HAPPY HOUR
Richard Sandoval fans are in for a treat with the new tricks and treats going on at Pampano this summer. Along with the new season, Pampano is introducing quite a few enticing changes. They're now featuring a new tasting menu serving up fresh Mexican seasonal ingredients until June 30th. The five course tasting is only $50 per guest or $75 with the addition of Los Nahuales Mezcal or Latin wine pairing.
Pampano is also introducing fun Taco Tuesdays! Every Tuesday from 5pm until closing, the restaurant will be serving up $2 tacos, with new specialty tacos each week. But that's not all that's new. There will also be special summer Fridays at Pampano Botaneria all the way until Labor Day, where you can come start your weekend early with Happy Hour starting at 3pm. All Latin cocktails and sangrias will be $6 a piece and Mexican-style tapas are only $5.
The Tangled Vine Wine Bar & Kitchen has tangled up a new chef! John Conlin III, formerly of Savoy, is bringing his farm to table cooking to the venue. The menu will now focus even more on seasonal and local produce and will still have a Mediterranean flair. The new chef is also relaunching brunch with a new menu with delectables such as oyster hash omelette with east coast oysters, the Tangled Vine burger short rib blend, and the hangover special with pork 'n' eggs.
Regular menu items include spring consomme with fava beans, goat cheese dumplings and oyster mushrooms, roasted chicken with green garlic puree and spring onions, and many other tasty treats. Also being served at the restaurant are over 250 wines by the bottle and over 40 by the glass, which are biodynamic, organic, and sustainable from France, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Germany. You can partake in one of their "trios," in which you can sample 2-ounce tastes of three different wines if you can't settle for just one.
Sometimes the weekend has its way with you. Crusading about in the guise of an infinite booze-fueled horizon—only to pull the ole “bait & switch”—and hit you with the anvil-sized dose of mundane reality: the arrival of Monday.
Back in the throes of the miasmic work-week revivification is key— via a renewal of nocturnal explorations into the very soul of revelry! A steady diet of nightly escapades lessens the sting of proletarian mundanity, while simultaneously sustaining one’s Dionysian impulses. Forego the slow degradation of ennui by sampling generously of this week’s party ambrosia!
The newly re-opened 40/40 Club is now introducing a weeknight happy hour from 5-7pm. Executive chef Mike Shand (formerly Jay-Z's private chef) is generously offering up cheap bites from their menu, including wings, nachos, empenadas, and much more for only $6. But food isn't the only thing that's being discounted...you can also score beer, house wine, or well liquor for $6! But since this is no ordinary sports club, reservations are strongly encouraged.
It may not be your traditional happy hour with ridiculously low-priced drinks, but if you like filling your stomach with delicious food like I do, then it's even better.
Slurp down a regular priced cocktail (well worth the $$) from 5-8pm weeknights at Ovest, but don't think you aren't getting a bargain for your buck. These are some of the tastiest cocktails around, and ranging from $11-$13 for their pre-dinner and specialty cocktails, they really aren't something to skip.
During the month of March, Sushisamba will be hosting a Brazilian inspired happy hour from 4-7pm from Sunday-Thursday at both of their locations. The restaurant will feature Brazilian entertainment and workshops, including cocktail classes and offer special Brazilian apps, beer, and cocktails.
But wait! That's not all! They are also introducing their reverse happy hour (aka Sambahour), which will take place from 11pm until closing time and will feature all the same food and cocktail specials.
Let us be frank, Happy Hour has become synonymous with being the light at the end of the torturous work week’s tunnel. Any establishment offering half price drinks or “2 fers” from 4-8pm during the week is merely cheapening the sovereignty of this institution.
There exists an unspoken acknowledgement that lends Happy Hour the credence to be the quintessential harbinger of the weekend. As a conduit for transition, Happy Hour exists to motivate and revitalize the bedraggled proletariat. The proverbial “dangling carrot," Happy Hour is every bit as engrained within the American Ethos as fast food and materialism. Therefore, one may ponder: what makes it so successful?
