Mezcal (“cooked agave”), our favorite spirit, is known as “maguey” in Mexico. Meant to be sipped neat in small cups, in Los Angeles you’ll find a mezcal cocktail recipe on just about every restaurant and bar menu, as LaLaLand has caught on to the smoky benefits of this flavor-winning situation. Another reason we love mezcal is we never feel hungover after a night of sipping … Continue reading Why Zomoz Mezcal should be in your Bar Cart
Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day on March 15 or every day. Make one of these fabulous espresso martini concoctions at home or order one at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Friday, March 15. Cincoro Tequila Espresso Martini 2 oz Cincoro Reposado Tequila1 shot espresso, freshly pulled and slightly cooled.75 oz Mr. Black Coffee LiqueurDash of agaveCombine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice and … Continue reading Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with a New Favorite Recipe
Did you know February 22 is National Margarita Day? Honor the margarita—one of the most popular tequila cocktails – and celebrate with one of these fine medleys. National Margarita Day Recipes Pay homage to one of LA’s favorite cocktails (triple sec, tequila, and lime juice) with one of our fun versions and thank Mexico for creating this official drink of having fun in 1938. Codigo … Continue reading Fun Margarita Recipes for National Margarita Day
Palm Springs continues to blossom with new exciting restaurants. The latest desert charmer is birthed from beloved LA chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, who we have admired for years on TV shows such as The Chef Show and Top Chef. We have devoured tacos at their popular Santa Monica Mexican restaurant SOCALO. The Dobladito Taco is one of our favorites! The hardworking … Continue reading Alice B. – a new exciting reason to dine out in Palm Springs
Already sold out for January, The Palm Springs Surf Club may require some pre-planning to catch the ultimate wave, bro, but you can ride in any time for an amazing meal – and watch the surfers! Book your wave at the first global surf destination in Southern California nestled in the heart of the desert. A few years ago the words ‘desert’ and ‘surf’ in … Continue reading Now you can surf a wave in the desert at The Palm Springs Surf Club (or dine and admire the surfers)
A brand new elevated menu arrives with Italian finesse to Twelve Twelve Santa Monica thanks to new Chef Oliver Malmsten, born in Rome to Swedish parents and known for his culinary prowess as a competitor on the Italian Hell’s Kitchen show and experience at several Michelin star restaurants in Milan and London. Carefully sourcing the best ingredients, Chef Oliver ignites the entire New American-Italian menu … Continue reading Twelve Twelve Santa Monica’s pasta dishes are straight out of Rome
A new restaurant concept has popped up above Italian favorite Nerano in Beverly Hills. Upstairs, Angelenos can find an intimate bar lounge space called Lou’Mar where a floating glowing backlit art piece “Empathy For All” seems so appropriate for the times. Here two culinary masterminds are using their roots, varied backgrounds, and many years of experience to showcase an exciting menu fusing Korean Venezuelan dishes. … Continue reading Find culinary magic at Lou’Mar in Beverly Hills
Just in time for the holiday season, the Apres Ski Experience has transformed the Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel LA in Beverly Hills. Pose in the cozy faux ski gondola and sidle up on a couch surrounded by wintry French Alps-inspired holiday decor. This festive signature cocktail menu with fun culinary options inspired by Four Seasons Megève (but think Aspen in America) can now … Continue reading The Apres Ski Experience enhances holiday festivities at Four Seasons Hotel LA at Beverly Hills
West Hollywood’s Harlowe was our stomping ground some 10+ years ago – where the hottest crowd always found their way for cocktails, late-night dancing, and a happy time in this intimate sexy environment. Today, that buzz still exists, even post-Covid. A new spacious outdoor patio awaits and the neighborhood venue is still going strong, with a new set of Hollywood’s finest youth in attendance early … Continue reading Harlowe Hollywood – same sexy venue, satisfying new menu
There’s something strange in the neighborhood. Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!! Or Dan Akroyd at Hollywood’s World Famous Magic Castle, especially when spooky things begin to happen like a piano playing your favorite song by voice request or a magician making your time of birth appear on a photograph inside a wallet. You might wonder if it’s magic or the masterful cocktail concoctions made with … Continue reading Dan Akroyd brings Mixology to the Magic Castle with Crystal Head Vodka
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