Posts Tagged ‘hollywood’
Riding the Trolley of Death, Fueled by Plymouth Gin
A motley crew of gin-soaked bloggers, bartenders and shanghaied passengers rides the Trolley of Death for a night of drinks at some of L.A.’s best bars.
Read MoreLes Deux Estate, a Hollywood Sequel You Need to See
The infamous Hollywood nightclub has re-opened as a casual neighborhood spot with craft cocktails, modern comfort food, and affordable prices.
Read MoreJanuary 30: Moveable Feast at La Descarga
Hemingway would no doubt feel at home in the Old Havana setting of La Descarga, so it’s the perfect venue for an event called Moveable Feast: An Unpredictable Culinary Experience.
Read MoreGame On: The Spare Room Opens at the Hollywood Roosevelt
At The Spare Room, Aidan Demarest brings the fun back to cocktails with bowling, custom board games, and a sophisticated bar program.
Read MoredineLA Welcomes Hungry Cat to Winter 2011 Restaurant Week
The Hungry Cat joins an impressive list of nearly 300 participating restaurants for the Winter 2011 dineLA Restaurant Week.
Read MoreA Drinkable Feast at Hemingway’s Lounge
Since its opening in September, Hemingway’s Lounge has been packing them in on DJ-driven nights when the multifaceted venue transforms from low-lit cocktail den to energetic dance party. Owner Johnny Zander (whose velvet rope CV includes Hollywood hot spots Green Door, the Tropicana Bar and Teddy’s) and his partners have taken 2800 square feet of…
Read MoreGet into the Spirit of Halloween with 213, The Edison, Les Deux, Villains Tavern
Halloween Weekend is upon us, and thirsty Angelenos have nothing to fear if they’re looking for great cocktails to go with a plethora of scary shenanigans. Whether it’s the bars of 213, the steampunk atmosphere of Villains Tavern and The Edison, or the Hollywood glam of Les Deux, there’s no shortage of temptations to indulge in this sinful weekend.
Read MoreFrom Farm to Glass: Matthew Biancaniello’s Sublime Cocktails at the Library Bar
In a weekend post to his Facebook page, Matthew Biancaniello hinted at how much work goes into bartending at a big Hollywood bash like last Saturday’s Speakeasy event: “…up early ready to pick up 800 lavender stems and juice 600 lemons.” Keep in mind, this update was posted at 5am on the morning of the party. Biancaniello might end up with Popeye’s forearms if his profile continues to rise at the rate it has since he captured the title at last August’s Chartreuse Sweet 16 Competition. Coming from a distinctly non-culinary background, Biancaniello has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in a city teeming with talented bartenders. Angelenos have taken notice, giving him the most votes in the ongoing LA’s Best Bartender Contest.
Read MoreThe Wayback Machine: Speakeasy in Hollywood on August 21
On Saturday, August 21, Drink:Eat:Play (International Wine Festival, LA Beer Festival, LA BBQ Festival) presents the latest edition of Speakeasy, a Roaring 20s-themed evening of drink, music, and more drink taking place at The Music Box @ Fonda in Hollywood. The all-inclusive $40 ticket includes unlimited samples of over 100 spirits brands, as well as…
Read MoreJuly 27: Gulf Benefit at The Hungry Cat
The annual Tales of the Cocktail festival is underway, which means for the next several days the center of the cocktail universe will be in New Orleans. If you’re missing this year’s event, you can get a taste of the region’s cuisine this Tuesday, July 27th, when The Hungry Cat hosts a Gulf Benefit at…
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