Tag Archive: cocktails

Happy Hour at Essex Public House

The gay boyfriend and I wandered around Hollywood discussing the merits of the surrounding restaurants Sunday night. I joked we’re going to Hooters. We were fairly close to going to Miceli’s or Pig… Continue reading

Thirsty Thursday

Thursday has been my long-standing favorite day of the week. It always signifies the upcoming weekend to me. While I may be exhausted by Friday from the long week, I can’t resist going… Continue reading

Pablo Moix Mixes at Guelaguetza

Last Friday, Pablo Moix of La Descarga did a stint at Guelaguetza. He along with Matt Doerr (bar manager for the upcoming Red Medicine) took up the bar and spun out five mezcal… Continue reading

Hello Fall, Goodbye Summer: Special Drago Centro Event

Hey! Remember these summer cocktails at Drago Centro? ·         Arancia Meccanica / Clockwork Orange – Sombra Mezcal, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime, Smoked Salt ·         Dark Passenger – Bols Genever,… Continue reading

Return to Rivera

For a belated birthday dinner last week, I went to Rivera. Besides the occasional late-night drinks and nosh, I usually go for lunch and have formed some bonds with the daytime staff. Last… Continue reading

Test Kitchen: Red Medicine

Being in the LA foodie cabal, I’ve witnessed a very interesting trend in LA- the popup. The days of hot restaurants being the sort that had a 3-month reservation wait may be waning… Continue reading

Silver Lake Bar Adventures

Last Monday, I started my Silver Lake bar adventures at Barbrix. We came in for happy hour which is half off beer and  wines by the glass with one specialty prosecco cocktail that… Continue reading

Looking for LA’s Best Bartender

Table 20 is looking for LA’s Best Bartender. For another 2 weeks, they are taking nominations via their website here. There are prizes for the best bartender, the people’s choice bartender and all… Continue reading

Cana Rum Bar

About a month back, I checked out La Descarga for the first time. Being a rum enthusiast, I was quite enchanted by the flash and pizazz of the bar. I also recently checked… Continue reading

Staycation on the Rivera

I have over 40 vacation days right now. Sadly, I don’t have any upcoming long vacations but I do have a couple of short get-aways planned. In the meantime, people have been tossing… Continue reading