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 »So if you want a step up from a Fantastic Sam’s experience a la Sunset Strip, go to Rudy’s. But for that “just stepped out of a salon” glow, go elsewhere.
The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine is literally a little piece of heaven in the spiritual desert that is L.A.
When I heard that the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandise was planning to exhibit 100 costumes, accessories and props from all six Star Wars movies, the little kid in me jumped for joy.
I’ve searched high and low for a decent mani/pedi for a decent price in L.A. going everywhere from BH’s $30+ manicures to the $7 jobs in Westwood, and finally happened upon Main Attraction Nail Spa on Main Street in Santa Monica.
Toward the end of the exhibit, it got so tiring having to navigate through the crowds and squint to read all the signs that my fascinated gaze downgraded to an indifferent glance.
And how fun would that be to gather an intimate group of friends together for a night of drinking margaritas and specialty cocktails with names like Velvet Elvis, Blue Velvet and Pink Puta?
I first heard about Campanile’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich Thursdays from a friend who only mentioned the event in passing. “What? Grilled cheese sandwich night?!” My ears perked up as I salivated.
I decided to try out the Geisha’s Kiss which was a mix of sake, lychee, Chambord and champagne. It was dee-lish! Fruity and light.
Expand your horizons by participating in a tea ceremony, learning about feng shui, partaking of all the best food Chinatown has to offer, and then go to the Mountain Bar to catch a screening of Eat Drink Man Woman.
The 25th Sunset Junction Street Fair is coming up this weekend and I’m debating whether I should give it another chance.
