DTLA: Friends with Benefits at the Ace Hotel
The Ace in Downtown Los Angeles has been doing a fun series on Tuesday nights called, “Friends with Benefits.” Guest bartenders began invading the Rooftop in April and I’ve made it to… Continue reading
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Las Vegas: All the Drinks at Bound by Salvatore Calabrese at The Cromwell Hotel
With a list from the Maestro, Salvatore Calabrese, Bound is considered the star of the bars at the Cromwell. I visited and tried drinks from each section of the menu. They say… Continue reading
Las Vegas: 3535, The Lobby Bar at the Linq Hotel
Bar 3535, the lobby bar at the Linq Hotel in Las Vegas, is quite stunning. The back bar slowly turns various gem-hued shades. Like any good lobby bar, it attracts all sorts of moving… Continue reading
Studio City: BBQ Lunch at Barrel and Ashes
I recently checked out Barrel and Ashes for lunch. I rarely make it to the 818 so it was a nice treat to get away for barbeque. Led by French Laundry alums,… Continue reading
DTLA: Avery.Sing in Little Tokyo is Now Open
Avery.Sing in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles is now open. Touted as “Cal-Asian” eats, the cafe features everything from burritos to kimchi fried rice. Located in the former Green Bamboo space, the… Continue reading
DTLA: Going Big at Grand Central Market’s Madcapra
Madcapra opened at Grand Central Market about six weeks ago and it’s already the talk of Downtown Los Angeles for their falafel. If you go with a friend and can’t decide… Continue reading
Orange County: Mexican Food with French Technique at Anepalco
While I was in Orange County visiting Anepalco and others for a Tour de Negroni (Negroni Week research), I couldn’t help but try the food as well. Anepalco likes to say it’s Mexican food… Continue reading
Laguna Beach: Dinner at Broadway by Amar Santana
During my Negroni Week research, we stopped in at Broadway by Amar Santana for dinner. I was craving pasta and since I love cavatelli, the dish with lamb ragout sounded awesome.… Continue reading
Orlando: Dinner at Highball and Harvest at the Ritz Carlton, Grande Lakes
One of the best meals I had at the Ritz Carlton, Grande Lakes was at Highball and Harvest for the Tasting Panel Magazine judges who were judging wine and spirits at Wine… Continue reading
WSWA: Tasting Panel Magazine Judges Dinner at Highball and Harvest
The day before I judged spirits with Tasting Panel Magazine at Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, I got to meet the other judges at a special dinner. Hosted at Highball and Harvest… Continue reading