New Orleans: Tacos at Rum House
We got to the Rum House just in time for happy hour. I ordered their famous pina colada right away. It was refreshing on this hot and humid day. We had just… Continue reading
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DTLA: Clifton’s Cafeteria Opens Tuesday, September 22
Clifton’s Cafeteria opens on Tuesday, September 22 after being closed for a number of years. I was invited to the ribbon cutting and was able to get a sneak peek at all… Continue reading
Century City: Angel’s Envy Bourbon at the InterContinental Los Angeles Hotel
The InterContinental hotel in Century City is celebrating with Angel’s Envy this month which has pledged to plant an American white oak tree for every hashtag #ae4thetrees used this month. To help, the… Continue reading
Hollywood: Rooftop Film Club Takes Over The Montalban
The Rooftop Film Club kicked off this week at The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. As the name implies, the rooftop turned movie theatre shows films under the stars. With 160 comfy seats, some… Continue reading
Culver City: That Chicken Liver at Hatchet Hall + Old Man Bar
Hatchet Hall in Culver City is now open. When chefs Brian Dunsmoor and Kris Tominaga left The Hart and The Hunter, I was rather devastated. I loved their cooking. I was happy when Kris popped… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Crudo Hour at Culina and Drinks by Cocktail Academy
Culina. Modern Italian has scored a major coup. They’ve brought on the Cocktail Academy to consult on their drinks list. The resulting cocktails include every sort of mood– from vodka to bourbon… Continue reading
Culver City: Modern Indian Food at Sambar
Chef Akasha Richmond of the eponymous Akasha has opened Sambar in Culver City. Sambar is practically next door to Akasha but the food is very different. Akasha Restaurant describes itself as New American/… Continue reading
DTLA: A Peek Into the Blue Room at the Los Angeles Athletic Club
The Los Angeles Athletic Club in Downtown Los Angeles revealed its new Blue Room recently. It was the clubhouse for the old Uplifters Club started by LAAC members L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of… Continue reading
Miami: Return to The Cypress Room
It’s been a couple of years since I went to the Cypress Room in Miami. I was very surprised though to be welcomed back as the manager recognized me. We had been… Continue reading
Hollywood: Wood and Vine Welcomes New Excutive Chef Kyle Schutte
Wood and Vine welcomes a new culinary director and executive chef, Chef Kyle Schutte, to its kitchen. Last seen at Roadhouse BBQ and The Corner Door, Chef Kyle brings his unique take on… Continue reading