Pasadena: Emerging Cocktail Program at Vertical Wine Bistro
A lot can change in a few short years. I would have never predicted Vertical becoming hip or would develop a decent cocktail program a couple of years ago. But they owe a… Continue reading
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Trader Sam’s: Going Tiki in Orange County
I recently went to Disneyland and California Adventure and made a stop at Trader Sam’s, the tiki bar at the Disneyland Hotel. What I love about social media is learning about new spots… Continue reading
DTLA: Hanging Out at Stocking Frame
It’s always exciting when I find a new viable lunch spot. I checked out Stocking Frame which opened less than 6 months ago in Downtown Los Angeles. It’s been serving dinner and cocktails… Continue reading
DTLA: Noodles & Cocktails at Peking Tavern
Peking Tavern quietly opened a month or so ago. Located in the basement of the same building as the new Terroni Downtown, it’s almost easy to miss if you weren’t looking for it.… Continue reading
Costa Mesa: Craft Cocktails Including the Pickleback Sour at Pie Society
The term “speakeasy” gets tossed around these days and some misuse the term. However, Pie Society is a true speakeasy. Hidden behind Pitfire Pizza, the Costa Mesa bar is bringing craft cocktails to… Continue reading
Koreatown: Brazilian BBQ at M Grill
M Grill in Koreatown has been open for about 10 years now but recently renovated and doubled their dining room capacity. I visited for the first time a couple of weeks ago and… Continue reading
DTLA: Absinthe Green Hour at Kendall’s
Kendall’s Brasserie just launched an absinthe Green Hour available Tuesday-Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Conceived by Patina Restaurant Group’s Paul Sanguinetti who was tapped to revamp the bar program at Kendall’s,… Continue reading
DTLA: Cocktails at Ebanos Crossing
Ebanos Crossing opened recently on the corner of Hill and Second Streets in Downtown Los Angeles. Named after the smuggling point Los Ebanos in Texas, the bar dips into Prohibition history and features… Continue reading
Venice: Return to The Tasting Kitchen
Remember back in 2011 when Justin Pike was named LA’s Best Bartender? There wasn’t a contest last year and I’m not aware of one this year so possibly Mr. Pike is LA’s… Continue reading
Hollywood: The Amazing Bloody Royale at Franklin & Company
There are two kinds of brunch drinkers- Bloody Marys or mimosa drinkers. Those who like Bloody Marys appreciate their boldly flavored drink. Often described as a meal in a drink even the stingiest… Continue reading