DTLA: Mexicali Has a New Home
When I first encountered Mexicali on the street years ago, I must have arrived after a big rush. I had heard about these “great tacos” and something curiously named a vampiro. Unfortunately,… Continue reading
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DTLA: Return to Le Comptoir
I recently took a friend to Le Comptoir for her birthday. When we eat together, we tend to be protein (land or sea) seekers. So when she heard I was taking to veggie… Continue reading
Planet Dailes and Mixology 101 Now Open
Planet Dailes and Mixology 101 by Salvatore Calabrese are now open at the Farmers Market. The original Las Vegas restaurant (inside the Planet Hollywood Hotel) brings a new bar to The Grove and… Continue reading
A Revealing Evening with Erick Castro and Beefeater & Plymouth Gins
Recently I was invited to a gin-fueled evening with Erick Castro, the brand ambassador for both Beefeater and Plymouth gins. The “revealing” gin event started with class held at Eveleigh in West Hollywood… Continue reading
Studio City: Dinner at Raphael
Last summer, I checked out Raphael which had just opened. I mainly tasted cocktails and had a few small bites. When my best friend asked me where to go for her birthday, I… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Traktir
I’ve driven by Traktir in West Hollywood for years and have always been curious about this Ukranian-Russian joint. I finally had a chance to go a couple of weeks ago. It is apparent… Continue reading
Mid City: Negroni and Pasta at Terroni
Terroni has always been on my list and I finally had a chance to check it out a couple of weeks ago. They don’t take reservations so we had a drink at the… Continue reading
Hot Bartenders in Hollywood Bar Crawl Recap
The Hot Bartenders Crawl rolled through Hollywood last week. Our first stop was Wood & Vine. We managed to snag a couple of seats at the bar and lay down a foundation of… Continue reading
SGV: Pho Pasteur
What is it after trips that I want a big bowl of noodles? After I got back from Arizona Cocktail Week, I wanted something comforting. I had in mind a different restaurant along… 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