Tag Archive: la cocktails

Highland Park Bowl Opens Today

  Highland Park Bowl has been restored to its former glory and reopens today. I remember when I used to go to the then-named Mr. T’s for shows but never bowling. That’s because… Continue reading

Brentwood: BBQ, Blues & Brews at Baltaire

      Baltaire in Brentwood will begin a special Monday night series called BBQ, Blues and Brews starting Monday, April 18. The new recurring event in the bar and lounge features live… Continue reading

Try Cocktails by The Minty at 208 Rodeo April 6-20

  208 Rodeo will introduce a couple of cocktails created by me, The Minty,  starting Wednesday, April 6 to April 20. Get Printemps, a refreshing spritz to start and Jalisco, an aged tequila… Continue reading

Las Vegas: The Mandarin Bar at the Mandarin Oriental

    Hidden away on the 23rd floor at the Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas, the Mandarin Bar isn’t your typical bar on the Vegas strip. First, the views are stunning and it’s the… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Checking Out the Drinks at the Golden Tiki

  I love tiki bars so of course I had to check out the new Golden Tiki in Las Vegas on my last trip. It’s open 24 hours (!!!) but we decided to… Continue reading

Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention Returns to Las Vegas April 18-21

  The 73rd Annual Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention and Exposition returns to Las Vegas April 18 to 21 this year. Held at Caesar’s, the four-day convention features hospitality suites, cocktail… Continue reading

Larchmont Village: Fine Dining at Kali Restaurant

  I first met Chef Kevin Meehan when he was over at Cafe Pinot and then he started his supper club Kali Dining. I somehow never made it to the supper club (I… Continue reading

Beverly Hills: Avec Nous at L’ermitage Now Open

  Avec Nous at the L’ermitage is now open. The restaurant with Chef Olivier Quignon brings the flavors of the French Riviera to Beverly Hills. I was invited to sample small bites while… Continue reading

A St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl with Jameson Irish Whiskey: Melrose Umbrella Company, EP & LP and The Nice Guy

  If your idea of St. Patrick’s Day involves green beer, it might be time to rethink it with this easy bar crawl Jameson Irish Whiskey put together in Hollywood. Let’s start out… Continue reading

Brentwood: Small Bites and Cocktails at Bar Toscana

  I recently checked out Bar Toscana for the Martin Miller’s Gin competition (congratulations to Chris Day at General Lee’s for his win). I had a couple of bites and a drink but… Continue reading