There is no doubt that the drastic measures taken to control the spread of Covid-19 have caused great commotion within the community of the hospitality industry, leaving them unemployed until further notice and causing stress and anxiety about their fate. Some restaurants have been able to change their business models to accommodate the latest regulations, […]
On his last visit to Miami, 2 Ounces had the opportunity to talk with David Cid, Master of Rums at Bacardi, about his side project: a podcast and video series called Azucár y Limon, co-founded with Darnell Holguin and Elisa Lopez. Read more about his new venture below.
10 Q&A’s to the creator of The Traveling Bartender: Mixology and Flair Mobile Bartender Service 1 Tell us 5 words that describe you. Intelligent, adaptable, humble, creative, intuitive 2. What made you venture off your own and create your brand “The Traveling Bartender”? After doing my first private event I fell in love with […]
MIAMI WHISKEY MASH 20120will take place at The Cruz Building showcasing over 100 different expressions of whiskeys ranging from – Irish Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Canadian Whiskey, Japanese Whisky & American Whiskey.
Attendees will be able to enjoy samples, live jazz, plus some light bites from local restaurants.
“Puerto Rican-born, Miami-bred Juan Carlos Santana started life as a music event production while cultivating a side passion for craft beers and spirits. After experiencing all the highs and lows of life on the road, he went back to school to study hospitality, with the idea of eventually opening a bar”
More than any other major US city, Miami could best be described as ‘the little engine that could,’ in terms of its mega-watt growth over the last few decades. No doubt this is due in large part to the trailblazing entrepreneurs and visionaries who set their sights on the heart of the Magic City. One such visionary would be none other than Miami native Alexa Iacovelli, who is set to launch her new ‘Encantadora’ brand of Mexican Spirits on February 8th, 2020.
Miami born-and-raised, Amanda Fraga grew up with a yen to travel and dive deeply into the mysteries of the foreign culture. “It was not long before I discovered that wine was the one lens through which I could peer extensively into a variety of cultures, given its strong relationship to the soil and local cuisine,” she says. “So I started developing a keen interest in wine, joined wine clubs and took some wine-tasting courses, all for the sake of enhancing my travel experiences. Eventually, I realized that wine was actually the industry I wanted to be part of.”
Featuring 120 wine producers from the top wine regions in the world, the event showcased an extraordinary selection of more than 200 top-scoring wines. Celebrated owners and winemakers representing the world’s most iconic wineries gathered and shared their valuable insights while presenting their two top vintages to attendees.
Whether you’re seeking a down-home tailgate vibe or a cosmopolitan night-on-the-town, here’s where (and when) to go this Super Bowl weekend
Juan Sosa has been a celebrated Cantinero for 30 years—20 of which were spent as head bartender of the iconic Mango’s on Ocean Drive. His crowd-pleasing concoctions and excellent customer service have earned him a spot as a Finalist in Bacardi’s Legacy Cocktail Competition 2020, representing Miami, with his brainchild: The Opportunity.