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…
Category Archives: Nightlife
Where Have All the L.A. Bartenders Gone? They’re in NOLA for Tales of the Cocktail 2011
If you’re a cocktail geek, chances are you’ve heard of the annual Tales of the Cocktail event in New Orleans and even plan your social calendar around it. Every year drink slingers, liquor companies and cocktail enthusiasts do their liver stretches and build up their alcohol tolerance before descending on the Big Easy for booze-fueled…
Vodvil: Never-Ending Game Night in West Hollywood
When I first heard about Vodvil, I just didn’t get it. In its press release the brand-new bar/restaurant on Fairfax Avenue was described as a “sexy and smart new entertainment venue offering game night for grown-ups.” Heh? So naturally come preview night I had to check it out. And, I’m glad I did because no…
The Bartender Next Door: Joseph Brooke at Hollywood’s New Next Door Lounge
I first remembered barman Joseph Brooke’s name when he worked with Vincenzo Marianella at Copa d’Oro in 2009. I had seen him around before but since I’m horrible with names I couldn’t remember his. One night at Copa he had just finished telling me about how he was competing on this new reality show, On…
This Weekend: New Hollywood Gastropub, Bastille Day Parties, Fun Run/Food Fest
You’re not going to let a little Carmaggedon interfere with your weekend plans, are ya? Especially when there’s a bunch of food festivals like LA Food Fest (which I’m giving away tickets to) going on! Plus all this other fun stuff. Thursday, July 14 Paella and Spanish Wine Tasting at 55 Degree If you’re all…
Resistance Is Futile: LA Street Food Fest + Giveaway
Carmaggedon. Autopocalypse. The 405 freeway closed the whole weekend from the 101 to 10? What’s a Westsider who wants to hit up foodie favorite event LA Street Food Fest in Pasadena on July 16th to do? Feel the Lure of LA Food Fest I mean, who would want to brave what’s being touted to be…
Farmers Market Sundays: The Eveleigh’s Weekly Farm-to-Bar Cocktails
Forget seasonal cocktail menus where the drinks are updated every three or four months tops, The Eveleigh (one of my favorite places for brunch cocktails as a matter of fact) in West Hollywood is taking it to the next level with their Farmers Market Sundays, which kicked off last night. Each week starting at 5pm…
This Weekend: WeHo Craft Beer Garden, Sunset Beer Co. Tasting, Free Yoga Class
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…
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…
