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 »Flickr Shot by dotsara Tis the season of grand eating as we have food festivals going off everywhere in L.A. But one of the biggest ones is the American Wine & Food Festival which is celebrating its 25th year and will take place at the Universal Studios back lot this Saturday. However, if you’re thinking…
So you know how Fred Segal’s big 50% off sale is kicking off this Friday? Wellll, my friend David over at Fred Segal Eyes in Santa Monica has invited me and my crackheads to check out the sale a day earlier at the private presale party on Thursday the 25th!”Is it open to the public…
That’s my friend Shelley who had put a winning bid on a downtown pub crawl at Savor the Season’s silent auction Sunday night. Shelley thought it would be funny if she won the auction and dragged me along. “Funny” because the company sponsoring the pub crawl is the same one that had banned me from…
It’s about time someone made a t-shirt for Downtown, Culver City, Miracle Mile, Griffith Park…Boyle Heights! You live in L.A. but an “I Love L.A.” t-shirt just ain’t gonna cut it, plus that Randy Newman song gives you hives. Fortunately Thrillist found Y-Que, a Los Feliz t-shirt shop that has took it upon themselves to…
Ever since I saw the signage on the West Hollywood storefront touting “The Britney Shake, The Paris Shake, The Lindsay Shake” I’ve been intrigued by Millions of Milkshakes, a shop dedicated only to that dairy delicacy. What’s this? Will they serve adult milkshakes, i.e. with liquor? What’s with the celebutard tie-in? Apparently, the idea for…
I’ll be too busy this weekend with my big move (and seeing Beck at the Bowl) but here are some things YOU can do. Friday, September 19 Old Navy’s Best Friend Weekend Sale Who shops alone? Exactly. So while you’re out on a spree with your buddy, stop by an Old Navy and you both…
It’s easy to take places for granted after they’ve been around for several years but when I heard that Wilshire Restaurant in Santa Monica was sporting a new cocktail menu AND dessert menu I had to revisit it. Last time I was there, I had gone for their very short 5-6:30pm happy hour, and the…
I didn’t know this was open to the public as I was invited to cover it for LAist but apparently it IS according to LA.MyOpenBar.com! Little Britain USA, the same show but taking place in America, will be screening at the Original Penguin Store in Hollywood tomorrow night. You’ll be one of the first few…
I don’t know why this is considered a secret sale because I got an email about it and everything but The Warehouse Sale is having one at the Pasadena Convention Center next weekend from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28. And from the looks of it, it’s huge, featuring over 30 premium brands of…
Flickr Shot by Jeff Kubina OK, this deal seems hardly fair to your friend but if you and your buddy get a Blueberry Bliss Pedicure ($65) at Bellacures in West Hollywood any time from today to Thursday the 18th, one of you (you) will get a free manicure which usually runs $45! Yeah, I know,…
