Category Archive: events

Have You Checked Out the San Antonio Winery Lately?

Have you visited the San Antonio Winery lately? Surprisingly being a native, I had never visited the Los Angeles winery that’s been open since 1917. At one time, Los Angeles was a bustling… Continue reading

Koreatown: Break Room 86 Is Now Open for Cocktails, Video Games and Karaoke

The hotly anticipated 80s club Break Room 86 is now open at the Line Hotel in Koreatown. The entrance is located on Ardmore, just look for the neon sign– and the line of… Continue reading

DTLA: Get Ready for the Espolon Cocktail Fights on Monday, April 6 between Los Angeles and San Diego Bartenders

  The Espolon Cocktail Fights are back! Last year LA bartenders battled it out at Villains Tavern and this year, LA will also host San Diego bartenders at the Lash on Monday, April… Continue reading

Chef Samuel Monsour Pops Up with Antibellum + Future of Junk Food Recap

  Chef Samuel Monsour formerly of jm Curley in Boston landed in Los Angeles a few months ago. Next weekend, he brings his pre-Civil War concept, Antibellum March 27 and 28 at Hotel Figueroa in… Continue reading

Cochon 555 Comes to the Viceroy in Santa Monica on Sunday, March 29

  Cochon 555 comes back to Los Angeles March 27-29. The food competition has been touring the country picking chef winners to compete in the finals where they will be crowned the King… Continue reading

San Diego: Happy Hour at Cantina Mayahuel

  After hitting up Polite Provisions for an event for Bartenders Weekend, we walked across the street to Cantina Mayahuel for happy hour. We were going to eat at Soda and Swine but… Continue reading

DTLA: The Next Art of Charcuterie Classes at Cafe Pinot on April 11

  Cafe Pinot is now offering charcuterie classes called the Art of Charcuterie.  I love cooking classes and I attended the first one last month and the next one on summer style sausages is… Continue reading

Best Fest: Brian Fest Coming to The Fonda on March 30

  Best Fest was started in New York by a group of bartenders to support their community. As a major sponsor, Jameson Irish Whiskey shares similar values by supporting the charity with their own Jameson… Continue reading

New Dates for The Coconut Club Tiki Popup in March

  The Coconut Club kicks off another month with their tiki popup on March 6-8 at a new location, the classic Vagabond’s House in Westlake. The $170 ticket includes food, drinks, taxes, fees… Continue reading

Los Feliz: Promicon at Big Bar on Valentine’s Day

  For the last few years, Big Bar in Los Feliz has hosted a free Valentine’s Day prom. Every year the theme is fantastic but they may have outdone themselves this time. For… Continue reading