Category Archive: happy hour

Happy Hour at the New DTLA Figaro

Figaro DTLA officially opened this month. I had seen a valet stand last month wonder what the restaurant was and checked it out a couple of weeks ago. We got there just in… Continue reading

DTLA: New Dishes at UMAMIcatessen

  Late last year, I hit up UMAMIcatessen for Happy Hour and other eats. I spotted the Downtown Dog which was a bacon-wrapped dog with chipotle-cream and peppers. It’s not quite the same… Continue reading

DTLA: All Night Happy Hour at Nick & Stef’s

  After my guest bartending stint at Nick + Stef’s, I sat down to enjoy all night happy hour. Many Downtown office workers will tell you they love happy hour and to find… 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

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

New Beer Garden Items at Chaya Downtown

Summer at Chaya Downtown means the Beer Garden is back! Running until August 31, Chaya’s popular beer garden includes some new izakaya  items this year. Now in its third year, it’s been interesting… 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

Red O’s Street Food Social Happy Hour

Red O recently began happy hour from 4 to 6 PM, Tuesdays through Saturday. Their Social Hour serves street food, oysters and specialty cocktails at sweet prices. Chicago Chef Rick Bayless consulted on… Continue reading

Brooklyn: The Bar at El Moderno

I should have probably been warned off by the awning boldly proclaiming “Mexican style food” as I am from LA and why would I try Mexican food in New York? As it happens,… Continue reading

Mid-City: 3rd Street Station

3rd Street Station opened recently in Mid-City. Within a stone’s throwing distance from the Beverly Center, 3rd Street Station commands the corner of La Cienega and 3rd Street. The Station part comes from… Continue reading