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 »My favorite dinner place, Osteria Mozza, is doing its first educational wine dinner next month and they only have 20 spots available around their communal table. This first of many “fun and relaxed” wine dinners will focus on the wines of Piedmont, “one of the world’s most inspiring regions.” The wine list consists of “everyday”…
How to make a “famous Gossip Girl grilled cheese sandwich,” normally $50, at home. Wow, what a jampacked weekend! And not as hot as last weekend. Umm, where to begin? Thursday, April 23 Nike Fashion Show and Freebies at Road Runner Sports in Torrance If you’re in need of some new athletic wear to gear…
Happy Earth Day 2009, earthlings! Chances are that you have many community-service activities planned today. But what about afterward when you’re feeling all warm and fuzzy from your good deeds? Wanna keep that mellow going? Check out the following for eco-friendly yummies. At the Edison downtown, for every Tru2 Gin drink purchased, a tree will…
Next to Copa d’Oro’s $5 vintage cocktails during its happy hour, I think 8 oz. Burger Bar actually has the second most affordable classic cocktails. For $8 you can get any of the following and that’s just regular prices! I know I already mentioned this in the original post last year but they’ve since expanded…
This content requires Flash Player 8 or higher. 10 Flasks To Disguise Your Booze Powered by ThisNext. Get This! I admit it. I’m a cheapskate and therefore like having booze on hand whenever I find myself at an overpriced lounge. I’d just order a soda and voila! $2 cocktail! But if you really want to…
If you’re a budget wine drinker, chances are that you’re already more than familiar with Trader Joe’s Charles Shaw wines, better known as Two-Buck Chuck as it’s good wine that only costs $1.99. But it now seems grocery store, Fresh & Easy, known for high-quality foods at budget prices is also offering great wine for…
This lady made me cry. Coachella schmochella. It’s going to be a warm, beautiful weekend in L.A. I’m going to take my Vespa out and check out the following. Thursday, April 16 Charles David Semi Annual Warehouse Sale Pretty Charles David shoes, boots, heels, slingbacks and even handbags are 50%-80% off at this annual warehouse…
Neato! Thanks to Happy Go Marni for this heads-up. LA Weekly is having its own weekend festival celebrating all that’s great about L.A. as well as its 30 fabulous years in publication. There will be must-see events like Henry Rollins djing, Wil Wheaton reading and signing books, a matinee performance of Point Break Live! and…
Those who know me know that I am not into healthy food but at all. But Dan Cox, PR guy, kept saying I should check out Venice’s Seed Kitchen, the newish Japanese-American fusion vegan macrobiotic restaurant brought to you by Sanae Suzuki and her husband Eric Lechasseur (formerly of M Cafe de Chaya). I don’t…
Photo courtesy of Casa Downtown In downtown LA this Thursday, Casa‘s outdoor bar and patio are officially finished and up and running and they’re debuting with an all-day celebration from 11am to 2am. Drink specials include $7 Cazadores margaritas all day (yum!), 2-for-1 cocktails when you drop off your business card 2:30-5pm and $4 shot…
