Santa Monica: Dinner and Cocktails at Cadet
Cadet opened in Santa Monica a few weeks ago. Chef Kris Tominaga heads up the kitchen that’s focused on French fare. Quite a bit of the menu is focused on the wood burning… Continue reading
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Los Feliz: New Year’s Eve at Big Bar
I almost don’t want to tell you about this New Year’s Eve party I’m going to. I checked out Big Bar last year and it was so much fun I’m going again… Continue reading
Santa Monica: Dinner at Brilliantshine
Brilliantshine has been doing a great job with food and drinks since its opening in August. I’ve now been back several times for dinner and snacks at the bar. Recent favorites usually… Continue reading
Ticket Giveaway for Spain’s Great Match on Monday, November 10 at The Bazaar
With over 200 Spanish wines to taste, where would you go for tapas? Why, the Bazaar by Jose Andres at the SLS Hotel! Coming Monday, November 10th, Spain’s Great Match, is a… Continue reading
Whisky Live Returns to LA Friday, November 7
Whisky Live returns to Los Angeles Friday, November 7 at the Hyatt Regency Century City. Tickets are on sale now. Admission includes a tasting glass, leather-bound notebook for tasting notes, full… Continue reading
Los Feliz: You’ll Need All the Drinks at Big Bar
Big Bar at the Alcove Cafe and Bakery welcomed Aaron Alvarez (Rivabella, Soho House West, etc) as their new bar manager a few months ago. He’s been keeping up the high… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Cocktails and Dinner at The Nice Guy
The Nice Guy on La Cienega opened a few months ago. The reservations only restaurant and lounge is serving up tasty cocktails and really good food. It’s terrible to think you either… Continue reading
Ludlows Cocktail Company’s Jelly Shots Now Available in Stores
Remember that time when I went bar hopping with Ludlows Cocktail Company to sample their five excellent jelly shots flavors? Well, they’re finally available in stores! The five flavors are: Planter’s Punch, Old… Continue reading
Hollywood: Vintage Booze at The Pikey
The Pikey has launched a vintage whiskey list featuring bottles from the 1940s and on. I was invited to a special tasting that also featured the Pikey’s great food. The list has plenty of older… Continue reading
SF: Cocktails at Local Edition
Local Edition is part of the Future Bars empire that includes Bourbon & Branch with the bar within a bar Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency, Rickhouse and more. Located in the busy Union… Continue reading