Seattle: Mistral Kitchen
My 24 hours in Seattle was coming to a close. Before heading out to the airport, we had lunch at Mistral Kitchen, just a couple blocks away from our hotel. Just about everybody… Continue reading
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Seattle: How to Cook a Wolf
Last October, I went to Ethan Stowell’s Staple and Fancy and loved it. I wanted to try another one of his restaurants during my 24 hours in Seattle and chose How to Cook… Continue reading
24 Hours in Seattle – Part 1
If you had 24 hours in Seattle, what would you do? I had a very clear idea and emailed my cohorts an almost hourly itinerary. Of course, I’m flexible and left room for… Continue reading
Barhopping in Seattle
Last October before I headed to Portland Cocktail Week, I stopped in Seattle and went on a 2-day massive bar crawl. I hit up 2 tastings and 13 bars in 48 hours.… Continue reading
The Minty’s Valentine’s Day Guide for Singles
Valentine’s Day. This year, I’m all about Anti Valentine’s Day. Also known as “Dear future Mr. Minty, once again, you’re late.” After receiving a ton (okay, it was just one very weird date… Continue reading
DTLA: Handsome Coffee Roasters
Sometime last April… “hey, new coffee in LA- Handsome Coffee Roasters!” Sometime in December…”I can’t wait for Handsome Coffee Roasters to be open!” Sometime last month… “Have you’ve been to Handsome Coffee… Continue reading
Metro Balderas: Pig Uterus Tacos Recap
It all started in December when I encountered someone who challenged me on the “weirdest” things I ever eaten. The exchange when something like this- Him– “What’s the weirdest thing you ever eaten?… Continue reading
Las Vegas: Jaleo at the Cosmopolitan
The best meal I had in Las Vegas on a recent trip was at Jose Andres’ Jaleo. I was in Vegas for a friend’s birthday. She loves Jose Andres and has been to… Continue reading
Las Vegas: Vanguard Lounge
The cocktail scene has changed significantly in the last year in Las Vegas. Last year, I went to Downtown Cocktail Room knowing it was one of the few good craft cocktail bars… Continue reading
Las Vegas: The Lady Silvia
Tired of the strip in Las Vegas? Head Downtown for a less frenetic experience. Enter The Lady Silvia for a low-key lounge. The lounge gave off the impression I was sitting in… Continue reading