Category Archive: cocktalian

Hot Bartender Crawl- Locations Announced

Just 10 more days until the Minty Hot Bartender Crawl! Please RSVP on the Facebook page. Friday, February 26 We’ll be starting at Figaro Bistrot at 9 p.m. 1802 N Vermont Ave Los… Continue reading

A Double Header: Cube & Tar Pit

Several weeks ago, the buzz surrounding Tar Pit reached me. I knew I had to check it out to see for myself what these fried oysters were all about. But first, we decided… Continue reading

Checkers: My Own Phototasting

I was unable to get to the Phototasting event this past Saturday as I had a previous engagment but I did check out Checkers again for Happy Hour last Thursday. When I went… Continue reading

I’m the Mayor at…Lazy Ox Canteen

Recently, I was asked how often do I write about a place. Considering this blog isn’t very old, I haven’t really “reviewed” the same place twice though I may have mentioned them in… Continue reading

Tony’s Saloon: New Minty Bar Spotlight

Recently, I’ve been exploring a new part of Downtown. Now that I’ve had lunch at Church & State, happy hour at Royal Clayton’s and attended a friend’s play at Repertory X, I was… Continue reading

Dating in LA Sucks, Part III

On Sunday, I met a guy at Royal Clayton‘s who expressed to me why dating in LA sucks. He essentially said there were no viable candidates. I told him I felt vaguely insulted.… Continue reading

WeHo Delights: Obar and Hamburger Mary’s

Last Saturday started out low-key. I had lunch at Litz and then was planning to meet up with some people for Happy Hour at Obar. However, I ended up going down to Huntington… Continue reading

Hot Bartender Crawl: Save the Date

Save the date! Mark Friday, February 26 as the next Minty Hot Bartender Crawl. Details including locations TBA. But what happened on the last crawl? Read all about the DTLA Hot Bartender Crawl.… Continue reading

Drago Centro: Aperitif Hour

When Drago Centro first opened, they didn’t have a happy hour but I’ve spent a lot of time at their bar. I’ve yet to actually do a sit-down meal (though I’ve done dineLA… Continue reading

The Minty: On the Move

“You are the busiest person I know. Do you ever stay home and relax?” Admittedly, not really. I recently told a friend that I do like to veg. Sleep in. Read. Art it… Continue reading