Santa Barbara: Shaker Mill & Cubaneo = A Winning Combination

  Over Memorial Day weekend, I headed up to Santa Barbara and it was a non-stop adventure. Here’s one for your playbook- get over to Shaker Mill for tropical drinks but the bonus… Continue reading →

Culver City: Dinner and Drinks at Margot

  I met up with a friend in Culver City one as it’s between the both of us. We usually meet up in Culver City but the challenge has been finding new and… Continue reading →

Where to Drink in Los Angeles for Negroni Week, June 24-30

  Negroni Week returns next week, June 24-30. Imbibe Magazine and Campari created the worldwide cocktail event which celebrates the beloved Gin, Campari and Sweet Vermouth drink in 2013 and now has grown… Continue reading →

Art Beyond the Glass 2019 on This Sunday, June 23 at Los Globos

    Art Beyond the Glass is now 8 years old! The bartender showcase featuring not just cocktails but music and art returns this Sunday, June 23 to Los Globos in Silver Lake.… Continue reading →

SGV: The Dive Steam Kettle Cooking Temple City

    In the same shopping center as Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong and Summer Rolls is The Dive Steam Kettle Cooking. It sits right on the corner of Las Tunas and Rosemead. Steam… Continue reading →

Koreatown: Late Night Eats at Louders

One night we hit up the new Louders in Koreatown. It’s in the same strip mall as Sun Nong Dan, Cafe Bleu, Mountain and Hangari Bajirak Kalguksu. It was fairly late and 30… Continue reading →

Century City: Lasagna at Terra Eataly

  I swung by Eataly recently for a friend’s birthday party. She picked Terra, the restaurant above the gourmet grocery store. I loved the rooftop vibes and being able to gaze at the… Continue reading →

USC: Lunch at Ramen Kenjo

  I recently checked out Ramen Kenjo for lunch. It’s at the newish University Village across the street from the University of Southern California (USC). I got the spicy miso ramen and added… Continue reading →

Pasadena: Lunch at The Arbour

  The Arbour opened about a year and half ago and I finally made it in! Chef Ian Gresik opened on Lake Avenue in Pasadena and I’ve been meaning to go for the… Continue reading →

West Hollywood: Sushi and More at the Izakaya by Katsu-ya

  One night after a tasting with Boutique-y Whisky for Southern California Whiskey Club, we checked out the Izakaya by Katsu-ya. Although we were close to a new dumplings spot, we wanted something… Continue reading →