Tags: Brickell Irish Pub Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Mayo Brickell, Cinco de Mayo Miami
It’s a Fiesta in the Hood! Brickell Hosts Largest Cinco De Mayo Event in Miami!
2 MayIf I know my Brickgals, I know we all love a good excuse to throw on a cute outfit, feast on some delicious food and, of course, sip on some premium Tequila. Alas, right around the corner, Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to do just that!
Our friends at Vitamin C (uh yea, they host the hottest parties) bring us the 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Brickell Fest. The Mexican-themed extravaganza will take place on May 5th (DUH) from noon to midnight (plenty of time) across the street from El Vato Tequlia & Taco Bar (deeeeelish).
They’ll be various beer and tequila brands, a variety of menu options, crowd pleasing games, local DJ’s, live musical performances, beer stations, full bar (YES, PLS!!), V.I.P tent, mechanical bull (ride it baby!) and more presented by Vitamin C and its sponsors, El Vato Tequila & Taco Bar, Blue Martini Miami, 1800 Tequila, 1800 Coconut, Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila, and Corona Extra. With 2,500 plus expected attendance, Cinco De Mayo will be the hub for all of the other Cinco De mayo parties in the area.
Want to come? Its simple, just RSVP to the event at www.BrickellFestival.com and Viva Mexico!
** Can’t make it Cinco de Mayo Brickell Fest? Stay tuned for information on upcoming Brickell “Fests” throughout the rest of the year! Those slated include July 4th, Octoberfest, Halloween and more!
Tags: Brickell Cinco de Mayo, cinco de mayo, El Vato, Miami Cinco de Mayo, Vitamin C
Vibrant Rioja Tasting!
27 AprHappy Friday Brickgals! I wanted to get the word out about a fabulous tasting happening at the Intercontinental Miami this coming Monday 4/30, the Vibrant Rioja Tasting.
Many of you have probably heard of Rioja before, and many actually think it is a type of wine, but it is not. It is actually a region in Spain, and might I add, the most well know. You will find red (tinto), white (blanco) and rose (rosado) wines all from this region, but majority of the wines from Rioja are red, and made from the Spanish grape Tempranillo.
Wines from Rioja also are broken down in several categories. You have basic Rioja, or Joven, which are more of the young, basic table wines. Then you will find the main 3 classifications; Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. These classifications are used to show the aging of the wines, Crianza spending the least amount of time in oak barrels, and Gran Reserva’s the most.
While I can tell you the basics about Rioja, to get more in depth knowledge, and to taste 200+ wines from different producers, come to the Vibrant Rioja tasting next week. You will be able to meet and discuss with the winery owners and winemakers directly from Rioja who are making a special stop in Miami to help educate us about this fabulous region!
Check out more information on the Vibrant Rioja Tasting!
Tags: Spanish wine tasting, Vibrant Rioja Tasting, wine tasting miami
12TH ANNUAL TOBACCO ROAD & ROSEY BABY’S CRAWFISH BOIL & SEAFOOD FEST
21 Apr
No need to travel to New Orleans for some fresh crawdads, for the 12 th year in a row Miami’s Oldest bar, Tobacco Road, will welcome 1,000 of their closest friends to peel up 1,500 pounds of the best Crawfish available, flown in yesterday from New Orleans to be served right here in South Florida by the legendary Rosey Baby Cooks from Fort Lauderdale. Hopefully the weather holds up!
Tags: Crawfish Boil, Tobacco Road
Mixing Miracles: All You Can D4C This Friday for March of Dimes!
9 Apr
Hi BrickGals! This Friday, join me to D4C at Blue Martini Brickell for March of Dimes. For $45, a VIP wristband guarantees open bar from 6-8 pm. God knows I normally spend more than that for happy hour at some places in the hood so count me in! Email me at BrickGals@gmail.com or hit up Bryane (970-237-1089) for wristbands or more information.
Tags: Blue Martini Brickell, March for Babies, March of Dimes
Easter Wines
6 Apr
Hey BrickGals, sorry for the late wine post today, this week has totally gotten away from me. Here are some good suggestions on wines to drink with your Easter menu. Whether you are hosting or joining, wine is a MUST for the table on Easter Sunday.
If you are going traditional with Ham and/or Lamb, I would recommend a slightly sweeter white to go with the ham. Something along the lines of Riesling or Gewurztraminer. If you remember my blog from a few weeks back, I LOVE wines from Alsace, France, and this is a fantastic region to get Riesling & Gewurztraminer. Both wines tend to offer fresh, flavorful taste profiles with enough sweet fruit to balance the salt in the ham and enough acidity to support the combination without compromising the flavor in either the ham or the wine. Also, a nice dry rosé would pair well. If you are a hard core Chardonnay drinker, you can probably get away with a lightly oaked Chardonnay, but the key is lightly oaked! Do not go for a rich, buttery styled wine, it will kill the food.
