Wynwood Brewing Company is on Tap to be the best Craft Beer Hangout in Miami

 
The Brignoni father and son team have brought to South Florida a great new hangout.  Their Wynwood Brewing Company is dedicated to the art of brewing distinctive flavors in a neighborhood that thrives on celebrating the creative talents that exist in our Magic City.   From their lightest beer "La Rubia" to their signature brew "Wynwood IPA" your are sure to find a beer you will enjoy.
 

Meet the Wynwood Brewing Team

Their Mission

 

Our mission is simple: create the best possible brews for our patrons to enjoy.  We are committed to making great bold beers that have character and are uniquely Wynwood.  Simply said, to create a work of art in every glass.

 

We are committed to creating a strong community by supporting our local partners and neighbors as well as local charities in the neighborhood of Wynwood.

 

 

Why they chose the Wynwood neighborhood

We decided to come to Wynwood for several reasons.  We are truly passionate about our craft and felt that aligning ourselves with such a neighborhood would let folks know that this is very much a craft beer.  Every beer is brewed with love and passion to ultimately create a work of art in every glass.  In addition this is a family owned company, a Puerto Rican family.  As a family we felt we needed to come to this neighborhood and help create jobs to the local folks and support our community.  Find out more about the vision of the Wynwood Brewing Company.

 

The Story behind the unique Tap Handles

About the Wynwood Brewery

We brew our beer in a 15-Barrel two-vessel system. One barrel is equal to 31 US gallons. At any given time we can produce about 500 gallons of beers in our 15 barrel fermenters and close to 1000 gallons in our 30 barrel fermenters. We use premium malts from the US as our base malt and British and German Malts for our caramel malts. We make our own unique interpretation of traditional styles with character and boldness. Find out about brewery tours and hours.

 

Wynwood Brewing Beer Selections

Special Event "Wynwood Brewing Company" turns "One"

 

The Wynwood Brewing Company is celebrating one year since opening its doors as the City of Miami’s first production microbrewery and the Brignonis want to celebrate with the whole South Florida craft beer community. The festivities will be on Saturday, August 16th starting at 12 p.m. at 565 NW 24th Street with the street closed between NW 5th and 6th Avenue, details of event at craftbeer.com

 

Special Event "Wynwood Brewing Company" turns "One"

 

South Florida Location

WYNWOOD - ARTS DISTRICT

Wynwood Brewing Company

565 NW 24 Street

Miami FL 33127

Phone: (305) 982-8732 or (305) 640-5043

TAP ROOM HOURS:

Tuesday – Thursday: 2 – 11 PM

Friday: 2 PM – midnight

Saturday: noon – midnight

Sunday: noon – 10 PM

 

Recent Reviews:

CraftBeer.com

BeerPulse.com

Yelp

Zagat

Tripadvisor

BeerAdvocate.com

MiamiNewTimes

TheMiamiHerald
 

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SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill brings Chef Timon Balloo to the Wynwood Midtown District

 

Hop on a hammock, close your eyes. Let’s head to a place that’s warm – where palms sway and drums play. Take a third Caipirinha – or a fat cigar. Indulge in the freshest ingredients and some quality time with friends and family. Kick back, eat well and stay awhile. This is SUGARCANE raw bar grill.

 

THE STORY  in a word or two

SUGARCANE raw bar grill is located in the heart of Miami’s emerging Midtown district 3252 NE First Avenue. Developed by the owners of SAMBA BRANDS MANAGEMENT, SUGARCANE raw bar grill is inspired by international influences and South American spirit.

Three distinct kitchens:  robata, hot and raw bar unite for a fresh take on tradition and a unique culmination of flavor. Embarking on a quest for the simple pleasures of life: eating well, kicking back and celebrating with friends – the concept focuses on a ‘shared experience’ through its eclectic menu of small plates, artisanal cocktails, and an extensive rum selection. With 4,200-square-feet of interior space, an impressive outdoor terrace, a private gallery, and indoor/outdoor bars – SUGARCANE raw bar grill is the perfect venue for special events.

