May 20: The Tar Pit Launches The Guilded Hour

On Tuesday, The Tar Pit posted an announcement on its Facebook page about The Guilded Hour, its new daily happy hour. Grub Street has the details in this post, which confirms that the new specials are scheduled to debut later today. Here’s The Guilded Hour menu: Cocktails ($6) Bees Knees – Gin, honey, lemon Brown…

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There's An App For That: Happy Houred for the iPhone

On October 27, APPSolute Media and Lush Life Productions launched Happy Houred, the first free iPhone application designed to find your next drink and save you money. Happy Houred is one of those “now why didn’t I think of that” creations: a simple concept, executed well, that fills a need. Until Happy Houred came along,…

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Lunes Latinos Launches at the Foundry on Melrose

Beginning September 14, the Foundry on Melrose will expand its hours to Monday night with the launch of Lunes Latinos. Lunes Latinos will feature Executive Chef / Owner Eric Greenspan’s spin on Latin cuisine. Menu offerings will include Greenspan’s Gorditas, three different gorditas priced at $3 each: Orange Glazed Chicken with Pinto Beans, Smokey Mole;…

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The Strip Heats Up: Summer Cocktails at RH

~ Photos by Lena Watanabe Take the former “Riot Hyatt” on Sunset, throw in a $48M renovation by the New York firm Janson Goldstein, add the Hindi word for “personal service,” and what do you get? Why, the Andaz West Hollywood, of course. The bar at RH, the hotel’s signature restaurant, had been on my…

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Malo Launches Service Industry Night

This Sunday, July 12th, Malo launches its Service Industry Night (aka S.I.N.), which will take place every Sunday in Malo’s downstairs bar. S.I.N. is a special night dedicated to everyone who works in the food and beverage industry. S.I.N. will feature $5 cocktails with 1800 Añejo, Plymouth Gin, Tito’s Vodka, Cointreau, Ron Matusalem and more.…

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Taking Flight at the Foundry on Melrose

Ever walk into a place and feel welcomed like you’ve been going there forever? That was my experience when I stopped by the Foundry on Melrose for the first night of its Patio Season Happy Hour. From gregarious Executive Chef Eric Greenspan to my bartender Dan, everyone at the Foundry greeted and took care of…

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