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Artisan Cocktail Recipes from V&E Restaurants

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Are you a true cocktail connoisseur? It’s hard to call yourself one if you don’t have at least a few tried and true cocktail recipes memorized and under your sleeve. At V&E Restaurant Group, we want to help!

Below, we’ve outlined five of our absolute favorite cocktails that you simply must try. These are cocktails honed from years of intensive research (lots of painstaking taste testing), so give them a try and see what you think!

5 Delicious V&E Artisan Cocktails to Make Your Mouth Water

Everyone has their own unique preferences when it comes to cocktails. Perhaps you prefer something a bit fruity after a meal, but you like a dry gin and tonic with your steak or sea bass. Or maybe it’s the opposite!

The good news is that there are literally hundreds (maybe even thousands?) of cocktail recipes to choose from around the world, and you can also hone your own drinks to make them more you as well. E

If you’re still new to the cocktail game, however, we’ve got a few of our favorites that you can try on for size. Enjoy these yummy artisan cocktail recipes on a warm autumn evening with friends and family! They are super easy to make and even easier to drink!

Christmarita
Deck the halls with this sweet holiday treat from La Cerveceria de Barrio Miami. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

  • Frozen Horchata
  • Frozen Tamarind
  • 2 oz. Tequila
  • Powdered Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Stick straw

 

Tequila Sunset
This Tequila Sunset is a delicious pick-me-up any time of the weekend — with friends at parties or to sip on as you enjoy a book on the deck in the evening.

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • Mango Purée
  • 1/2 oz Peachtree Schnapps
  • Splash of Grenadine
  • Mango Slice

 

Mi Havana
Here’s something else fun for you — a sweet, minty drink with a hint of lemon that’s perfect for autumn.

  • 1 oz Midori
  • 8 oz Sugar
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz White Rum
  • Shaken 30 sec
  • Served over ice
  • Topped with 1 oz Rum Añejo
  • Topped with Mint

L’Enologo
From Mercato, this deliciously delectable cocktail blends the savory taste of rosemary with the sweetness of fresh fruits.
  • 2 oz St. Germain
  • 1 oz White Wine
  • 2 oz Lime Juice
  • Fresh Raspberry and Strawberry
  • Rosemary

 

Holiday Sangria
And finally, one of our ultimate favs — perfect for the holiday season, this drink is a must for lovers of wine and citrus flavors!

  • 1 oz Blue Curaçao
  • 3 oz Sprite
  • Orange Slice
  • 2 oz Red Wine
  • Garnish with Melon and Mint

 

 

Best Mojitos & Margaritas in Miami, Florida

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The Caribbean-flavored climate, scenery, and all-around vibe of Miami, Florida all seem to cry out for tropical cocktails. And while you’ve got no shortage of bars and restaurants at which to enjoy such carefree libations, we don’t think you can do better than our V&E restaurants!

Two truly classic Miami mixed drinks are the mojito and the margarita. The rum-based mojito, of course, hails from Havana, Cuba, while the margarita is the signature Mexican tequila cocktail. If you’re in the mood for either of these refreshing beverages, we invite you to any one of the following V&E establishments: You can’t go wrong! Read more

Introducing: La Cerveceria de Barrio Miami

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Here at Vida & Estilo (V&E) Restaurant Group, we’re happy to announce a new addition to our family of much-loved eateries in Miami Beach. In August, we opened the very first U.S. branch of our La Cerveceria de Barrio restaurant chain, which includes a number of locations in Mexico.

We know you’re going to love the culinary experience at La Cerveceria de Barrio Miami, sure to become one of South Beach’s new go-to dining hotspots!

Prepare to be Seduced by the Menu at La Cerveceria de Barrio Miami

La Cerveceria de Barrio Miami serves as a casual Mexican cantina with an emphasis on the bounty of the sea. For the first time, Miamians and any and all visitors to this Gold Coast metropolis will get to enjoy the zesty seafood dishes for which La Cerveceria de Barrio is so celebrated south of the border.

Our regular menu comes overloaded with highlights: too many to do justice to in one blogpost, but we’ll try to give you some idea of the gastronomic scope and focus here (and in doing so pretty much inevitably whet your appetite).

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Top 5 Things To Do in Las Vegas for Locals and Tourists

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They don’t call Las Vegas the Entertainment Capital of the World for nothing, that’s for sure. There’s always something to do, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year—in fact, there’s always about a million things to do.

Given we operate two fine eateries in Vegas—Café Americano and Mercato Della Pescheria—we thought we’d run down five of the top things to do in this nonstop city: destinations and activities that appeal to both locals and the legions of tourists who flock to the great desert metropolis all year round.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Miami for Locals & Tourists

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Miami, Florida ranks among America’s most dynamic and unique cities: essentially tropical, for one thing, and tantalizingly allied in mood, flavor, and culture with the Caribbean and Latin America, and strung through with fabulous art, cuisine, and music. Here at V & E Restaurant Group, we absolutely love this city: because we proudly serve very happy customers at two standout Miami eateries—Mercato Della Pescheria and Tapas y Tintos—and also simply because we’re entranced by the place.

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V&E Restaurant Group Goes Greener!

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No doubt about it: It’s easy to pass off “green” as some buzzword, and “going green” as a vague sort of bandwagon. But when we’re talking about environmental awareness, sustainability, and taking actionable steps to limit our ecological footprint for the good of humankind and the rest of the planet—well, a green approach is very much something to aspire to.