THE CHEF

Born to Chinese and Trinidadian parents, Timon Balloo’s scrapbook of memories leads with days on the farm, ethnic recipes and a favorite pastime of watching not-so-traditional childhood television – PBS’ Yan Can Cook. So, in 1998 when Balloo enrolled in Johnson & Wales University, it came as no surprise to family and friends that he would pursue a career behind the stove.

While Balloo has since been recognized as a Distinguished Visiting Chef (2012) by the University, his first real lesson in the kitchen was on humility, taught by “Professor” Allen Susser. “In Susser’s kitchen, you were broken down and then built back up,” Balloo explains. “My time cooking at Chef Allen’s gave me a new respect for food.”

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Through the international program of extended studies, Balloo traveled to Belgium to work at Hotel Métropole under French Master, Chef Dominique Michou. From Entremetier Comis (hot line) to Patisserie Comis, Balloo honed his classical culinary training skills. “The vegetables and animals would often come straight from the farm,” Balloo explains. “It wasn’t unusual for us to have to skin and pluck the next dish… now that was farm-to-table cooking!”

Returning to the United States, Balloo became Junior Sous Chef at the five-star AZUL in Miami’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel, under the leadership of Michelle Bernstein. Identifying Bernstein as his greatest mentor, Balloo recalls, “She taught me to cook from my heart and, as such, I started to craft my own approach to food with Asian-Caribbean soul.”

From La Broche in Miami to SUSHISAMBA park in New York City, Balloo cooked his way to the top, earning the title of Executive Chef.  Among his favorite dishes at SUSHISAMBA was the Moqueca Mista, “It touches a depth of flavors, is simply prepared – void of ‘fancy’ techniques – and has personality when it enters the dining room. Food is about life and excitement, but it’s also very much about integrity.”


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Through the use of simple ingredients to fuel great food, Balloo’s signature juxtaposition of bold flavors on small plates started to take shape. A brief, one-year departure (2007-2008) from the SUSHISAMBA restaurant group resulted in a partnership with Amir Ben-Zion to launch Domo Japones in Miami’s Design District. The Japanese-concept highlighted one-of-a-kind ingredients in a former post office turned restaurant setting. Though brief, Balloo’s menu was awarded three stars by The Miami Herald and voted “Best Japanese 2008” by Miami New Times.

An opportunity to reconnect with the SUSHISAMBA restaurant group in 2009 as the Executive Chef and Partner of SUGARCANE raw bar grill (SUGARCANE) brought Balloo back to their kitchen. “I’ve always appreciated the brand’s contribution to the industry, from the great ingredients to the warm environment.”

Opening with much fanfare in 2010, SUGARCANE has been celebrated locally with a three star review from The Miami Herald; a nod for “Best New Restaurant,” and “Best Up-and-Coming Chef” from Miami New Times; and the titles, “Restaurant of the Year” and “Chef of the Year” (Miami) by Eater. On a national level, the restaurant earned recognition as a semi-finalist for “Best New Restaurant” by the James Beard Foundation and Balloo received a nomination for “The People’s Best New Chef” by Food & Wine in 2011. Most recently, Balloo was honored as Distinguished Visiting Chef by Johnson & Wales University, not to mention the restaurant’s AAA Four Diamond rating for 2013.

Today, Balloo’s zeal and vivacity continues to manifest in his dishes. Dana Cowin, Editor-In-Chief of Food & Wine said it best, calling Balloo’s menu at SUGARCANE, “A greatest hits of delicious dishes.”

South Florida Location:

WYNWOOD - MIDTOWN DISTRICT

SUGARCANE raw bar grill

3252 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

Phone:  (786) 369-0353
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Hours:

Mon 11:30 am - 12:00 am  
Tue   11:30 am - 12:00 am  
Wed 11:30 am - 12:00 am  
Thu  11:30 am - 1:00 am  
Fri    11:30 am - 2:00 am    
Sat   10:00 am - 2:00 am  
Sun  10:00 am - 12:00 am 

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EVENTS AT SUGARCANE raw bar grill
 

Miami Spice

August 1 – September 30

Enjoy Executive Chef Timon Balloo’s special three-course tasting menus!

Lunch $23 | Dinner $39
tax, beverage & gratuity additional

download the lunch menu |  download the dinner menu
 

Weekend Brunch

Every Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 4:30pm

 

 

Brunch at SUGARCANE – something to wake up for!
Celebrate the weekend with our sweet and savory a la carte brunch menu!

