Christmas is done. Now on to the next hyped-up holiday: New Year’s Eve! Since crowds and huge bar tabs soo aren’t my thing, I decided to throw my own sweet, little shindig this year. But the twist here is that this one will be low-key. No fancy dress-up. No djs. No crazy house party crowds….
Category Archives: Los Angeles
Top 10 Favorite Cocktails of 2009
As another year ends, I’m left to reflect on this year’s many cocktail adventures (see my map of Fave LA Bars of 2009). Much to my joy, many new cool bars opened up in 2009 and most were instant favorites like Copa d’Oro, Roger Room and the Tar Pit. And I’ve sampled many a cocktail…
L.A. Christmas Gift Ideas: Book Edition
Can’t think of what to get for your favorite Angeleno who actually loves books? Yup, there are still some of us out there. Check out these L.A.-centric tomes ranging from cookbooks to sexy flipbooks. I’ve included where to buy them with an emphasis on independent bookstores. Bubbly Bride ($16.95) by Natalie Bovis-Nelsen: Cocktail consultant and…
L.A. Christmas Gift Ideas for Under $50
Time flies when you’re procrastinating! Christmas is just this Friday, my friend! And if you still haven’t gotten a gift for your fave Angeleno, here are some gift ideas that are all under $50! Cocktail Coupes at The Bar Keeper ($6 each): Speakeasies were all the rage this past year, with the Varnish downtown being…
The Tar Pit: Swanky Times Are Here Again
We were going to crash the Tar Pit‘s press party no matter what. It was essentially a sneaky peek of the brand-new La Brea Avenue bar by famed mixologist Audrey Saunders (Pegu Club, NYC) and chef Mark Peel and Jay Perrin (Campanile). And this would be a hot ticket as press was swirling the Interwebs…
This Weekend: $4 Holiday Punch, SaMo Pub Crawl, Last Kooza
Aaah! It can’t be! The last weekend before Christmas. But nobody panic. Here are some events to keep your mind off it. It’s gonna be OK. Thursday, December 17 Four at Checkers: Holiday Punches and Cocktails In a very special holiday happy hour, Four at Checkers will feature favorite holiday punches, mulled wine and hot…
Best of L.A. Cupcakes Tour With Bloggers and Chevy
Happy National Cupcake Day! Yup, that’s today. And last Saturday I celebrated it early with a bunch of bloggers via a “best of L.A.” cupcakes tour thanks to Tara of Tara Met Blogs/LA Cupcake Meetup and Chevrolet. She normally does cupcake meetups at one location at a time but the carmaker was willing to supply…
Blogger Holiday Treat Exchange 2009
Just last year I started my first ever holiday dessert exchange for me and my friends where we each bring over a dessert and recipe to share with everyone. At this intimate gathering, after we drink cocktails and nosh on savories we stand around the table ladened with all these incredible homemade desserts and go…
Fig's New Taco Bar Brunch + Lots of Bacon
Tacos for brunch, the perfect hangover cure, I say. Fig in Santa Monica gets that and has just added a brand-new taco bar to its Sunday brunch. It officially debuts this Sunday the 13th but I got a chance to check it out last week courtesy of the restaurant. The taco menu features a wide…
This Weekend: Santa Barhop, Punch Competition, Poketo Mas
Why oh why is everyone and their mother having their holiday party this weekend? Well, if you feel like coming up for air, here are the following to-dos to consider. Thursday, December 10 Checkers $4 Partida Margaritas Mmm, margaritas on a nice December day. It could happen. Especially when we’re talking Partida margaritas for only…
