Category Archives: Dining

This Weekend: Social Media Happy Hour, White Trash Wine Tasting, Burlesque & Moonshine

Friday, September 2 The Taste’s Burgers and Beers Join Beer Chicks Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune at this beertastic event for LA Times‘ The Taste. The girls have curated a selection of craft brews just for the occasion. There will be tasty beers by celebrated breweries like Craftsman, Stone Brewing, TAPS and Ommegang. For the…

7 Reasons To Love SmithHouse Tap & Grill in Century City

SmithHouse craft beer flight by Caroline on Crack

Finally, another reason to visit Century City, other than the mall! Across the street in the old Kula space is new sports bar/restaurant SmithHouse Tap & Grill by Curtis Nysmith (Capitol City). Yeah, I was skeptical of it at first, too, especially since I was not a fan of Capitol City. But when word got…

This Weekend: Beck at the Bowl, Coney Island Wine Pairing, Creaky Tiki

Thursday, August 25 Locals’ Hour at Playa Learn from one of the best in the cocktail biz, Angeleno Magazine’s “Best New Mixologist” Julian Cox. He’ll teach you some of his trade secrets for you to try at your own cocktail parties. Best part is that the class is free and you can imbibe the lesson…

Blog Bite: Lobster Mac & Cheese & $4 Pint Night at Blue Palms Brewhouse

Blue Palms Brewhouse Lobster Mac n Cheese by Caroline on Crack

You’ve had a tough day and you really want to treat yourself to make it all better. Best way to indulge? Chow down on the decadent lobster mac and cheese at Blue Palms Brewhouse in Hollywood. Yup, this craft beer bar not only features 24 awesome beers on tap at any given time but it…

This Weekend: Bacon Brunch, Bay Cities Wine Tasting, Food Truck Flea Market Music Fest

Look out weekend cuz here I come… Thursday, August 18 Napa Valley Grille’s Taste Foursquare Happy Hour Get a delicious (and wallet-friendly) sneaky peek of Executive Chef Joseph Gillard’s Heritage Pork Belly he created for September 4th’s “Fashion Bites Brunch” during the Westwood restaurant’s happy hour (Monday-Saturday 3-7pm and 9pm-12am, Sunday 3-11pm). This is part…

Highlights of New Bouchon Bakery Beverly Hills

Bouchon Bakery by Caroline on Crack

The much anticipated Bouchon Bakery Beverly Hills opens to the public tomorrow, August 17, but I (along with other media types) was granted a (hosted) sneak peek to this French pastry paradise today. Situated at the lower level of the grand entrance to Thomas Keller’s Bouchon restaurant (talk about impulse buys) in Beverly Hills, the…

This Weekend: BEER!, Tequila Shots With The Imbiber, Spooky Fright Night Screening

It’s almost the end of summer. No need to worry about your bikini bod anymore. Good thing, too, considering all the drinking going on this weekend! Friday, August 12 Mac & Cheese and Beer Pairing at Four Points LAX Mm, the best way to get those carbs! For $30 you get three types of mac…

This Weekend: Gin Breakfast, Night+Market Thai BBQ, KBBQ Cook-Off

Hollywood Takes a Stand Against Planking from Marielle Jaffe Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you guys for reading my blog. I couldn’t do this for six years without your support! Enjoy your weekend! Thursday, August 4 One Night Only: Desserts and Drinks Pairings at Dominick’s My two favorite things in the world…

This Weekend: Tiki Time at 1886, Unique LA Summer, Bluegrass Pig Roast

It’s already August? Where’d the summer go? Better get the last days of the season in by enjoying them the following ways. Friday, July 29 New Summer Cocktail Menu at 1886 Nothing says summer like tropical drinks and Marcos Tello and the 1886 crew know it. Their new 16-drink summer cocktail menu debuts this week…

This Weekend: Belgian Beer Garden, Chanel for Sale, Princess Bride Drinking Game

The Princess Bride (“Sweded” in 5 minutes) – watch more funny videos It’s my big move weekend! So excited. OK, not really. Because that will mean that I probably won’t be able to go to any of these fun events. Sad trombone. Friday, July 22 The Paper Bag Princess Vintage Super Summer Sale I always…