Happy Hour

Every Monday - Friday, 4pm - 7pm

kick back. eat well. stay awhile.

delicious snacks, tapas, raw bar items and sushi rolls for $3 – $12
signature cocktails for $7
pitchers of beer or sangria for $25
*happy hour menu available at the bar only

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Pasha's Mediterranean Cuisine - South Beach, Brickell, Design District

For centuries, the name Pasha has been an honor given to high-ranking public figures with refined and sophisticated tastes. Today, we believe that each and every guest at our restaurants should be honored in that way.  This will be achieved by serving only the freshest, tastiest and highest quality cuisine in an elegant and relaxing environment. We want each of our guests to feel like a Pasha.

Pasha’s serves natural Mediterranean cuisine and is one of the healthiest restaurants in Brickell Miami. They have a great menu dedicated to all dieters. All of the ingredients in their meals are natural and their food contains no trans fat, additives, preservatives or msg. Try smoothies such as the Mango Lassi and the Peanut Butter Cup. Pasha also offers catering services to parties, corporate gatherings and other types of events upon request.

The menu has something for everyone, from fresh salads, soups, wraps, and filling platters with rice, veggies, and flavorful grilled meats.  On my most recent visit, I ordered my usual - Choban salad topped with chicken shish kebab skewers and a whole wheat pita on the side.  The salad consists of tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onions, and Kalamata olives, marinated in heart healthy extra virgin olive oil and Mediterranean herbs. For an extra charge I added Feta cheese and the Shish Kebab Skewers (charbroiled marinated chicken breast chunks with grilled peppers and onions).  You can also top the salad with Vegetarian Falafel, Beef, or Salmon kebabs.  Other dishes worth mentioning are the lentil soup, tabbouleh, and spinach borek (flaky pastry with spinach and cheese filling).

In 2004 Dr. Arthur Agatston published its successful South Beach Diet Cook Book with recipes from a select handful upscale restaurants from New York and Miami.  Pasha’s is the only fast casual restaurant to be part of this selection.  The book which became a New York Times Best Seller with over 3 million books sold worldwide proclaimed “Pasha’s serves healthy and delicious Mediterranean food, proving once again the two are never mutually exclusive”

Pasha’s Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine’s menu consists of healthy meal options for various dietary needs.  With menu items that are healthy, all natural, have no preservatives and contain no trans fats, our meals consist of a combination of only the healthiest ingredients.  Should you have any allergy for certain ingredient, please consult our product content guide for select ingredients.

In 2006, the lonely Planet Publications, which is the largest independently-owned travel guidebook publisher in the world, chose Pasha’s as the “Author’s choice” in its most recent edition for dining in Miami.  This is another milestone for Pasha’s to be identified as a landmark in Miami and be described as an establishment where the “food rocks” and “all is top notch”

June 2007- Pasha’s University of Miami Wellness Center opens
The “Miami Health District” is the hub for all medical needs.  With Jackson Memorial Hospital as well as the University of Miami and other medical facilities, this is the perfect place for Pasha’s Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine.

October 2007- Pasha’s in the Four Seasons (Sports Club/LA) opens its doors. Four Seasons Hotels, Inc. is a five-star Canadian-based international luxury hotel chain. It is considered among the finest luxury hotels worldwide, according to Travel and Leisure magazine and Zagat Survey.  The Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell has a beautiful Sports Club (Sports Club/ LA) with spa services and gym facilities, Pasha’s Healthy Mediterranean cuisine became the perfect complement for a Healthy Meal option along with Sports Club / LA.

Pasha's has grown to seven locations in the Miami area and one location at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport.  All providing Pasha’s amazing Mediterranean cuisine made from the finest, freshest, all-natural ingredients - with no preservatives and no trans fats.
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Hours of Operation: South Beach

Mon - Thurs:	8:00 am	-	12:00 am
Fri - Sat:	8:00 am	-	1:00 am
Sun:	8:00 am	-	12:00 am

Location:

Pasha's

South Beach

900 Lincoln Road

Phone:  305.673.3919

E-mail:  eat@pashas.com

For all other locations visit: http://www.pashas.com/ 

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