I meant to try the mint julep and the pineapple upside down cake cocktail at Santa Monica’s newest happy hour hot spot, South, but on this sultry late afternoon I wanted something simpler and not too sweet so I ordered meself the ‘Bama Boilermaker ($10). Having never partied hardy with frat boys before, I had…
Category Archives: Los Angeles
No Radiohead Tickets for Me
Gripe #1: I hate scalpers and their newfangled ticket-hogging technology! Gripe #2: I know Radiohead loves the intimate setting of the Bowl but come on, guys! You have A LOT of fans! Try a bigger venue, or how about THREE nights? Or four nights! THAT would be awesome. Gripe #3: Effin scalpers! Gripe #4: Web…
This Weekend: Viddy All the Chelloveks
This weekend you’ve got the Los Angeles Art Weekend and the Songkran New Year celebration in Thai Town. But if you’re still looking for other things to filly, the following are real horrorshow, my droogies. Friday, April 11 Kubrilesque: A Burlesque Tribute to Stanley Kubrick There’s something disturbing and sexy about a burlesque tribute to…
South in Santa Monica: Grand Opening Tonight
Photo from South’s site After many false starts in March, Southern-inspired bar/restaurant South in Santa Monica will open its doors tonight. I know, I know, their Web site says their grand opening is Thursday at 5pm but I got confirmation from Adam, one of the owners, and he says fer real their doors will open…
Melt the Vote: National Grilled Cheese Month 2008
National Grilled Cheese Month is in full swing at Clementine in Century City and they’ve taken the holiday one step further from just selling grilled cheese sandwiches. Here, you can vote for your favorite grilled goodness from a new selection of five sandwiches every week in April. And I mean, really vote. The quaint bakery/restaurant…
Tranquility Base Grand Opening Cocktail Party
Flickr Shot by alossix Wanna judge a cocktail competition? After my experience at Bar Lubitsch, I highly recommend it. You’ll get your chance this weekend at the grand opening of downtown’s new 3,100-square-foot restaurant/lounge, Tranquility Base. There will be three days of events but the one I really care about is the cocktail party on…
This Weekend: Here's to the Good Life
Lots of fun stuff this weekend! The Brewery Art Walk, free cocktails and know-how by a Doheny barman, and grooving on the steps of City Hall. Oh, and yet another huge-ass sale. I guess I know where my bonus check is going. Friday, April 4 Bar Keeper’s 2nd Anniversary Party The Silver Lake vintage bar…
Mmm, Salty: Saltistry Party at Food Court LA
At the Saltistry party at Food Court LA on Monday night, everyone gathered around the long table at the center of the room, slowly moving around it clockwise and sampling the salty buffet that lay before them. Some folks lapped the table a couple times before adjourning to the bar at the back for some…
Heads Up: Seychelles Shoes Warehouse Sale
Because SOMEONE complains that I don’t give ’em enough a heads up for weekend sales (Shelley!), I’m telling you now: Seychelles is having a warehouse sale this Friday and Saturday in their 10,000-square-foot space. No, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke. Fer real, get 50-80% off their stock of flats, pumps, boots, sneaks, etc. True,…
Dear Caroline on Crack: Afternoon Tea Under $20?
Shot of Afternoon Tea at the Biltmore (not under $20) I love it when my friends ask me for advice. This one came via IM. New Mama: Advice, Ms. Crack? (Yes, my friends still refer to me as “Ms. Crack.”) Me: k New Mama: My sister is throwing me a baby shower. I wanted something…
