Category Archives: Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed

Gracias Madre’s New Agave-Based, Japanese-Style Highball Program is the First of its Kind

Gracias Madre is known for being ahead of the curve. The plant-based Mexican restaurant opened in West Hollywood in 2009 with a menu of elevated vegan dishes and a cocktail menu that is “all agave, all the time.” Every cocktail … Continue reading

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LA Through a Cracked Lens: Glad to Have you Back, Musso and Frank’s

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The LA Times Food Bowl, a Monthlong Culinary Celebration, Begins This Week

The Los Angeles Times Food Bowl is back with a monthlong celebration of LA’s vibrant culinary culture! Now in its fifth year, the 2021 edition of the Food Bowl will feature both in-person and virtual events. Read on for some … Continue reading

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The AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival Returns on June 6

A gourmet food and wine event whose proceeds help support children and adults with disabilities, the AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival returns on June 6. This year’s fest is a virtual, at-home event featuring an online auction, chef demonstrations, drink … Continue reading

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12 Fun Things to Eat & Do This Memorial Day Weekend

Angelenos are emerging from their Covid-induced cocoons and Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. Whether you’d like to marvel at nature, try a new food pop-up,  listen to live music, or savor vegan Mexican dishes or some BBQ, we have … Continue reading

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The Roosevelt Hotel Has a New Outdoor Bar & it’s Hosting Live Jazz Tonight

If you’re a fan of Hollywood’s historic Roosevelt Hotel, you may have visited its Spare Room. A cocktail lounge and gaming parlor tucked away on the hotel’s mezzanine level, the Spare Room is a gorgeous vintage spot that serves inventive … Continue reading

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‘Study of Fire’ is a New Pop-up Series at Eataly’s Rooftop Restaurant Terra

‘Study of Fire’ is a new dining pop-up at Terra, Eataly’s beautiful rooftop restaurant in Century City. ‘Study of Fire’ is a  collaboration between Terra and various local chefs, restaurants, and pop-ups. It’s a celebration of the return to LA … Continue reading

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Nomad Eatery Brings Bright Global Flavors to the South Bay

Backpacking through Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Asia in his twenties, Scott Cooper’s passion for international flavors and hospitality was established, in particular after a visit to a taverna in Greece where he savored “the best meal of my life.” … Continue reading

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14 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2021

Cinco de Mayo is back. Thought the holiday is far more celebrated in the U.S. than in Mexico, hey, we’re here, so let’s raise a glass. Whether you’d like to watch a live stream of East LA’s own Los Lobos, … Continue reading

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Here’s How to Enjoy an At-Home Tequila & Cocktail Tasting This Friday

Canned cocktails have come a long way. Formerly made with cheap booze, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial coloring — and an apparent lack of shame — companies like San Diego’s Cutwater Spirits now make award-winning canned drinks with their own high-end … Continue reading

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