Category Archive: events

Cana: New Indian Summer Menu Begins Tonight- Sneak Peak

Cana starts their new Indian Summer cocktail menu tonight. Here are some sneak peaks! This Flower Street Sour was a collaboration between Cana and the fine folks at Bar | Kitchen. You can… Continue reading

This Weekend: The Taste September 2-5

  I wasn’t too happy with the first LA Times Food & Wine Festival last year. But it appears the organizers have listened and by combining forces with the Taste of Beverly Hills… Continue reading

Table 20’s 2nd Annual LA’s Best Bartender Contest: Interview with Judge Matthew Biancaniello

The Minty recently caught up with Libarary Bar bartender Matthew Biancaniello via phone about the 2nd Annual LA’s Best Bartender contest. Matthew is one of the judges along with LA USBG president Marcos… Continue reading

WeHo: The Hudson Block Party Recap

I was invited to check out the Hudson’s first Block Party a few weeks ago.  The block party also introduced Churchill which opens in the next few weeks. Chef Jason Tuley, formerly of… Continue reading

Table 20’s 2nd Annual LA’s Best Bartender Contest: Interview with Judge Marcos Tello

The Minty recently caught up with busy bartender Marcos Tello via email about the 2nd Annual LA’s Best Bartender contest. Marcos Tello is one of the judges along with last year’s winner Matthew… Continue reading

Drago Centro: Tomato & Tripe

  The tasting menu at Drago Centro has already changed from last month.  Now Chef de Cuisine Ian Gresik is offering a 6-course tasting menu of tomato-inspired dishes including this wonderful tripe dish,… Continue reading

525 DTLA: New Event Space

  There’s a new event space in DTLA. Part art gallery, part space for you to rent for events, 525 DTLA is next to Mas Malo and Seven Grand. I was invited to… Continue reading

Beverly Hills: Industry After Hours at Chaya Brasserie

Chef Haru Kishi started Industry After Hours, a new series at Chaya Brasserie. Scheduled for the first Monday of the month, from 10 p.m. to 1 p.m., the fete this month featured free… Continue reading

Culver City: Progressive Indian Food Crawl Recap

A few weekends ago, I hosted the Progressive Indian Food Crawl. We wanted to hit up some popular Indian restaurants in Culver City. It may not be Artesia but there are some damn… Continue reading

Devon Espinosa Pops Up at Chaya Brasserie

As part of Chaya‘s new guest chef series, Marcel Vigneron presented a multi-course meal with Chef Haru at Chaya Brasserie last night in Beverly Hills. Unfortunately, I had dinner plans I couldn’t break… Continue reading