may oktoberfest begin

last night was the grand-kind-of-opening of what-will-be Central Park. It may have been astroturf and party tents, not the four walled Brickell Beer Garden and Akashi that will eventually fill the space, but it was a good time regardless.

For the rest of the weekend you can enjoy German beers and inspired food in what's basically a fun-filled construction site. Take your dog, take your lederhosen, and take a few friends to sip on what's the beginning of a whole month of excuses to try German beer and eat sauerkraut- in this case Dry Cider Kraut.