Category Archive: minty life

Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Spoonfed and Bar Joe

  I recently visited the new Spoonfed and its bar, Bar Joe. The space is enormous! I love all the different feelings of the spaces. It’s a casual restaurant so you’d order and… Continue reading

Little Tokyo: Japanese Fried Chicken at Karayama

Fast casual chain Karayama from Japan has opened its first US store in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. It took over the short-lived Oystars space and is next to the ever popular Shin-Sen-Gumi.… Continue reading

Silver Lake: Modern Filipino Eats at Ma’am Sir

  I’m so happy to have finally made it to Ma’am Sir! The restaurant opened in Silver Lake a couple months ago and I’ve been plotting my way there ever since. One of… Continue reading

Hollywood: Cool Vibes at Sunset and Vinyl

  Sunset & Vinyl, a cool bar above 800 Degrees Pizza at Sunset and Vine opened last fall but I visited for the first time last month. I went on a Friday night… Continue reading

DTLA: Everything You Need to Know about Dama’s Latin-Inspired Food and Drinks in the Fashion District

  Dama opened two months ago in the Fashion District in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). The food is from Top Chef Antonia Lofaso. Anyone who knows me knows I love her restaurant Scopa in… Continue reading

Madison: Brunch at Graze

  On my last day in Madison, we headed to Graze for brunch. It was a quick walk from our hotel, the Madison Concourse Hotel. Although we hadn’t made reservations, we managed to… Continue reading

Madison: Limousin Rye at Dancing Goat Distillery

  When I was at Whisky X earlier this year, I came across Limousin rye from Dancing Goat Distillery. They said they were from Madison and I made a note to stop by… Continue reading

Madison: Friday Fish Fry at Quivey’s Grove

  I landed in Madison on a Friday so it was a perfect time to go to Quivey’s Grove for the Friday Fish Fry. However, it looked like the clouds were about to… Continue reading

Madison: Cheese and Spirits Tastings at Yahara Bay Distillers

  I visited three distilleries in Madison including Yahara Bay Distillers which is one of the largest craft distillers in the state. They offer everything from whiskey to rum. They also do contract… Continue reading

Madison: Dinner and Drinks at Harvest

  After a couple of Madison distillery tours, we only wanted a light bite before starting our night out. We stopped into Harvest for a beautiful meal. I decided to try the Bee’s… Continue reading