754-223-2198 yeastybrews.com From the eclectic and artsy décor to the fruity, funky beers on tap, Yeasty Brews offers Eat & Drink
