Category Archive: cocktalian

Mid-City: New Dishes at Little Next Door

It’s been a while since I’ve been to Little Next Door. It’s one of those staples on West Third in Mid-City known for casual French fare. I was invited in to check out… Continue reading

DTLA: Patty Melt and Drinks at Osso

  Osso DTLA has one of those menus where everything looks good to me but I couldn’t order everything so we narrowed it down to a somewhat eclectic snacks for happy hour leading… Continue reading

DTLA: Chef Ray Garcia’s Broken Spanish is Now Open

Chef Ray Garcia‘s Broken Spanish restaurant is now open in Downtown Los Angeles, not too far from his more casual spot, B.S. Taqueria. Taking over the old Rivera space, I couldn’t wait to… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Sexy Atmosphere at Belcampo

    Belcampo Santa Monica officially opened its doors in April this year. I finally got over to the Westside this past weekend to check it out. I was expecting it to generally… Continue reading

DTLA: Beer Hall Barrel Down Is Now Open

A new beer hall, Barrel Down, has opened in Downtown Los Angeles. It’s right in the 7th Street Corridor along with Seven Grand, Bottega Louie, B.S. Taqueria and Sugarfish. We ordered a bunch… Continue reading

A’postrophe: A Modern Filipino Supper Club with Chef Charles Olalia

  In the past few years, the modern Filipino food movement has really taken off in cities like New York. I touched on it briefly when the New York based Maharlika popped up last… Continue reading

DTLA: Friends with Benefits at the Ace Hotel

  The Ace in Downtown Los Angeles has been doing a fun series on Tuesday nights called, “Friends with Benefits.” Guest bartenders began invading the Rooftop in April and I’ve made it to… Continue reading

Las Vegas: All the Drinks at Bound by Salvatore Calabrese at The Cromwell Hotel

  With a list from the Maestro, Salvatore Calabrese, Bound is considered the star of the bars at the Cromwell. I visited and tried drinks from each section of the menu. They say… Continue reading

Las Vegas: 3535, The Lobby Bar at the Linq Hotel

Bar 3535, the lobby bar at the Linq Hotel in Las Vegas, is quite stunning. The back bar slowly turns various gem-hued shades. Like any good lobby bar, it attracts all sorts of moving… Continue reading

Orange County: Mexican Food with French Technique at Anepalco

While I was in Orange County visiting Anepalco and others for a Tour de Negroni (Negroni Week research), I couldn’t help but try the food as well. Anepalco likes to say it’s Mexican food… Continue reading