Tag Archive: the minty

Las Vegas: Cocktails at the Velveteen Rabbit

  We made it off strip in Las Vegas the last time I was out there. I have wanted to check out the Velveteen Rabbit since they opened. Everyone* suggested it anytime people… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Steaks and Foie Gras at Old Homestead Steakhouse

  On my first night in Las Vegas, we headed over to Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace.  There’s a location in New York as well. The East Coast steakhouse vibe was recreated… Continue reading

Brunch on Melrose: Blu Jam Cafe

  Discussing where to brunch in Los Angeles can take hours or minutes. There are the favorites and then there are the latest hot spots. Surveying friends, Blu Jam Cafe on Melrose came… Continue reading

DTLA: ChocoChicken Now Open

ChocoChicken opens today! The eagerly-anticipated chocolate fried chicken joint in Downtown Los Angeles is serving up not just fried chicken dusted in chocolate but chocolate mashed potatoes, biscuits and if pictures from their… Continue reading

Beverly Hills: Lobsterpalooza at Caulfield’s

  Caulfield’s at the SIXTY Beverly Hills (formerly the Thompson Beverly Hills) is featuring a lobster night every Thursday this summer from 5 – 11 p.m. Dubbed Lobsterpalooza, you can get two lobster… Continue reading

DTLA: Checking Out Faith and Flower

  Faith and Flower opened a couple of months ago in Downtown Los Angeles. I’ve now been several times but still need to go back for lunch and brunch. Until then, let’s check… Continue reading

Koreatown: Colombian Food and Drinks at Escala

Escala in Koreatown is now open. The Colombian restaurant also features an interesting beverage program run by Aaron Melendrez (formerly of Pot Bar, Cole’s, Ebanos Crossing, Neat).   We started out with something… Continue reading

DTLA: Tasting Menu at Fifty Seven

  Fifty Seven opened in Downtown Los Angeles in the Arts District a few months ago. The concept will rotate different chefs and the opening chef is David Nayfeld (formerly New York’s acclaimed Eleven… Continue reading

Drinks at the Melrose Umbrella Company

  I finally had a chance to check out the new Melrose Umbrella Company a couple of weeks ago. I had gone right before they opened for a bartending competition but wanted to come… Continue reading

Pasadena: Fried Chicken at Picnik

  Picnik in Pasadena is quite interesting. It shares space with KTCHEN on one side. Zona Rosa and gelato carts can also be found there. Plus, there’s a Punch bar on Thursdays and… Continue reading