14 March 9-15, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | news | letters | coNteNts | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | versions of classic drinks, such as the “Tremendo Cafetera” (a play on an espresso martini) and “El Burrito Sabanero” (Hialeah’s own “mule”). Lagniappe 3425 NE SECOND AVE., MIAMI 305-576-0108 LAGNIAPPEHOUSE.COM This indoor/outdoor hodgepodge of a place is named for a small gift traditionally bestowed upon a customer by a merchant, and the moniker couldn’t be more fitting. At this serve-yourself Midtown bar, you pick your craft beer, cheese, and wine, pay at the coun- ter, and then plant yourself in a lawn chair be- neath twinkling lights. Lagniappe offers live music — and sitting under the stars on a balmy night while listening to a band evokes an evening more New Orleans than Miami. Laser Wolf 901 PROGRESSO DR., FORT LAUDERDALE 954-667-9373 LASERWOLF.BAR Housed in an oddly triangular-shaped building where NE Fourth Avenue meets the train tracks, in downtown Fort Lauder- dale’s Progresso neighborhood, Laser Wolf stands as one of the area’s first craft beer bars. The cozy venue serves up a constantly rotating selection of both local and out-of- state craft beers, available by the can, bottle, and on tap. You have brothers and owners Chris and Jordan Bellus — also the founders of nearby Invasive Species Brewing — to thank for that. Beyond the beer, the space offers the ambiance of dive bar-meets-hip- ster-hangout, from the bright-red walls and a mural inked by pro skateboarder Kris Markovich to the runaway trendiness of a crowd that gathers for finely crafted suds. Regular food-truck stops yield everything from tacos and ramen. LauderAle Brewery 3305 SW 14TH AVE., FORT LAUDERDALE 954-653-9711 LAUDERALE.CO Hidden in Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades complex, LauderAle is a dog-friendly, kid- friendly and (yes) monkey-friendly brewery with a small-town feel. The beers made here carry Florida-fresh notes of lemon, orange, and pineapple. That’s not to say LauderAle only brews fruited sours; here you’ll also find porters, IPAs, even a Belgian tripel whose 9.2 percent ABV will make your toes curl. The brewery hosts food trucks nightly on a rotating basis, and on weekends there’s live music. Dogs are welcomed with fresh water and cookies. And the monkeys? Well, you can’t bring your own, but there’s a col- ony of vervets that hang out in the trees right behind the brewery. LauderAle even hosts fundraisers to make sure the primates are taken care of. Level 6 3480 MAIN HIGHWAY, MIAMI 786-800-2080 LEVEL6MIAMI.COM Whether you’re looking for a relaxing after- noon cocktail or a place to share a late-night glass of wine and some tapas, there’s a new rooftop retreat that’s perfect for both. Level 6, the latest concept from the creative group be- hind South Florida establishments Akira Back, Amal, and Byblos, is one of the few neighbor- hood venues able to boast views of Miami and Biscayne Bay. Guests can soak up the sun via a menu of elevated Spanish cuisine, unique handcrafted cocktails, and curated entertain- ment. Menu highlights include Spanish char- cuterie and a paella de mariscos, which pair nicely with the bar’s signature cocktails and its robust selection of rosé and sparkling wines. Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co. 7360 SW 41ST ST., MIAMI 305-912-7390 LINCOLNSBEARDBREWING.COM When John Falco opened Lincoln’s Beard in May 2016, he chose a spot near Westchester instead of competing with more established brewers in Wynwood and Doral. Today, the brewery stands as a community hub in Mi- ami’s Bird Road Art District. It’s an industrial space where you can always find a cold pint served with a hefty dose of ambiance and live entertainment. Part of its success is Falco’s commitment to giving back, continually play- ing host for a fundraising karaoke night or beer-and-food-inspired festival. The house- brewed beers rotate frequently and pair per- fectly with the on-premises food truck, Tacos and Tattoos, located on the brewery’s back patio. The menu touts a variety of Latin- themed eats, from overstuffed burritos and enchiladas to a variety of tacos. That means you can match favorite core brews like the Avenge Me! Irish Red or P. Swayze American IPA with anything from fried mushroom ta- cos or jerk chicken-topped fries to maduro- stuffed croquetas or a three-quarter-pound surf-and-turf burrito. Lost Boy 157 E. FLAGLER ST., MIAMI 305-372-7303 LOSTBOYDRYGOODS.COM Some days you want to sip nitrogen cock- tails with durian espuma amid pulsating beats and colored lights, and some days you simply want a good drink in a low-key, wel- coming joint. Lost Boy returns sanity to drinking through its cool, no-nonsense vibe, brick walls, and tasteful decor. The drinks are solid classics often tweaked with tiny twists. (A penicillin benefits from the addi- tion of orange-blossom honey, for example, while an espresso martini is made mellow with a dash of CBD oil.) Can’t make up your mind? Order the My Idea! and your bar- tender will craft you a bespoke cocktail. Your wallet will enjoy a trip to Lost Boy dur- ing its daily happy hour: Drinks are half off from 4 to 7 p.m. Lost City Brewing Company 12207 NE 13TH CT., NORTH MIAMI 305-456-0318 LOSTCITYBREWING.COM Lost City Brewing, which opened in the sum- mer of 2020 amid the pandemic, feels like a rare find amid Miami’s burgeoning beer land- scape. The taproom is located in a warehouse complex, which suits its industrial setting. Inside, you’ll find a small bar and a comfort- able lounge with leather sofas. The beers are straightforward and well-crafted — not many novelties here. Instead, you’ll enjoy infinitely drinkable ales in a convivial setting. Lost Weekend 218 ESPAÑOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH 305-672-1707 SUB-CULTURE.ORG/LOST-WEEKEND- MIAMI Step off Collins Avenue and into Lost Week- end and you might forget you’re smack in the center of South Beach. The bar is named for John Lennon’s affair with his and Yoko Ono’s assistant, May Pang — a “lost weekend” that lasted 18 months. The bar offers cocktails, craft beers — and cheesesteaks. For those who crave a little competition, bar games abound, including pool, air hockey, darts, and foosball. Pro tip: Pop into Kill Your Idol, Lost Week- end’s sister bar next door — it’s chock full of fascinating adornments, including an astro- naut hanging from the ceiling and a life-size Bruce Lee statue sticking out of the back bar. Mac’s Club Deuce 222 14TH ST., MIAMI BEACH 305-531-6200 MACSCLUBDEUCE.COM One of the few remaining dive bars in Mi- ami Beach (and one of the oldest), Mac’s Club Deuce is the seaside town’s definitive spot to drink, feed the jukebox, and shoot pool. Not much has changed inside this leg- endary establishment, which opened in 1964. Find a selection of craft and domestic beers and enough hard liquor to satisfy even the pickiest barfly. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., all drinks are two-for-one. After that, the bar stays open for another ten hours, serving up cheap drinks and spontaneous misadven- tures. Anthony Bourdain, who was a fre- quent visitor, loved the Deuce’s retro vibe. The dark bar is also a hangout for celebri- ties seeking refuge from paparazzi, so be chill if you spot an A-lister holding a PBR. Oh, and bring cash — the Deuce accepts le- gal tender and nothing else. Mama Tried 207 NE FIRST ST., MIAMI 786-803-8087 MAMATRIEDMIA.COM Mama Tried is an homage to the 1970s, an era when carpeting and red velvet were con- sidered the height of chic. This is a drinker’s Level 6 Martini Bar Photo by Brandon Barré Photo by The Tag Experience