It’s that time again. The credits have rolled on another weekend and it feels like the next one is light years away. Mondays don’t have to be so gloomy though. Here are some fun and inexpensive ways to get through work week day one and start sailing to next weekend.
Lunch Time Pampering
Surely there must have been something that happened over the weekend that needs to be told in person. Skip the take-out and actually leave the office. Schedule a lunch time manicure with a friend. This will this cut your endless Monday into two manageable parts. If you make this a weekly ritual, you may actually look forward to Mondays.
Wear a New Outfit
Plan out an amazing set of threads to dress in on Monday. The excitement and feeling of looking spectacular will leave you buzzed with energy all day. By the time you realize it, the day will be over and you will be thinking of when you can wear it again, not how many more hours you need to work.
Happy Hour
Most after work watering holes are empty Monday nights since people just want to get home and put the first day behind them. As a result, a lot of bars and restaurants have great Monday specials. Make a plan with some friends to try a new place every Monday evening. If it happens to be football season, pick a place that is showing the game, and maybe you’ll even score a date for Tuesday.
Go On a Lunch Date
Make a plan to meet that awesome guy from Friday night for lunch on Monday. Lunch dates are the perfect first date.They are shorter than dinner, so you won’t feel trapped if your memory was playing tricks on you. Since they are longer than coffee, you will have enough time to decide on date two. Even if the date is bad, you can still have fun emailing your friends about it Monday afternoon.
Take a Fun Class
The gym routine can get old. Rather than the usual cardio kickboxing class on Mondays, sign up for a fun class. Salsa dancing can be exciting and help burn off those late night Saturday drinks. If dancing isn’t your forte, try art or join a book club. There are classes and groups for anything you can imagine. Stop procrastinating and sign up for something today.
Mondays are always around the corner. Rather than dreading them, use the opportunity to do something fun. There are numerous of activities you can do to get through the day. Always remember, the faster Monday ends, the sooner Friday comes.
The swanky 1930s Shanghai-themed speakeasy lounge, Mister H, located at the Mondrian SoHo, is now introducing longer hours, complete with a special happy hour from 5-10pm Monday through Friday. Its brother Imperial No. Nine will be providing yummy bites to satisfy your appetite and there will be reduced price specialty cocktails.
Specialty cocktails will be priced at $14 and include creative mixtures such as Keen (vodka, coconut water, agave nectar, kaffir lime, lemon juice) and Fragile (cinnamon infused rum, port, apple cider, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup), among others.
Along with the cheerful spirit that the winter season brings comes exciting new dining options at The Village at Gulfstream Park. Known as South Florida’s ultimate shopping, dining and entertainment destination, the al fresco style mall has announced the opening of two energetic and delicious locations to add to the pre-existing spectacular lineup of bars and restaurants.
Having opened November 11th, Blu Sushi is sure to raise the bar for South Florida sushi restaurants with tasty rolls and an upbeat ambiance. Known for its innovative sushi creations and incredibly delicious cocktails, there is no doubt that this place will bring a new vibe to The Village at Gulfstream Park. The unique menu features a mix of traditional and inventive dishes including any sushi lover’s dream, the Leggo My Lobster Roll, complete with crispy lobster tempura, avocado and asparagus and topped with smelt roe, spicy mayo and eel sauce. Oh, and let’s not forget the stuffed lobster tail!
The combined experience of nightlife entertainment and gastro-tourism cuisine is also known at Martini Bar. Offering The Village at Gulfstream Park’s visitors a sophisticated experience perfect for a night on the town or an excuse to unwind after work. Martini Bar’s intimate yet elegant décor provides an array of events that include live entertainment, world renowned DJ’s and original works from choreographed artists. Get the party started with a martini from its extensive cocktail menu which features a full Skinny cocktail menu with fresh muddled fruits to keep you both skinny and happy, in-house infused sake and vodka, and specialty bourbon drinks.
Blu Sushi
(954) 744-4398
http://www.blusushi.com/
Martini Bar
(954) 589-2679
http://www.martinibargulfstream.com/
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