Past Events

AMERICAN FINE WINE COMPETITION 2021 RESULTS

The prestigious American Fine Wine Competition,  announced the result for The Invitational, which takes place annually in south Florida.  With the Pandemic wreaking havoc for the past year, the judging was delayed, and took place on Memorial Day Weekend.  More than 550 wines from 125 wineries vied for top honors at this INVITATION-only event. The […]

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Bacardi celebrates Miami’s trailblazers and culture movers

Last Monday May  24th, BACARDI honored Miami’s trailblazers and culture movers with Premium cocktails & delicious food pairings. An evening to celebrate creatives, philanthropists, tech titans, business and community leaders who are blazing a trail in respective industries and making the world a better place through the work that they are committed to doing. Hosted by […]

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FIU students win People Choice Awards at the Art of Tiki event

FIU students celebrated when they were announced as the winners of the People’s Choice Award at this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival Art of Tiki Cocktail Showdown, celebrated at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel on South Beach, on Saturday, May 22nd. Students  participating from the Hospitality School and Bacardi Center of Excellence Bartender’s Guild […]

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National Margarita Day specials

National Margarita Day Specials Margaritas is everything a Cocktail should be. Our love for the number 1 drink to-go in our country only grows bigger and bigger, in fact, we have a National Day to celebrate it, but isn’t it be also a holiday? Let’s start the week the right way this Monday 22nd while […]

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Great Wines of the World USA by James Suckling in Miami

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.

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Erick Lorincz at Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar

Bar-Tag has recently made waves at the storied Surf Club. Jacopo Rosito and Valentino Longo, the duo behind the club’s Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar were able to host one of the legendary names in mixology—Erik Lorincz of the tiki-by-way-of-Casablanca Kwant Bar in London—for a one-night guest shift showcasing Lorincz’ talents alongside the introduction of Positano-influenced Amore Eterno bar menu.

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A Taste of Scotland in South Beach

The Macallan Manor experience first transported us to the forests of Galicia, Spain to introduce the Macallan 12-year. Next, we visited a Spanish cooperage, where the Macallan barrels are painstakingly crafted. Here, we were treated to the Macallan 15-year, a bold and fruitful spirit, alongside an introduction to nuts and cheeses that enhance this delicious whiskey. The end of our journey brought us to a wonderful whiskey den where we got to enjoy the Macallan Rare Cask.” -Sujhail Cabana

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Hennessy Le Voyage Experience

Become a cognac connoisseur in this series of exclusive, hands-on Hennessy’s masterclasses, taking place nationwide. Miami edition led by brand ambassador Jacqueline Sanabia at the newly opened Ritz-Carlton residences will teach you the craft and uncover the complexity of their spirits, becoming an expert in making your own classical with the world’s finest cognac

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Urbanism Summit\\Tour – “Consuming Earth”

The Urbanism Summit held a “Consuming Earth” panel discussion on October 12th at the Center for Subtropical Affairs, in Little Haiti. Panelists offered their insights into how today’s culture of consumerism is depleting the planet’s natural resources, with a view towards influencing more sustainable behavior.

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