18 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 | sure of in life: death, taxes, and karaoke. Whether or not you admit it when totally so- ber, you like karaoke bars. You probably even have a “secret” karaoke song that you can pull out of your pocket when you “pretend” you don’t want to take your turn, but awww shucks, since you’re “pushing” me to sing.... Sweet Caroline takes the karaoke bar a step further by adding great cocktails to the mix — named after famous songs, of course. The song collection offers over 200,000 titles, so whether you’re serenading the bride-to-be with “Single Ladies” or falling in love to “Summer Nights,” there’s a song here for you. Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company 237 20TH ST. STE. B, MIAMI BEACH 305-763-8217 MYSWEETLIBERTY.COM In 2016, restaurateur David Martinez, Black- bird Ordinary’s Dan Binkiewicz, and world- class bartender John Lermayer opened a Miami Beach bar meant to be a hangout where locals could gather for proper cocktails and a killer menu created by chef Michelle Bernstein. This neighborhood joint — adorned with a pink neon sign that urges pa- trons to “pursue happiness” — quickly became one of the most revered bars any- where. Sweet Liberty has been named one of the World’s 50 Best Bars and has won several Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Not even Lermayer’s untimely death could stop the plucky bar and restaurant from staying true to its mission to serve good drinks and good food in a lively and friendly atmosphere. Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery 1120 COLLINS AVE., MIAMI BEACH 305-674-7800 SWIZZLERUMBARDRINKERY.COM The management team behind the much- missed Employees Only Miami is behind this intimate space, which pays homage to the be- loved spirit of the Caribbean: rum. To wit: Swizzle stocks about 150 varieties of rum, meant for sipping or playing the starring role in cocktails. You’ll find classics (such as a rum manhattan) along with imaginative cocktails like the “El Presidente,” made with rum, pomegranate, molasses, and Angostura bit- ters. Swizzle also offers rum flights if you care to explore the world from your barstool. The Sylvester 3456 N. MIAMI AVE., MIAMI 305-814-4548 THESYLVESTERBAR.COM From the same team as nearby Beaker & Gray, the Sylvester is decked out in colorful vintage wallpaper combined with tropical touches that play up a retro vibe created with repurposed antique furniture — much of which comes out of co-owner Ben Potts’ family storage. The menu is filled with approachable cocktails in- spired by Miami culture, like the “Floradora,” made with vodka, rosa aperitivo, raspberry, and hibiscus ginger soda. Those looking for a deal can hit up the Rush Hour, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, during which drinks cost the same price as the hour. The Tank Brewing Co. 5100 NW 72ND AVE. BAY A-1, MIAMI 786-801-1554 THETANKBREWING.COM This massive brewery on the outskirts of Doral offers a selection of beers brewed con- sistently for quality. In addition to its Miami- centric cores — La Finca, La Playita, Freedom Tower, and El Farito IPA, the Tank serves up a veritable calendar of seasonal porters, la- gers, and ales. The taproom hosts numerous events, from a celebration of Shark Week to an annual 5K beer run. Tarpon River Brewing 280 SW SIXTH ST., FORT LAUDERDALE 954-353-3193 TARPONRIVERBREWING.COM The idea was born in 2013, when founders Julien and Lisa Siegel — proprietors of craft beer bar mecca Riverside Market and Craft Beer Cartel — partnered with Native Brewing founder Adam Fine and TRP’s Tim Petrillo. The team originally planned to name their project New River, but a trademark conflict led to Tarpon River Brewing, a marriage of Petrillo’s Tarpon Bend and the Siegels’ River- side Market. The brewhouse was constructed in the early 1920s as the Snyder Stables, which housed the horses that paved the roads that helped urbanize the city. As a result, the taproom offers a distinct, Old Florida design that includes its own 1,000-square-foot “house” — a perfect setting to enjoy the brew- ery’s in-house food and beer. Here, you’ll find a wide range of pub-grub favorites, from a “Big Ass” pretzel with beer cheese to Buffalo fried cauliflower to a PB&J Burger to fried fish tacos. Pair your meal with a beer from any of the brewery’s 16 taps. The Taurus 3540 MAIN HIGHWAY, MIAMI 305-529-6523 THETAURUSCOCONUTGROVE.COM Housed in one of Coconut Grove’s most his- torically significant buildings, Taurus is a convivial watering hole that accepts every- one, including dogs. True to its name, the well-stocked bar offers a broad selection of beers, whiskeys, and other spirits, including an Irish daiquiri and a boozy lemonade. Be- cause this is an Ariete Hospitality bar, expect grade-A pub grub like smoked chicken wings, a butter burger, and a bánh mì filled with chicken liver mousse and duck confit. Ted’s Hideaway 124 SECOND ST., MIAMI BEACH 305-532-9869 FACEBOOK.COM/TEDSHIDEAWAYBAR True to its name, Ted’s Hideaway is tucked away in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neigh- borhood, where the bar offers succor to those in search of a dark place to escape the Beach’s glitz and glamour and the searing South Flor- ida sun. During its daily happy hour — from noon to 8 p.m.! — Ted’s offers $4.75 domestic beers and $6 imported beers. It’s a great place to watch a televised sporting event, shoot pool, or make a new bar buddy. The Tipsy Boar 1906 HARRISON ST., HOLLYWOOD 954-920-2627 THETIPSYBOAR.COM Though “gastropub” is an overused term, Tipsy Boar defines it. Mosey up to the bar and peruse the giant chalkboard of more than 40 different beers that rotate almost daily. The bartenders also know their way around a cocktail, whether you seek a well-made mar- garita or just a Scotch with a splash of water. Tipsy is lively from afternoon to late in the evening — and there are two happy hours, one early and one late. The bar gets packed on fight nights and during big games, but there’s usually a place to hang, whether at the bar or on the giant patio that’s sheltered from Flor- ida rainstorms. Pub grub includes grilled wings, a Tipsy Boar burger made with (of course) boar meat, and wood-fired pizzas. Titanic Brewery & Restaurant 5813 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., CORAL GABLES 305-668-1742 TITANICBREWERY.COM A long-standing brewpub near the University of Miami, Titanic Brewery & Restaurant has been serving up a proper pint in Coral Gables for more than 20 years. Here, a five-barrel sys- tem produces consistent, high-quality brews and while the recipes have evolved through the years, Titanic’s six house brews have remained largely the same, from a light-bodied kölsch and an easy-drinking extra special bitter to a chocolaty-smooth oatmeal stout and an award- winning rye amber ale. To round out the op- tions, fans can find a rotating selection of more than 20 seasonal and specialty releases along- side a menu of handcrafted cocktails, martinis, and wines by the glass. The brewpub comes into focus with a sizable menu that covers soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrées, includ- ing innovative vegan and vegetarian fare. Tobacco Road by Kush 650 S. MIAMI AVE., MIAMI 786-703-3120 KUSHHOSPITALITY.COM When Tobacco Road closed in 2014, more than a century of Miami drinking history went poof. The “Road” had many lives, serving as a brothel, a bakery, and a place where every major blues artist played (as did a ton of minor ones). So it only makes sense that this legend got a new life, thanks to Miami restaurateur Matt Kuscher and original Tobacco Road partner Patrick Gleber. Kuscher says this is more of a tribute to the Road than a re-creation Tropical Distillers Tropezón Tropical Distillers photo Photo by Patrick Chin
