Mid-City: Pizza and Cocktails at Ronan
I went to Ronan last week with a friend. I wanted to check out the drinks plus I’m always down for pizza. Nick Meyer created the drinks list. After tasting his Filipineau drink… Continue reading
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Highland Park: Checking Out Cocktails and Food at Hippo
I made it to Hippo last month during the holidays. It’s been on my radar for a while and I was glad I was finally able to check it out before heading… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Tesse
Last month I checked out Tesse for my annual holiday dinner with some close friends. There were seven of us so we ordered a number of dishes and drinks. We scored… Continue reading
WhiskyX Returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger on Friday, January 25
The WhiskyX returns to Santa Monica on Friday, January 25. There will be live music, food trucks and of course lots of whisk(e)y! It all takes place at the Barker Hanger in… Continue reading
Koreatown: Korean Seafood BBQ at Get Bbul
Earlier this year I visited two Korean seafood BBQ spots; DaeBuDo and Jae Bu Do. I liked both quite a bit and it was hard for me to say which one was the… Continue reading
Mid-City: Fish & Chips at Village Idiot and Blind Whisky Tasting with Southern California Whiskey Club and Scotch Malt Whisky Society
The Village Idiot is the original gastropub in Los Angeles. I’m glad to see it has survived through the years and recently I went in to check out a blind tasting of… Continue reading
Monthly Cocktail Boxes from the American Cocktail Club
Recently I received a cocktail box from Tanaya’s Table and the American Cocktail Club. American Cocktail Club works with mixologists and others to create monthly boxes. Each box makes several drinks. … Continue reading
DTLA: Chili Cheese Fries at Cassell’s Hamburgers
Cassell’s has opened a location in Downtown Los Angeles. The DTLA location is right across the street from the Freehand hotel and it takes over the old Pellicola pizza spot. I visit… Continue reading
The Minty’s Best 2018 Meals
Here are some of the best meals I had in 2018! I’ve divided them up by high end, casual and travel eats. There is no particular ranking within the individual categories. It’s… Continue reading
DTLA: A Boozy Tribute to Jonathan Gold at Otium Now Until March 2019
Otium and Bar Director Chris Amirault and team have launched an ode to the late restaurant critic Jonathan Gold. The new menu of 14 drinks are based on Jonathan Gold’s writings and… Continue reading