The Minty’s Best 2017 Meals
In 2017, I had a lot of wonderful meals. Some so memorable, I want to build a time machine to go back to that meal. Here’s a list of my faves this… Continue reading
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Koreatown: New Menu and Drinks at The Venue
Recently The Venue switched things up by introducing food by Chef Nick Erven. I have always liked Chef Nick’s food from his time at the now-closed St. Martha. I haven’t made it… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Steak and Whiskey at Ocean Prime
My friends always want to know where to get a good steak. So I felt it was my duty to check out all the new hot spots for a good hunk of… Continue reading
Santa Barbara: Dinner and Drinks at The Lark
We went to the Lark for my birthday dinner in Santa Barbara. It’s in the busy Funk Zone area of Santa Barbara. I loved that they offered us popcorn while we perused… Continue reading
Santa Barbara: Apple Pie Liqueur at Cutler’s Artisan Spirits
While walking around the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, I came across Cutler’s Artisan Spirits. It was a tiny tasting room where you can view the distillery via a window off to… Continue reading
Santa Barbara: Ascendant Spirits in Buellton
I’m quite familiar with Ascendant Spirits from their whiskey to their vodka in cocktails at bars across Los Angeles. My favorite is the Semper Fi corn whiskey. I was then quite excited… Continue reading
Santa Barbara: Brunch at Loquita
I was recently in Santa Barbara for my birthday and checked out Loquita for brunch. I had heard great things about this Spanish-style restaurant for their gin and tonics and tapas. One… Continue reading
Santa Barbara: Hot Chicken Bao and Drinks at Sama Sama
After bar hopping along State Street in Santa Barbara, we checked out Sama Sama Kitchen for a snack and nightcap. I wasn’t too happy about our sushi dinner earlier in the evening… Continue reading
Santa Barbara: Barhopping from Hotels to Tiki Bars
I took the train up to Santa Barbara for my birthday trip. It was supposed to be a pleasant two hour ride. Instead, there were delays. Someone had jumped in front of… Continue reading
Highland Park: Just Three More Nights of the Nightmare Before Christmas Popup at Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping has a Wednesday night popup celebrating the film, Nightmare Before Christmas. The drinks are inspired by the Tim Burton classic animated feature. The popup has been running since Halloween and will… Continue reading