Venice: Return to The Tasting Kitchen
Remember back in 2011 when Justin Pike was named LA’s Best Bartender? There wasn’t a contest last year and I’m not aware of one this year so possibly Mr. Pike is LA’s… Continue reading
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Bar Hop in Seattle, Part II
After checking out Taylor Shellfish and Sun Liquor Distillery, we headed to Rumba. Considered to be the best rum bar in Seattle, it just so happened to be National Rum Day that day.… Continue reading
Seattle: Drinking at Vessel
Editor’s note: A day after I posted this article, Vessel announced they were closing permanently. Best of luck to them. I hope all that booze finds itself to Vessel 3.0. — On… Continue reading
Seattle: Foie Gras & Cocktails at Coterie Room
One of the places I wanted to go back to when I was in Seattle was The Coterie Room. When I first visited years ago, they had just opened and I had promised… Continue reading
DTLA: Cocktails at Coco Laurent
In the heart of Downtown is Coco Laurent. Serving up a menu of French classics and solid craft cocktails, Coco Laurent is an ideal restaurant and bar to duck into before a 7th… Continue reading
Hollywood: Pork Burger at Wood & Vine
I dropped into Wood & Vine after the last LA Weekly web awards to drown my sorrows with a pork burger. I was up for Best Food Instagram along with The Fork Reporter… Continue reading
DTLA: First Look at Terroni Downtown
I’m always excited about new restaurants in Downtown opening. I have been to the Terroni in Mid-City before and was looking forward to the pastas and pizza in Downtown. I would pass by… Continue reading
DTLA: Ping Pong at SPIN Galatic Club at the Standard
For my birthday this year, I wanted to do something a little bit different. I had heard about Susan Sarandon starting Spin, which are these ping pong clubs and thought that was so… Continue reading
Manhattan Beach: Lots of Seafood at Fishing with Dynamite
Recently I was invited to try Fishing with Dynamite in Manhattan Beach. I had been looking forward to Chef David LeFebvre’s newest restaurant. M.B. Post is one of my fave places and I… Continue reading
Whittier: Ceviche and Cocktails at Bizarra Capital
There are apparently limited drinking options in the Quakers-founded town of Whittier which is located approximately 25 miles outside of Los Angeles. My friend suggested we go to Bizarra Capital, owned by the… Continue reading