Category Archive: foodie alert

Cake Decorating at Duff’s Cakemix

The day before Thanksgiving, I was at Duff’s Cakemix. It’s basically a fun way to get a group together for an activity that isn’t the usual bowling or mini golf. Think of it… Continue reading

SGV: Fortune Dumpling

I spotted Fortune Dumpling a few months and put it on my list of dumplings places to try. Perhaps one of these days I’ll find my favorite xiao long bao (juicy soup dumplings)… Continue reading

Recap: Hudson Whiskey Dinner at Big Bar

I was invited to a special dinner for Hudson Whiskey at Big Bar and Alcove Cafe in Los Feliz a couple weeks back. The dinner included a tasting of the Hudson whiskey line… Continue reading

Weekend Brunching with Manhattan Beach Post

After the first LA Fried Chicken Festival, I really was jonesing to go to MB Post to have more of the delicious fried chicken. It took a while to get it together but… Continue reading

Hollywood: Sausages at Gorge

I was recently invited to sausage heaven, Gorge on Sunset. Everyone was talking about the housemade sausages which I found spinning in the old fashioned pie display by the front door. It was… 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

Pasadena: 1886’s 2nd Year Anniversary Party Is This Saturday, November 17

1886 celebrates their second year anniversary this Saturday, November 17 from 8 PM to 1 AM. Advance tickets are available for $86 online and $100 at the door (if available). Tickets include live… Continue reading

The Minty’s 3rd Anniversary Party at One Eyed Gypsy Wednesday, December 12 + Hot Bartender Nominees

Join me on Wednesday, December 12 at One Eyed Gypsy for the Minty’s 3rd Anniversary Party.  The Nominees (in no particular order)! Kate Grutman -SoHo House Brady Weise – 1886 Dave Fernie –… Continue reading

SGV: Asian Fusion at Dip’s Grill

There’s a friend I see every so often and she is a true foodie. All we talk about is food. Okay, maybe we talk a bit about dating too. It takes us a… Continue reading

Hollywood: Checking out Township Saloon

  Township Saloon replaced District months ago but I finally had a chance to check it out last month. Described as a modern American sports bars, it features a large whiskey list and… Continue reading