When I first checked out Ivan Kane’s Café Wa s in Hollywood last year, I couldn’t help but think that the only thing missing from this beautiful Bohemian restaurant was a specialty cocktail list. Amazingly it didn’t have one. Sure it has a full bar, an upstairs absinthe bar and a couple of absinthe cocktails…
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This Weekend: Belgian Beer Fest, Hip Hop Open Bar, Booze for Sale
Radiohead at the Grammys Since I’m sorta boycotting V-Day you won’t find a list of overpriced V-Day dinners here. Fortunately there ARE other things going on this weekend. Friday, February 13 Free Screening of Lost in Translation at Royal/T Enjoy Royal/T’s extended dineLA menu ($26) while watching the unlikely love story between Scarlett Jo and…
The Fig: Santa Monica's So Fresh & So Yum Restaurant
Rosemary & Rhubarb, Blueberry & Thyme, Lavender & Cucumber. Nope, I’m not talking about yummy-scented bath soaps or what I’m currently growing in my garden. H’yeah! Like I know how to garden. These are actually the sorts of cocktails new Santa Monica restaurant, the Fig, is crafting behind its bar. Located inside the fancy (it’s…
Sip, Suck, Save the World: Whole Foods Six-Wine Tasting for $15
Still looking for that special bottle of vino to crack open with your luh-vuh on Valentine’s Day but don’t want to break the bank? Sample the carefully chosen selection at this wine tasting hosted by Whole Foods Market Beverly Hills and The Crescent Hotel. The prices at this tasting range from just $12.99 to $44.99…
Shareen Vintage: Thrift Store Gems for the Lazy Shopper
Photo from Shareen Vintage (detail) Shareen Vintage in Venice is for those who hate the hunt of discounted gems in thrift stores. When I was in my 20s I loved shopping in thrift stores as much as the next girl with unique taste. But now that I’m older, that musty store smell, the silty feel…
Sushi Roku, Katana, Boa's $25-$40 Appetite Stimulus Menus
Sushi Roku Hollywood courtesy of IDG To help stimulate the economy, not only have 100+ dineLA restaurants decided to extend their discount dining, most through the end of February but the Innovative Dining Group — the Sushi Roku restaurants, Boa Steakhouse and Katana — are kicking off their own discount dining days every Sunday to…
Film Review: He's Just Not That Into You
OK, I LOVED the book. I admit it. When I was single, He’s Just Not That Into You was a much needed wake-up call. OF COURSE! Why do I always make excuses for these guys who basically treat me like shit? Why do I do all the work to make things happen? Why the stress…
This Weekend: Saturday Morning Cartoons, Belgian Beer Tasting, Shiny People
Christian Bale’s NSFW dance remix. I could so dance to this. What don’t you f*ckin’ understand? It’s the f*ckin’ weekend people! Now go out and have some f*ckin’ fun! (I felt like I just had to censor myself after hearing that. Heh.) Thursday, February 5 Barneys Warehouse Sale Yup, that time of the year again:…
The Curious Palate: Frou Frou Lunch but in a Good Way
The Raj (Photo by Caroline on Crack) Seems like there’s a sudden influx of eateries/venues raiding the fresh produce available at local farmer’s markets. The Copa d’Oro Bar and The Fig Restaurant in Santa Monica for starters. Or has that been around and I’m just now noticing it. In any case it’s still nice to…
Pond Skipping on the Cheap: $109 One Way to NYC
Flickr shot by Lori Greig Duuude! Virgin America is just getting better and better in my eyes. Cool mood lighting, personalized in-flight entertainment, and Richard Branson just might steal Sully away from U.S. Airways. But $109 one-way airfare to NYC or Boston to boot? Oh, also $59 each way from LAX to San Diego, Las…
