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 »Flickr Shot by Netomer I was hooked on TV’s Amazing Race for one season but after several seasons (are we on the 20th Amazing Race season now?) it just started to seem ridiculous. What’s funny though is that now when I travel I think like an AR contestant: “What’s the fastest way to get there?!”…
I’m not a huge college basketball fan, but I am a Bruin and the fact that UCLA hasn’t made it into the Final Four since I lived in Westwood has incited even me to consider braving a Westside sports bar this Saturday in support of my team. But the closest I’d dare to get to…
I’m going to tell you something that as Angelenos you probably already know: Trader Joe’s is a great place to go if you’re throwing a last-minute dinner party, either for a date you want to impress or just some friends you want over to keep you company on a rainy night. They’ve got everything from…
Flickr Shot by phil h OMG do I love cheese! And when I first heard about Artisan Cheese Gallery, I was so excited: paninis with American artisan cheeses, raspberry truffles from an in-house chocolate maker, artisanal sodas as well as monthly cheese and chocolate tastings. It reminded me of the quaint cheese stores I fell…
Flickr Shot by My Life As A Haint The Los Angeles County Museum of Art or, as I affectionately call it, um, “LACMA,” is turning 40 this year. And the best part is that WE get prezzies: a late-night party as well as four days of free admission to the museum from March 30 to…
I have this thing for burlesque. I think it’s what sexy is, or as Sophia Loren once said, “Sex appeal is 50 percent what you’ve got and 50 percent what people think you’ve got.” Not dropping the fan, so to speak, and showing ALL your goods. Following that, a burlesque show is more about sexy moves than just…
I’ve been wanting a new bed for awhile now, for the simple reason that even though I’m way into my adulthood I feel like I still sleep in a dorm room. My current bed is just the frame, box spring and mattress. Yes, at least it’s raised off the floor and not on cinderblocks. But…
This ain’t your run-of-the-mill sweat shop. For awhile now, I’ve been wanting to customize a T-shirt for myself with “Caroline on Crack” but couldn’t think of a catchy tagline to go with it. Some ideas? “Have you had your crack today?” or “Be a crackhead.” But they just don’t seem right. In any case, I finally…
Just got back from a weekend of indulgence in San Francisco: drinking, eating, pampering, shopping…eating. Considered by most to be the foodie capital of California, it didn’t surprise me at all to find that the best chocolate store I’ve ever seen can only be found in San Francisco. I’m telling you, forget Godiva’s, See’s and…
Nowwww here’s a little story I got to tell about three bad robbers you know so well…that’s right AdRock, MCA and he, Mike D., have a new movie coming out. And on March 23rd only 150 selected theaters across the country will offer a sneak preview of Awesome; I Fuckin’ Shot That! The actual release…
