Finally, it really feels like summer what with this warmer weather. And what better way to enjoy it than with outdoor events that involve grilling and craft beer? Funnn! Thursday, July 7 Havaianas Pop-Up Store in Hollywood Show off your cute pedicure while sporting your special brand of Havaianas that you custom-made yourself! The flip-flop…
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Those Summer Nights at The Spare Room: Food, Drink and Bowling Deals on Wednesdays
Save on your electricity bill this summer by spending your Wednesday nights at The Spare Room, Hollywood Roosevelt’s swank cocktail bar/bowling alley. Every Wednesday from 6 to 9pm, have them foot the A/C bill while you spend your savings on food, drink and fun deals. Nosh on $5 mini lobster rolls while tossing back $3…
Bru Haus: Wurstkuche West or Just Worst?
On a section of Brentwood street familiar to most UCLA students who like to party, new gastropub Bru Haus sits on Wilshire Boulevard between Q’s Billiard Club and Cabo Cantina, two bars populated with 20-somethings whose seeming sole intent is to tie one on and meet that special random someone. Not that I’m judging. We…
L.A. Beer Experts Pair Craft Beer With 4th of July Barbeque
As a food enthusiast, for your Fourth of July barbecue, you’re probably not going to want to sully your Kansas City-style spareribs experience by washing them down with a Bud Light. No, you’ll want the perfect brew to complement that spicy sweet sauciness…and another beer to go with the rosemary potato salad, and one to…
This Weekend: Tiki Throwdown, Vegan Beer Fest, Cocktail Paired Drago Dinner
Europe was great but it’s so awesome to be back in LA. And all these drink-focused events this weekend make me extra happy to be back. Booze and pancakes, cocktail-paired dinner, tiki cocktails? Yes please! Friday, June 24 Pancake and Booze Art Show Underground art show featuring 75 artists, live music, body painting and free…
Recap: Spare Room Bowling and Taste of the Nation LA
Last week’s Spare Room bowling party for Taste of the Nation LA marked the last pre-TOTNLA event before the big one on June 12. Hosted by me and organized by cocktail ringmaster Aidan Demarest, it was a smashing success. At least that’s what they tell me. I just remember a whirlwind of friends and cocktails….
This Weekend: Tiki Holiday, 1886 Westside, Tim Burton Speaks
What a glorious weekend it’s going to be! Not only is it a holiday but it’s the last weekend before my European vacation! Woot! By the way, don’t forget: my Spare Room Taste of the Nation LA bowling party is tonight and I’m still collecting entries for my Bruery craft beer fest giveaway! Thursday, May…
Giveaway: 2 VIP Tickets to The Bruery's 3rd Anniversary/Beer Fest
***CONTEST CLOSED*** The Bruery, one of my favorite SoCal breweries, is celebrating its 3rd anniversary. That means it’s been spreading joy and happiness through its tasty brews for only three years. And, this Placentia-based beermaker is going to do up its celebration BIG by combining it with a local craft beer festival. So not only…
This Weekend: Free Cupcakes & Wine, Rooftop Beer Fest, Pirates' Bacon Buffet
Squee! So many fun things to do this weekend, that is, unless of course, the Rapture foils all plans. Thursday, May 19 Free Cupcakes and Wine: SimonLA – Taste of the Nation LA Event And why wouldn’t you want free wine and cupcakes? At this event benefitting Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, which…
Beer Belly: Mom & Pop Beer Bar Never Looked So Good
Beer Belly craft beer bar is opening in Koreatown this Friday, and it seems to possess all the elements of what make a beer bar great: 1) an impressive selection of affordably priced, handcrafted beer on taps; 2) tasty bar bites; 3) beer-serious owners; 4) knowledgeable beertenders; and 5) parking. The owners, Jimmy and Yume…
