Category Archive: great cocktails

The Den of Hollywood Happy Hour

I love weekend happy hours! The Vixen and I along with several others checked out the Den of Hollywood for happy hour last Sunday. They offer happy hour daily from 12 p.m. to… Continue reading

Mutineer Red Carpet Party

On Sunday night, in the heart of Hollywood at the Falcon, Mutineer Magazine celebrated its 2-year anniversary. The party benefited Global Water Relief. I was this close to dressing like a pirate. I… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Enter the FIG

I’ve been hearing the buzz about FIG and I finally had an opportunity to check it out for dinner last week. Matthew Lehman, the Director of Food and Beverage of FIG selected us… Continue reading

Going Solo: Drago Centro

I’ve never eaten alone at a sit-down restaurant by myself. Although I don’t know why it was important to do so, I did it. It’s been suggested going to a sushi bar is… Continue reading

Caipirinha Battle

Summer’s almost here and I find myself reaching for those lighter summery drinks. And so while I enjoy mojitos and mint juleps, I really like caiprinhas (even if half the time I feel… Continue reading

Mix & Match: Random Minty

Last week was a bit of a mish mash of activities. After ramen on Monday, we checked out Aux Delicies for dessert. I’ve seen this shop on Colorado in Old Town for years… Continue reading

Tar Pit: It didn’t burn down

A couple of weeks ago, there was a very real fear among LA foodies. Tar Pit was burning down! Oh wait, it didn’t. Unfortunately, it was a pizza place across the street that… Continue reading

Hot Bartender Crawl in Santa Monica

Save the Date! The next Minty Hot Bartender Crawl will be swinging through the cocktail circuit in Santa Monica on Friday, June 18. This “bachelorette party without the bride” girls’ night out will… Continue reading

The People’s Cocktail Contest at Drago Centro

What’s even better than getting a drink named after you at Drago Centro? Getting your original cocktail recipe on their menu! Calling all would-be mixologists, bar stars and cocktalians! Starting on Monday, May… Continue reading

Aspiring to Nirvana

I checked out Nirvana in Beverly Hills with friends a week or so back. I wanted to get there for happy hour but alas, I was fighting with cross-town traffic and traffic won.… Continue reading