Over a week ago, I received a Thrillist email newsletter detailing a bar crawl in DTLA sponsored by Bols Genever. There were simple instructions to email barman Marcos Tello, formerly of the Edison,… Continue reading
As a cocktalian, I’m always looking for the next cocktail. I love the classic cocktails and the reimagined ones as well. I had heard so much about Rickhouse that I knew I had… Continue reading
Last Monday, I started my Silver Lake bar adventures at Barbrix. We came in for happy hour which is half off beer and wines by the glass with one specialty prosecco cocktail that… Continue reading
Next weekend, I’ll be in San Francisco. What’s Minty going to do on her vacation? Go to gay bars, of course. I gotta celebrate Prop 8 being overturned! And well, the Minty is … Continue reading
Table 20 is looking for LA’s Best Bartender. For another 2 weeks, they are taking nominations via their website here. There are prizes for the best bartender, the people’s choice bartender and all… Continue reading
I’m officially declaring the Yard as my favorite poutine in L.A. That’s because the gravy is made with house-made veal stock. I knew the Yard served up some nice Farmers’ Market driven cocktails… Continue reading
The Roger Room has been open a little bit more than a year but I just checked it out this week. Any cocktailian tries his or her best to check out the new… Continue reading
I introduced a new crawl idea last Friday, the Minty Craft Beer Crawl. Now, I’m a proud cocktalian. I like my booze in cocktails. I’m not much of a wine snob drinker and… Continue reading
“Minty, when are you going to make a (straight) guy-friendly crawl?” Geez, you mean my Gays & Dolls doesn’t appeal to you? “Minty, why can’t I come to the Hot Bartender Crawl?” Um,… Continue reading
Last Friday, 15 women descended upon the bars around the Santa Monica promenade. You recognized us by our tiny tiaras and shiny beads. We loved all the comments we got: “Whose birthday is… Continue reading
