After about half an hour at Edison, Andy and I took off for the Hive Gallery’s 2nd anniversary party. I knew nothing about it except that there was art, food, drinks, music, it has apparently been around for two years and this exhibit runs through April 29. Suggested cover was $7 but, hey, it was…
Category Archives: Nightlife
Speed Barhopping on the Eastsiiide, Part I
Last night I met up with Andy from LAist, or as I like to call him “Crazy Andy” — you’d have to know him to understand — for some Eastside barhopping action. The mission? Go where I’ve never gone before and revisit new faves since I rarely get to go to this part of town….
Cocktail Reviews: Spice Rack Cocktails at Ford's
Remember the advent of the cosmo and how suddenly a slew of sweet “martinis” popped up at posh bars and restaurants everywhere? Well I guess the “martini” cocktail has metamorphosed yet again with the arrival of what I’m calling spice rack martinis: cocktails that use unusual-for-a-cocktail taste enhancers other than sugar and chocolate powder. The…
Bodega De Cordova: Vino, Amigas y Musica
The first time I heard about Bodega De Cordova, an Internet date had suggested we meet there for our first date. I thought this was kind of rude of him since this small Spanish wine bar is clear across town for me and only down the street from his place. Hm, on second thought, I…
Vinum Populi: DIY Wine Tastings
After patronizing Ford’s Filling Station and nothing else in Culver City for months, I finally opened my eyes wide enough to catch a glimpse of Vinum Populi, a high-tech wine bar located next to Ugo’s. Amazing since I had unwittingly passed by it every time I headed to Ford’s from the public parking garage; and…
Interim Westside Chill Spot: Montana Lounge
A well-informed source told me the following about the former Yu Lounge on Montana in Santa Monica, which was owned by SBE Entertainment (Katsuya, Abbey). Apparently, that space has been sold to Hillstone Restaurant Group (Houston’s, Gulfstream, Bandera) to turn into a Cafe R&D or lunchtime-y place. A shame considering it was the only joint…
ArcLight's "Crew Pick" 21+ Screenings
How cool is this? For the Mondays of April, the ArcLight will be presenting the movie favorites of its cinematically astute employees, classics that they watch over and over again. And I ain’t talking Citizen Kane. Maybe you’ll find your favorite here, too. (Yay! Bill & Ted!) As it’s all part of the “21+ screenings”…
FREE TICKETS: Mystery Barhopper Bus Tour
L.A. Barhopper has generously offered up six spots for the upcoming mystery bus tour this Saturday. It’s in the Valley this time and kicks off at Tommy Ray’s Cafe. And where it goes from there is anyone’s guess. Although I heard there’s an exotic bar included, but I’m not going to say where since I…
Glamour Shots and Boogie at the Mountain Bar
Flickr Shot (detail) by Sgt. Gooch You know you’ve always been curious but probably played it off by making fun of them when you passed the photography studio in the mall. Admit it, though, secretly you wondered how you’d look in a Glamour Shot. Cheesy background, cheesy Sears Catalog smile, chin on back of your…
Heathers at Tiny's K.O.: What's Your Damage, Heather?
One of my favorite movies evuh! is playing tonight at one of my fave Hollywood bars evuh! Tiny’s K.O. for tonight’s Movie Monday night. AND they have happy-hour priced food to snack on while you watch the fall of the Heathers and maybe even quote along. My fave? “Fuck me gently with a chainsaw.” Heathers…
