For those who absolutely cannot wait til Christmas — eff Thanksgiving, you say — Melrose Umbrella Co. is already all decked out for the holidays. And I mean, ALL. DECKED. OUT. The Miracle on Melrose Avenue bar is only one of about 100 of the Miracle Pop-Up Bars around the world: 94 in the U.S….
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I refuse to put up Christmas decorations when Thanksgiving hasn’t even come and gone yet. But one thing I will allow in anticipation of the holidays are the cocktails. Beautiful, rich, cozy, festive-inspired holiday cocktails. And Big Bar in Los Feliz just kicked off their new holiday menu, which includes three hot cocktails and a…
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Quick, what’s your favorite L.A. movie and which cocktail would you pair with it? If it’s Amy Heckerling’s Clueless then you’re in luck! On August 19, as part of its summer pop-up series, ArcLight Hollywood is hosting swank West Hollywood cocktail bar, Bibo Ergo Sum, in its Balcony Bar. And the talented bar crew crafted…
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Nowadays, a cocktail bar has to do more than simply follow a classic cocktail template to turn heads. Housemade ingredients and a strong garnish game aren’t going to cut it anymore. Besides, there are so many great bars with new ones practically opening every day, not to mention the breadth of talented bartenders in L.A….
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Looking for something fun and different — with a touch of nerdiness — to serve at your holiday party? Lucky for you barman Christopher Day (Bar Tribute, Redbird) created this recipe for a boozy butterbeer. Your Harry Potter-loving guests will squeal. It’s no coincidence that this recipe uses a butter-washed Black Cow Vodka as Chris…
Continue Reading »Feeling a little down in the dumps because of the state of the economy? A bit leery about spending money on going out? Here are some L.A. bars that feel ya, whether they have really cheap drinks or drinks that just look cheap. 35-Cent Specialty Drinks at the Edison Every Friday (“til we all feel…
For those whose weekend isn’t all about recovering from Halloween party hopping on Friday, this post is for you. Thursday, October 30 Try Scoops’ New Flavors for Change If you missed out on the Flavors for Change ice cream social on Tuesday, you can still try out the winning Obama-inspired flavors that were voted the…
Since I made up my mind to not go out this Halloween (don’t feel like dealing with crowds, traffic and craziness) I went to the Ketel One Halloween party at the Edison downtown last night to get the holiday out of my system and to also get a chance to put on my costume one…
When you think fine wine pairings, I bet the last thing on your mind are Slim Jims and Ding Dongs. But that’s exactly what they served at the Colorado Wine Company this past weekend for the 2nd Annual White Trash Tasting. Before you cry “Sacrilege!” I’ll have you know that Jennifer and John Nugent, the…
Photo by Lauren Avila If you love Halloween as much as I do — candy corn isn’t a treat it’s a condiment — you’ll most definitely appreciate this list of cocktails where you can actually drink in the spooky holiday around Los Angeles (includes some Halloween night ideas, too). The Edison downtown is going all…
Are you the type of person who LOVES spicy foods and feels that there’s no such thing as “too hot”? I challenge you, then, to try the firewater aka Jalapeno Martini ($11) at the Mission Cantina in Hollywood. Made of vodka, olive juice, the tiniest bit of simple syrup and then muddled with jalapeno peppers,…
This weekend is going to be awesome. I’m going to that prom party tomorrow, the white trash tasting on Saturday and my bro is getting married on Sunday! Oh, plus all this! Ay yi yi! Thursday, October 23 Charles David Semi Annual Warehouse Sale Oy! Two big warehouse sales this weekend! What’s a girl with…
Flickr Shot by Haynes Photography I’m a new woman! OMG, I feel fantabulous after my deep tissue massage at Culver City’s Massage Garage Monday night. After the AIDS Walk, I was in such pain from walking that 6.2 miles and holding up my Team Crackhead sign. I know. This is the same girl who ran…
The 2008 AIDS Walk was a huge success with 30,000 walkers turning out this past Sunday to raise donations for APLA. And raise money we did: $3,158,402 to be exact! Thanks to my generous friends, family, crackheads I was able to meet my goal and raise $1,050 in less than two weeks! Earning Star Walker…
You know I’m constantly on the hunt for cocktail milkshakes in Los Angeles. Mmm, nostalgic fun with an edge! Surprisingly not too many places offer them in our fine city. But one night while I was enjoying the grilled cheese pork rib sandwich at 8 oz. on Melrose, I asked Chris Heyman, one of the…
