Tag Archive: dtla

Noodles: Chin-Ma-Ya VS Urban Noodle

The Noodles Partner and I along with PepsiMonster headed over to Chin-Ma-Ya of Tokyo and Urban Noodle to check out what Little Tokyo and DTLA had to offer. First up was Chin-Ma-Ya. It… Continue reading →

Mac and Cheese Addiction

I’m not one of those people who has to order mac and cheese everywhere. Sure, I enjoy it but I don’t crave it. I have watched the addictions of friends grow exponentially in… Continue reading →

Checking Out Las Perlas

Walking into the month-old Las Perlas is like walking into a hacienda. I’ve never been to Mexico but I’ve seen enough films (and visited other tequila bars) to get the same vibe. I… Continue reading →

Happy Hour at the Gorbals

On Tuesday, I asked AK if she wanted to go to Happy Hour at the Gorbals. Actually, I didn’t know if they did Happy Hour but luckily for us, they have 50% off… Continue reading →

First Look at First & Hope

I swung by First & Hope for Caroline on Crack‘s party at First & Hope this past Monday. The supper club opens officially later this month on April 23. While we were there,… Continue reading →

March Radio Room at the Edison

Tonight is Radio Room at the Edison where they bring in guest mixologists for a special night of original cocktails. On the line up tonight are Simon Ford from Pernod Ricard (London/ New… Continue reading →

Happy Hour: Chaya Downtown

I’ve been to Chaya DTLA several times including for lunch and happy hour. Last week, I checked it out again because I heard they were doing a beer garden but it turns out… Continue reading →

LA Calling Manhattan: Search for the Perfect Manhattan

Being a cocktailian means you try a lot of interesting cocktails but admire the classics. One of my favorite drinks is the Manhattan. My favorite is at Seven Grand in Dowtown LA. However,… Continue reading →

Revisiting the Must Bar

It’s been a few months since I last had the Must Bar‘s chicken pot pie. I suddenly had to have it again. I went over last night ostensibly for happy hour but the… Continue reading →

Inverse St. Patrick’s Day: DTLA Bar Crawl

Instead of going out on actual St. Patrick’s day, I started a day early for happy hour at Drago Centro. Luckily, they were already serving speciality themed drinks. Jennie from the Happy Hour… Continue reading →