Test Kitchen: Alain Giraud
When Alain Giraud announced he was closing down Anisette, there was much flurry in the LA foodie world. It seemed like a tennis match. Was he really closing? No. Yes. No. Wait, he… Continue reading
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Mani’s on Maple: the Happiest Hour
Around happy hour, I’m usually in Downtown Los Angeles where there are many enjoyable happy hour joints. However, I was invited to Beverly Hills last week to check out Mani’s on Maple and… Continue reading
The Secret Table: New Supper Club
The Secret Ingredients catering company launched a new supper club called the Secret Table Halloween weekend. Owned by sisters Lisa and Michelle Fielding, the new supper club plans to stick to classic European… Continue reading
Minty Dating Machine: The Best Sort of First Dates
The Holidays are right around the corner. As the leaves turn colors and the weather gets cooler (yes, even in LA), thoughts of who you’re going to snuggle up with seem to cross… Continue reading
WeHo Noodles Crawl aka The Gaysian Crawl
UPDATE: Due to the weather, we’re only hitting up one spot. Join us at Unphogettable at noon for a sampling of WeHo’s newest pho spot. My good buddy, The Food Woody (yes,… Continue reading
Tommy Bahama Opens in Laguna Beach
Tommy Bahama will open its 13th restaurant on Friday. I had a chance to preview the new restaurant and retail store last weekend. We started lunch by making our own cocktails. I opted… Continue reading
Happy Hour at the Glendon
Last week, I found myself in Westwood Village. I have a dopey relationship with this part of town. As a Trojan (4life,yo!), I have some not entirely unfounded notion I’m unwelcome. But honestly,… Continue reading
Test Kitchen: Neal Fraser
After going to six different Test Kitchen nights in September, almost the entire month of October flew by and I realized I hadn’t gone in yet. Oh sure, I’ve been busy eating everywhere… Continue reading
New Chef at Nick & Stef’s
Chef Megan Logan recently became Nick & Stef’s new executive chef. While attending the Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, she completed an externship with Nick & Stef’s and worked her… Continue reading
The Minty’s Sexy Singles Holiday Soiree
It’s not too late to get on Santa’s nice… or naughty list! Join The Minty for the holidays as she presents the Sexy Singles Holiday Soiree! On December 1, The Minty invites… Continue reading