Happy Hour is the elusive hour for most. You work till six or seven, get home at eight after fighting traffic to get back from the West Side. Happy Hour has been over at most bars for two hours. Not so on Thursdays at the Hilton Checkers on Grand Ave and 5th in Downtown LA. [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, December 6, 2009
Adam Fleischman is slowly taking over the burger world. And now he’s got some cocktails to add to his army of Umami, also referred to as the 5th taste. Fleischman has opened up a third location of the ultra popular burger spot in Hollywood proper at Space 15 Twenty. And, unlike the other locations, this [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, August 23, 2009
It’s hot and muggy out. One of those days when water just ain’t gonna do it. So you look into your cabinet, pull out a bottle of Tres Generaciones, and channel the powers of National Tequila Ambassador Eddie Perales. Dig Lounge was poolside at the W Hotel in Westwood this week with the charming and [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The two star Michelin rated Providence is widely known as one of the best restaurants in the city. What you may not know is that they also have some great cocktails, and of course with great cocktails come great bartenders. I’ve know Zahra for ten years or so, since her days of slinging infused vodka [...]
Continue reading...Monday, March 23, 2009
FoundTrack and Puma are doing a night with Resident DJ Jose Galvan from Indie 103 on Thursdays through the end of April. Starting at 9pm, enjoy complimentary vodka cocktails (from 9-10), art work and photography with guests DJ Clearcut and DJ KnewJack. Each week will feature different DJs and artists showcasing their latest pieces. No [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 14, 2009
If you haven’t been able to track down the Kogi Korean BBQ truck yet, and have wanted to check out The Doheny, then this is the perfect night for you. For this one night only you can grab a Korean Avacado Tostada and have a drink at the ultra cool, invitation only, Doheny Club. On January [...]
Continue reading...Monday, December 15, 2008
The Smog Shoppe is located in an old car repair shop south of the 10 on La Cienega. The indoor garage area opens to a lush outdoor patio area. The space holds about 300 people. But you can rent out the space for various events like cocktail parties, dinners, and screenings. I came here for a [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 9, 2008
This just in the inbox… There is a Hornitos Tequila tasting this Thursday at the Smog Shoppe in LA. Tequila tastings along with a DJ and a celebrity host (TBA) all set in lush greenery, surrounded by real agave plants, chic wood bar, an ice bar and large painted murals. Cool people, in cool surroundings [...]
Continue reading...Friday, December 5, 2008
Not only does Yamashiro have the best views in Hollywood, they now have the bar with the best views too. After sprucing up the old bar, The Pagoda Bar serving specialty muddled drinks, re-opened recently at the historic restaurant in the hills above the hustle and bustle of Hollywood and Highland. Located just below the [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The name Cedd Moses has become synonymous with the revitalization of Downtown. He’s on a mission to uncover the jewels of Downtown LA’s great history. If you’ve never heard the name, but have been out drinking in downtown, you’ve almost certainly been to one of his bars. He sprang new life into one of the [...]
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