Category Archive: shopping

Hollywood: Cocktails Found at Lost Property Bar

  Lost Property Bar in Hollywood opened just three months ago and has already racked up an air of mystery. Currently open only 3 nights a week, Thursday-Saturday, the best night to check… Continue reading

Mid-City: Stir Market Now Open

  Stir MarketĀ on Beverly Boulevard has been opened a little more than a month now. Touted as a food hall, the space encompasses a wine bar, deli case, restaurant and market place.  … Continue reading

What Does #MySmarterCommerce Mean to Restaurants & Bars

  IBM has invited me to partner with them for a month on their Smarter Commerce campaign. You’ll see me using the hashtag #MySmarterCommerce in the new few weeks across my social media… Continue reading

My Week with Acura’s ILX #weekwithILX

Last week, Acura gave me their ILX hybrid for a week to test-drive. I thought it was pretty fun to drive it around to some of my favorite spots and also on a… Continue reading

The Minty’s Guide to Austin

I was in Austin last month. I had never been there, didn’t know a soul and was going to travel alone. Everyone told me I would love Austin and I did. Here’s a… Continue reading

DTLA: Artisan House

  This week, I admitted to “breaking up” with Bottega Louie last year. It was one of my favorite restaurants but something changed. I suspect the opening chef leaving had something to do… Continue reading

Seattle: Sake Nomi

While walking back from Salumi, I noticed a sign for a sake shop, Sake Nomi. As it turned out they have tastings every day and change the selection on Tuesdays. For $5, you… Continue reading

Get Your Meat On at Lindy & Grundy

  Lindy & Grundy opened earlier this year and after brunch at the Fat Dog, I finally made it in. I was immediately greeted by Amelia Posada, one half of the dynamic duo… Continue reading

Chinatown: Shopping & Eating at LAX-C

  After reading Midtown Lunch’s post on LAX-C, I plotted when I could get over there. Conveniently, I had a friend who was craving Thai food. We thought it would be a hilarious… Continue reading

The Hollywood Farmers’ Market

If the Santa Monica Farmers Market is the haven for chefs, then the Hollywood Farmers’ Market is the haven for home cooks. I’ve heard a lot about the Hollywood Farmers’ Market through the… Continue reading