Scottsdale: Big Earl’s BBQ
The first day I arrived in Scottsdale for Arizona Cocktail Week, I wandered around Old Town Scottsdale looking for a place to eat. I hadn’t been in over 8 years and the… Continue reading
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West LA: Miyata Menji Ramen Now Open
Miyata Menji Ramen opened officially yesterday in the old GR/Eats space. Miyata feels very quirky and homey. Very Japanese. They have a display case of bread that you’re welcome to grab a few… Continue reading
Ludobites 8.0 at Lemon Moon
Ludobites 8.0 was at Lemon Moon in West LA. It’s come and gone and even the 9.0 run in Hawaii is done. Which I’m hoping means the next installment of Ludobites will… Continue reading
Planet Dailes and Mixology 101 Now Open
Planet Dailes and Mixology 101 by Salvatore Calabrese are now open at the Farmers Market. The original Las Vegas restaurant (inside the Planet Hollywood Hotel) brings a new bar to The Grove and… Continue reading
Studio City: Dinner at Raphael
Last summer, I checked out Raphael which had just opened. I mainly tasted cocktails and had a few small bites. When my best friend asked me where to go for her birthday, I… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Traktir
I’ve driven by Traktir in West Hollywood for years and have always been curious about this Ukranian-Russian joint. I finally had a chance to go a couple of weeks ago. It is apparent… Continue reading
Mid City: Negroni and Pasta at Terroni
Terroni has always been on my list and I finally had a chance to check it out a couple of weeks ago. They don’t take reservations so we had a drink at the… Continue reading
Austin: Foreign & Domestic
When I announced I was going to Austin a few months ago, Foreign & Domestic immediately tweeted me to stop by. Well, actually, they told me to NOT go to Barley Swine which… Continue reading
Austin: Haddingtons
In doing my craft cocktails bar research for Austin, I came across the Duck Fat Sazarac at Haddingtons. I debated if this would be a good thing and knew I could only decide… Continue reading
Austin: Parkside
The first night I got into Austin, I decided to take a walk down Sixth Street or the “Dirty 6” as they call it. I had done quite a bit of research of… Continue reading