Category Archives: Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed

Carry Out with Cochon555 this Week!

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Elise Thompson

We request a moment of silence as we mourn the festive Cochon555 events of the past. To support the use of heritage breed pigs, amazing chefs competed for the title of Prince du Porc, passing out countless exciting plates made … Continue reading →

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Weed Review: Cypress Vs. Lime In A Cheap Thrills Bake-Off! Which Pot Is Tops?

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Mr. Ubetchakoff

Good morning, evening and afternoon, marijuana fans, and welcome to another edition of the Cheap Thrills Bake-Off, in which two brands of competitively priced cannabis go head to head in the ultimate battle. Well it’s not really “ultimate”, meaning final, … Continue reading →

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James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America” to Spotlight Oaxacan Eatery Guelaguetza

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

The James Beard Foundation’s “Taste America” returns to Los Angeles to celebrate and support our local restaurant community on October 18. The 2020 incarnation of this gastronomic happening is a national virtual event. Angelenos, however, will have the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Pop-Up Alert: Gastro Garage on the Rooftop of The W Hotel Hollywood

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Fiery blowtorches and molecular gastronomy are on the menu when Gastro Garage brings their month-long pop-up dinner series TORCHED to the W Hotel in Hollywood. You may have seen the members of Gastro Garage on The Travel Channel or Bravo … Continue reading →

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Standout Ocean Flavors Make Leviathan a Must-Visit New Restaurant

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Leviathan is an adventurous, pesca-centric restaurant that just opened its doors in September.  Located in Encino, the 16-seat outdoor eatery was conceived by Philip Frankland Lee. This innovative young Top Chef alumni also created esteemed restaurants Scratch | Bar, perched … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Oktoberfest This Weekend at Market Tavern at The Original Farmers Market

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Oktoberfest will be a different experience this year, with COVID an ongoing issue. LA’s large festivities have been canceled, but for a taste of Oktoberfest without the teeming crowds, why not try a smaller, safer outing – and one with … Continue reading →

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Cheap Thrills Bake-Off: Dime Bag Vs. Pacific Stone – Which Weed Will Win?

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Mr. Ubetchakoff

In these times of legal weed, us cheapskates are always on the lookout for the better bag, the hookup, the sweet deal that will sustain us though times of no money, in ways that money could never sustain us through … Continue reading →

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Weed Review: Time For Another Look At Cannasseurs Club NoHo

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Mr. Ubetchakoff

                EDIT: Following an extended closure, the club is open again. I have had three visits in early 2022 and the door fee structure is the same, and so is the quality of … Continue reading →

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RIP Embers Lounge

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Christy Kane

Coronavirus has taken another beloved greater Los Angeles institution – the Embers Lounge in Whittier. A venerable southeast LA dive bar, this 1950’s/60’s era (nobody is quite sure exactly what year it opened) watering hole was home to countless nights … Continue reading →

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ROW DTLA Reopens: Great Dining in Expansive Outdoor Spaces

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Karin E. Baker

Delicious food in spacious, walkable surroundings is needed now more than ever, thanks to COVID-19’s continuing limitations. Happily, ROW DTLA recently reopened several of its eateries. Encompassing 30 expansive acres near the Arts District and Little Tokyo, ROW DTLA offers … Continue reading →

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