For the Lamb, I would highly suggest a red wine such as a Pinot Noir, Syrah or Tempranillo. If you are a traditional red wine drinker and prefer staples such as Cabernet and Merlot, you can also pair these varietals with lamb as long as these rich, full bodied wines are not going to be overpowering the flavor of the lamb. I would say a medium bodied red wine (such as the 3 listed first) would be your best bet!
I hope this makes your trip to the wine shop a little quicker this weekend. Have a great holiday!
Tags: Easter wine
Get SunSmart 5K This Weekend!
4 AprWhile D4C is everyone’s thing, E4C (otherwise known as Exercise for Charity) just might not be. Well, guess what BrickGals? I don’t give a crap. Just like I tell my little high school lacrosse girls everyday, “I don’t want to hear excuses and I definitely don’t want to see anyone whining.” When BrickGal Jen calls me and says “Yo, BrickGal Meg, I need you to run a 5K for me this weekend.” I say, “Shittt, yo I gots you.” Who knows if I’ll make it running the whole way (haha syke I don’t walk… unless the BF can’t make it those 3.2 miles), but I’m sure going to try.
So let me give ya the deets, besides the fact that Sebastian the Ibis and Dolphins cheerleaders will be in house, there will be free food and you can meet BrickGal Meg (whoa, those four glasses of red wine are getting to my head)…
The 3rd Annual Golden Key Gets SunSmart 5K is being held this Saturday, April 7th in Crandon Park South on Key Biscayne. The event supports two great causes: melanoma awareness and Miami’s TEAM FOR LIFE. T4L is an Automated External Defibrillator Public Access to Defibrillation Program that helps make defibrillators available in public and/or private places in Miami in order to improve survival rates of those who suffer a cardiac arrest (think, when BrickGal Jen walks by and stops the hearts on those BrickGuys, they live… YAY!). In addition, UM (University of Miami) Dermatologists will be giving free skin cancer screenings in booths on site.
BrickGal Becky's Most Recent Facebook Profile Pic... She's ready to run.
Oh, and BrickGuys, why should you do it? Well besides the fact that you get a free tshirt, that hot little tart BrickGal Becky has already informed me she’ll be kicking your ass in only a sports bra.
Check out www.goldenkey5k.com to learn more and to register! Cost is $15 for UM students and $20 for non-students. Race starts at 8 am, and registration at 6:30.
Drink Bubbles!
30 Mar
The sun is shining, the weekend is supposed to be beautiful and I am in a sparkling wine kinda mood, hence my inspiration for today’s blog! Not enough people appreciate drinking sparkling wine unless they have a special occasion to celebrate, but look at it like this, you are alive, living in an awesome city, so celebrate everyday!
I know sparkling wine can be intimidating, don’t let it be! The typical term you hear for sparkling wines is Champagne. Champagne comes from the Champagne region in France and can only be called Champagne when it comes from this region. Champagne holds the highest prestige (and price tag) of sparkling wines, so don’t assume you should only drink Champagne, venture out! Here are some other sparkling wines from around the world that will make drinking bubbles just as glamorous, but let you afford to do so all the time!
Prosecco- One of Italy’s main sparkling wines
How it sizes up to the competition: Compared to other sparkling wines, Prosecco is low in alcohol, about 11 to 12%. The flavor of Prosecco is described as aromatic and crisp, bringing to mind yellow apple, pear, white peach and apricot. Unlike Champagne, which is appreciated for its rich taste and complex aromas, most Prosecco’s are meant to taste fresh, light and simple.
Cava- Spain’s main sparkling wine
Cava is produced in varying levels of dryness and must be made according to the Traditional Method with secondary fermentation in the bottle (just like Champagne).
Sparkling Wine- Made throughout the world, but the term “sparkling wine” will mainly be used in California
As the sparkling wine industry in California has grown, some of the Champagne region’s most noted Champagne houses came to set up wineries in the US. These producers include Moet et Chandon’s sister property Domaine Chandon, Louis Roederer’s (producer of Cristal) Roederer Estates, and Taittinger’s Domaine Carneros. All of these sparkling wine houses can be found in the Napa and Sonoma Valley’s of CA.
When you go out this weekend order a glass of Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Prosecco or Cava and remind yourself how amazingly good bubbles are for any day of the week and any occasion!
Cheers!
Tags: Cava, Champagne, Domaine Carneros, Domaine Chandon, Prosecco, Roederer Estates, Sparkling Wine
