Before Micky’s in West Hollywood, I had never really been to a gay bar before. Sure, there was divey Rooster Fish in Venice and the clubby, slick Abbey on Robertson. But the former didn’t have hot go-go boys (or go-go boys at all) and the latter was more straights-integrated. But since my bro G and…
Category Archives: Los Angeles
This Weekend: Hot Dog Death March, Ultimate Bake Sale, Singles Pizza Party
Lots to do this weekend! If you’re not going to Taste of the Nation or LA Pride, here are some other events to fill up your calendar. Thursday, June 11 Martin + Osa Charity Shopping Event Shop “refined casual” wear for 20% off while sipping cocktails at this charity event that benefits the Fashion Forward…
N.Y. & C. Pizza: New York and Chicago Pizza Come to Santa Monica
Chicago Deep Dish or New York Thin Crust? Which one kicks ass more? Ah, the age old question that no one can seem to reach a consensus on. But hopefully in five short weeks, you’ll get your answer. Thanks to Adam Milstein, Robyn Landrum, Philip Boyd and Chris Shanley (owners of my fave sports bar…
Blogger Prom 2009 Save the Date
All right we just mailed out the save the dates last night for the blogger-only Blogger Prom 2009, held at beautiful Andaz West Hollywood on July 22, so if you’re a blogger and want to come and haven’t received one, just include a link to your blog and your email address in the comments. We…
One Night in Italy: An Underground Italian Dinner in Santa Monica
Enjoy a wonderful four-course Italian dinner al fresco at a bee-oo-tiful architectural home in Santa Monica. Sure it’s $75 (plus $1.88 processing fee) for One Night in Italy but each course is paired with wine plus there will be appetizers beforehand, and did I already mention the beautiful architectural home? It’s part of the underground…
Film Review: Up
I don’t know why I still resist watching animated movies. I LOVED so many of them after I got over the initial “toons are for kids” hangup. WALL-E, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. — all good stuff! But even with Pixar’s newest animated film, Up, I struggled a bit. I think it was because of Carl…
This Weekend: Whiners and Winos, Carnevale!,Doughnut Tasting Menu
Where is that rackin-frackin summer? Friday, June 5 National Doughnut Day at Grace Are you too fancy for Dunkin’ Donuts’ or Krispy Kreme’s free doughnut special? Fortunately for you Grace, much celebrated for its gourmet doughnuts, is doing up National Doughnut Day with its $18 tasting menu ($15 additional with wine pairing). Stuff your face,…
Ciudad: A Night of Rum and Cigars on the Patio
Flickr shot by ldandersen Ciudad, Downtown restaurant of The Food Network’s Too Hot Tamales chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, and Zaya Rum are offering an awesome deal for those who want to spend a fancy night under the stars on a downtown patio with a cigar, four cocktails and four courses while not…
Paulette Macaron: A Cute and Compact Cupcake Alternative
The first time I ever had a Paulette Macaron was at a FoodDigger blogger dinner at Jinpachi in West Hollywood. It was 9:23pm on September 10, 2008. The delicate, little cookie — touted as the best macaron in L.A. by the dinner’s hosts — was like a bit of heaven in my mouth; the initial…
Tuesday Drink Deals: Freebie Cocktail Flights, $5 Casa Noble Poolside Cocktails
Can’t quite make it to the hump? That’s OK since some of the best drink deals seem to be on a Tuesday. The Foundry on Melrose’s Free Happy Hour Cocktail Flights Tomorrow, The Foundry on Melrose kicks off what sounds like the best happy hour idea EVER: a free cocktail flight Tuesdays through Fridays from…
