If you’re a fan of cocktails, you’re probably no stranger to paying over $12 for a decent cocktail at a respected bar. I know, I know, but that’s the price one pays for quality. Fortunately, starting on Thursday, May 6, Breadbar Century City’s brand-new monthly mixology series, Hatchi Mix, kicks off featuring some of the…
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Win Tickets to Nights With Neve Cocktail Party
*****CONTEST CLOSED***** Win a pair of tickets to a “Nights With Neve Ice” cocktail party at Osteria La Buca. You’ll want these babies (worth $60). At this event in the cozy Italian restaurant on Melrose, not only will you get to enjoy that fancy, luxury ice by Michel Dozois (formerly of Comme Ca and STK)…
This Weekend: 25-Cent Tequila Bar, Free Mixology Class, Maker's Mark Dinner
Happy Tax Day. It ain’t so bad, especially if you already filed, right? Plus there are ample food discounts and drink specials abound. Check here and here for deals at Copa d’Oro, The Tar Pit and Bigfoot Lodge West. Yay, cheap drinks! Anyhoo, here’s what’s going down this weekend. Thursday, April 15 Coachella Weekend Kick-Off…
Ortega 120's Amateur Tequila Mixology Competition
It’s always easier to be a critic than a creator, right? That’s why anyone who enters Ortega 120’s Toma Tequila Mixology Contest will get my respect. This contest isn’t for pro bartenders or mixologists but rather amateurs, undiscovered talents, aspiring mixologists, which should make you feel better. Come on, I bet you have some yummy…
Shady Lady Saloon: My Fave Watering Hole in Sacramento
OMG, so happy that I found the Shady Lady Saloon in Sacramento. Ya see, my folks still live in Sacto so I have to visit on occasion but have resigned myself to breweries and dive bars for tippling. Not that there’s anything wrong with that; I just have to go without a good Manhattan during…
Sneak Preview of Drago Centro's Springtime Cocktails
So yesterday on Twitter, Drago Centro‘s sommelier/beverage director Michael Shearin mentioned how he’s going to debut the restaurant’s new springtime cocktail menu one special night very soon and only charge $6 for each one a la Rivera’s one-night cocktail debuts. First it was going to be this Thursday but that had to be pushed back…
This Weekend: Grilled Cheese Duo, Tweet Crawl, Weekend Happy Hour
It’s going to be a gor-jus spring weekend. What are you going to do? Hike? Biking? Road trip? In any case, I’ve got a few ideas. Friday, April 2 Tillamook’s Loaf Tour and Grilled Cheese Truck Team Up Tillamook’s Loaf Love Tour is partnering with the Grilled Cheese Truck to bring the masses grilled cheese…
Silverlake Wine's Scotch Tasting at Three Clubs
I was so bummed that I had to miss Silverlake Wine‘s rum tasting last week since I was at the tail end of my booze fast so imagine my glee when I heard that everyone’s favorite wine store is doing a Scotch tasting just next week! THAT I can do! Signatory Scotch brand ambassador Ed…
Easter Roundup: Brunch, Sweets and Cocktails
Seems like everyone is eggcited (sorry) about Easter this year what with all the Easter brunches around town. But I thought I’d narrow things down to Easter brunches with a twist, with something other than the usual holiday fare. And I’ve also included cocktail and sweet treat options. Big Deal: Henry’s Hat in Studio City…
Cocktail Menu for Tonight's First & Hope Red Rover Bar Night
I know I already wrote about First & Hope Supper Club’s Red Rover, Red Rover event but this time I was able to get the cocktail menu! Yup, as a reminder: Red Rover, Red Rover is First & Hope’s new bar night tonight. Yes, nearly a month before the supper club’s official opening on April…
