
One of the best things about being located in DTLA is cocktail culture. It’s an easy walk to dozens of cocktail houses, each with their signature crafted drink. I’ve got my fave’s. This month it’s Las Perlas‘ Spicy Margarita. Maybe the best drink with the worst name, this cocktail is among the all-time most delicious. [...]
Dec 10, 2012 | Categories: DRINKS | Leave A Comment »

Wall to wall beauty, delicious grub, a comfy patio and cheap drinks makes Savage Bar & Lounge an exciting addition to the DTLA scene. ♦♦♦ DTLAbuzz attended the opening event and we’re happy to report, this new spot does not disappoint. We like the combination of deconstructed decor, custom finishes, unique lighting and spacious interiors. [...]
Sep 16, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS, LAbuzz, RADAR | Leave A Comment »

After a lease dispute ended the local favorite wine bar The Must (located in the Historic Core), owners Coly Den Haan and Rachel Thomas are back with a French-themed bar The Perch, this time, (perhaps to symbolize their comeback reaching for the sky) is high overlooking the beautiful historic core. For me, it was [...]
Jul 20, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Tags: best rooftop bar dtla, Downtown LA summer bar openings, New bar in Pershing square downtown la, New bars Downtown LA, New rooftop bar dtla, Pershing Square bar, rooftop bar in Pershing Square, The Must Downtown la, The Perch Opening | Leave A Comment »

I attended a sneak peak of the Perch, a new French bar on the rooftop of the Pershing Square Building on 5th and Hill. Here’s a sneak peak at their amazing cocktail menu. The Perch is scheduled to open to the public next week on July 28th. Please comment on which cocktail looks the most [...]
Jul 20, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Tags: bar menu, bar menu dtla, best bar menus dtla, best new bar in dtla, cocktail menu at the Perch, drink menus dtla, drinks at the Perch, dtla drink menus, New bar in downtown la, rooftop bars downtown la, rooftop bars dtla, The Perch Downtown LA | 1 Comment »

Get your drink on. Get your Giggle on. The Sunset Strip is coming Downtown for world class comedy!!! Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at 10 P.M. (9 P.M. seating) get your laugh on at First & Hope. Hosted by: KATO KAELIN Starring: JEFF RICHARDS – SNL & MadTV ADAM YENSER – Conan [...]
Jun 24, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Leave A Comment »

So here’s the scoop. Bar manager Casey Irvine says Silo Bar will be softly opening the 23rd, (next Thursday evening) and officially opening the 25th (next Saturday night.) Irvine informed me that Silo has received all their liquor licenses with the city and are excited for the opening coming soon. Silo Bar’s interior is almost [...]
Jun 15, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Tags: Artwalk bars, bars downtown la, Best of Downtown LA, best of dtla, best of dtla bars, best of dtla food, best of dtla vodka bars, downtown la bars, Drink specials Downtown la, drink specials in la, DTLA artwalk bars, DTLA bars, new bars in downtown la, Silo Bar Downtown LA, vodka bar downtown la, vodka bar dtla, where to drink for artwalk, where to drink in downtown la | 1 Comment »

Downtowners! There is awesome new adventure seeking out the best bars of Downtown LA, every Saturday in June! “Booze Clues” is a pub crawl event that pushes Downtowners to try out new and or classic bars that reside in their neighborhood. Starting out from $20 to $90 tickets, you and your friends get drink specials [...]
Jun 09, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Tags: bar hopping, bars, best bars, Best of Downtown LA, booze clues, classic bars, down and out, Downtown LA, drinks, DTLA, Events in Downtown LA, party, pub crawl, saturdays in june, what's hot in Downtown | Leave A Comment »
Jun 08, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Tags: bars in downtown la, beer, Best of Downtown LA, Culture DTLA, Downtown LA, food, free glassware, LA Artwalk, Los Angeles, lounge, rocket pizza, Things to do at Artwalk, things to do DTLA, what's hot in Downtown | Leave A Comment »

