Category Archive: great cocktails

Cochon 555 Comes to the Viceroy in Santa Monica on Sunday, March 29

  Cochon 555 comes back to Los Angeles March 27-29. The food competition has been touring the country picking chef winners to compete in the finals where they will be crowned the King… Continue reading

72nd Annual Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention Returns to Orlando April 12-15

  Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America’s convention returns to Orlando next month, April 12-15. The 72nd Annual Convention includes an exhibition from both new and familiar brands, hospitality suites, educational sessions, mixology competitions and… Continue reading

West LA: Getting Kosher at Ditmas Kitchen & Cocktails

  Ditmas Kitchen and Cocktails has now been open on Pico for a little over a year now. Chef Alex Reznik (Top Chef, La Seine) wanted to open a high end kosher restaurant… Continue reading

North Hollywood: Getting Drinks by the Barrel at Idle Hour

  Idle Hour opened in North Hollywood about a month ago. The barrel-shaped building was first built in 1941 during a time where there were many interesting shaped buildings around town. This style… Continue reading

Koreatown: All the Drinks at the Normandie Club

  The Normandie Club opened a couple of weeks ago in Koreatown, bringing great cocktails to Hotel Normandie. The hotel also features Cassell’s Hamburgers and Chef Gary Menes’ Le Comptoir. The opening menu… Continue reading

Brunching on a Friday at Terrine

  When Terrine opened in December last year, it was an instant hit. And now they’ve got the brunch game in mid-city wrapped up because they serve brunch Friday-Sunday. Yes, indeed, you can… Continue reading

DTLA: Classic Seafood and Gin Martinis at Water Grill

  Recently I checked out Water Grill. I hadn’t been in many years and was delighted to see the renovated room. Water Grill is one of Los Angeles’ best seafood restaurants and I’m… Continue reading

New Dates for The Coconut Club Tiki Popup in March

  The Coconut Club kicks off another month with their tiki popup on March 6-8 at a new location, the classic Vagabond’s House in Westlake. The $170 ticket includes food, drinks, taxes, fees… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Brunch at The Eveleigh with Hudson Maple Cask Rye Whiskey Recap

  Late last year I got to try the Hudson Maple Cask Rye at a fabulous brunch at the Eveleigh.  Hudson produces some of my favorite whiskeys and who can resist those adorable… Continue reading

North Hollywood: Tropical Cocktails at Tiki No

  While out in North Hollywood, we couldn’t resist the tropical allure of Tiki No. I don’t make it out to the Valley much but knew if I ever was nearby, I had… Continue reading