Wah! The end of August. Next thing you know it’s Christmas! So how are you going to enjoy your last days of summer? Thursday, August 27 The Cocktail Hours Book Launch Party with Free Cocktails A cocktail party with free martinis, mini makeovers and special gifts for attendees? Swank! In honor of new novel The…
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Under One Umbrella Event: Chef Tastings and Molecular Mixology
Event production group Salt of the Earth and event catering company Epicurean Umbrella present an unusual night of collaborative chef tastings and molecular mixology at the Mark in West L.A. this Thursday. Unlike most food events, this one will be set up like a gallery exhibition instead of food festival or seated dinner. Every hour,…
Electric Skate-aloo: Down & Derby Roller Disco at the Echoplex
When I was a kid I was big time into rollerskating and would often hit the local roller rink to channel my inner Kira (Olivia Newton-John’s rollerskating muse character in Xanadu). I may not have known how to do inverted spins or double axles but I could at least do the sprinkler while skating in…
Cocktail To-Do List: Providence, Essex's Beer Cocktails, Tasting Kitchen
This is more for me than anything, just so I can get it in order in my head. A list of cocktails and bars I’ve been meaning to check out. Ah so much to drink, so little time. And if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them. Beer cocktails at Essex Public House:…
This Weekend: Detox/Retox, Julia at Comme Ca, Brainnnnssss!
I’ll be up in Bumfuck, California, dressed up as a French maid in 90-degree heat. Jealousss? But, hey, you have fun this weekend. Thursday, August 13 Barneys Warehouse Sale at the LA Convention Center The good news is that the Barney’s Warehouse Sale is in an even bigger space this year. The bad news is…
Hidden Bar + Undiscovered Mixologist + Awesome Cocktails = Not Secret for Long
Esther of estarLA, Neil of Food Marathon and I started to make a secret pact. There’s a bar that we went to the other night that has an awesome, yet-to-be-discovered bartender who creates cocktails with the likes of prosciutto-infused bourbon, olive oil and fresh ingredients straight from the farmer’s market which he goes to five…
This Weekend: Mile High Club, KBBQ Cook-Off, Screening McQueen
Holy merde! It’s already the second weekend of August? That means you only have two more weeks to enjoy the summer! Fortunately, you may be able to fit in some fun summertime activities just in this weekend alone: street party, KBBQ, outdoor screening! Friday, August 7 The Lek’s “From New Zealand With Love” Party at…
The Manhattan That Made Me Cry: Gallery Bar and Bottega Louie
When I first heard about the Gallery Bar in Biltmore Downtown’s Manhattan menu, a drink menu showcasing six versions of my favorite cocktail, I just had to investigate. And who better to accompany me than my Manhattan-loving pallie, Johnny the Fish aka John of Social Domain? He’s the guy who can make the perfect Manhattan,…
Joy of Sake's Origin of Aroma Party at Katana
The Joy of Sake’s Aftertaste “Origin of Aroma” event at Katana sounds just so L.A. and I don’t mean that in a bad way. But what’s more L.A. than sipping 37 different sakes while seeing and being seen on Katana‘s patio overlooking the Sunset Strip? Swank! And yet this will be the first time an…
Yummy Cupcakes: Happy Hour Cocktail Cupcakes & Concession Stand Flavors
I may not have been crazy about Yummy Cupcakes in the past but I definitely have to give them credit for their creativity and daring with regards to flavors. Pancakes n’ Bacon? Tomato Soup Cake? Chocolate Merlot? Yup, remember when they had wine flavored cupcakes? Well, cocktail enthusiasts might be happy to know that they…
