So many places to drink and so little time. I’m getting a little behind so I’ll just list the bars, lounges and dives I’m thinking of checking out to keep track of everything. If you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them. Blue Goose Lounge: The first time I heard of this place was…
Category Archives: Los Angeles
Almost Sold Out: Paul Oakenfold and Underworld
Everyone keeps asking if I’m going to this show but, kids, I already bought my tickets ages ago. And they are in the sold-out nosebleed cheapseats, thank you very much. It’s going to be so crazy back there. I can’t wait! I’m gonna dance til I can’t dance no mo. And, yes, it looks like…
A Super-Secret Tiki Bar in West L.A.
A hot, new bar opened up on Sunday in West L.A.: my friend Hawaiian Ryan‘s tiki bar. Crimson walls, faux bamboo bar, a dj, and it’s fully stocked and complete with bartenders who pour with a heavy hand. Keep your drink order simple though because I think they’re just friends who volunteered to help out….
Seven Grand's Barnburner: A Downtown Hoedown
Kick off the end of the summer with a good ol’ fashioned barnburner at yours and my favorite downtown whiskey bar, Seven Grand. Yeee hawww! The crew wants to thank their patrons with this big ol’ party. Master distiller Fred Booker Noe, great grandson of Jim Beam, will be in the house to school you…
Must Love Cookies: I Do! I Do!
My co-worker John has a friend, Annette, who used to bake him cookies to bring to work all the time. And oh. My. God. The best cookies EVER! She made these particularly scrumptious chocolate chip cookies that were moist and thick with oatmeal, pecans and melty chocolate chips. It always made my day whenever John…
Labor Day Weekend: Last Hurrah
Awww, summer’s over. But I don’t want it to be overrrrr! It felt like things were just getting started. Sucks. Anyway, here are some stuff you can do over your long weekend before you have to return to the world of responsible adulthood. Friday, August 31 REI’s Labor Day Clearance Sale Stock up on outdoorsy…
Lucha VaVOOM's Halloween Tix on Sale Tomorrow
I kept seeing this listed in various places but since I’m not into wrestling but at all I kinda shrugged it off. And then something made me give it a second chance so I read up on it some more. Lucha VaVOOM is celebrating its fifth year of sex, violence and midget tossing. If that…
Back to School: Get a Free Mediabistro Seminar
Flickr Shot by Night Owl City Wanna get started on that dream to become a writer by learning how to write a script, magazine article, entertainment blog or a novel? You might want to check out the classes offered by Mediabistro — an online salon for media professionals. Founder and CEO Laurel Touby interviewed on…
The Really Gay Brady Brunch at The Boulevard
With nowhere to go on an early Saturday afternoon after Micky’s burned down last Tuesday, my bro Gerard, my bro-in-gay Chris and their roommate Mutha happily agreed to meet me and Nancy at The Boulevard for its Brady Brunch. Nancy had told me about it before, saying it was fabulous, gay fabulous. The draw here…
Tonight: Watch the Total Eclipse of the Moon
Flickr Shot by Fort Photo For the second time this year, the moon will be fully eclipsed by the earth’s shadow. Except this time, the West Coast will get ringside seats where before in March we were SOL and the other side of the earth got to see the show instead. HA ha! From LATIMES.com:…
