Category Archive: great cocktails

New Chef and Drinks at The Churchill

The Churchill has launched a menu by new Executive Chef Michael Bryant (formerly Joe’s, Father’s Office, Palihouse Hotel) and a new cocktails list by beverage consultant Karen Grill (Bestia). I was invited a… Continue reading

Seattle: Drinking at Vessel

  Editor’s note: A day after I posted this article, Vessel announced they were closing permanently. Best of luck to them. I hope all that booze finds itself to Vessel 3.0. — On… Continue reading

Bar Hop in Seattle, Part I

Last month, I was in Seattle for four nights and managed to make it to 10 bars including Rob Roy, The Upstairs, Sun Liquor Distillery, The Pine Box and many more. This is… Continue reading

Seattle: Foie Gras & Cocktails at Coterie Room

One of the places I wanted to go back to when I was in Seattle was The Coterie Room. When I first visited years ago, they had just opened and I had promised… Continue reading

DTLA: Cocktails at Coco Laurent

In the heart of Downtown is Coco Laurent. Serving up a menu of French classics and solid craft cocktails, Coco Laurent is an ideal restaurant and bar to duck into before a 7th… Continue reading

Hollywood: Pork Burger at Wood & Vine

I dropped into Wood & Vine after the last LA Weekly web awards to drown my sorrows with a pork burger. I was up for Best Food Instagram along with The Fork Reporter… Continue reading

The Eveleigh: Guest Bartender Series 13 Under Way

  Olmeca Altos brand ambassador Daniel de Oliveira kicked off The Eveleigh’s latest guest bartender series last week. Tonight, Monday September 16, the series continues with Brent Falco from Cole’s Red Car Bar.… Continue reading

L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Returns Saturday, September 28

L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, one of my favorite food festivals returns to LA, Saturday, September 28, The food festival will once again be held at the Culver Studios in Culver City from 12-4… Continue reading

Manhattan Beach: Lots of Seafood at Fishing with Dynamite

Recently I was invited to try Fishing with Dynamite in Manhattan Beach. I had been looking forward to Chef David LeFebvre’s newest restaurant. M.B. Post is one of my fave places and I… Continue reading

Culver City: New Chef Kyle Schutte at Corner Door

Chef Kyle Schutte took over the kitchen at Corner Door a few months ago. Known for his modernist, molecular cooking, I thought it was interesting he’s now at Corner Door known for its… Continue reading