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 »Memoirs of a Geisha: Someone, I forget who, told me they saw this and absolutely loved it. The lead actress is pretty, the trailer looks pretty, the billboards are pretty, and all the movie-tie-in cosmetic products are pretty. But then controversy arose about how the Chinese and the Japanese are offended that the lead characters…
I remember when I first stumbled into the Mountain Bar. I was so grateful that it was there. In such an unlikely place for a hip bar: Chinatown’s Gin Ling Way, right across from the wishing well with all the turtles. Sure, there’s Grand Star around the corner but that hot club only happens every…
My single friends always complain about how hard it is to meet nice people in L.A. and after my own trials and tribs in the dating scene I am apt to agree. Sure, it’s a big city and there are millions of singles out there but you can never really meet anyone relationship-worthy in bars…
Just saw this on Urban Outfitters’ Web site and thought it would be a cool gift idea. You’d be a hit at the holiday parties with this scrolling LED buckle, it’s a crack up. And boys, it’s a good way to get girls to come closer. Heh. Urban Outfitters is selling this buckle only online…
Oh what fun! I luuvve singing Christmas carols. Just belting out songs about going on sleigh rides, sneaking up on Santa, playing the drums for baby Jesus… And not singing to impress anyone but to get in the spirit of the holidays. Who doesn’t wanna do that? It’s just too bad that in L.A., caroling…
Frustrated that someone cut you off and you couldn’t catch up with them to give ’em the bird? Pissed off that yet another cell-phone-talking SUV driver nearly hit you? Angry that it took you an hour to get from Bundy to Sawtelle? Michael put in a nifty “Road Rage” comment box on the right side…
Wanna hear a really dirty joke? Apparently, “The Aristocrats” is the worse one yet. Born from Vaudeville and kept alive by comics trying to one-up each other, it’s an ever-evolving joke shared privately by comedians. I haven’t seen the 2005 documentary about this joke but I saw South Park’s variation of it–which of course involved…
Thanks to fellow nominees 1947project and 8763 Wonderland for bringing this to my attention: Turns out there’s a flaw in the voting system so now I think I’ll take this contest with a grain of salt. Ah well, I know in my heart that I have the “Best Los Angeles Blog.” 😉 But thanks to…
What: “Let Down” by Radiohead Who: Passengers-to-be or those already in the air. When: After you’ve already checked in and are sitting there with your boarding pass. Where: I say LAX instead of John Wayne or Burbank, simply because it’s more hectic. But this song is fitting in the waiting area when you’re seated and…
