Drink Like a Local at Georgia's Union; War of the Wines at Steak 954

MIAMI BEACH - Georgia's Union is uniting craft beer drinkers tomorrow night at 8 p.m. for "Drink Like a Local", with samples from six local breweries: Cigar City, Holy Mackeral, Jupiter Monk in the Trunk, The Native Brewing Company, Tequesta Brewing Company, and Brown Distributing. [EaterWire]

SOUTH BEACH - Another restaurant embraces local breweries with 5 Napkin Burger pairing up on July 16 (Florida Beer Company) and July 23 (Holy Mackeral). Chef Andy D'Amico will pair his three course menu with four beers from that night's brewery, tickets are on sale for $35 for one night or $60 for both. [EaterWire]

FT. LAUDERDALE - After a successful first run, "War of the Wines" is returning to Stephen Starr's Steak 954 on Thursday, July 12. The battle will pit Bordeaux against Meritage with diners feasting for $85 on chef Jason Landon Smith's five course menu featuring charred prime strip and Colorado lamb porterhouse. [EaterWire]

[Photo of Georgia Union Courtesy of Manero]