Hancock Park: Mario’s Peruvian Restaurant
I have friends in a new ‘hood. We’re having a grand time exploring Hancock Park. We’ve walked Mud Hen but a it’s much quicker to grab a bite at Vim Thai and Mario’s… Continue reading
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Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Competitions Winners
This year’s Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America convention in Las Vegas featured three competitions including Iron Mixologist, Hoptails and Call for Cocktails. The Iron Mixologist is a tough competition as bartenders have… Continue reading
DTLA: Tom’s Urban Now Open at LA Live
Tom’s Urban is now open at LA Live. It took over the old ESPN Zone which means it’s a huge restaurant that spans over two floors. On the ground level, you’ll… Continue reading
Hollywood: New Chef at Wood and Vine
Wood and Vine not only has a new Executive chef Marc Johnson but there’s a new beverage director, Justin Stidham as well. Justin actually returns to Wood and Vine after a stint… Continue reading
DTLA: Day Drinking at YXTA
Yxta has been on my list of Downtown Los Angeles restaurants and bars I needed to visit but it’s not quite walking distance to anything. Luckily they have their own parking lot. I… Continue reading
Hollywood: Good Times at Davey Wayne’s
Recently I was spoke with someone from San Francisco who loved all the themed bars he visited in LA including La Descarga, Pour Vous and Good Times at Davey Wayne’s. What’s the… Continue reading
San Diego Bar Crawl
During San Diego Bartenders Weekend, I had a chance to check out a few spots. After Craft & Commerce, we headed over to Bankers Hill for the Campari and House Spirits party. It… Continue reading
Tacolandia 2014 Comes to DTLA on June 28
Tacolandia moves from Hollywood to Downtown Los Angeles this year. The all-tacos fest takes place 3-7 PM at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on June 28th. There will be over 40… Continue reading
Mid-Wilshire: Sushi at Sake House Miro
One night I was heading to the Wiltern for Petty Fest sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey. My friend and I found Sake House Miro nearby as a place to power up on… Continue reading
Little Tokyo: Lunch at Restaurant Aoi
Little Tokyo has so many cafes and restaurants, it’s easy to try new places all the time. However, I tend to have favorites. When my favorite tonkatsu place was busy, I went… Continue reading