DTLA: New Drinks and Lunch at Faith & Flower
Faith and Flower has recently launched new drinks and I also checked out lunch. I’ve been meaning to stop by for the lunch pre-fixe which they’re calling “quick-fixe.” For $18, you get… Continue reading
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Santa Monica: Dinner at Brilliantshine
Brilliantshine has been doing a great job with food and drinks since its opening in August. I’ve now been back several times for dinner and snacks at the bar. Recent favorites usually… Continue reading
Los Feliz: You’ll Need All the Drinks at Big Bar
Big Bar at the Alcove Cafe and Bakery welcomed Aaron Alvarez (Rivabella, Soho House West, etc) as their new bar manager a few months ago. He’s been keeping up the high… Continue reading
Hollywood: For the Record Shows Now at DBA
For the Record has moved from its eastside digs to Hollywood. The shows now take place at DBA. On Thursdays, catch Tarantino and Baz on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Although I have… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Cocktails and Dinner at The Nice Guy
The Nice Guy on La Cienega opened a few months ago. The reservations only restaurant and lounge is serving up tasty cocktails and really good food. It’s terrible to think you either… Continue reading
DTLA: Sixth Street Tavern Drinks and Bar Snacks
I recently checked out Sixth Street Tavern, part of the Acme bar group, in Downtown Los Angeles. I knew it was a sister bar to Beelman’s Pub and they share the same… Continue reading
Ludlows Cocktail Company’s Jelly Shots Now Available in Stores
Remember that time when I went bar hopping with Ludlows Cocktail Company to sample their five excellent jelly shots flavors? Well, they’re finally available in stores! The five flavors are: Planter’s Punch, Old… Continue reading
Koreatown: Dinner at Commissary
Commissary is the latest to open at the Line Hotel. Like POT, the Cafe and room service, the food is by Roy Choi. The beautiful restaurant is on the second floor next… Continue reading
Hollywood: Vintage Booze at The Pikey
The Pikey has launched a vintage whiskey list featuring bottles from the 1940s and on. I was invited to a special tasting that also featured the Pikey’s great food. The list has plenty of older… Continue reading
SF: Have You Eaten at Kin Khao Yet?
On my last trip to San Francisco, I really wanted to try Kin Khao. The Thai restaurant is named after the phrase “kin khao” which literally translates to “eat rice” but really means,… Continue reading