Drinking at Home: Cocktails by the Minty
Whenever I get invited to dinner parties, I tend to bring the booze and take it upon myself to make drinks. In the last few years, my “bartending” skills have gotten better… Read More
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Double the Fun – Cinco de Derby
May 5 is going to be so much fun with both Cinco de Mayo and Derby events around town. Here are some restaurants and bars doing specials in LA: Blue Cow –… Read More
Little Tokyo: Lunch at Sushi Gen
Ever since I first went to Sushi-Gen back in 2010, I have counted it as one of my favorite sushi places. I’ve been meaning to check out their lunch specials as it’s the… Read More
Viva Sangrita LA Regional
A couple of months ago, bartenders were invited to compete in Tequila Ocho’s Viva Sangrita contest. Winners from the regional contests won a trip to New Orleans to compete at Tales of the… Read More
Pasadena: Musha for Home-style Japanese Food
I’ve always wanted to try Musha though I’ve always heard the Torrance location was better and I never seem to make it out that way. I would have had a better chance of… Read More
Border Grill Truck Now Serving Burritos
For some reason I’ve never written about the Border Grill Truck, a favorite among many. I have talked about their various restaurants and even the Border Grill Stop but never the truck. Recently,… Read More
New Spring Menu at Bar | Kitchen
Bye bye pork shank, hello foie gras BLT! Although I’m going to miss the pork shank, aka the “dinosaur bone,” I have wholeheartedly welcomed the foie gras BLT to Bar | Kitchen‘s new… Read More
Mercedes-Benz Transmission LA: AV Club at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
The Mercedes-Benz Transmission LA: AV Club curated by Mike D (of Beasties Boys fame) opened last Friday at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Downtown Los Angeles. The 3-week exhibition in… Read More
Cherry Blossom Festival at Chaya Downtown
The Cherry Blossom Festival has been canceled in Little Tokyo but you still have a chance to get some cherry treats at Chaya Downtown. From now until next Friday, April 27, Chaya… Read More
West Hollywood: Cocktails and Dinner at Asia de Cuba
I was invited to try Asia de Cuba at the Mondrian Hotel. Asia de Cuba recently started offering more small plates making it easier for groups to share. We decided to order a… Read More
