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 »Nothing is more fun than getting together with like-minded souls and cringing, yelling and cheering in unison. Since I’m not a big sports fan, I’ll content myself with uWink Bistro’s weekly 24 viewing party. Fans of the show can converge on the media bar every Monday night to catch their man in action. That’s right,…
While strolling to Zankou Chicken for lunch, I was cutting through the alley when I noticed a sign behind Winchell’s Donuts for Dainties Cupcakes. Despite the fact that the entrance didn’t look like a store front at all, let alone one that sells cute cupcakes, but rather a sketchy office entrance, I was drawn to…
Flickr Shot by Akaraff (obviously not from the movie) Hey all, just got this notice from Goldstar Events. Right now they’re giving away comp tickets to be in Will Ferrell’s new movie Semi Pro. The event will be held at a basketball court near Dodger Stadium and attendees are expected to dress up in funky…
Hey all, I wanted to invite you to a get-together I’m throwing at the fab Royale on Wilshire tomorrow night. I’ve been wanting to have an event there ever since I first set foot in that lounge last month. It’s so pretty and big and empty on a weekday — perfect for a gathering. I…
Flickr Shot by Beatnikside On the same night that Lava Lounge is celebrating its last night in Hollywood, the Beauty Bar will be throwing a bash for its 7th anniversary. It brought you the Prell cocktail, the manicure/martini happy hour and the Drop Dead Gorgeous beauty pageant, I’ll say it should be celebrated. DJ Erick…
When I lived near Venice, the Firehouse on Rose and Main used to be one of my favorite breakfast joints. Great service, great coffee, great breakfast sandwiches and great big glasses of iced beverages that were perfect for thirsty Muscle Beach bodybuilders. But I haven’t gone there in maybe a year or so. Yesterday though,…
Ugh, my head hurts. I haven’t had a hangover like this since…I don’t know when. What’s funny is that before I got on board L.A. Barhopper’s Mystery Bus Tour, I swore to myself and my friends that I wasn’t going to get plastered. Usually two drinks is my max, for practical reasons. But I guess…
After 13 years serving the Hollywood nightlife hidden in the boring confines of a La Brea strip mall, the Lava Lounge is bidding you “aloha.” Which is sad because it’s one of those places I’ve always meant to check out but never did thinking it would always be around. I know, nothing in club life…
OK, I was really conflicted about posting this especially since I have sworn this store off but I figured a 50% storewide sale off designer goods is always newsworthy. So, yeah, the huge (three times bigger than paparazzi stakeout location, the Malibu PU) Santa Monica Planet Blue is having a two-day sale on its entire…
Hey all, I was able to score a couple of FREE tickets (usually $29.99) to this Saturday’s Mystery Barhopping Party Bus Tour a la L.A. Barhopper. Surprisingly I have yet to hop on board one of these bad boys but this Saturday I’m going to give it a go. Anyone care to join me? The…
