Category Archive: cocktalian

Starry Kitchen Opening for Dinner

Last Friday, I went to one of my regular lunch spots, Starry Kitchen. I had been planning to go the day before but we ended up going on Friday where apparently it became… Continue reading

Hot Bartender Crawl in Santa Monica

Save the Date! The next Minty Hot Bartender Crawl will be swinging through the cocktail circuit in Santa Monica on Friday, June 18. This “bachelorette party without the bride” girls’ night out will… Continue reading

The People’s Cocktail Contest at Drago Centro

What’s even better than getting a drink named after you at Drago Centro? Getting your original cocktail recipe on their menu! Calling all would-be mixologists, bar stars and cocktalians! Starting on Monday, May… Continue reading

Spring Street Bar

Taking over the space formerly occupied by a wine bar, Spring Street Bar opened its doors about a month and half ago. What took me so long to get down there? I’m not… Continue reading

Aspiring to Nirvana

I checked out Nirvana in Beverly Hills with friends a week or so back. I wanted to get there for happy hour but alas, I was fighting with cross-town traffic and traffic won.… Continue reading

Doing Double Duty at Chego & Ford’s Filling Station

After my tamales adventure on Saturday, I went home for a bit of a rest before heading back west to check out Chego. People have described Chego to me as a ghetto Momofuku.… Continue reading

Venice: The Tasting Kitchen

Last week I wrote about Devon Espinosa and the new cocktail series at Breadbar. While we were hanging out at the bar, we also ordered food from Tasting Kitchen. I had heard some… Continue reading

Boys, Brunch & Bloody Marys

About a week ago, I went to brunch with the Hungry Hungry Hanh and we talked about boys over 2 for 1 Bloody Marys at Henry’s Hat. I always feel reassured when I… Continue reading

Taste of the Nation Los Angeles

Are you like me and are trying to find the best deal on the TOTNLA tickets? Yeah, yeah, it’s for a good cause but let’s be honest, it’s kind of a lot of… Continue reading

Friday Night Boozin’: Chilean Wines & Liquid Kitty

Last Friday, I checked out the Wines of Chile organized by LivetheLushLife at Westside Tavern. I’ve been following her tweets and various blogs and it seemed like a fun event. I’m not the… Continue reading