Earlier this week I had a chance to check out the not-yet-opened First & Hope Supper Club thanks to Aidan Demarest, its cocktail consultant, who was hosting a Pernod absinthe event for a bunch of journalists. Apparently the party guests started off at the Varnish and then were taken via horse-drawn carriages up the long…
Tag Archive: Cocktails
What's the Most Romantic Cocktail?
Ferget chocolates. I don’t know about you but nothing says “olive juice”(mouth it) like a custom-made cocktail. But out of curiosity, I asked some of L.A.’s top mixologists/bartenders what they consider to be the most romantic cocktail; specifically what would they serve their luh-vuh. I got some interesting answers, all seem to involve bubbly, and…
This Weekend: Free PBR, Booze Tent Sale, $4.40 Comme Ca Cocktails
Yes, there’s actually more going on this weekend besides that awesome LA Street Food Fest and, oh yeah, Valentine’s Day. I give you the following. Friday, February 12 Wally’s Tent Sale It’s that time of year again. Time to stockpile some booze on the cheap thanks to Wally’s huge tented wine sale. For three days,…
Blog Bite: Agave Disparo at Comme Ca
Had the Comme Ca Agave Disparo ($12) with Herradura silver tequila, lime juice, grenadine, orange blossom water, lemon soda. Great cocktail for those looking for something light and it’s not too intimidating for a tequila drink. It’s poured over a huuuge block of ice so not really much liquid to it. I tried to stretch…
La Descarga: A Little Bit of Havana With Rum, Cigars & Dancing Girls
It was a hot, sticky night in Havana. Men in suits were lounging in the new happening bar, trying to cool off with chilly mojitos and Cuba Libres. Their ladies all dolled up in clingy dresses shimmied to the thrum of the Conga music blaring through the speakers in the main room. Meanwhile a burlesque…
This Weekend: $4 Maker's Happy Hour, More Bloggers Helping Haiti
Lots going on this weekend. And no I’m not talking football. I’m talking good-hearted bloggers, speed dating with derby girls and oh, football. Thursday, February 4, 2010 Maker’s Mark $4 Happy Hour at Checkers Downtown I’m so bummed I have to miss this. Of course this would be on the same day as my boozy…
Delphine at W Hollywood: You're Beautiful but M'Eh
Oh, Delphine. I was swayed by your W swank ways, charmed by your French name and drawn in by all that online hype via LA Times‘ Daily Dish, UrbanDaddy and LA Weekly‘s Squid Ink announcing your debut. But despite your gorgeous space and intriguing cocktail menu, I discovered after an impromptu rendezvous last night…that you…
Valentine Cocktails L.A. Roundup: Elixirs of Love
Valentine’s Day? Phooey! A sane person can only stand so much pink hearts, flying babies and PDA, unless it’s in the form of a cocktail dedicated to the holiday, that is. The following are the lusty libations that will be featured at various bars and restaurants around L.A. this coming V Day weekend. Toast a…
Macallan Party at W Los Angeles: Gourmet Ice, $15K Scotch & Live Tweeting
I have sipped the ambrosia of the gods, the elixir of luuuve that is known as the $15,000 57-year-old Macallan poured out of a Lalique crystal decanter. And now I can die. I was lucky enough to wet my lips on this sweet, albeit expensive, golden nectar thanks to Michel Dozois of Neve Ice. His…
The Bazaar by Jose Andres: Do Play With Your Food
The Bazaar by Jose Andres takes playing with your food to a whole new level. Here, you’ve got cotton candy, Wonka-esque taste sensations and ample squeals and giggles. I was lucky enough to be invited to check out the year-old funhouse of food at the uber-slick SLS Hotel on La Cienega Boulevard last night. I…
