Christmas is done. Now on to the next hyped-up holiday: New Year’s Eve! Since crowds and huge bar tabs soo aren’t my thing, I decided to throw my own sweet, little shindig this year. But the twist here is that this one will be low-key. No fancy dress-up. No djs. No crazy house party crowds….
Tag Archive: Cocktails
Top 10 Favorite Cocktails of 2009
As another year ends, I’m left to reflect on this year’s many cocktail adventures (see my map of Fave LA Bars of 2009). Much to my joy, many new cool bars opened up in 2009 and most were instant favorites like Copa d’Oro, Roger Room and the Tar Pit. And I’ve sampled many a cocktail…
The Tar Pit: Swanky Times Are Here Again
We were going to crash the Tar Pit‘s press party no matter what. It was essentially a sneaky peek of the brand-new La Brea Avenue bar by famed mixologist Audrey Saunders (Pegu Club, NYC) and chef Mark Peel and Jay Perrin (Campanile). And this would be a hot ticket as press was swirling the Interwebs…
Fig's New Taco Bar Brunch + Lots of Bacon
Tacos for brunch, the perfect hangover cure, I say. Fig in Santa Monica gets that and has just added a brand-new taco bar to its Sunday brunch. It officially debuts this Sunday the 13th but I got a chance to check it out last week courtesy of the restaurant. The taco menu features a wide…
The Edison's Repeal Day Skating Party: Facing Fears, Santa & Holiday Cocktails on Ice
Esther videos Shelley aka fauxlahipster and my roommate Kristina around the rink. Aidan Demarest, The Edison‘s director of beverages, has taken it upon himself to bring Christmas to downtown Los Angeles. Our city doesn’t get much if any snow and Angelenos track the seasons by what the local weatherman reports about the rest of the…
Holiday Cheer: Winter Cocktail L.A. Roundup With Recipes
Shopping, holiday cards, family dinners, parties — you could probably use a drink right about now. Below is a list of L.A. bars/restaurants that have just the thing, with several cocktail recipes thrown in for you to try at your own holiday soiree or a quiet night at home. Bigfoot Lodge: This Atwater Village’s holiday…
Pagoda Bar: Lost, Found, Mai Tais & Movie Night
3 of 25: Wayyyy back in July I met up with LAisters Farley and Emily at Pagoda Bar, the then-recently renovated outdoor bar at Yamashiro in the Hollywood Hills. We were inspired to do so after discussing the items on my 100 list when we each admitted that we wanted to check it out and…
The Edison's Radio Room Featuring New Orleans Mixologists
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…
New Drago Centro Cocktails for $8 One Day Only
Drago Centro in downtown is unveiling its brand-new cocktail menu today but celebrating it this Thursday by offering every cocktail in its repertoire, normally $12 each, for $8 all day long! The new seasonal cocktail list created by DC’s sommelier and beverage director, Michael Shearin, will feature fall and winter flavors and produce. Tasty. Check…
Absolut Boston: Why Boston Is Luckier Than L.A.
It’s no secret that I’m not a huge fan of vodka; bourbon being my spirit of choice. But when I received a bottle of Absolut Boston to try out, I was pleasantly surprised. The third in the series of American city-inspired flavored vodkas by Absolut, it’s flavored with elderflower and black tea and possesses a…
