Unlike a lot of my food blogging brethren I don’t cook, and judging by the reaction I got from Food Network judges Susie Fogelson and Mory Thomas, it’s a good thing I don’t because apparently I suck big time at making even just bacon and eggs. When I made it for them they hated it,…
Category Archives: Los Angeles
Cocktail To-Do List: Providence, Essex's Beer Cocktails, Tasting Kitchen
This is more for me than anything, just so I can get it in order in my head. A list of cocktails and bars I’ve been meaning to check out. Ah so much to drink, so little time. And if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them. Beer cocktails at Essex Public House:…
This Weekend: Detox/Retox, Julia at Comme Ca, Brainnnnssss!
I’ll be up in Bumfuck, California, dressed up as a French maid in 90-degree heat. Jealousss? But, hey, you have fun this weekend. Thursday, August 13 Barneys Warehouse Sale at the LA Convention Center The good news is that the Barney’s Warehouse Sale is in an even bigger space this year. The bad news is…
Gjelina Restaurant in Venice: I Just Met a Girl Named Gjelinaaaaa!
OMG, I must have another bite of the above pizza. The mushroom, goat cheese, truffle oil pizza from Venice’s year-old Gjelina restaurant. Soo delicious! So savory. Droool! Sarah (The Delicious Life, Tastespotting) and I had split it at the locals/foodie favorite on Abbot Kinney after our oh-so luxurious Ritz-Carlton massages (courtesy of the gift certificates…
LA's Top Chefs at Sur La Table's Nespresso CitiZ Launch Party
It was so weird. One morning I was watching KTLA where one of the dudes from Animal Restaurant was preparing a yummy-looking tiramisu for the Nespresso CitiZ launch party at Sur La Table in Santa Monica and in the next moment I was attending said party thanks to LAist’s lifestyle editor Julie Wolfson. Score! The…
Hidden Bar + Undiscovered Mixologist + Awesome Cocktails = Not Secret for Long
Esther of estarLA, Neil of Food Marathon and I started to make a secret pact. There’s a bar that we went to the other night that has an awesome, yet-to-be-discovered bartender who creates cocktails with the likes of prosciutto-infused bourbon, olive oil and fresh ingredients straight from the farmer’s market which he goes to five…
This Weekend: Mile High Club, KBBQ Cook-Off, Screening McQueen
Holy merde! It’s already the second weekend of August? That means you only have two more weeks to enjoy the summer! Fortunately, you may be able to fit in some fun summertime activities just in this weekend alone: street party, KBBQ, outdoor screening! Friday, August 7 The Lek’s “From New Zealand With Love” Party at…
The Manhattan That Made Me Cry: Gallery Bar and Bottega Louie
When I first heard about the Gallery Bar in Biltmore Downtown’s Manhattan menu, a drink menu showcasing six versions of my favorite cocktail, I just had to investigate. And who better to accompany me than my Manhattan-loving pallie, Johnny the Fish aka John of Social Domain? He’s the guy who can make the perfect Manhattan,…
Joy of Sake's Origin of Aroma Party at Katana
The Joy of Sake’s Aftertaste “Origin of Aroma” event at Katana sounds just so L.A. and I don’t mean that in a bad way. But what’s more L.A. than sipping 37 different sakes while seeing and being seen on Katana‘s patio overlooking the Sunset Strip? Swank! And yet this will be the first time an…
Yummy Cupcakes: Happy Hour Cocktail Cupcakes & Concession Stand Flavors
I may not have been crazy about Yummy Cupcakes in the past but I definitely have to give them credit for their creativity and daring with regards to flavors. Pancakes n’ Bacon? Tomato Soup Cake? Chocolate Merlot? Yup, remember when they had wine flavored cupcakes? Well, cocktail enthusiasts might be happy to know that they…
