West Hollywood: Tapas at Estrella Sunset
I was recently invited to Estrella on the Sunset strip which has changed its menu to be tapas driven. My friend and I each ordered three tapas to share. We agreed we… Continue reading
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Mid-City: Pizza and Cocktails at Ronan
I went to Ronan last week with a friend. I wanted to check out the drinks plus I’m always down for pizza. Nick Meyer created the drinks list. After tasting his Filipineau drink… Continue reading
Highland Park: Checking Out Cocktails and Food at Hippo
I made it to Hippo last month during the holidays. It’s been on my radar for a while and I was glad I was finally able to check it out before heading… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Tesse
Last month I checked out Tesse for my annual holiday dinner with some close friends. There were seven of us so we ordered a number of dishes and drinks. We scored… Continue reading
WhiskyX Returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger on Friday, January 25
The WhiskyX returns to Santa Monica on Friday, January 25. There will be live music, food trucks and of course lots of whisk(e)y! It all takes place at the Barker Hanger in… Continue reading
Mid-City: Fish & Chips at Village Idiot and Blind Whisky Tasting with Southern California Whiskey Club and Scotch Malt Whisky Society
The Village Idiot is the original gastropub in Los Angeles. I’m glad to see it has survived through the years and recently I went in to check out a blind tasting of… Continue reading
Monthly Cocktail Boxes from the American Cocktail Club
Recently I received a cocktail box from Tanaya’s Table and the American Cocktail Club. American Cocktail Club works with mixologists and others to create monthly boxes. Each box makes several drinks. … Continue reading
The Minty’s Best 2018 Meals
Here are some of the best meals I had in 2018! I’ve divided them up by high end, casual and travel eats. There is no particular ranking within the individual categories. It’s… Continue reading
DTLA: A Boozy Tribute to Jonathan Gold at Otium Now Until March 2019
Otium and Bar Director Chris Amirault and team have launched an ode to the late restaurant critic Jonathan Gold. The new menu of 14 drinks are based on Jonathan Gold’s writings and… Continue reading
DTLA: Dinner at Simone and Exploring the Single Malts From Bacardi
I have now been to Simone a few times. Most recently I attended a Women Who Whiskey event at the Duello Bar, the bar inside Simone. The presentation from Bacardi’s Global Single… Continue reading