Ugh, I’m still recovering from last weekend…and why is Valentine’s Day so tiring? Anyway, here are some stuff for you to do. Friday, February 15 DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist’s Hard Sell Tour I caught these two at their Hollywood Bowl show last summer and they were pretty darn good and innovative. That’s the first…
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Win a Valentine Date Update, Part I
Flickr Shot by Sparktography I know you’ve probably been wondering, “What ever happened to that nice boy, Crazy Andy, and his quest to find a Valentine?” Well, I had a chance to catch up with Andy after his whirlwind week of crackdates — four girls in less than a week! — and pressed him about…
Hipcooks West: Swank Cocktail Party 101
Flickr Shot by dotsara (detail) Ever wanted to throw a cocktail party, something so swank that it would put Holly Golightly and Sinatra to shame? My cocktail parties always involve simple Trader Joe appetizers and vodka and whiskey with mixers. Sure, my friends probably didn’t care but it’s always better to do things with style….
6 Ways To Romance Your Sweetheart for V-Day
Fellas, I hate to tell you this but Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, next Thursday to be exact. But don’t panic, I have some ideas about how you can still save the day. Nope, not restaurant suggestions. You can find those here or here. Rather, treats and stuff. If none of these work…well…
This Weekend: Party Like It's 4706!
Flickr Shot by davidg I don’t know about you but this weekend looks like it’s going to be soo fun! Not only is there going to be lots of celebrating for the new year in Chinatown but there’s a warehouse sale, a kid in the hall, derby girls and a tequila tasting to name a…
LAist's Super Tuesday Party at Seven Grand
I hit the LAist Super Tuesday party last night at Seven Grand and had a blast. What a turnout! Apparently LAist readers have been itching to party together and with the LAisters for awhile now. I think I only met two Republicans and they had happened on the party accidently, coming to Seven Grand for…
Cocktail Review: Imperia & Caviar at Fraiche
I usually don’t like vodka martinis, especially vodka martinis that cost $15 but there’s something to be said of Fraiche‘s swank, brand-new (it’s a week old) cocktail, the Imperia & Caviar. It’s unusual in its presentation and its ingredients and even though it seems so simple it’s like nothing I’ve ever heard of/seen/tasted before. Renowned…
Simon LA: A Bittersweet dineLA Experience
I don’t know how long I’ve been dying to check out Simon LA, Chef Simon Kerry’s restaurant at the Sofitel Hotel. If anything I wanted that junk food platter; those cupcakes, that caramel corn, and especially that huge cloud of pink cotton candy. Everyone knows Simon LA for its desserts. If you don’t want the…
A Drink on the House: LAist's Super Tuesday Party
This Tuesday you’ll probably feel a little high from all that power you exercised on those ballots. Feel like celebrating with other responsible citizens? After hitting the polls, join the LAist gang for their Super Tuesday party at Seven Grand where there will be some spirited drinking, drunken political debating and election returns spectating on…
Last Chance for a Valentine: Deadline Tonight
Tonight’s the big night, ladies. Your last chance to get your submissions in for the “Win a Valentine’s Date” contest. We’ll be taking entries til 12am tonight. I know, so official! Andy will review them over the weekend, make his picks and then call them to set up the dates. The dates will take place…
