Category Archive: cocktalian

Bumming Around Sunset Junction: Spice Station, Bar Keeper, Intelligentisa & The Cheese Store of Silver Lake

I have had almost 50 pieces of artwork published. Most of these pieces are primarily me playing with color and design. I’m hugely attracted to bright colors and bold shapes. How could I… Continue reading

WP24: Views, Cocktails and Pork Belly

The night before the LA Times review for WP24 came out, I was enjoying cocktails and dinner there. I had heard the buzz and since it was a few blocks from me, I… Continue reading

Yatai Ramen at Breadbar

Breadbar is making quite the name for themselves as the destination of pop-up eateries. For the most part, I’ve had some good food but particularly atrocious service at the Breadbar in Century City.… Continue reading

Happy Hour: Trader Vic’s

Although I find myself reaching for mostly whiskey drinks these days, I’m not adverse to rum. I like a good tiki drink as much as anyone. And mai tais are a fave. I’ve… Continue reading

Fundraiser for the Must Tomorrow

Tomorrow from 7-11 p.m., there will be a fundraiser for the displaced staff of the Must Bar in Downtown Los Angeles. The fundraiser will take place at the Farmers and Merchants Bank at… Continue reading

Dating in LA Sucks, Part V

It’s been a while since I last posted in my Dating in LA Sucks series, I really didn’t have too much to add to the conversation. Dating just sucks in general. We all… Continue reading

Brunching in Silver Lake: Malo

Okay, picture this- brunch. Now imagine, Mexican food. Now think back to brunch. Are you thinking heavy and greasy? Well, then you’re not thinking of Malo. I was surprised how lovely and light… Continue reading

The People’s Cocktail Competion at Drago Centro

Judgment arrived for the four finalists of the Drago Centro cocktail contest called the People’s Cocktail. The winning cocktail would included on the new summer menu. Four weeks. Four finalists. Four judges. I… Continue reading

Providence: 5-course Anniversary Special Tasting

Providence was number one on my must-try restaurants. I have heard about it for years and knew it would be fantastic. Once I heard they were doing their 5-course meal normally $85 for… Continue reading

Petrossian: The Egalitarian Egg

The Vixen and I finally celebrated our successful Sexy Singles’ Soiree with dinner at Petrossian a couple of weeks back. On my first trip to Petrossian, I didn’t know about their delicious hibiscus… Continue reading