Tag Archive: cocktailian

Summer Tasting: LA Street Food Fest

Shawna Dawson and Sonia Rasula brought the first LA Street Food Fest together in February. I had a great time but in all honesty, I would have not attended the second event if… Continue reading

Hungry Hollywood: Hungry Cat

Following drinks at Musso and Frank’s, we headed over to The Hungry Cat. The Hungry Cat was fairly busy and we didn’t have reservations last Tuesday. They seated us outside which they assured… Continue reading

Sexy Singles Soiree- Summer Party!

The Vixen of Vixen’s LA Happy Hours and I are proud to announce our Summer Party, the third Sexy Singles Soiree! More details soon but consider this your save-the-date and invitation to join… Continue reading

Old Hollywood: Musso & Frank Grill

I’ve been online for probably 15 years, sharing my life, words and pictures. In the grand scheme of things, it is nothing. Rueben has been behind the bar at Musso & Frank Grill… Continue reading

Poutine at the Yard

I’m officially declaring the Yard as my favorite poutine in L.A. That’s because the gravy is made with house-made veal stock. I knew the Yard served up some nice Farmers’ Market driven cocktails… Continue reading

Roger That, Roger Room

The Roger Room has been open a little bit more than a year but I just checked it out this week. Any cocktailian tries his or her best to check out the new… Continue reading

Waterloo & City or My Love Letter to JGold

Now you might wonder why the hell have I decorated a photo of Jonathan Gold like a love-struck teenager. Well, because I think it’s funny. I don’t usually do things unless it’s funny… Continue reading

Battle Manhattan: Mandrake VS Verdugo Bar

One of my favorite bars is the Mandrake in Culver City. It’s on La Cienenga, in between Venice and Washington. There’s a tiny sign that says “bar.” Otherwise there’s no other signage and… Continue reading

Eagle Rock: Craft Beer Crawl

I introduced a new crawl idea last Friday, the Minty Craft Beer Crawl. Now, I’m a proud cocktalian. I like my booze in cocktails. I’m not much of a wine snob drinker and… Continue reading

Happy Hour: Trader Vic’s

Although I find myself reaching for mostly whiskey drinks these days, I’m not adverse to rum. I like a good tiki drink as much as anyone. And mai tais are a fave. I’ve… Continue reading