Category Archive: alcohol education

The Minty’s Tequila Tuesday Spotlight: Codigo 1530

I was invited to the Codigo 1530 tequila launch last year. For today’s Tequila Tuesday spotlight, I’m going  to go through their available expressions. I recently noticed Codigo is at retailers like Target… Continue reading

Little Tokyo: 50% Off Top Shelf at Wolf & Crane

  It’s Japanese Food Week on The Minty but first let’s head to the bar. I haven’t been to Japan but have always wanted to check out the bar scene there. Until I… Continue reading

DTLA: Bar Crawl on a Friday Night

One of the great things about holidays and big events like Coachella is how it’s so much easier to live in Los Angeles during these times. There’s less traffic and a greater chance… Continue reading

Beam Suntory American Whiskey Tasting with Southern California Whiskey Club on Monday, May 14 at Old Man Bar, Hatchet Hall in Culver City

  Join Southern California Whiskey Club on Monday, May 14 in the Old Man Bar at Hatchet Hall for a tasting with Beam Suntory. Enjoy for different expressions including Booker’s Rye, Little Book, Knob… Continue reading

DTLA: Bavel is Now Open in the Arts District

  The long awaited second restaurant from chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, Bavel, is now open. The husband and wife team also have the nearby highly acclaimed (and delicious) Bestia. While Bestia… Continue reading

The Minty’s Tequila Tuesday Spotlight: Siete Leguas

  About ten years ago, a bartender told me his favorite tequila was Siete Leguas. I’ve kept an eye out for this tequila ever since. Recently there was an event featuring Siete Leguas… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Employees Only LA Is Now Open

  Employees Only in West Hollywood has officially opened. The bar from New York actually has several locations around the world including Singapore. EO LA took over the old Baby Blues BBQ space… Continue reading

Koreatown: Celebrate National Soft Pretzel Month at Biergarten

  It’s been a hot minute since I have gone to Biergarten in Koreatown. I was lured in because I heard they had these crazy pretzels for National Soft Pretzel Month. Did you… Continue reading

Masters of Taste Returns to the Rose Bowl Sunday, May 6

  Masters of Taste returns to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Sunday, May 6. The food festival benefits the Union Station Homeless Services. 100% of the ticket sales goes to this wonderful charity. Get… Continue reading

Introducing Paul John Indian Whisky

  When I heard about the Paul John Whisky tasting at The Daily Pint in Santa Monica, I made sure I cleared my plans to attend. I was very interested in tasting the… Continue reading