Posts Tagged ‘downtown LA’
The Varnish and Las Perlas Finalists for 2010 AIA Restaurant Design Awards
The finalists for the 2010 AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards (RDA) have been announced, and two of the three nominees in the Bar/Lounge category come from LA’s 213 Ventures: The Varnish and Las Perlas.
Read MoreBalblair Single Malt Scotch – US Launch
In this guest post, Dylan Ho of Eat Drink & Be Merry recaps an exclusive tasting event at The Edison, celebrating the U.S. launch of Balblair Single Malt Scotch.
Read MoreThemed Cocktail Hours at First and Hope
Tonight, May 25, First & Hope Downtown Supper Club debuts its Themed Cocktail Hours, which take place Tuesday through Friday from 5-7pm. Each cocktail hour will feature different food and drink specials, based on that day’s theme. Here are the details: COCKTAIL HOUR – 5PM TO 7PM TV Dinner Tuesdays $10 “TV Dinners” Special toasts…
Read MoreMay 25: Radio Room at the Edison
Since its relaunch in February 2009, the Radio Room at the Edison has hosted guest mixologists from top bars such as Bourbon & Branch, Death & Co., Milk & Honey, Drink, Heaven’s Dog, Clyde Common, Cure, and Rickhouse. The most recent edition of the Radio Room welcomed Simon Ford (Pernod Ricard, London & NYC), Zane Harris (Rob…
Read MorePraise the Lard and Pass the Champagne at First & Hope
Discreetly located across the street from Walt Disney Concert Hall in an unassuming strip mall, First & Hope supper club brings style, sophistication, and a welcome sense of fun to the downtown dining scene. Much of that playfulness comes from Executive Chef Shelley Cooper, a native of Memphis whose refined technique and love of American…
Read MoreBring On the Agave, It’s Cinco de Mayo
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army defeated the occupying French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Although Cinco de Mayo is of limited national significance in Mexico, here in the States and elsewhere, it’s a day to celebrate Mexican culture by imbibing some of its finest exports. Like bars and restaurants all over town,…
Read MoreA Taste of La Primavera at Drago Centro
Since his arrival in Los Angeles as the award-winning sommelier from Guy Savoy in Las Vegas, Michael Shearin has helped establish Drago Centro as a foodie destination for those seeking high end Italian cuisine, a formidable wine list, and a handsome, urban setting. But Michael has also sought to make Drago as well known for…
Read MoreApril 8: Caña Grand Opening Party
After a few weeks in soft open mode, Caña Rum Bar is ready for its close-up this Thursday, April 8th. The former Doheny has been reimagined as a 1930’s Caribbean lounge, featuring over 140 small-batch rums, a rum-based cocktail menu, and seasonal wines and beers from the world’s rum producing capitals. 213 in-house spirits consultant…
Read MoreRadio Room Preview Event and Announcing the Edison New York
Since its relaunch last February, the Radio Room at the Edison has hosted guest mixologists from top bars such as Bourbon & Branch, Death & Co., Milk & Honey, Drink, Heaven’s Dog, Clyde Common, and Cure. Last month, the Radio Room brought in San Francisco’s Erick Castro (Rickhouse) and New York’s Brian Miller (Death & Co.). On…
Read MoreMarch 25: Rivera Spring Cocktails Launch Party
Ah, spring: when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love…and a young mixologist turns to thoughts of a new cocktail menu. Fresh off his Rising Star Mixologist award, Julian Cox has been hard at work creating over a dozen new drinks for Rivera’s spring cocktail menu, debuting tonight. For the launch party, Julian’s…
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