SF: Modern Moroccan at Aziza
My tale of Aziza began last year when I tried to go. We couldn’t get reservations so we attempted to walk in. The wait would be more than an hour. Hungry and defeated,… Continue reading
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SF: Tequila & Bourbon at Rio Grande
I’ve been anticipating The Bon Vivants‘ Trick Dog project for quite some time so it took me by surprise when they opened Rio Grande, a pop-up bar. On my last trip to SF,… Continue reading
Buckle Up, Sweetheart! It’s Tales of the Cocktail: A Short Memoir
When Neyah White tells you to buckle up, it’s TALES OF THE COCKTAIL, you listen. For the last several years, I wanted to go to the popular cocktail week in New Orleans and… Continue reading
DTLA: Soleto Now Open
Recently I was invited to check out the newly opened Italian restaurant Soleto in Downtown Los Angeles. In the former Zucca space, they have retained the pizza oven but done away with the… Continue reading
Guest Bartender Series at Nick + Stef’s
I bartended at Nick + Stef’s a couple of weeks ago. It was the first time I had professionally bartended. Yes, I’ve been the bartender at many house parties and no holiday party… Continue reading
DTLA: Dinner at Industriel
I tried the new Industriel restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Located on the corner of 6th and Grand, the well-designed restaurant did have a bit of a swiggly feel… Continue reading
All You Can Eat Fried Chicken at A-Frame
i really like fried chicken so when I heard about the all-you-can-eat deal at A-Frame, of course I had to check it out. For $18, you can get unlimited chicken plus for… Continue reading
July – September 2012 Food Festivals Calendar
The season of food festivals are upon us! If you missed the recent Taste of the Nation, there are still plenty of food and wine events around town all summer long. July … Continue reading
The Minty Will Guest Bartend at Nick + Stef’s on Thursday, July 19
So The Minty (that would be me) is guest bartending at Nick + Stef’s on Thursday, July 19. I’ll be there from 5-7PM and serving a drink I’ve come up for… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Ten Pound Bar at the Montage
Ten Pound Bar or £10 Bar at the Montage is hidden upstairs above the Scarpetta Restaurant. It exudes a speakeasy vibe as you approach the doors and enter the dimly lit bar. It’s… Continue reading