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 finally found someone to check out Crystal Cove with me! Ever since I first read about it in CitySearch, I’ve been wanting to go: A good example of pre-development coastline, Crystal Cove has three-and-a-half miles of beach and 2,000 acres of undeveloped inland woods. The interior is popular for hiking and horseback riding. Mountain…
It never fails. After New Year’s, gyms everywhere suffer an overflow of determined New Year’s resolutionists. “This is the year when I’m going to lose 10 pounds.” “This is the year when I’m going to finally get a hard body.” And not that I’m knocking people for having those goals. More power to you. It…
All right, so I was supposed to go to the auto show this Sunday and shop for my dream car, etc. but it turns out that I have to work instead, and the people who were interested in going with me had to drop out as well so now no one is using these beautifully…
I know we’re blessed with unseasonly warm weather today but I had to post this news for those who still want to go on a tropical vacay: a 3-night Hawaiian vacation for $329, AND that includes round-trip airfare and a free iPod shuffle if you book by January 31st. LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO–JANUARY 5, 2006– Pleasant…
The Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society presents a special silent film event in partnership with the Broadway Initiative of the Los Angeles Conservancy. Watch silent movie classic, Metropolis, at the famed Orpheum Theatre in Downtown L.A. Yes, that would be the same theater where little Judy Garland got her start doing vaudeville. Who’s Judy Garland?…
Bugatti, Bugatti, Bugatti. Bugatti kills wallets. One of my favorite pastimes is shopping for my next luxury car at the L.A. auto show…well, at least in my dreams. This year, I’m in luck as the world’s most expensive car, the Bugatti Veyron, a $1.2 million 1,001-horsepower super sports car that can reach a top speed…
What: “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning” by Frank Sinatra Who: Lonely broken-hearted folks. Think Frank getting over Ava. When: Right before last call or driving around a sleeping city (sober!) at 3 a.m. Where: Best if you’re sitting on a bar stool at your local dive bar (I like the Lost &…
Hate to go out when the sky is falling? I was reading blogging.la and came across this post asking for suggestions on what to do on a rainy day with out-of-town guests since a lot of activities with visitors usually involve the great outdoors. Hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains? Out. Window shopping in the…
He looks like a nice guy. I just randomly came across this but thought “Neat-o!” and had to share it. Apparently you can go produce shopping with executive chef Mark Gold of downtown’s Cafe Pinot at the Santa Monica Farmers Market every Wednesday while he selects ingredients for the restaurant. Just watch and learn which…
Meh to a BW massage. I thought it would be a cool idea to start off the new year with a brand-new me, meaning that I’d get a massage and a dip in a mud bath at Burke Williams to remove the effects of 2005 from my knotted-up shoulders. BW was my introduction into the…
