Tag Archive: la cocktails

Whiskey Wednesday: Checking Out Uncle Nearest Whiskey

  Spirits Week at The Minty continues with my first Whiskey Wednesday post! New Tennessee whiskey Uncle Nearest has launched in Los Angeles. I recently attended a launch party at the SLS Hotel… Continue reading

In Rum VS Whiskey: Foursquare and The Real McCoy Rums are Winners

After my last Spirits Week on The Minty, I had many requests to talk about rum. So for the first post of the latest Spirits Week, I bring you RUM. Recently 213 Hospitality… Continue reading

DTLA: Veranda Bar at Hotel Figueroa is Now Open

  The Veranda Bar is now open at Hotel Figueroa. Some of the menu items were similar to the hotel restaurant, Breva, but just a little bit more casual. It’ll be a great… Continue reading

The Minty’s Tequila Tuesday Spotlight: Codigo 1530

I was invited to the Codigo 1530 tequila launch last year. For today’s Tequila Tuesday spotlight, I’m going  to go through their available expressions. I recently noticed Codigo is at retailers like Target… Continue reading

Little Tokyo: 50% Off Top Shelf at Wolf & Crane

  It’s Japanese Food Week on The Minty but first let’s head to the bar. I haven’t been to Japan but have always wanted to check out the bar scene there. Until I… Continue reading

DTLA: Bar Crawl on a Friday Night

One of the great things about holidays and big events like Coachella is how it’s so much easier to live in Los Angeles during these times. There’s less traffic and a greater chance… Continue reading

The Minty’s Tequila Tuesday Spotlight: Siete Leguas

  About ten years ago, a bartender told me his favorite tequila was Siete Leguas. I’ve kept an eye out for this tequila ever since. Recently there was an event featuring Siete Leguas… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Employees Only LA Is Now Open

  Employees Only in West Hollywood has officially opened. The bar from New York actually has several locations around the world including Singapore. EO LA took over the old Baby Blues BBQ space… Continue reading

Koreatown: Celebrate National Soft Pretzel Month at Biergarten

  It’s been a hot minute since I have gone to Biergarten in Koreatown. I was lured in because I heard they had these crazy pretzels for National Soft Pretzel Month. Did you… Continue reading

Masters of Taste Returns to the Rose Bowl Sunday, May 6

  Masters of Taste returns to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Sunday, May 6. The food festival benefits the Union Station Homeless Services. 100% of the ticket sales goes to this wonderful charity. Get… Continue reading