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

 

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BeerPulse.com

Yelp

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BeerAdvocate.com

MiamiNewTimes

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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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Experience the Flavors and Cultures of our Magic City at Miami Culinary Tours

What better way to experience the flavors, culture and people that make up a city, but through the food.  Some of the most popular reality shows today are those that bring us into the kitchens of restaurants, cafe's, food trucks and homes around the world.   We invite you to experience the flavors and cultures of our Magic City at Miami Culinary Tours.

The Miami pioneer’s of culinary tours in the area. With so many flavors colliding into one city, Miami is one of the most exciting culinary destinations – And we’re ready to share it with both adventurous and selective eaters everywhere. After a lot of homework (and a lot of eating), we’ve carefully chosen only the best places in the neighborhoods we offer our food tours so you can sample the most savory dishes and learn about the culture behind the food.

 

Grace Della, Founder, Ethnic Dining Expert & Food Blogger

“We offer a different perspective on Miami because we are food people, we like to experience other cultures and learn about new places through food, we find comfort in such”

Hello! My name is Grace Della. The idea of offering culinary tours came to me over 10 years ago when I first mentioned it to my mother. My mom loves to cook, loves food and learning about different cultures just as much as I do.  I was at my parent’s home and my mom and I were sitting outside overlooking her 60 different varieties of orchids in her lush tropical garden after having a few too many glasses of Malbec wine. I looked inside my mother’s rustic kitchen with copper pans hanging from the ceiling, turn my head back to her and said: “Mom, you have a passion for cooking, you love people and teaching is in your blood, as soon as I get back home I am starting to market cooking classes and culinary tours for you to conduct right here in your beautiful kitchen and picturesque town.”

Today after a decade, my mother gives cooking classes of traditional empanadas and culinary tours that are booked solid every week. It was not my idea nor my online marketing skills that made my mom successful – it was her. I have seen so much love going my mother’s way in the last decade (people that took her cooking class 5 years ago still sends her holiday cards on the mail!). People just connect with her, and I truly believe it is because she is who she is – and she shares her passion for food and her home with such an open and giving heart.

I remember as a little girl that the happiest times at home were when my mom would cook, family would come around and everyone would share stories around the table. I came up with the idea of Miami Culinary Tour’s first tour called the Cuban-Inspired Food Tour back when nobody had ever heard of food tours in Miami. I was lucky to have some of the most passionate people joining my team and believed in my idea. Together we introduce the different flavors that make up Miami with those who share our passion for food.

Contact

PRIVATE GROUPS

Call Grace Della at 786-942-8856

PURCHASE TICKETS OVER THE PHONE

Call Eztix at 1 866 736 6343

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CHOOSE A TOUR AND ENJOY!

Art Deco Breakfast Tour

South Beach Food Tour

SoBe Cocktail Tour

Wynwood Food Tour

Little Havana Food Tour

Private Group Tours

Wynwood Graffiti Tour

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The Morgans Restaurant in Midtown "Local Comfort Food"

The Morgans Restaurant is located in Wynwood, Midtown are of Miami.  The restaurant is situated in a restored Old Miami home and offers a modest, well-priced menu in a very cozy and family friendly atmosphere. 

Morgans is located in a sprawling 1930's house that the owners have decorated tastefully,

with modern white chairs, paper lanterns and polished concrete floors. The restaurant has a huge wrap-around porch with more seating and large wooden communal tables perfect for a group of friends to gather and enjoy great comfort food. 

From the owners, We suppose it's those communal moments that give us that pep in our collective step. The world has gone up and got itself in some hurry, even the clouds seem to have somewhere to be. At Morgan's we've gone ahead and selected to press pause and enjoy the moment, to cherish companionship. We can still remember running around our summer home, which was also the back porch of our winter home. Enjoying the sun from the day's end, sitting on that old wooden swing with a calm breeze that carried us into a warm summer evening. We've worked our brow off to create that same comforting feeling at Morgan's, where listening is valued as much as speaking and good friends and family take the cake, well, pie as is often in our case.

Melted Cheese and Bacon @ The Morgans Restaurant

Cheese Plate

I guess what we're getting at is there just aren't a whole lot of anxieties here, just good company and fresh, Florida grown and bred, all-natural ingredients. The kind directly from the community, served to the community. The same thoughtful, wholesome and, most importantly, locally sourced food that your gram used, prepared much in the same way. Well, maybe without all the butter and guilt, we have grown up a little.

Breakfast or Brunch @ The Morgans Restaurant

Whipping up rib-sticking fare that would please even your most fussy aunt is what we do. With a promise, friend, that you may rest assured each dish that hits your table will be made from scratch, with a little love being the only additive.

Come on in; sit at our table and Find Your Roots.

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday: 10am - 11pm    

Friday:  11am - 11pm

Saturday:  8am - 11pm

Sunday:  8am - 10pm

The Morgans Restaurant

Wynwood – Midtown Location

28 NE 29th Street, Miami FL 33132

Contact:  (305)573-9678

Miami Beach Location

1787 Purdy Avenue  Miami Beach, FL 33139

(305) 397-8753

Web:  http://www.themorgansrestaurant.com/

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