Tag Archive: cocktails

SF: Lion Pub, Swank & Solstice

  Back in August, Carina and I were driving around and she pointed out Lion Pub to me. Well, she pointed at the building hidden behind climbing plants. She wondered what it was.… Continue reading

Costa Mesa: Late Night Happy Hour at Charlie Palmer

Following a stellar performance of Sarah Chang with the Pacific Symphony, I headed across the street to check out late night at Charlie Palmer. I’ve had lunch and dinner there before and was… Continue reading

Plymouth Gin & Lush Life Book Signing at the Varnish

  Following the LA’s Best Bartender Competition, I headed over to the unofficial after party at the Varnish. Plymouth Gin was sponsoring the night since Dale DeGroff‘s wife, Jill DeGroff was signing her… Continue reading

Beverly Hills: Crescent Hotel Launches Autumn Lounge Menu & Cocktails

  Boutique hotel Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills recently launched their new Autumn menu by Chef Leonora Marouani. I was invited to check out the lounge sips and bites a couple of weeks… Continue reading

DTLA: New Fall Cocktails at Drago Centro

  Drago Centro launched their new Fall cocktails a few weeks ago. It seems like just yesterday that I was enjoying the Spring/Summer cocktails. With Sommelier and Beverage Director Michael Shearin moving on… Continue reading

DTLA Dive Bar Crawl Recap

  Last Friday, I made my way over to King Eddy’s Saloon, one of Los Angeles’ oldest bars. It was started before Prohibition and has been serving wizened livers for decades. I walked… Continue reading

Living in the 80s: St. Estephe Menu at Rivera

  30 years ago, John Sedlar owned a ground-breaking restaurant called St. Estephe. It was one of the first “modern Latin cuisine” restaurants. The menu was in French but the food and ingredients… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Brunch at the Fat Dog

  I was invited to brunch at the Fat Dog a couple of weeks ago. They opened earlier this year in April. And I feel they are primed to be the new hot… Continue reading

Photographing the New Menu at A-Frame

I was invited a couple of weeks ago to A-Frame for a friends & family lunch. They’re introducing new menu items for both lunch and dinner. Also part of the fun was being… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Cecconi’s

Brunch can be a balm on a rough week. It’s something to look forward to. I was invited to Cecconi’s in West Hollywood a couple weekends ago. It was a casual Sunday at… Continue reading