Tag Archive: cocktails

North Hollywood: Getting Drinks by the Barrel at Idle Hour

  Idle Hour opened in North Hollywood about a month ago. The barrel-shaped building was first built in 1941 during a time where there were many interesting shaped buildings around town. This style… Continue reading

Brunching on a Friday at Terrine

  When Terrine opened in December last year, it was an instant hit. And now they’ve got the brunch game in mid-city wrapped up because they serve brunch Friday-Sunday. Yes, indeed, you can… Continue reading

Koreatown: Burgers at Cassell’s

  Cassell’s Hamburgers re-opened under new owners and management at Hotel Normandie recently. The classic burger stand has retained its original crossfire broiler, grinder, patty press and recipes and philosophy of founder Al Cassell. Chef Christian… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: The Burger at ARC

  I had been meaning to go back to ARC for a meal after I first tried it for drinks a couple of years ago. After a first dinner at Social, we headed… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Drinks at Social

  Social is one of the newest and hottest spots in Orange County right now. Its menu is a collection of every best-selling menu item I’ve seen all over the States. Stuff I… Continue reading

Los Feliz: Promicon at Big Bar on Valentine’s Day

  For the last few years, Big Bar in Los Feliz has hosted a free Valentine’s Day prom. Every year the theme is fantastic but they may have outdone themselves this time. For… Continue reading

Hollywood: Cocktails Found at Lost Property Bar

  Lost Property Bar in Hollywood opened just three months ago and has already racked up an air of mystery. Currently open only 3 nights a week, Thursday-Saturday, the best night to check… Continue reading

Golden State of Cocktails Returns January 26-29

    Golden State of Cocktails returns to Los Angeles for its second year next week, January 26-29. Over 800 people are expected to attend GSC which includes seminars, spirited dinners, a bar… Continue reading

Studio City: A Flower Named Girasol

Girasol opened last year with Chef Chris “CJ” Jacobson at helm. The successful Studio City restaurant explores CJ’s foraged Californian cuisine. I checked it out recently on the last night of Top Chef Duels.… Continue reading

DTLA: The Love Song Bar

  “Let us go then, you and I…” begins the T.S. Eliot poem, “The Long Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” The newly re-opened Regent Theater which features live music has also opened the Prufrock… Continue reading