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 »Is this economy getting you down? Feel a bit better by doing something great for others, like participating in the 2008 AIDS Walk. Not only will you be raising money to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles but you’ll get a healthy 6.2-mile stroll around West Hollywood. It’s even more fun when you do it with…
I’ve never really been disappointed in chocolate before. Well, except Hershey’s Special Dark. But I wasn’t all that happy about the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon yesterday in Pasadena. The thing is, I had a press pass so didn’t have to pay the $17.50 admission but I felt really bad for those who…
I got to see my boyfriend in person again! It’s been a lonnng time but I was finally in the same room with gasp! Keanu Reeves. OK, it was for Target Presents AFI Night at the Movies on Wednesday as he introduced The Matrix to an eager audience at the ArcLight, but still! And he…
My big weekend? My nontriumphant return to a certain downtown bar, the chocolate salon in Pasadena (anyone else going?) and attending yet another wedding. Oh yeah, and all these. I wish! Friday, October 3 Free Gelato from N’Ice Cream You scream, I scream, we all scream for free N’iceCream! The new natural gelato and sorbet…
Photo courtesy of Avalon Beverly Hills In celebration of the upcoming election, today blue on blue at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills has kicked off a special Drink the Vote 2008 happy hour menu with campaign chow and special presidential candidate-inspired cocktails. Good! Cuz I need a drink! This election season is so stressful!…
How much do you think you can eat before you say, “Uncle”? I found out my limit at Wolfgang Puck’s 26th Annual American Wine & Food Festival held on the Universal Studios backlot over the weekend. Sure, the ticket for the highly successful shindig was $300 but 1) it’s for a good cause (raising over…
Photo from Chocolate Salon How much do you love chocolate? Do you love it soo much that you can spend all day eating it, smelling it, learning about it…eating it? If you answered yes, best buy your tickets now to TasteTV’s 2nd Annual Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon going off this Sunday. There, you’ll be…
I decided to try my hand at mixing a cocktail when I was sent a bottle of Ventura Limoncello Originale ($14.99 for 375 ml) which is the first limoncello to be produced in Ventura County from locally grown fruit and is only available in Southern California. My new housemates and I were throwing a housewarming…
If you were big into dinosaurs when you were a kid, or even as an adult, I’m guessing you’ll get a kick out of the Walking With Dinosaurs show playing at the Staples Center this weekend. Even though I’m not exactly a dinophile, I checked out the show last night after having watched the making…
If you can’t make it to the big Fred Segal sale or the American Wine & Food Festival this weekend, maybe I’ll see you at one of the following instead. Thursday, September 25 World’s Largest Ice Cream Social and Free Coldstone Ice Cream In celebration of the 7th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social participating…
