Category Archive: booze

All the Appleton Rum Cocktails at Terrine + My New Favorite Steak

  I recently swung by Terrine for a spirited dinner with Appleton Estate Rum. Terrine opened late  last year and is already an essential restaurant in LA. I love how they do Friday (through… Continue reading

Chinatown: New Menu Launching at General Lee’s Soon

General Lee’s under the leadership of new bar manager, Chris Day, will be launching a new cocktail menu in the next few weeks. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek of Thunder which… Continue reading

DTLA: Dinner at Ford’s Filling Station

  Ford’s Filling Station moved from Culver City to Downtown Los Angeles about a year ago. It is now located inside the JW Marriott at LA Live. Although it’s in the middle of… Continue reading

2015 Evening of Tiki Returns to The Spare Room

  Calling all tiki nerds! The popular tiki series, An Evening of Tiki, returns to the Spare Room beginning this Wednesday May 13th with Brian Miller. New Beverage Director Yael Vengroff has taken… Continue reading

Where to Drink for Negroni Week in Orange County

This year, Negroni Week is June 1-7. Imbibe and Campari have teamed up with bars and restaurants around the world for this one week with proceeds from Negroni sales going to each bar’s… Continue reading

Tequila Ocho’s Viva Sangrita LA Regional Competition This Sunday, May 10 at El Carmen

  The Fourth Annual Viva Sangrita competition with Tequila Ocho returns to El Carmen this Sunday, May 10. The sangrita competition starts at 3 p.m. and features 7 talented LA bartenders. The winner… Continue reading

2015 William Grant and Sons May Mix-Off Returns to the Mixing Room at the JW Marriott, LA Live

William Grant and Son’s May Mix-Off cocktail competition returns to the Mixing Room at the JW Marriott at LA Live Wednesdays in May. Meet the competitors Wednesday, May 6. Then check them out each… Continue reading

DTLA: Checking Out (Almost) All the Drinks and Tacos at B.S. Taqueria

  B.S. Taqueria is now open in the old Mo-Chica space in Downtown Los Angeles. The taqueria opened by Chef Ray Garcia, formerly of Fig in Santa Monica, gives us a hint of… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Getting Down with The Aria Buffet

What’s a trip to Las Vegas without a turn at the buffet? For this trip, we tried the Buffet at Aria. We opted for the boozy meal which for brunch meat Bloody Marys,… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Drinks and Live Music at BLVD Cocktail Company

BLVD Cocktail Company is one of the latest bars to open in Las Vegas. It’s located just outside the Linq Hotel and the High Roller Observation Wheel. With cool art, live entertainment and… Continue reading