According to Eater LA, the vodka bar Silo Bar would be opening sometime this month. I took a stroll down 7th yesterday to see if it was ready to open for Artwalk Thursday. I happened to walk by when there was a meeting going on inside the unopened bar. I instinctively waved my hands frantically [...]
Jun 08, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Tags: art party, Artwalk bars, bars in downtown la, beer, Best of Downtown LA, Downtown LA, eater la, Events in Downtown LA, LA Artwalk, liquor, Los Angeles, Los angeles artwalk, russian miracle elixir, silo bar, Things to do at Artwalk, things to do DTLA, vodka bar, what's hot in Downtown, wine | Leave A Comment »

For the past couple of months, I’ve seen the empty space on north east corner of 6th and Spring develop. I am very excited to announce that the new kid on the block in the Old Bank District, the Buzz Wine Beer Shop will open its doors this month. Boasting 4,000 bottles of the world’s [...]
May 23, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Tags: 000 best and unique wine bottles, 4, 80 of the best beer, Best of Downtown LA, buzz beer wine shop, Downtown LA, drinks, Los Angeles, north east corner of 6th and Spring, Scott & David, what's hot in Downtown | 1 Comment »

ATTENTION housers, steppers, wackers, b-boys & girls: Stocks & Bonds hosted by Bundafunk.com, Ubiquity and Jazzercise at the Exchange LA on Spring St. is LEGIT! This after party brings the best in AfroLatin house, disco, funk and tropical. Spinning last night this event: Marlon Fuentes (BUNDA FUNK|JAKKMODE / JAZZREGGAE FESTIVAL), MZA (JAZZERCISE / SOUL CIRCLE [...]
May 13, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Tags: Downtown LA, DTLA, house dancing, house music, King kings | Leave A Comment »

The Falls Lounge on Spring St. is the kinda bar you never get sick of. It’s sexy 70s glam meets a-cabin-the-forest look is the perfect setting for unwinding to 90s R&B jams while sipping on one of their exotic hand-crafted cocktails. As a cognac drinker, I instinctively ordered the 1738 Sidecar, a cocktail with Remy [...]
May 12, 2011 | Categories: DRINKS | Leave A Comment »

There is nothing like beer and boats to start the summer off right. If you like boats, and you like drinking, and can handle drinking on the boat, you’re going to love the Micro Brew Cruise hosted by Morry’s on June 12! Via The Rubber Duck, a 49 passenger amphibious vehicle, you will [...]
May 27, 2010 | Categories: DRINKS, EAT DRINK, Los Angeles | Tags: booze cruise, indie, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Los Angeles boating, Los Angeles boats, Micro Brew Cruise, micro brews, Morry's, Rubber Duck, Rubber Duck Long Beach | Leave A Comment »

In late 2009, American Express pitted Napa Valley and New York City against each other in a battle of the Pairings, with the finest chefs, musicians, and winemakers going head to head to win the taste buds and hearts of American Express cardholders. They’ve created a documentary website to let you virtually experience Pairings and [...]
Apr 08, 2010 | Categories: DRINKS, EAT DRINK | Tags: American Express, American Express Pairings, Dave Matthews, fine wine, food, food and wine pairings, food pairings, gourmet food, John Besh, John Legend, Mondavi Wine, Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley, New York City, Pairings, Simi Valley Wines, Tom Colicchio, wine, wine pairings | 1 Comment »

The 2nd Annual Beer Fest is on! Set for April 10, 2010, you can check out tons of brews for less than an average night at the bar…If you can drink 9 beers in 3 hours, and each beer is over $5. Easy and simple! Last year was the 1st Annual Beer Fest, spread out [...]
Mar 24, 2010 | Categories: DRINKS, EAT DRINK | Tags: 40 oz to Freedom, beer, Beer Fest, beer festival, Bud, Bud Light, Culver City, Culver City bars, Culver City beer, Fireman's Brew, Los Angeles, Los Angeles bars, Los Angeles beer, Los Angeles beer fest, Los Angeles events, Pabst, Petty Cash, Sony Studios | Leave A Comment »