Lester's Unveils Sodas & New Schedule; 'Tailgatepalooza'

WYNWOOD – Monday's may have been gloomy, dread-ridden days before, but not anymore. Lester's has just announced they'll be open on Mondays starting next Monday, September 9. Whew. They've also just launched a line of syrupy house-made sodas. They'll have flavors like orange which is made using orange peels, vanilla and cinnamon; root-beer "pre-prohibition" style made with anise, cloves, cinnamon, all spice and mint; and Chinese-5 spice with "fennel, cinnamon, cardamom, black peppercorn and cloves". [EaterWire]

MIAMI GARDENS – According to Short Order, Jamie DeRosa ("a life long Gator") and Ralph Pagano ("a UM fan) are hosting "Tailgatepalooza at Sun Life Stadium" on Saturday, September 7. They'll be cooking it out with items like chicken and waffles, beef cheek burgers and "Italian-style pulled pork". Plus Gravity Brewlab's special "Malt Licker" brew will be available just for the occasion. And it's all free. [SO]