Category Archive: wine tasting

DTLA: Half Off Tasting Menu at Alma on Tuesdays

I’ve been hearing about Alma for a while now. I wanted to first go when they were a pop-up concept but never found the time. I’m glad I managed to get to them… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Recap of CRUSH

  Art, music, food and wine came together at CRUSH, an event held at the 18th Street Arts Center as organized by Tap and Cheer. I attended the event as part of my… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Cheese 101 at Andrew’s Cheese Shop

The Eventbrite Blogger Tour continues for the month of May with two events. I checked out Cheese 101 at Andrew’s Cheese Shop a couple of weeks ago. I didn’t grow up eating cheese.… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare

When I was in Las Vegas late last year, I was torn about going to both Milos, my favorite seafood restaurant and the touted Bartolotta. I love seafood but just how much can… Continue reading

Singles Wine Tasting with Eventbrite & Cross Town Professionals

I kicked off my Eventbrite Blogger Tour with a wine tasting for singles. Cross Town Professionals Wine Tasting for Singles was held at V Wine Room in West Hollywood a couple of weeks… Continue reading

LQ Foodings at Vertical Wine Bistro in May and June

One of my favorite chefs is Chef Laurent Quenioux. I’m always up for trying his latest pop-up. And interestingly enough, he’s been doing them on his home turf. He’s the Executive Chef at… Continue reading

Pasadena: Checking out The Vol. 94

It started with as simple picture. Congee. Uni. Boom. The Vol. 94 stayed on my brain until I got to it. That happens sometimes. I didn’t care what else we ordered but I… Continue reading

Go On Tour With The Minty & Eventbrite

Amy from Backyard Bite and I were recently chosen to go on tour with Eventbrite. We’ll be going to Eventbrite events from now until June. And I hope you’ll come and join me… Continue reading

Chef Micah Wexler at the Residency at UMAMIcatessen

UMAMIcatessen has converted the vacant space left by Spring for Coffee into “The Residency.” Guest chefs will be rotating through the intimate new chef’s counter. Chef Micah Wexler is taking on the first… Continue reading

Silver Lake: Checking Out Black Hogg

Recently a negative review came out for Black Hogg. Basically the review accuses the chef of pumping up his credentials and cites the food as “dude food.” The chef responds here. I have… Continue reading