I have this thing for burlesque. I think it’s what sexy is, or as Sophia Loren once said, “Sex appeal is 50 percent what you’ve got and 50 percent what people think you’ve got.” Not dropping the fan, so to speak, and showing ALL your goods. Following that, a burlesque show is more about sexy moves than just…
Category Archives: Nightlife
St. Paddy's Day Cocktail Wish List
Since I’m not going on a pub crawl on this here alcoholiday and will in fact be on the road to SF, I thought I’d just list some of my favorite drinks to raise a virtual glass toasting all the drunk bastards out there on St. Patrick’s Day. Irish Car Bomb: So good when it…
Finn McCool's Irish Pub: A Bit 'O Cheer & Blarney
Flickr Shot by dotsara I am not a fan of the big alcoholidays: Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, New Year’s Eve…Labor Day. I just hate the crowds of drunk people. Crowds of drunk people on a Thursday night, fine. But on a night especially dedicated to getting plastered? No thanks. That’s why I chose…
"Bring Your Own Fucking iPod" Night at Saints & Sinners
I’ve read about these “Bring Your Own iPod” nights in other cities like London, Chicago and New York but not in L.A. Until now. Saints & Sinners is hosting their very own “Bring Your Own Fucking iPod Night” on Tuesdays. Here’s the deal: 1. Program your On the Go or a Playlist for a 25-30-minute…
Bite Martini & Sushi Lounge: Asian Street Food at Hollywood Prices
Bite, the sushi restaurant in Venice, used to be Zazen. That’s not really saying much as all they really did was change up the exterior and get a hotted-up Web site (although even the site still has “Zazen” labels). Otherwise, the menu and “martini” list are virtually the same. Michael has been coming here for…
Wink, Wink: The No Tell Room at the Farmer's Daughter Hotel
Flickr shot by brianwallace Truth be told, I have a thing for motels. In fact staying in motels is the highlight for me when taking road trips. Something about the “international breakfast” doughnuts in the morning, the crisp white bed sheets, and the temporariness of it all. So every time I pass by the Farmer’s…
Drunk Study Hall Hour at Yu Restaurant & Lounge
**CLOSED** When I think happy hour, I really don’t think “Montana Avenue” in Santa Monica. This quiet little strip north of Wilshire is great for date-night restaurants or to enjoy a very tasty blue cheeseburger at Father’s Office but for drink specials? Not so much. That’s why I was really surprised to find out about…
Party Like a Movie Star: Oscar Viewing Parties
I really don’t care about the Oscars. It feels like watching an awards show for an industry I am in no way a part of with people I have no emotional tie to so I don’t care who wins…oh wait, that’s exactly what it is. But combine Oscar show viewing with a party and I’m…
Margaritas and Ukuleles at Lares
It was after a couple of drinks at the Air Conditioned Lounge, my new favorite place, when we sauntered over to Lares for some late-night margaritas since we didn’t want to get in the car to drive to the Arsenal and it was too far to walk down to 310 on this intermittently rainy night….
Where to Take Visiting Parents for Dinner: C&O Trattoria
My folks surprised us with a visit this weekend and since they are usually big fans of TGIFridays and Chili’s and my bro and I aren’t, we had to come up with an alternative that would make everyone happy. Answer? C&O Trattoria. Yes, it’s not American cuisine but who doesn’t love Italian food? From CitySearch:…
