Category Archives: South Florida

Cancer survivor and rock legend Dick Dale: ‘I had both feet in the grave’

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Dick Dale: performed April 25 at Grand Central in Miami with Gold Dust Lounge and Skinny Jimmy & the Stingrays. See below: Photos from the show Rock ‘n’ roll icon Dick Dale is in the midst of a career resurgence … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Events, Music, Photo galleries, Reviews, South Florida | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The Hukilau crowns winner of Deadhead Rum Cocktail Contest

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

When the organizers of The Hukilau, the largest annual gathering of Tiki enthusiasts on the East Coast, asked attendees to come up with a signature cocktail for one of their new rum sponsors, the response was instantaneous and ambitious. The … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Cocktails, Events, Hukilau, Recipes, Rum, South Florida | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Miami festival showcases a never-ending variety of rums, but what does the future hold?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival celebrated its fifth birthday last month, drawing thousands of industry reps and enthusiasts to a weeklong celebration of one of the world’s most popular spirits. The April 15-21 event marked the occasion with an impressive … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Events, Mai-Kai, South Florida | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rum’s best and brightest stars take center stage at annual Miami festival

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

South Florida is about to become the epicenter of the rum world, at least for a week, with experts from around the globe descending for the fifth annual Miami Rum Renaissance Festival next Monday through Sunday (April 15-21). 2013 Miami … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Culture, Events, History, Rum, South Florida | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Hukilau announces new art show, entertainers, more updates for Tiki fest in June

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Organizers of The Hukilau have shifted plans for the 12th annual Polynesian Pop weekender into overdrive over the past several weeks, announcing a new cocktail contest, art show, additional entertainment plus the sellout of the host hotel on Fort Lauderdale … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Art, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Hukilau welcomes new rum sponsors, cocktail contest to wake the dead

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Update: The Hukilau crowns winner of Deadhead Rum Cocktail Contest The Hukilau: June 6-9, 2013, at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, Best Western Oceanside, and The Mai-Kai restaurant. Latest updates at TheHukilau.com and Facebook. Organizers of The Hukilau are … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Cocktails, Events, Hukilau, Rum, South Florida | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mai-Kai history event joins the party as inaugural Mod Weekend kicks into gear

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Mod Weekend, the March 15-17 celebration of Fort Lauderdale’s mid-century architecture and style, is shaping up to be a whirlwind of activity with several events selling out and additional activities added to the mix, including Saturday’s “Mai-Kai: History, Mystery and … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Dick Dale concert is always the best way to celebrate another year of The Atomic Grog

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Dick Dale: April 25 at Grand Central in Miami. Click here to buy tickets online. When last year’s South Florida dates of the triumphant comeback tour featuring the King of the Surf Guitar, Dick Dale, coincided with the one-year anniversary … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Events, Music, South Florida | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

How big a punch can Tiki Month take?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Every February, Tiki cocktail bloggers gather for Tiki Month at The Pegu Blog to share cocktail recipes, tips, tricks and musings about the state of tropical mixology. Why February? It has something to do with an escape from Mother Nature’s … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, Cocktails, Events, Events, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Recipes, Rum, South Florida | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Make it a double: Ascension of Miami Rum Renaissance Festival mirrors explosive growth of cane spirits

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

2013 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: Monday, April 15, through Sunday, April 21, at the Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center. For more information, go to RumRenaissance.com. April update: Rum’s best and brightest stars take center stage at annual Miami … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Events, Rum, South Florida | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment