Last night I stopped off at Copa d’Oro for happy hour as usual but this time head bar dude Vincenzo Marianella had a special surprise for me. He had just gotten a bottle of Mozart dark chocolate liqueur! And this was months after I first fell in love with the idea of the chocolate Manhattan…
Category Archives: Cocktails
Ammo's Small-Batch Social: Tequila Ocho
Last week, Hollywood neighborhood eatery Ammo kicked off its new tasting series amid a revelry of bloggers and cocktailers. Small-Batch Social is meant to bring together booze fans and industry experts while showcasing small-production spirits, wine and beer. And for the debut event last Thursday, Tequila Ocho, from Jalisco, Mexico, was in the spotlight with…
Radio Room: The Edison's Speakeasy Night Returns With NYC Mixologists
The Edison’s speakeasy night in the Radio Room has gotten so huge that they are now charging a cover! But don’t worry, if you enter this special code “RR428” when you purchase your tickets here, you get in for $5 instead of $10. Esteemed New York mixologists, Alex Day of Death & Company and Richie…
This Weekend: Tequila Social, Cheesy Contest, Giada in the Flesh
How to make a “famous Gossip Girl grilled cheese sandwich,” normally $50, at home. Wow, what a jampacked weekend! And not as hot as last weekend. Umm, where to begin? Thursday, April 23 Nike Fashion Show and Freebies at Road Runner Sports in Torrance If you’re in need of some new athletic wear to gear…
Celebrate Earth Day: Green Cocktails, Organic Wine and Charitable Cupcakes
Happy Earth Day 2009, earthlings! Chances are that you have many community-service activities planned today. But what about afterward when you’re feeling all warm and fuzzy from your good deeds? Wanna keep that mellow going? Check out the following for eco-friendly yummies. At the Edison downtown, for every Tru2 Gin drink purchased, a tree will…
8 oz. Burger Bar's $8 Cocktails
Next to Copa d’Oro’s $5 vintage cocktails during its happy hour, I think 8 oz. Burger Bar actually has the second most affordable classic cocktails. For $8 you can get any of the following and that’s just regular prices! I know I already mentioned this in the original post last year but they’ve since expanded…
Casa Downtown: All-Day Grand Opening Patio Party
Photo courtesy of Casa Downtown In downtown LA this Thursday, Casa‘s outdoor bar and patio are officially finished and up and running and they’re debuting with an all-day celebration from 11am to 2am. Drink specials include $7 Cazadores margaritas all day (yum!), 2-for-1 cocktails when you drop off your business card 2:30-5pm and $4 shot…
Hangover Cure: Rush Street's Red Eye Brunch
You had an awesome night of barhopping but one cocktail too many, you mixed your spirits and you didn’t even drink a drop of water before you went to bed. Next morning? Raging headache, and the last thing you want to have for brunch is some buttery pancakes drenched in sweet syrup. Blech! Fortunately there’s…
Drinking With the Stars: Maggiano's Dancing With the Stars Cocktails
This is for my friend JDP who is a huuuuge Dancing With the Stars fan. I’m not so much but ever since I saw that Gilles Marini from the Sex and the City movie displaying his sexay Argentine Tango moves on the show…well, I’ve been keeping an eye on things. But fans of the show…
Dear Caroline on Crack: A Classy Birthday With Flip Cup Potential on the Westside?
Dear Caroline on Crack, A friend of mine is looking to have her 30th birthday somewhere on the Westside on a Saturday night that has good beer or at least good drinks, an outdoor area where people can be loud, yet is still kind of classy. The new Home in Silver Lake is a great…
