indoor taproom, kitchen, outdoor beer garden, and two bars. The original South Beach Brewing taproom, a charming bungalow-inspired space two blocks east of Ocean Drive be- tween Washington and Collins avenues, was initially slated to open in 2020, but pandemic-related restrictions on brew- eries and bars halted those plans. Now, just over three years after secur- ing the original location, Borghese — whom some may recognize from stints on The Bachelor and Celebrity Big Brother UK — says he’s finally ready to welcome the public at the expanded space. While Borghese hopes to open the main taproom brewery, a white- washed beach house tucked away off 11th Street in the heart of South Beach, this month he’s excited to open a space he says is geared towards a local crowd. “I wanted a place where people can go to grab one of our beers, have some food, and enjoy this incredible beer garden space,” said Borghese, who co-owns the brewery with Photo by Nicole Danna Devon Simpson and partnered with Ryan Lloyd to open the West Ave. indoor/outdoor space. “It was important to me to also offer that brewery experience for Miami Beach locals, whereas the other space I see as more of a tourist-driven location.” South Beach Brewing Co.’s South Beach Strawberry Orange Mimosa Starting this week, the West Avenue taproom will be open daily at 8 a.m., offering coffee for those who don’t plan to begin imbibing before noon. An extensive food menu includes a wide range of appetizers, salads, pizza, entree-style dishes, and desserts. At both bars, six draft lines will pour the brand’s three core brews (a peach shandy, the blood orange IPA, and its mimosa-style brunch ale) as well as a line dedicated to St. Peters- burg-based 3 Daughters Brewing, re- sponsible for brewing several of the South Beach beers. While South Beach Brewing’s beer is cur- rently contract brewed from two separate fa- cilities, the Miami taproom uses a one-barrel system Borghese says will be used to create one-off, small-batch experimental and col- laboration beers. Guests can also expect a growing weekly lineup of daily events, from trivia to live music. The menu also features house-made “Cockt-Ales,” cocktails that combine the brand’s signature brews with liquor. They in- clude the “Shandy-Tini,” a mix of the South Peach shandy with Malibu rum, or the “Straw- berry Sunburn,” a blend of the strawberry or- ange mimosa ale with tequila, strawberry puree, and muddled jalapeño. Don’t miss the brewery taproom’s regular brunch event, set to take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Sunday. It will feature live music, drink specials — including $25 bottomless mi- mosas (with the options using South Beach Strawberry Orange Mimosa or prosecco) — and a special brunch menu with dishes you won’t find during the week like chicken and waffles, avocado toast, and an eggs Benedict bowl with a truffle Hollandaise sauce. South Beach Brewing Co. Beer Garden & Eatery. 1255 West Ave., Miami Beach; 305-397- 8456; southbeachbrew.com. Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. NICOLE DANNA Voted Best Outdoor Restaurant in Miami — New Times Best of Miami® 2022 Visit us at the Happiest Place on the Water! 1819 79th Street Causeway, North Bay Village, FL 33141 • 305.866.1570 15 15 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC |MIAMI NEW TIMES miaminewtimes.com | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | NEW TIMES MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 AUGUST 11-17, 2022
