Another burger joint opens in L.A., no big deal, I thought. But when it involves adult milkshakes it’s a huuge deal. At least to me. Spiked shakes are all that is good and right with the world, combining my favorites of creamy ice cream and booze. I’ve had 8 oz.’s off-the-menu cocktail shake, Kitchen 24’s…
Category Archives: Los Angeles
Blog Bite: Chego's Sriracha Candy Bar
The first time I heard of Chego‘s Sriracha candy bar was when I was in line at the West LA restaurant. It was listed on the menu with a “Sold Out” Post-It next to it. Yes, that would be a candy bar made with a chocolate crisped rice bottom, caramel, Sriracha ganache, spiced candied peanuts…
This Weekend: Lomo Open Bar, Vodka Dinner, $150 Chanel Shoes
It’s gonna be a boozy one. Thursday, February 17 Buy Tickets for Silverlake Wine’s Rye Whiskey Tasting What makes a great Manhattan? The perfect rye. Now’s your chance to taste some good ones and find your preferred Manhattan ingredient at this Silverlake Wine tasting where Pikesville, Redemption, Michter’s, Sazerac, Copper Fox and the Thomas H….
Adopting Mya From West LA Animal Shelter
Mya was scheduled to die today. She had been at the West LA Animal Shelter since July and her time was up. “They can’t live here,” said one of the shelter volunteers. She had a point. The West LA shelter isn’t exactly no kill but they do keep their animals longer than most other shelters….
This Weekend: Free Dessert Tasting, Beer Fests, Magnum Pinata
For non-Valentine things to do this weekend, I give you the following. It’s going to be a gorgeous one. Go out and have fun! Thursday, February 10 Barbara Fairchild Booksigning & a Free Dessert Tasting To celebrate former Bon Appetit editor in chief Barbara Fairchild’s new book Bon Appetit Desserts Larry Nicola, chef and owner…
Valentine's Day on a Budget (aka Ideas for My Boyfriend)
Valentine’s Day sucks. Everything is suddenly pink and red. Singles are scrambling for something to do so they don’t feel pathetic and couples are overcompensating with expensive dinners, cheesy greeting cards and marriage proposals. Not to say that I don’t like celebrating it. But my boyfriend definitely doesn’t want anything to do with it. However,…
Drunk Lessons From Playboy's Dan "The Imbiber" Dunn
Despite what many of you may think, my boozing it up every night in search of the perfect cocktail isn’t all that debaucherous. I usually keep my drinking to two max a night out. My intention is to enjoy the cocktail, not get wasted. Yeah, pretty boring. But Dan “The Imbiber” Dunn, Playboy magazine’s nightlife…
Blog Bite: 320 Main's Dirty Ground
While celebrating my bf’s bday at 320 Main in Seal Beach the other night, owner/mixologist Jason Schiffer told me that he created this new cocktail called the Dirty Ground. He basically described it as a chocolate martini for the cocktail curious as well as the cocktail savvy. “When people came in and wanted chocolate martinis,…
This Weekend: Free Pisco Sours, Vintage Sale, White Trash Wine/Food Tasting
Four Loko Vineyards from Don Johnson from Don Johnson Wow, lots of fun things going on this weekend. What have you got going on? Thursday, February 3 Mo Chica’s 17th Tasting with Bossa Nova Chef de Cuisine Ricardo Lopez will present his 17th Thursday tasting menu, while Bill Esparaza, blogger of StreetGourmetLA will be playing…
Blogger Barhop 2011: And Then It Was All a Blur
Eight bloggers, five bars in six hours and a trolley. That was what will heretofore be remembered (barely) as the Blogger Barhop 2011. Thanks to our generous sponsor Plymouth Gin, host Erick Castro and ringmaster Aidan Demarest, it was a night of nonstop boozing, bad behavior and excellent cocktails. Now, this wasn’t just another media…
