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Three Outstanding LA Bars Offering Superior (and Well-Priced) Whisky Tastings This Week
In honor of Father’s Day, but extending though Sunday, June 26, you can enjoy an Aberfeldy whisky tasting for just $25 at three of LA’s best bars. The Varnish (Downtown), Mister O’s (Studio City) and Birdie G’s (Santa Monica) are … Continue reading
10 Last-Minute Father’s Day Food & Drink Experiences Around LA
Father’s Day is back. Why not show Dad how much you appreciate him this Sunday with a special meal by the water, a whisky tasting, or a burger special, vegan or otherwise? See below for a few of our favorite … Continue reading
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Tagged Birdie G's, black angus steakhouse, don papa rum, islands fine burgers & drinks, Karin E. Baker, mister o's studio city, nomoo new American burgers, nueva restaurant, portofino hotel redondo beach, rosemallows, south coast botanic garden, Tam O'Shanter, the varnish los angeles, vegan food los angeles, whiskey red's
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A 2022 James Beard Award Nominee Just Opened His First LA Restaurant
Plant-based eatery Avant Garden Bistro was a huge success when it opened in New York City in 2015. Earlier this month, its LA counterpart opened in West Hollywood. Avant Garden Bistro is led by Ravi DeRossi. A 2022 James Beard … Continue reading
Free “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Experience Coming to LA Next Week
If you’re a “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” fan, you’ve likely admired the show’s vintage style. The Prime Video series transports audiences to the vibrant New York City of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. Step into the mid-century milieu of … Continue reading
Treasures from Siegfried & Roy’s Estate to be Auctioned This Week
Though Siegfried & Roy began performing in Las Vegas in 1967, the pair became household names in the ‘90s thanks to their hugely popular 13-year run at The Mirage in Vegas. Their astounding shows, featuring rare white tigers and other … Continue reading
Where to Take Mom to Eat on Mother’s Day in LA
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. If your mom lives in LA, why not show her your appreciation by treating her to brunch or dinner? Make it a Mother’s Day to remember with the help of our list below. Trejo’s Tacos … Continue reading
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Tagged Aquarium of the pacific, avec nous at l'ermitage beverly hills, blue streak santa monica, castaway burbank, Danny Trejo, Karin E. Baker, loews santa monica beach hotel, Mother's Day, portofino hotel and marina, Raymond 1886, Trejo's Tacos, urban plates, Yardbird
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Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2022
Cinco de Mayo is back. Though the holiday is far more celebrated in the U.S. than in Mexico, we’re here, so let’s raise a glass to Mexican-American culture. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Echo Park’s own Danny Trejo at his … Continue reading
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Tagged beach and brew, Danny Trejo, el carmen los angeles, el granjero cantina, gracias madre, hugo's tacos, Karin E. Baker, mas veggies vegan taqueria, solita Tacos and Margaritas, the odyssey granada hills, The Original Farmer's Market, tocaya modern mexican, Trejo's Cantina, whiskey red's
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The Filipino Rum Company with a Global Cult Following
Rum is having a moment. Premium rum is a quickly growing category, while Food & Wine’s latest cover boldly declares “Born to Rum.” One of the more notable premium rums – “the fastest-growing super premium rum brand in the U.S.,” … Continue reading
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There’s a Special 6-Course Sake Dinner at Echo Park’s OTOTO Tonight
Experience some rare sakes you won’t find anywhere else — paired with a beautiful array of Japanese dishes — at OTOTO in Echo Park on Monday, May 2. Wakayama sake brewer Norimasa Yamamoto-san of Heiwa Shinzo will be on hand to … Continue reading
