I used to think cruise ships were for old folks. My parents are always going on them. And remember An Affair to Remember? The Love Boat? Cruising was big back in the day, not so much now. But then one of my bro’s friends wanted to celebrate his 50th birthday on a cruise to Ensenada….
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This Weekend: So Lame It's Cool
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Colbert’s Easter Parade colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor NASA Name Contest Wow, I forgot about the holiday this weekend. Well, if you, too, aren’t big into all those brunches out there or egg hunting, there’s still plenty for you to do, which involve rock…
Hangover Cure: Rush Street's Red Eye Brunch
You had an awesome night of barhopping but one cocktail too many, you mixed your spirits and you didn’t even drink a drop of water before you went to bed. Next morning? Raging headache, and the last thing you want to have for brunch is some buttery pancakes drenched in sweet syrup. Blech! Fortunately there’s…
Drinking With the Stars: Maggiano's Dancing With the Stars Cocktails
This is for my friend JDP who is a huuuuge Dancing With the Stars fan. I’m not so much but ever since I saw that Gilles Marini from the Sex and the City movie displaying his sexay Argentine Tango moves on the show…well, I’ve been keeping an eye on things. But fans of the show…
Dear Caroline on Crack: A Classy Birthday With Flip Cup Potential on the Westside?
Dear Caroline on Crack, A friend of mine is looking to have her 30th birthday somewhere on the Westside on a Saturday night that has good beer or at least good drinks, an outdoor area where people can be loud, yet is still kind of classy. The new Home in Silver Lake is a great…
Top 10 Spirits on My Booze Wishlist
This content requires Flash Player 8 or higher. Top 10 Spirits on My Booze Wishlist Powered by ThisNext. Get This! Something’s happening to me. I’m discovering other types of booze besides bourbon that I now want to add to my bar. Tequila, rum and even flavored vodka. Look at me, I’m growing.
Vegas Trip, Part II: Nightlife With Cher and the Pussycat Dolls
Before this trip, this was my idea of nightlife in Vegas: packed meat market bars, bad drinks, and drunk men trying to rub their junk on even drunker girls. Fortunately this hosted vacay courtesy of Caesars Palace showed me another side to those sparkly lights that I’ve only seen in movies and the pages of…
This Just in: Restaurant Press Releases in the CoC Mailbox
For some reason I just got a ton of press releases in my email box so I thought I should take care of it all (well most of it) in one shot. AMMO’s Three Courses Plus 3-Scoop Sundae for $30 This Hollywood restaurant is offering three courses of farm-to-table cuisine for $30 Mondays through Thursday…
Who's the Best? Tequila Launch Party & Cocktail Contest at Malo
Who says there are no good female mixologists in Los Angeles? Because there were plenty of them at the Gran Centenario Rosangel launch party and competition Wednesday night at Silver Lake’s
This Weekend: Goth Ball, Human Horse Race, Curry Fest
So I’m off to a cruise to Ensenada tomorrow! Yay! But I’m still a tad jealous of you staying in town cuz there’s so many fun things going on this weekend. BTW, any suggestions on what to do in Ensenada besides hang out at Papas & Beer all day? Thursday, April 2 Free Origins Sample…
