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 »The one thing I hate about preparing for a night out on the town, in addition to having to find a thing to wear, is figuring out how to wear my hair or do my makeup. That always increases my prep time by an hour…or two and just makes me not even want to bother….
Sure, they are probably two of the hottest djs currently on the music scene, but have you ever wondered if cutting-edge mixmasters Jason Bentley and Danger Mouse secretly harbor bubblegum pop leanings? Now you can find out thanks to L.A. Film Festival’s “Conversation with Danger Mouse.” Today at the Hammer Museum, KCRW’s Jason Bentley will…
Every year I go out to WeHo to celebrate Pride with my brother, his boyfriend and all their friends. But these boys really don’t do anything different from what they usually do every weekend, which is to say drink at the Abbey, maybe hit Trunks and then end the night at Mickey’s. This time, however,…
This just in from LA.COMfidential: Floyd’s Barbershop on Melrose is giving out free haircuts to the first 30 people who RSVP for this URB Magazine par-tay (everyone else who RSVPs pays half-price). OR you can just show up for the open bar (courtesy of Heineken) and live DJ sets by Good Charlotte’s Madden Bros from 7 to 10pm….
Ansel: “Come out to Chapter 8 tonight. It’s Agoura Hills’ hot spot. LA.com’s having a party there for our Fooditude newsletter. There’s going to be wine tastings with eight vendors and passed appetizers. It’s going to be fun.” Me: “Where the hell is Agoura Hills?” Ansel started giving freeway directions to get there and as…
Looking for that unique gift for that dad or grad or, even better, a one-of-a-kind treat for yourself? Check out Felt Club, a monthly mini-craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the SoCal craft scene on Saturday, June 10 at Meltdown Comics. Nearly two dozen crafters will present their handmade goods from the heart,…
Flickr Shot by mjutabor Who doesn’t love musicals? Especially musicals where the audience is allowed to sing along to their favorite tunes at the top of their lungs? But before you think I’m trying to get you to go to one of those annoying family outings, this one is West Side Story, presented by OutFest…
The other night at Saints & Sinners’ 1980s prom I had a secret dream realized and it was a secret even to me. I was crowned S&S High’s Class of 1986 prom queen. I, of course, would like to thank all of you who voted for me (the joke here being that king and queen…
Being the chronic procrastinator that I am, I waited until the day of the Saints & Sinners prom to get my prom dress. But that’s just because I had a reliable store for such a specific fashion request in my back pocket. Jet Rag for all your costume needs. Here, you get two levels of…
Yay! The haze is finally gone. And with it, lovely hot days and warm nights. Fortunately, L.A. has many ways to soothe the burn. Take a Plunge: Don’t have your own swimming pool? For $3 you can borrow Culver City’s 50-meter outdoor pool for a recreation swim. Hours: Monday-Sunday 12:15-2pm; Mon/Wed/Fri 7:55-9pm. 4175 Overland Avenue…
