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 wanna go to KROQ’s Acoustic Christmas this weekend! Hopefully I’ll be able to score tickets this evening but if not at least there are these things to do. May I note, LOTS of holiday parties. Friday, December 7 Abbot Kinney Holiday Extravaganza Venice is throwing its own holiday street party on Abbot Kinney with…
Talk about the ultimate holiday street party. Fashionable West Third Street, east of the Beverly Center, will be throwing a huge shindig. That’s right, all those cute boutiques, specialty stores and restaurants will be favoring holiday shoppers with not only special discounts but free food and drinks. Visit Anita Co-op for its trunk show with…
The International Day of the Ninja is upon us. Time to either celebrate your ninjahood by dressing in your ninja uniform and telling all about the awesomeness of your killer skills or by simply pretending to be a ninja. The main ninja event will take place at the El Rey Theater as all stealthy warriors…
I finally was able to make it to Boule after my first failed attempt a couple of months ago. My friend Mei-Mei and I dropped by the West Hollywood patisserie after some quick hat shopping at the Goorin Bros. sale on Melrose (scored a cute knit cap btw). Since it was a cold day with…
Another free cocktails party, folks, except with whiskey. This one is brought to you by Chivas Regal, a good thing since I’ve never tasted it before. But unlike the Stoli Hotel with its lux-hotellike amenities, this traveling lounge’s angle is to sell you on a lifestyle, “the Chivas Life.” Not sure what that means but…
Seven Grand’s new winter cocktail menu will make its debut this Saturday! Yay! The bartenders are currently getting schooled on the toddies, flips and sours so they’ll be ready for the thirsty masses this weekend. And don’t worry your pretty little head, the summer favorite Kentucky Mint Julep is still there (although the other juleps…
An NC-17 double feature, Swayze’s mullet and chocolate Kahlua bread pudding. You gotta love L.A. Friday, November 30 So Bad It’s Good Film Festival: Road House I’ve never seen this movie but people at work were saying it’s one of the greatest films ever. I don’t know if I believe that but I guess now’s…
The traveling Stoli Hotel is back in Hollywood, which means free cocktails, free mini spa treatments, djs and lots of vodka mooches. I had gone earlier this year and the siren song of free cocktails is calling me again. But this time I’m bringing a designated driver instead of being one so I can really…
The one thing I don’t like so much about Christmas? Having to buy stuff for other people. That only gets me revved up to buy more stuff for myself. If you suffer the same dilemma, you’ll love the following sales cuz you can indulge and not feel too naughty for putting your holiday shopping list…
You know how I keep complaining about how it seems everyone is charging over $15 for cocktails nowadays? Well, every night at Luna Park you can get a flight of three mini cocktails for $13.50. Three different cocktail tastes for under $15. They’re calling it the Mini Bar at Luna Park, very cute. Even cuter,…
