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 »I hit the LAist Super Tuesday party last night at Seven Grand and had a blast. What a turnout! Apparently LAist readers have been itching to party together and with the LAisters for awhile now. I think I only met two Republicans and they had happened on the party accidently, coming to Seven Grand for…
I usually don’t like vodka martinis, especially vodka martinis that cost $15 but there’s something to be said of Fraiche‘s swank, brand-new (it’s a week old) cocktail, the Imperia & Caviar. It’s unusual in its presentation and its ingredients and even though it seems so simple it’s like nothing I’ve ever heard of/seen/tasted before. Renowned…
I don’t know how long I’ve been dying to check out Simon LA, Chef Simon Kerry’s restaurant at the Sofitel Hotel. If anything I wanted that junk food platter; those cupcakes, that caramel corn, and especially that huge cloud of pink cotton candy. Everyone knows Simon LA for its desserts. If you don’t want the…
This Tuesday you’ll probably feel a little high from all that power you exercised on those ballots. Feel like celebrating with other responsible citizens? After hitting the polls, join the LAist gang for their Super Tuesday party at Seven Grand where there will be some spirited drinking, drunken political debating and election returns spectating on…
Tonight’s the big night, ladies. Your last chance to get your submissions in for the “Win a Valentine’s Date” contest. We’ll be taking entries til 12am tonight. I know, so official! Andy will review them over the weekend, make his picks and then call them to set up the dates. The dates will take place…
Super Bowl schmooper bowl. Who’s playing, anyway? Apparently that’s the big thing this weekend. I’m sure there are a bunch of sports bars you can watch the game at but for those looking for other means of entertainment, here are the following. Friday, February 1 Last Day for Win a Valentine’s Date Submissions Ladies, the…
Flickr Shot by dotsara It was bound to happen, I’m just sorry I didn’t think of this idea first: a “taco truck” that sells healthy, organic food. “Sacrilege!” you’re probably saying but then when you think about it some more you have to admit it is a pretty good idea, especially in health-conscious L.A. But…
Nobody told me that Fred Segal in Santa Monica was having a fabulous 50% off sale! Arrrgh! It started last Friday and ends this Sunday! Fortunately I was able to steal away during lunch to check out the sunglasses section, Fred Segal Eyes, where it seems like EVERYTHING is half off. My co-worker is friends…
Flickr Shot by jslander BabyCakes NYC, Gotham’s vegan cupcakery, has already relocated its West Hollywood digs even before it’s moved in. Now instead of sitting on the corner of Spaulding and Beverly, the store will open up four blocks east on Gardner and Beverly, alongside high-end denim designer, Earnest Sewn, in the renovated Tire Town…
Looking for cocktail hour at a swank hotel in Westchester? Didn’t think so, but you might be interested to know that there is such a place. It’s the Custom Hotel, formerly Furama Hotel. That’s right, the one next to the bowling alley and the Ralphs.
