Tag Archive: hollywood

New Favorites at Public Kitchen & Bar at the Roosevelt

I recently stopped by Public Kitchen & Bar on my way to check out Ivy Mix guest bartending at Spare Room.   My friend and I shared the ricotta cheese-stuffed gnocchi to start.… Continue reading

Get Ready for Art Beyond the Glass, Sunday, June 17

As I’ve bounced around from cocktail week to cocktail week around the country (Portland, Scottsdale and most recently New York), enthusiasts have cried for a good cocktail event in L.A. Well, this city… Continue reading

Decades Launch Parties at Formosa Cafe

Remember Formosa Cafe? Old Hollywood and glitzy celeb hangout were words that came to mind but in the last few years, it’s turned into a bit of a dive bar. But you could… Continue reading

Double the Fun – Cinco de Derby

  May 5 is going to be so much fun with both Cinco de Mayo and Derby events around town. Here are some restaurants and bars doing specials in LA: Blue Cow –… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Cocktails and Dinner at Asia de Cuba

I was invited to try Asia de Cuba at the Mondrian Hotel. Asia de Cuba recently started offering more small plates making it easier for groups to share. We decided to order a… Continue reading

Hollywood: Papilles is Big on Tastebuds

Papilles- French for “tastebuds,” opened in Hollywood late last year. Fans of Bacaro and Mignon in Downtown would be sad to know the partnership that formed the two wine bars has dissolved but… Continue reading

Hot Bartenders in Hollywood Bar Crawl Recap

The Hot Bartenders Crawl rolled through Hollywood last week. Our first stop was Wood & Vine. We managed to snag a couple of seats at the bar and lay down a foundation of… Continue reading

Umami Burger: The Poutine Burger

When I saw Umami posted they were doing a special Truffled Poutine burger, I grabbed my gay boyfriend and away we went. We are crazy about poutine and will try just about any… Continue reading

Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Sadie

Sadie opened recently in the old Les Deux space. Executive Chef Dave Schmit and  Director of Spirits Giovanni Martinez created the food and drinks for the restaurant named after the owner’s matriarch. The… Continue reading

Hot Bartenders in Hollywood Bar Crawl

2012 is a leap year! To celebrate, I’m  leading a bar crawl in Hollywood on Wednesday, February 29 looking for the hottest bartenders in the craft cocktails and mixology game. Join me as… Continue reading