Category Archive: minty life

Table 20’s Second Annual LA’s Best Bartender Contest Finalists Announced

Contest alert- scroll to the bottom for a chance to win a pair of tickets to this upcoming event. I have 3 pair to give away! On Friday, Table 20 announced all five… Continue reading →

The Taste: Secrets from the Kitchen & Cellar Recap

As previously mentioned there were 9 The Taste events and I was able to attend two. I also attended the Burgers and Beer event on the opening night of the food festival. The… Continue reading →

October DTLA Dive Bar Crawl

The Minty may be known for her love of craft cocktails but she hasn’t forgotten about the fun, classic dive bars. Join me on Friday, October 7 for a romp through some of… Continue reading →

New Cocktails for the Minty at Seven Grand & Cole’s

  Seven Grand launched a new cocktail list a couple of months ago and I tried a couple then. Recently I found myself back for a going-away party and got to the bar… Continue reading →

Chinatown: Late Night at Full House

  After my birthday party a couple of weekends ago, we headed over to Full House. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been there but I know it’s been years. Recently, I… Continue reading →

Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo 2011

  Anyone who has ever gone to an interest or industry-specific convention can tell you how crazy they can be. There are so many people, so many products, so, so much. But even… Continue reading →

Tasting & Tweeting: The Use and Abuse of Social Media in Restaurants

Over the weekend, The Taste invaded Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Downtown L.A. I went to 2 of the 9 events. I paid particular attention to a panel presented at the Secrets of the… Continue reading →

Hollywood: Return to Night + Market

  I finally made it back to Night + Market after a few months. I was last there in April where I knew I absolutely must have the shrimp paste seasoned rice again.… Continue reading →

San Diego: Taka Sushi

  After attending the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, we had a craving for sushi. It must have been the sushi demo I saw. We decided to take a walk into the Gaslamp… Continue reading →

San Diego: Drinks at Lou & Mickey’s

  After the Chefs versus Bloggers panel, we headed out to Lou & Mickey’s across the street from the San Diego convention center to get drinks. My friend had her usual- an old… Continue reading →