Shot by Dave Bullock (eecue) When I first got word from Thrillist about Elevate Lounge, a new bar/lounge atop a 21-story building in downtown, I thought “too chichi” for me. But since I’m easily swayed, buzz everywhere online has me itching to check this new place out which opened just last Friday. Eater LA: …takes…
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Metromix's Urban Nites Launch Party at Bar Lubitsch
“I got a reply that they’re totally over capacity and they couldn’t take any more people,” one friend emailed me. “I was str8 up denied!” Twittered another. The confirmation email I received from the site warned: “Please note that the guest list does not guarantee admission.” Uh oh, sounds like the launch party for Metromix‘s…
From Hell's Kitchen to Nirvana: Viewing Party at Tanzore
Yesterday in the AM, I got an invite from Lesley of Eater L.A. about a viewing party she was throwing for would-be chef and reality star Bonnie from Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen at Tanzore. It’s the series finale with two chefs left. Only one would win the title of head chef at Green Valley Ranch Resort…
Cafe Zella: Feeling Lunchtime Mellow Zella
Since I get bored pretty easily, I’m always on the lookout for a new place to grab lunch during the work week. No more Mrs. Winston’s please! I had passed the little sandwich shop, Cafe Zella, a couple of times on the way to the hospital on 15th and Wilshire and was intrigued by its…
This Weekend: Movies, Movies, Movies
Forget about the blockbusters in mall theaters, try enjoying movies a different way this weekend. Friday, August 10 Hairspray 21+ Sing-a-Long Presentation at the Arclight I really surprised myself by loving this movie as much as I did. It was really fun and colorful and I can only imagine how much more fun it could…
FREE TICKETS: Reggae Night VI at the Bowl
I’m not all that crazy about reggae music but even I know that one of the funnest times of the summer is to be had at the Hollywood Bowl’s reggae night. Maybe it’s the music, maybe it’s the crowd or maybe it’s…sniff, sniff…what IS that smell? Oh, it’s just reggae night! Come on, YOU know…
Swig & Spell: L.A. Drunken Spelling Bee
You think you’re so smart, but can you spell “Gwyneth Paltrow” after 10 beers? If you have that unnatural talent then you need to sign up for the Drunken Spelling Bee going on this Friday. There’s also a beer chugging contest but the buzzed bee sounds funnier. How do you play? You simply have to…
Free Cocktails: Metromix's Urban Nites
LA Times‘ new online city guide, Metromix, is giving away free alcohol at Bar Lubitsch next Tuesday! Of course you can’t really get something for nothing, the complimentary cocktail enticement (served 9:30-11:30pm) is part of the guide’s new monthly event, Urban Nites, to generate even more buzz about the site. And sure, the name isn’t…
Discounted Barneys: The Mother of All Warehouse Sales & Denim Recycling
Flickr shot (detail) by csprboo When I think Barneys I think a fantasy land filled with delectable designer duds and shoes that cost more than my net worth. But in the month of August, Barneys got just a wee bit more affordable what with its semiannual sale and a denim trade-in special. Barneys Warehouse Sale…
Nike Run Hit Remix 2007: Turn This Mutha Out
Vanilla Ice from Nike Run Hit Remix 2006 Yay! It’s that time of year again, Nike’s Run Hit Remix fun run. During the 5-mile race, Naughty by Nature, Sir Mix-A-Lot, The Sugarhill Gang, and Dawn Robinson from En Vogue will perform live on different stages sprinkled throughout the course. The finish line concert entertainer will…
