Since I made up my mind to not go out this Halloween (don’t feel like dealing with crowds, traffic and craziness) I went to the Ketel One Halloween party at the Edison downtown last night to get the holiday out of my system and to also get a chance to put on my costume one…
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Malbecs and Slim Jims at Colorado Wine Company
When you think fine wine pairings, I bet the last thing on your mind are Slim Jims and Ding Dongs. But that’s exactly what they served at the Colorado Wine Company this past weekend for the 2nd Annual White Trash Tasting. Before you cry “Sacrilege!” I’ll have you know that Jennifer and John Nugent, the…
Halloween Cocktails: Seizing the Spirits
Photo by Lauren Avila If you love Halloween as much as I do — candy corn isn’t a treat it’s a condiment — you’ll most definitely appreciate this list of cocktails where you can actually drink in the spooky holiday around Los Angeles (includes some Halloween night ideas, too). The Edison downtown is going all…
Cocktail Review: Mission Cantina's Jalapeno Martini
Are you the type of person who LOVES spicy foods and feels that there’s no such thing as “too hot”? I challenge you, then, to try the firewater aka Jalapeno Martini ($11) at the Mission Cantina in Hollywood. Made of vodka, olive juice, the tiniest bit of simple syrup and then muddled with jalapeno peppers,…
This Weekend: Warehouse Sales, Free Cocktails, Alooo-HA!
This weekend is going to be awesome. I’m going to that prom party tomorrow, the white trash tasting on Saturday and my bro is getting married on Sunday! Oh, plus all this! Ay yi yi! Thursday, October 23 Charles David Semi Annual Warehouse Sale Oy! Two big warehouse sales this weekend! What’s a girl with…
Massage Garage: Feel Like a Million for Cheap
Flickr Shot by Haynes Photography I’m a new woman! OMG, I feel fantabulous after my deep tissue massage at Culver City’s Massage Garage Monday night. After the AIDS Walk, I was in such pain from walking that 6.2 miles and holding up my Team Crackhead sign. I know. This is the same girl who ran…
Go Team Crackhead! 2008 AIDS Walk a Success
The 2008 AIDS Walk was a huge success with 30,000 walkers turning out this past Sunday to raise donations for APLA. And raise money we did: $3,158,402 to be exact! Thanks to my generous friends, family, crackheads I was able to meet my goal and raise $1,050 in less than two weeks! Earning Star Walker…
Cocktail Review: 8 oz. Chocolate Mint Milkshake for Adults
You know I’m constantly on the hunt for cocktail milkshakes in Los Angeles. Mmm, nostalgic fun with an edge! Surprisingly not too many places offer them in our fine city. But one night while I was enjoying the grilled cheese pork rib sandwich at 8 oz. on Melrose, I asked Chris Heyman, one of the…
Kiss My Bundt Bakery: The Alternative Cupcake
Are you so over cupcakes? Too sweet for you? You may want to give bundt cakes a try. Stop laughing. I tried them at the newish bakery, Kiss My Bundt, in Midcity and was pleasantly surprised because 1) they are available in teeny tiny cupcake-size bundts rather than not-so-cute bundt cake slices, 2) they aren’t…
Colorado Wine Company's 2nd Annual White Trash Tasting 2008
Yes, these are such trying times and maybe you can’t afford the fancy cheeses, gourmet meats or rich desserts you used to be able to to go with your fine wines. Colorado Wine Company feels ya and will be hosting its 2nd annual white trash tasting ($20 a person) next Saturday where they will pair…
