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 »Do what I do but actually get paid for it. Or something like that. REI has a new feature on its site: gear reviews. But to get things started and build up a healthy database of reviews, it’s offering all REI customers the chance to win a $100 gift card for every review they submit…
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, that and the 3pm sugar jones, so I was more than delighted when I visited the Starling Diner (formerly the 3rd Street Cafe) in the LBC. I’ve done the Coffee Cup Cafe (which I love despite that dreaded cash-only rule), Magnolia Cafe (seniors central) and Eggs, etc….
Catch Dengue Fever, the world music band not the disease, at MacArthur Park’s Levitt Pavilion tomorrow night as they throw a free concert to the masses, making for one groovy early fall evening. From National Public Radio: The six-member band fuses Cambodian pop with psychedelic rock, creating an only-in-California sound that’s gaining new fans with…
Flickr Shot by roboppy All right, no one told New York to stop sending cupcakes over here dammit and now one of their famed cupcakeries, Crumbs Bake Shop, is opening up a scant two blocks down the street from Sprinkles in Beverly Hills. Gasp! Scandalous. I wonder if that 26-person line outside of Sprinkles will…
Man, I’m exhausted. My eyes are red, my head heavy and my feet aching. Lots of dancing at the Bowl tonight what with Paul Oakenfold opening and Underworld performing. Shelley and I packed up a couple of bottles of wine and food we picked up from TJ’s and headed for the Bowl. I wanted to…
Nike’s fun run, the Run Hit Remix, is coming up on Saturday the 15th, so if you like running, have a burning desire to turn this mutha out and want to feel like an Olympic athlete even for a split second, you should register for the race ($39). Word has it that it’s close to…
Fall is around the corner with a slew of new TV shows waiting in the wings. Which will be the next big thing? The Paley Center for Media (formerly known as the Museum of Television and Radio) will be throwing TV preview parties for some of the networks’ most buzz-worthy pilots.
Flickr Shot by amanda, snapper of dragons I know weekends are probably your time to veg but with all the fun stuff that’s going on, you won’t wanna. Besides a lot of these goodies require some sort of aerobic activity like screaming, biking, dancing and bowling — it’s all good for you. Friday, September 7…
So many places to drink and so little time. I’m getting a little behind so I’ll just list the bars, lounges and dives I’m thinking of checking out to keep track of everything. If you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them. Blue Goose Lounge: The first time I heard of this place was…
Everyone keeps asking if I’m going to this show but, kids, I already bought my tickets ages ago. And they are in the sold-out nosebleed cheapseats, thank you very much. It’s going to be so crazy back there. I can’t wait! I’m gonna dance til I can’t dance no mo. And, yes, it looks like…
