Category Archive: cocktalian

Table 20 Announces LA’s Best Bartender

Table 20, the new website for restaurant and bar industry job seekers, masterminded a search for LA’s Best Bartender. It was the enviable task of five judges to vote for the best of… Continue reading

Chicks with Knives at Test Kitchen

Chicks with Knives popped up at Test Kitchen last Thursday. I last saw Suzanne Griswold and Rachael Narins helping out the Starry Kitchen team when they were at Test Kitchen, right after I… Continue reading

2010 Blogger Prom

I’ve been writing online for 10 years now. I’ve had all sorts of blogs- personal, beauty, lifestyle (read: dieting), art, dating, poetry, food and now this one, the Minty. But last summer, when… Continue reading

Thrillist Best of the Best Food Truck Rally

Thrillist has been good to me the last few weeks. When I saw they were hosting a food truck rally to pick the best of the best at Siren Studios, I was in.… Continue reading

Sliding into First & Hope

Last April, I previewed First & Hope. It wasn’t entirely finished when I first visited and not even in the soft-opening stage yet. Therefore I had to forgive a few things like only… Continue reading

Happy Hour at Essex Public House

The gay boyfriend and I wandered around Hollywood discussing the merits of the surrounding restaurants Sunday night. I joked we’re going to Hooters. We were fairly close to going to Miceli’s or Pig… Continue reading

Thirsty Thursday

Thursday has been my long-standing favorite day of the week. It always signifies the upcoming weekend to me. While I may be exhausted by Friday from the long week, I can’t resist going… Continue reading

Pablo Moix Mixes at Guelaguetza

Last Friday, Pablo Moix of La Descarga did a stint at Guelaguetza. He along with Matt Doerr (bar manager for the upcoming Red Medicine) took up the bar and spun out five mezcal… Continue reading

Leatherby’s in Costa Mesa

Last week I found myself in Orange County for a show. We decided to eat at Leatherby’s Cafe Rouge. It’s located inside the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa. Leatherby’s is… Continue reading

New Fall Menu at Bistro LQ

Bistro LQ changed their menu to highlight the Autumnal season on Tuesday. I’ve been meaning to check out Bistro LQ for a while. Or actually, check out Chef Laurent Quenioux. I always meant… Continue reading