You don’t need me to tell you that the ranks of the Less Fortunate have swelled to enormous proportions in recent months. And when times are tough, adult beverage lovers with suddenly weightless wallets turn to concoctions that, while cost-efficient, really have no business being put into the human body. Even I, a professional drinker,…
For the Love of Scotch
“I love Scotch. Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly…” – Ron Burgundy. Star of Anchorman. Lover of Scotch. My interactions with Vodka, much like the men I dated, were devoid of any color or depth, any unique layers or unexpected surprises. Vodka was the absence of essence in my life….
A New Domain for Wine Lovers
Angelenos looking to diversify and de-mystify their oenological explorations can pop over to the Domaine LA where owner Jill Bernheimer will act as both supplier and guide. The new store on Melrose Avenue is the brick-and-mortar embodiment of Bernheimer’s website Domaine547.com which includes online shopping, a discussion forum and a newsletter. With a focus on…
Feel Good About Lounging with Akasha
0 0 0 Are you looking for a hip happy hour spot where you and your pals can see-and-be-seen without the scene? What would you say to organic / sustainable food and cocktails to go along with the casual vibe in Culver City’s upscale Restaurant Row? Opened in 2008, Akasha Restaurant has one of…
“Legalize Cachaca” on Sunset Boulevard (Free Drinks)
Let’s start by making one thing clear – cachaca is legal. However, in a nutshell, the makers of the sugar cane spirit are fighting for their own “D.O.M.” which would decree that “cachaca” can only be made in Brazil and that it will no longer be referred to simply as “Brazilian rum.” If you want…
The Liquid Muse Cocktail Club: Boa Sunset
A hearty thank you to Boa Sunset, the host of the third mixer of The Liquid Muse Cocktail Club! It is amazing to see the Cocktail Club grow so quickly, from a handful of attendees at our first meet up at Ma’Kai sponsored by Cruzan Rum, to double that at the Viceroy sponsored by Kai…
MATT WALLACE Shares His Gift of Gab at Seven Grand
After trading in various factory jobs in his home state of Iowa, Matt Wallace hit the road for the City of Angeles. However, he isn’t the typical fresh-faced Midwestern cliché: he didn’t come with stars in his eyes hoping to be discovered for a TV show or Calvin Klein ad. He explains it this way: …
Book Review: SIP California
0 0 0 Have you ever dreamed of wandering up and down the California coast in search of that amazing little out-of-the-way winery where you can “discover” a hidden treasure and bring home some bottles to share with your gob-smacked friends? Lena Katz’s latest book, featured in the Travel Temptations series from Globe Pequot,…
