Hollywood: New Menu at Butchers & Barbers
I stopped in briefly at Butchers and Barbers during a recent bar crawl with LA Passport. I hadn’t been before and thought the restaurant/ bar was very cute. I’d like to come… Continue reading
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Hollywood: Checking Out the Revamped Power House
Power House was a well-loved dive bar that flipped to a proper craft bar. The revamped format was lost on the long time crowd but perhaps fit better with the changing times.… Continue reading
North Hollywood: Italian Comfort Food and Drinks at Little Toni’s
Being the classy dame I am, I ordered Nikka Coffey Grain whisky while checking out the bar at Little Toni’s, dubbed Bar Toni’s. I’ve had the pizza before from Little Toni’s but never… Continue reading
Bar Specials with the LA Passport
The Passport Program is still currently available for Los Angeles and other cities. The $20 field guide to drinking includes discounts for over 80 spots in Los Angeles. The specials are good… Continue reading
Los Angeles Food & Wine Returns August 27-29
Los Angeles Food and Wine returns August 27 to 29. LAFW events range from a cooking demonstration with Chef Curtis Stone to intimate lunches with visiting chefs at local iconic LA… Continue reading
Recap: Royal Salute Whisky Dinner at the Sunset Marquis’ Cavatina
Recently I was invited to try Royal Salute whisky. This Scotch whisky’s youngest expression starts out at 21 years while other whiskies have no age statement or might start at 10 or… Continue reading
American Cancer Society’s California Spirit Event This Sunday, July 19
The American Cancer Society celebrates 30 years of the California Spirit this Sunday, July 19. The event is hosted by chef Rocco DiSpirito and he welcomes Chef Thomas Keller and his… Continue reading
DTLA: Modern Southeast Asian Food at Simbal
Simbal Restaurant opened a few weeks ago in Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles. The gorgeous restaurant is modern and has a bit of the Hinoki and the Bird vibe though much… Continue reading
DTLA: Chef Mark Peel’s Bombo Opens at the Grand Central Market
Chef Mark Peel has opened Bombo, a seafood driven concept at Grand Central Market. He’s best known for restaurants Campanille and The Tar Pit. The menu isn’t fussy and features quite a… Continue reading
DTLA: Bar Snacks and Drinks at the JW Marriott, LA Live
While I was at the JW Marriott at LA Live, I checked out the drinks and food at Mixing Room. It’s a comfortable spot to hang out after work or lounge if… Continue reading