Table 20 Announces LA’s Best Bartender
Table 20, the new website for restaurant and bar industry job seekers, masterminded a search for LA’s Best Bartender. It was the enviable task of five judges to vote for the best of… Continue reading
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2010 Blogger Prom
I’ve been writing online for 10 years now. I’ve had all sorts of blogs- personal, beauty, lifestyle (read: dieting), art, dating, poetry, food and now this one, the Minty. But last summer, when… Continue reading
National Punch Day with Bols Genever
Over a week ago, I received a Thrillist email newsletter detailing a bar crawl in DTLA sponsored by Bols Genever. There were simple instructions to email barman Marcos Tello, formerly of the Edison,… Continue reading
Shopping the Closet: Budget Hollywood Glamour
It’s Blogger Prom on Wednesday! The theme is Hollywood Confidential. Think old-school Hollywood Glamour (1930s-1940s). And because I shop ALL the time, I tend to buy a lot of accessories and party dresses.… Continue reading
Hello Fall, Goodbye Summer: Special Drago Centro Event
Hey! Remember these summer cocktails at Drago Centro? · Arancia Meccanica / Clockwork Orange – Sombra Mezcal, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime, Smoked Salt · Dark Passenger – Bols Genever,… Continue reading
Return to Rivera
For a belated birthday dinner last week, I went to Rivera. Besides the occasional late-night drinks and nosh, I usually go for lunch and have formed some bonds with the daytime staff. Last… Continue reading
Grilled Cheese Night at Campanile
Last Thursday, two friends took me to Campanile for a belated birthday dinner. Thursdays are grilled cheese nights. They both got grilled cheese and I ended up with a crab roll though I… Continue reading
The Hollywood Sweet Potato Fries Crawl
So, I’ve always wanted to do a burger crawl. Well, that’s just too much to handle in one day. But I’ll look the other way if you go off crawl and order a… Continue reading
Test Kitchen: TiGeorges
I’ve said I knew who I was before but occasionally I think about the past. Right now I’m re-reading On Gold Mountain by Lisa See. I just finished her book, Shanghai Girls. Both… Continue reading
It’s My 21st Birthday (again)!
I love birthdays. I love celebrations. I spend all year wondering where I should go for my birthday. Since it’s Labor Day weekend, I never expect to see all my friends at once… Continue reading