Chinatown: Drinks at Apotheke LA
I’ve been anticipating Apotheke opening in LA since I heard about it in late 2013. After some time had passed, I had forgotten it was opening. Then I started hearing buzz about… Continue reading
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DTLA: Cocktails at Manuela
I dropped by Manuela for drinks after dinner one night last week. We wanted a night cap and were in the Arts District. I had never been for drinks before (however, I’ve… Continue reading
DTLA: Happy Hour at Blacksmiths
I recently checked out happy hour at Blacksmiths which had taken over the old The Must space. I had attended a fundraiser for California wildfire victims at Blacksmiths a few weeks ago and… Continue reading
DTLA: Dinner at Best Girl, Ace Hotel
The Ace in Downtown Los Angeles has changed its restaurant from LA Chapter to Best Girl. It’s named such for the first film screened at the theater in what is now the… Continue reading
Atwater Village: Brunch at Good Measure Wine Bar
Every year on New Year’s Eve the past five years, I’ve done brunch before the big evening celebrations This year (or is it technically last year since it was December 31?), we… Continue reading
The Minty Mixes: Hot Toddy for the Cold/Flu Season
The first drink I had in 2018 was a hot toddy I had to make myself because I was miserable with a cold/flu. I didn’t go to a doctor to find out what… Continue reading
DTLA: Secret Menu Items at The Exchange, Freehand Hotel
Although I’ve been to the Exchange restaurant plenty of times for lunch, it was a treat to check it out for dinner. The menu is much more extensive and showcases the Chinese-Israeli fusion… Continue reading
Mid-City: New Winter Drinks at Roger Room
I sought refuge at Roger Room a few weeks ago and discovered they had a new drinks menu for the winter. But I couldn’t resist my fave Japanese Maple shown here with… Continue reading
DTLA: Dinner at Testa
I checked out Testa late last year. I had been walking by for months watching the build out. Recently Chef Sydney Hunter III has taken over the kitchen. And beverage consultant Devon… Continue reading
Mid-City: Drinks and Appetizers at Cal Mare
Cal Mare recently opened at the newly renovated Beverly Center. Taking the space of an old chain restaurant, Cal Mare has completely revamped it and there’s not a trace left of the chain… Continue reading