Category Archive: booze

Boston: Late Night Eats & Drinks at Citizen Public House

  I went to Citizen Public House a couple of times while in Boston last month. Citizen is a relatively new bar but to me it felt like it’s been a neighborhood staple… Continue reading

Boston: Lunch at Eastern Standard Kitchen

  After my “Making Your Own Vermouth” seminar at Boston Cocktail Summit, we headed next door to Eastern Standard Kitchen for a late lunch. I hadn’t eaten all day and it was nearly… Continue reading

DTLA: China Cafe at Grand Central Market

China Cafe has long fascinated me. It’s in the center of the Grand Central Market. Known for their wontons, I was skeptical this busy lunch counter could be any good. There’s only one… Continue reading

New Fall Cocktails and Offal-y Spooky Halloween at Wood & Vine

A few weeks back, I went over to Wood & Vine for a a bite and drink after the LA Weekly Awards (I had been nominated for Best Bar Blogger). There Head Bartender… Continue reading

The Minty’s 2012 Hot Bartender Nominations

Hello, hello! I need your help! I’m now taking nominations for your favorite bartenders.  I’m running a few bar crawls leading up to my big party on Tuesday, December 11 but that means… Continue reading

The Minty is Turning Three! Let’s Party!

  Back in November 2009 when I launched The Minty, I really had not expected it to be more than a diary of a foodie. Between the tales of bad dates, musings on… Continue reading

Bar Hopping in Oakland: Boot & Shoe Service and Prizefighter

Over Labor Day weekend, I took a quickie trip up to SF for my birthday. I flew into Oakland and we decided to make a night out of it. I had heard so… Continue reading

Koreatown: Moon Daepo BBQ

There was a time in my life I used to go to Korean BBQ at least once a month. These days it’s usually twice a year, around Thanksgiving and Christmas when some of… Continue reading

Win Tickets to Better Weather Fest at Golden Road Brewing This Saturday

What are you doing this Saturday? Want to join me for the Better Weather Fest at Golden Road Brewing? One lucky winner will get a pair of tickets! Enjoy craft beer from the… Continue reading

New Orleans: Drinks at SoBou

While I was in New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail, I tried the new SoBou restaurant and met Bar Chef Abigail Gullo. SoBou is part of the Commander’s Family of restaurants which… Continue reading