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 »By Beth Fisher (vlog and site) Tucked away just off the main drag of West Hollywood, The Gardens of Taxco has been a West Hollywood institution since 1971. As a child brought there for special occasions, I thought that with its muted lighting, multi-course meals and spoken menu, this restaurant was the epitome of fancy….
By Bourbon & Bleu When Hatfield’s announced that it was moving out of its cozy Beverly Boulevard spot, we thought that a once loved dining destination would be cast by the wayside. Enter Mark Gold. Boasting a resume including Patina Group and Water Grill, Gold took over the Hatfield’s post and opened his first restaurant:…
By Nancy Huang In an industry that all too often glorifies egoism — think David Chang and Anthony Bourdain down the totem pole to the majority of “Top Chef” contestants — it is refreshing to meet a rising culinary talent who wears his humility on his apron. Ricardo Zarate of Mo-Chica, the relatively new Peruvian…
By Food Marathon To guest blog for Caroline one must drink. I’ve spent a good portion of the last 10 years drinking, so I feel comfortable reporting in a semi-professional capacity in Caroline’s absence. She was also part of the blogger mashup marathon series. Although food is my main interest, I enjoy music and alcohol…
This weekend marks the last weekend for the Hello Kitty Three Apples Exhibit at Royal/T Cafe in Culver City before the cafe/art gallery makes way for the “In Bed Together” exhibit next week. So if you haven’t checked out the cutest little art exhibit ever along with its adorable pop-up store, this is your last…
Hey, crackheads, thought I’d stop in and say hi and present this weekend’s to-dos. Hope all is well. Miss you! Thursday, November 12 Holiday Open House at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf In seasonless LA, winter is signaled by the arrival of winter-time hot drinks at the coffee chains. So welcome the chillier weather…
Flickr shot by Teo By Kaelin Burns I can’t get enough of pumpkin, which is why fall is one of my favorite seasons. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s right around November that restaurants really start to incorporate this fall favorite into dishes and I love seeing what they come up with. Pumpkin is such…
By fauxLAhipster When Caroline invited me to the code.ai beauty event at Fred Segal my initial reaction was “meh” until I heard a few words that DID catch my attention “cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.” The event was the launch of code.ai, a new product that claims to extend lashes and brows. You might ask, “Isn’t…
Tomorrow night will be a very special Radio Room at the Edison as the Big Easy comes to downtown L.A. Bartenders Danny Valdez, Ricky Gomez, Kirk Estopinal from Cure of New Orleans and Simon Ford, mixologist and Plymouth Gin brand ambassador, will showcase their cocktailing skills to the benefit of all who attend the Edison’s…
So I’m supposed to be on hiatus for this month of November but turns out that blogging is my form of procrastination. In any case, to help me be good, I’ve enlisted the help of my friends and fellow bloggers to guest blog while I’m “out.” Here’s a quick who’s who that may grow and/or…