More and more restaurants are going green, a positive trend that can have a massive impact given the size and scale of the dining industry. Here at V & E Restaurant Group, we’re undergoing the same process, exploring ways large and small we can lighten our environmental impact. Read more

The History of Espanola Way & Miami Beach

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Two of the fantastic Miami-area restaurants we manage here at V & E lie along one of the most fabled thoroughfares in South Beach: Espanola Way. Dining at Tapas y Tintos, our Spanish tapas and paella hotspot, or Mercato della Pescheria, our Italian seafood restaurant, you’ll get to soak up all the history and the absolutely one-of-a-kind ambience of the first commercial stretch of Miami Beach. Read more

Employment Branding & Career Opportunities with Vida & Estilo

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Since 1985, V&E Restaurant Group has owned and/or operated better than 30 successful eateries: a great variety of cuisines and locations, but each and every one of them embodying our commitment to a “lifestyle” dining experience.

We’ve forged our reputation—and a great deal of our business success—on this across-the-board experiential concept, the notion that exquisitely prepared food and exquisitely curated drinks should come reinforced by an engaging, cohesive, and distinctive ambience. A V&E restaurant’s spirit isn’t only fully on display on the plate: It’s also embodied in the artwork, the music, the landscaping outside—and certainly the service.

That guiding philosophy—captured, too, in the name of our company (Vida and Estilo translates as “Life and Style”)—delights our patrons and inspires both our partners and our employees. And it’s a mission you can be a part of by cultivating a career with V&E Restaurant Group!

Wide-Ranging Locations & Restaurant Identities: Part of the Appeal of a V&E Restaurant Group Career

A career with V&E Restaurant Group means working at some of the most dynamic restaurants in two world-famous American cities—Miami, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada—as well as across Mexico, including numerous branches in the exciting and vibrant Mexico City metro area. The cuisines cover a lot of ground, and each of our establishments comes with its own singular identity and appeal.

An Employee-Focused Company

Ours is a company that truly believes each and every employee contributes something valuable—not just valuable, essential. Just as our conception of a perfect restaurant demands a holistic system of building blocks—from the thoughtfully chosen cuisine and menu to each and every element of ambience—our vision for V&E Restaurant Group thrives off the contributions of all who work for us and with us.

Join the V&E Restaurant Group family, and you’ll enjoy a stimulating work environment and a world-class introduction to the culinary profession—or a fabulous advancement of your skills and experience in the industry.

Experience the “Life & Style” of V&E Restaurant Group

Whether it’s La Cerveceria de Barrio, Burger Bar Joint, Tapas y Tintos, or Café Americano or one of our restaurants in Las Vegas or Miami, we hope you’ll consider a rewarding career with V&E Restaurant Group. We’ve love to have you as part of our family: providing you with the opportunity to contribute to our “lifestyle”-focused dining establishments, and at the same turn reaping the benefits of your talent and dedication!

We invite you to explore our job openings here at V&E Restaurant Group, and to reach out with any and all inquiries.

Upcoming La Cerveceria de Barrio, History & First Opening in the US

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Here at Vida & Estilo (V&E) Restaurant Group, we couldn’t be more excited to announce the forthcoming opening of a brand-new Mexican eatery of ours here in Miami: La Cerveceria de Barrio!

The restaurant (which loosely translates to “Neighborhood Brewery”) is the very first stateside location of our very successful La Cerveceria de Barrio chain in Mexico, and we think Miamians (and, of course, any and all hungry and thirsty visitors to this great South Florida metropolis) are going to love the place!

Introducing La Cerveceria di Barrio
La Cerveceria de Barrio is a warm, welcoming, unpretentious watering hole inspired by Mexico’s traditional seafood markets. Here you can enjoy home-style Mexican comfort food along with ice-cold craft beer and cocktails, all in a merry and laidback atmosphere.

The first La Cerveceria de Barrio opened back in 2006 in La Condesa, one of the hippest and most dynamic neighborhoods in Mexico City. Today we run many different branches—from Alameda and Centro Santa Fe to Coyoacán and San Luis Potosí—across the capital city metro area and beyond.

Now we’re going to treat Miami to the La Cerveceria de Barrio experience, a thrilling first expansion north of the border that will augment the other vivacious restaurants we run in the city, from Mercado Della Pescheria to Tapas y Tintos.

Great Food, Great Beer at La Cerveceria di Barrio
From fresh fish to tacos, tostadas, ensaladas, and empanadas, the food menu at La Cerveceria de Barrio is as crowd-pleasing as they come. Well-crafted Mexican comfort fare, with a strong focus on seafood, defines our cuisine, and it comes backed up by a broad array of libations: excellent Mexican and international craft beer, the Mexican beer “cocktails” known as micheladas, margaritas and other cocktails, and plenty of refreshing non-alcoholic options as well.

Delicious appetizers and entrees, drinks for every palate: You’re going to love the flavors at La Cerveceria de Barrio. You’re also going to love the atmosphere, taking its spirit from the convivial and warm-spirited Mexican seafood market as well as the down-home charm of a neighborhood tavern. We want this to be one of Miami’s go-to locals-friendly hangouts!

Join Us at the First U.S. Location of La Cerveceria de Barrio!
We hope you’ll join us here in Miami for our latest venture here at V&E Restaurant Group: the opening of our very first U.S. La Cerveceria de Barrio branch: Come enjoy an irresistible menu and lively atmosphere previously restricted to south of the border!