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 »Ever go to a wine bar or restaurant and read the wine list and just don’t know what exactly you’re looking at? Sure, you know what Syrahs and Chardonnays are but will that Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2005 taste good just because it’s the priciest glass of red on the menu? Fortunately you won’t have…
If you still don’t know where to get your drink on for Cinco de Mayo, check out the following festive venues. Arriba drink deals! Border Grill in Santa Monica has a very gourmet Cinco from 4 to 10pm, with $3 ceviche shots, tacos and chili poppers as well as $5 green corn tamales, poblano quesadillas…
What a weird weekend. Friday, May 1 Michael Jackson’s HiStyle at the Grammy Museum On the heels of MJ’s “auction” is this exhibit where you can visit the pop icon’s heavily bejeweled costumes that he wore throughout his career. And that includes his trademark crystal-studded glove. For the price of admission, you can also peruse…
Last night I stopped off at Copa d’Oro for happy hour as usual but this time head bar dude Vincenzo Marianella had a special surprise for me. He had just gotten a bottle of Mozart dark chocolate liqueur! And this was months after I first fell in love with the idea of the chocolate Manhattan…
Tomorrow do a good deed just by enjoying a lovely dinner! That’s right, for Dining Out for Life, participating local L.A. restaurants are inviting Angelenos to dine out for a good cause. If you have breakfast, lunch or dinner at any of the restaurants, a minimum of 25% of the proceeds will go to benefit…
Last week, Hollywood neighborhood eatery Ammo kicked off its new tasting series amid a revelry of bloggers and cocktailers. Small-Batch Social is meant to bring together booze fans and industry experts while showcasing small-production spirits, wine and beer. And for the debut event last Thursday, Tequila Ocho, from Jalisco, Mexico, was in the spotlight with…
Lots of pretty lights, progressive music, a massive dance floor and drink specials will ignite a new monthly event at Aura Nightclub in Studio City on May 14. Yah, I said in Studio City. As you know I’m not big into nightclubs or the Valley for that matter but when it involves words “Velvet Interactive…
Automated luxury store, U*tique, just opened up its first location ever in Fred Segal Santa Monica. It’s lux-o-matic, interactive, insta-matic…just don’t call it a vending machine. Although that’s basically what this fancy-schmancy machine does. Except instead of dispensing cheesy puffs, it sells 50 upscale beauty items, indulgences and lifestyle products like Aira mink eyelashes, Bliss…
The Edison’s speakeasy night in the Radio Room has gotten so huge that they are now charging a cover! But don’t worry, if you enter this special code “RR428” when you purchase your tickets here, you get in for $5 instead of $10. Esteemed New York mixologists, Alex Day of Death & Company and Richie…
Terminator Salvation tickets are now on sale for the May 20th 12:01am show (I think they mean May 21st but whatev) at the Arclight in Hollywood. Get ’em now before it’s sold out. The theater looks like it’s filling up fast. Just judging by the trailer, the movie is kickass! We now get to see…
