Showing posts with label Bar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bar. Show all posts

Monday, March 31, 2014

Schnitzel Haus

In the deep snow covered mountains of North Miami, there is a small German outpost that brings a culture from another continent to our fair metropolis. I would have never heard of such a place even though it seems like the restaurant and pils bar has been here since, well it’s certainly been here a long time.

So I am thinking that this will be Sausages and bratwurst and strudel, and indeed it is all that and a bit more. While Germany is known for its beer and the glorious consumption of it, its old world wines actually are some of the finest available. To my surprise the Schnitzel is not in any kind of sausage or sausage looking product, mine was simply breaded chicken and potatoes and a side sauce.
Though I will choose another product next time I come here, I would highly recommend trying out this very different food. One of our party did have the sausage type products and he seemed very happy.

The beers here seem incredible. Though beer was not invented in Germany, it might as well be. Actually, beer dates back some 5000+ years but never mind actual history. The Germans simply do beer right and I am sad to say, or perhaps happy to say that the rest of the world needs to follow them much more closely. The beer selection here is simply incredible and diverse. The wine selection comes in a close second. Though I am more a fan of Bordeaux I still would add a few of their bottles to my future wine cellar.

This German embassy is located on the 79th street Causeway in North Miami.

 

Monday, February 17, 2014

Shenanigan's

Yes that man in the red bandana had a sword! Drinks are
cheap, TV's are all over and music is diverse and loud.
Looking for a bar where everyone knows your name? Well, maybe that's not here, but everyone, and I do mean everyone is here...

Shenanigan's practices the lost art of a neighborhood bar and this is a bar for the entire neighborhood.

It's original location (there is now a second one), is tucked away in a quiet unassuming part of Hollywood, close to the Emerald Hills area. It's an older bar, in fact it's even grandfathered in to be able to serve until 4am!

Happy hour specials at the bar are the big wins here, with wings and drink specials starting at $5 and even less. On weekends they have the pick of local bands from around the area doing covers and originals, and there is never a cover charge.

This is a come as you are place, and dear readers, you should come.