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
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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