Category Archive: hot bartenders

New Orleans: Dinner at Cane and Table

  A few years ago, I tried Cure in New Orleans and loved it. I wanted to go back but it’s hard when you want to try new places. Solution? Try another restaurant… Continue reading

New Orleans: Ramos Gin Fizz at Compere Lapin

  My ideal vacation starts with stopping for drinks before lunch. And that’s what we did one day as we walked towards Cochon. We passed Compere Lapin and I realized it was on… Continue reading

DTLA: Clifton’s Cafeteria Opens Tuesday, September 22

  Clifton’s Cafeteria opens on Tuesday, September 22 after being closed for a number of years. I was invited to the ribbon cutting and was able to get a sneak peek at all… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Bottomless Mimosas at The Church Key

  The Chuch Key in West Hollywood has launched bottomless mimosas. It’s a steal at $13. Recently I was invited to check ’em out but being the sassy girl I am, I opted… Continue reading

Hollywood: Rooftop Film Club Takes Over The Montalban

  The Rooftop Film Club kicked off this week at The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. As the name implies, the rooftop turned movie theatre shows films under the stars. With 160 comfy seats, some… Continue reading

Culver City: That Chicken Liver at Hatchet Hall + Old Man Bar

Hatchet Hall in Culver City is now open. When chefs Brian Dunsmoor and Kris Tominaga left The Hart and The Hunter, I was rather devastated. I loved their cooking. I was happy when Kris popped… Continue reading

Beverly Hills: Crudo Hour at Culina and Drinks by Cocktail Academy

  Culina. Modern Italian has scored a major coup. They’ve brought on the Cocktail Academy to consult on their drinks list. The resulting cocktails include every sort of mood– from vodka to bourbon… Continue reading

LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade Returns Saturday, September 12

  LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade, the all-star food festival and charity event, returns Saturday, September 12. Tickets are now on sale for one of my favorite food fests. Last year, Alex’s Lemonade made… Continue reading

Culver City: Modern Indian Food at Sambar

  Chef Akasha Richmond of the eponymous Akasha has opened Sambar in Culver City. Sambar is practically next door to Akasha but the food is very different. Akasha Restaurant describes itself as New American/… Continue reading

DTLA: A Peek Into the Blue Room at the Los Angeles Athletic Club

The Los Angeles Athletic Club in Downtown Los Angeles revealed its new Blue Room recently. It was the clubhouse for the old Uplifters Club started by LAAC members L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of… Continue reading