My bff Jennifer (the photographer at my blogiversary party) from San Francisco, who rarely visits me cuz she dislikes L.A., came down to stay for a couple of days this week and since she doesn’t drink I had to think of other ways we could have fun. Solution? Take her on a tour, albeit a…
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Reminder: My Blogiversary at Bar Lubitsch
I can’t believe it’s less than a week til my big blogiversary party. Free booze for two hours generously provided by the fine folks at Martin Miller’s Gin and Partida Tequila. Damian Windsor, my fave bartender from Gordon Ramsay at The London, created a special cocktail menu for the occasion which the Bar Lubitsch bartenders…
8 oz. Burger Bar: A Burger Joint for Grown-Ups
Checked out the two-week-old burger joint on Melrose, 8 oz. Burger Bar, which is located in the former Table 8 space. I didn’t come for the burgers, however, but rather the cocktails. It’s a wonderful list of pre-Prohibition-style classics and some signature drinks made with fresh juices, mixers and herbs, and each one is only…
Free Cheesecake, Jamba Juice and Starbucks Day
Flickr Shot by {meagen} (detail) You like the free stuff, right? Well tomorrow — Wednesday, July 30 — there are three giveaways going on. $1.50 Cheesecake Slice from Cheesecake Factory: The biggie of the day is the $1.50 slice of cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory in celebration of its 30th anniversary (and National Cheesecake Day). Why…
This Weekend: Cherry Cupcakes, Derby Girls/Xanadu and an Odd Couple
MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News While you’re here enjoying Sprinkles’ new cupcake flavor, checking out that crazy all-day American Apparel flea market sale and enjoying Xanadu with the Angel City Derby Girls, I’ll be in Santa Barbara attending a dear friend’s wedding. Hm. Friday, July 25 Sprinkles Summer Cherry Cupcakes Cherry, cherry, baby!…
Blogiversary Giveaway#1: Leyna's Kitchen Cupcakes
Leyna of Leyna’s Kitchen, the winner for overall cupcake favorite at the 2008 Cupcake Challenge, made me the happiest girl on earth today. Not only was this very adorable girl kind enough to drop off the Leyna’s Kitchen gift card (for a box of 8) I will be giving away at my blogiversary party next…
Novelties of the Northwest: Basshole, Coastal Kitchen and Sweet Life
During my lonnnng road trip to Seattle, I had hoped to stop off at various bars, restaurants, and even events along the way to see how the Northwestern towns do it. But turns out traveling 2,300 miles in six days means you don’t really have much time to do anything, especially when visiting family. However,…
Cupcake News: Strawberry Fest, Father's Day and a Mini Cupcakes Giveaway
Flickr Shot by dotsara Whether you’re celebrating strawberries, your dad or Saturdays, there is a cupcake out there for you. Some even for free. Cute stationary store in Venice, Urbanic Paper Boutique, is kicking off its Cupcake Saturdays this weekend. Why cupcakes in a paper store, you ask? Store owner Audrey Woollen realized that the…
National Doughnut Day: Free Doughnuts AND Cupcakes
Tomorrow is a big day for weight watchers and sugar fiends alike to curse and to cherish as not only is it National Doughnut Day but Crumbs, at its new location in Larchmont Village, is giving away 1,000 cupcakes. Yes, again. But who’s complaining? The new cupcake location is celebrating its grand opening, fer real…
Crumbs Bake Shop: 1,000 Free Cupcakes
Flickr shot by dotsara UPDATE: According to Eater LA, even though Crumbs didn’t open yesterday they still gave out 1,000 cupcakes. And will give away another 1,000 when they finally do open fer real sometime in “the beginning of June.” Tomorrow a second Crumbs Bake Shop is opening up in Los Angeles, this time in…
