Sonny’s Hideaway in Highland Park just started doing Tiki Tuesdays. And they have a new chef Alexander Abdel-Monem. He was promoted from within when their former chef left so you’ll still see… Continue reading
The Church Key recently introduced brunch which seems to be a national pastime of Angelenos on the weekends. Brunch is currently available only Sundays at Church Key from 10 a.m. to 3… Continue reading
Art Beyond the Glass returns this year to Sadie in Hollywood. Not only will respected bartenders from all over Los Angeles pour, some will display their art, perform and there will even… Continue reading
A party happens every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Pasadena. Located around the back and upstairs from the new Picnik is Punch. The not-so-secret but reservations-recommended bar features boozy punches. Robin and Darwin… Continue reading
We made it off strip in Las Vegas the last time I was out there. I have wanted to check out the Velveteen Rabbit since they opened. Everyone* suggested it anytime people… Continue reading
After dinner at Old Homestead at Caesars Palace, we walked a few feet over to the Gordon Ramsay Pub and Grill. Too bad we weren’t hungry as the traditional British pub menu looked… Continue reading
I was at Santa Anita Park when thoroughbred horse California Chrome won the Kentucky Derby. He later went on to win the Preakness Stakes a week later. Tomorrow he will win the… Continue reading
Escala in Koreatown is now open. The Colombian restaurant also features an interesting beverage program run by Aaron Melendrez (formerly of Pot Bar, Cole’s, Ebanos Crossing, Neat). We started out with something… Continue reading
I finally had a chance to check out the new Melrose Umbrella Company a couple of weeks ago. I had gone right before they opened for a bartending competition but wanted to come… Continue reading
This year’s Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America convention in Las Vegas featured three competitions including Iron Mixologist, Hoptails and Call for Cocktails. The Iron Mixologist is a tough competition as bartenders have… Continue reading
