Austin: East Side Show Room
If every town had a pinnacle craft cocktails bar, Austin’s would be East Side Show Room. Located east of the Dirty 6, the building has seen its share of businesses. At one point… Continue reading
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Austin: Frank, Mekong River & 24 Diner
When I first got to Austin, I saw Frank on my way to my hotel. I promised myself I would investigate the alluring shop with its sign “proud purveyors of PORK and its… Continue reading
Austin: Peche, Townhouse and La Condesa
I was having a great time in Austin exploring the craft cocktail scene. Some of the local bartenders I met would be derisive of calling it a scene. But it’s getting there. Much… Continue reading
Austin: Haddingtons
In doing my craft cocktails bar research for Austin, I came across the Duck Fat Sazarac at Haddingtons. I debated if this would be a good thing and knew I could only decide… Continue reading
Austin: Parkside
The first night I got into Austin, I decided to take a walk down Sixth Street or the “Dirty 6” as they call it. I had done quite a bit of research of… Continue reading
Austin: Lambert’s BBQ & Salt Lick
As I prepared for my trip to Austin, I made a list of BBQ places I wanted to go to. I wasn’t going to have a car so going 20 or 30 miles… Continue reading
Umami Burger: The Poutine Burger
When I saw Umami posted they were doing a special Truffled Poutine burger, I grabbed my gay boyfriend and away we went. We are crazy about poutine and will try just about any… Continue reading
Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Sadie
Sadie opened recently in the old Les Deux space. Executive Chef Dave Schmit and Director of Spirits Giovanni Martinez created the food and drinks for the restaurant named after the owner’s matriarch. The… Continue reading
Culver City: Coolhaus
For Valentine’s Day this year, I went to the Coolhaus shop and enjoyed all the boozy flavors I could find along with the fried chicken and waffles ice cream. Yup, that’s right, fried… Continue reading
Ben Bailly Arrives at Cliff’s Edge
Chef Ben Bailly has taken over the kitchen at Cliff’s Edge. Ben was most recently private cheffing and previously at Fraiche and Petrossian. I was invited to dinner a couple of weeks ago… Continue reading