Category Archive: cocktalian

Los Feliz: New Year’s Eve at Big Bar

  I almost don’t want to tell you about this New Year’s Eve party I’m going to. I checked out Big Bar last year and it was so much fun I’m going again… Continue reading

East Hollywood: Recap of LA Pizza Society at Desano Pizza

  The first LA Pizza Society met up at Desano Pizza in East Hollywood. Headed up by Mike of Unemployed Eater, pizza fans gathered in the airy Desano Pizza to check out the pies… Continue reading

DTLA: New Drinks and Lunch at Faith & Flower

  Faith and Flower has recently launched new drinks and I also checked out lunch. I’ve been meaning to stop by for the lunch pre-fixe which they’re calling “quick-fixe.” For $18, you get… Continue reading

Hollywood: (Almost) All the Drinks at Grandpa Johnson’s

  When I was growing up in Los Angeles, nightlife was centered around Hollywood. I ran around Sunset Boulevard many evenings but soon my friends and I found Cahuenga Corridor’s bars to be… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Dinner at Brilliantshine

  Brilliantshine has been doing a great job with food and drinks since its opening in August. I’ve now been back several times for dinner and snacks at the bar. Recent favorites usually… Continue reading

DTLA: Happy Hour and Lunch at The Must

  I’ve now been to the Must a few times since my initial visit this past summer. I decided I really enjoy lunch and happy hour there. One lunch, we got the fig… Continue reading

Silver Lake: Going Italian at Alimento

  When I heard Chef Zach Pollack was scouting around Silver Lake for a restaurant location, I made a mental note to keep up with the progress. I didn’t actually get to Alimento… Continue reading

Hollywood: Wardrobe Change for The Warwick

    The Warwick has redecorated. The club has maintained good drinks are a priority by keeping the bar team managed by Damian Windsor and Jason Bran. The difference though is the look of… Continue reading

Ticket Giveaway for Spain’s Great Match on Monday, November 10 at The Bazaar

  With over 200 Spanish wines to taste, where would you go for tapas? Why, the Bazaar by Jose Andres at the SLS Hotel! Coming Monday, November 10th, Spain’s Great Match, is a… Continue reading

Whisky Live Returns to LA Friday, November 7

  Whisky Live returns to Los Angeles Friday, November 7 at the Hyatt Regency Century City. Tickets are on sale now.   Admission includes a tasting glass, leather-bound notebook for tasting notes, full… Continue reading