Tag Archive: cocktails

DTLA: Artisan House

  This week, I admitted to “breaking up” with Bottega Louie last year. It was one of my favorite restaurants but something changed. I suspect the opening chef leaving had something to do… Continue reading

Pork Butchering and BBQ with Thrillist

The days before I went to the Thrillist Rewards pig butchering event at KTCHN 105, I was so excited and told everyone about it. Most people were horrified. Some were encouraging. Most thought… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Repeal Day Party Recap

In the United States, people could not legally drink from 1919 to 1933. On December 5, 1933, Prohibition was repealed and since then December 5 has become a very special holiday for tipplers.… Continue reading

Holiday Cooking Class at Border Grill

  My best friend and I went to a holiday cooking class at Border Grill (Downtown Los Angeles) a few weeks ago. The class is more like a demo while the crowd gets… Continue reading

Silver Lake: Naya Indian Restaurant

    A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to check out the sleek new Naya Sunset restaurant and Naya Lounge. The Indian restaurant replaced Tantra, another Indian restaurant. With new owners… Continue reading

Silver Lake: New Cocktails at Cliff’s Edge

The Bar at Cliff’s Edge recently introduced their new Winter cocktails. I was invited a couple of weeks ago for a tasting.     The Bitter Pill (Zaya rum, Fernet Branca, lime juice,… Continue reading

West LA: Back at Sotto

  A couple of weeks ago, the Dapper Diner was in town and we went back and forth on where to go for dinner. We decided on Sotto where I talked up the… Continue reading

Culver City: New Cocktails at City Tavern

  City Tavern may be generally known as a gastropub with many fine craft beers but they have been working on their cocktail list and I was invited to try the new late… Continue reading

DTLA: Lunch at Pattern Bar

  I finally had a chance to check out Pattern Bar for lunch last week. I always meant to go back after my initial drinks when the bar first opened this summer. I… Continue reading

Culver City: Another Spin Through Lukshon

I recently took a friend to Lukshon who’s never been. There were some items that were new including a couple of cocktails and savory dishes that I wanted to check out. Usually I… Continue reading