2012 Food, Restaurant and Bar Trends
Happy Holidays from The Minty! I’m off next week and spending time with friends and family. Lots of new blog posts and events will be posted next year. In the meantime, please enjoy… Continue reading
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Las Vegas: Repeal Day Party Recap
In the United States, people could not legally drink from 1919 to 1933. On December 5, 1933, Prohibition was repealed and since then December 5 has become a very special holiday for tipplers.… Continue reading
Las Vegas: Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer
On my last trip to Vegas, we stayed at the Excalibur which just opened the Lynyrd Skynyrd Barbeque & Beer restaurant. Before you even ask, yes, the chicken is called “Free Bird.” We… Continue reading
Silver Lake: New Cocktails at Cliff’s Edge
The Bar at Cliff’s Edge recently introduced their new Winter cocktails. I was invited a couple of weeks ago for a tasting. The Bitter Pill (Zaya rum, Fernet Branca, lime juice,… Continue reading
West LA: Back at Sotto
A couple of weeks ago, the Dapper Diner was in town and we went back and forth on where to go for dinner. We decided on Sotto where I talked up the… Continue reading
Black Grouse Distinctive Bartenders Tour at Harvard & Stone
In terms of Scotch, I tend to stick to brands like Famous Grouse because of taste and affordability. But sometimes you want something a bit more, something a bit more distinctive. Enter the… Continue reading
Speed Rack LA Recap
When I was in Portland for Portland Cocktail Week, I had a chance to see Speed Rack. The friendly competition looks for the fastest female bartender with money raised going to breast cancer… Continue reading
LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade Recap
I attended the L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade event earlier this month. I was pretty excited to see so many different chefs from around the country presenting that day. We were gathered to raise… Continue reading
DTLA Fireplace Crawl Recap
I have wanted to do a fireplace crawl for several years now but by the time I was ready to do so, it always got too warm. I’m glad I organized this field… Continue reading
Day 4 of Portland Cocktail Week
Last day of Portland Cocktail Week 2011! I woke up bright and early to catch a bit of the Angus Winchester’s bartender challenge. Read all about the challenge here on LA Cocktails.… Continue reading