While I’ve never been a devoted gin drinker given the overpowering nature of the juniper (it always reminded me of cleaning products), after sampling Nolet’s Silver, I just might have to become one.
The Charleston has taken over where Angel’s Piano Bar & Supper Club once stood on Wilshire Boulevard. It looks more modern, less cluttered and cleaner in general, but the idea is still the same — combine good music, hand-crafted cocktails and food.
From Main Street to Montana Avenue, places to wet your whistle come a dime a dozen. However, some of the better places that offer a wider beer selection are more than likely to also hold tastings, dinners, and events showcasing a certain brewery’s goods.
Certainly one of the most important parts of investing is the method of selecting a company to invest in. And this is also one of the most controversial areas in the world of investments.
DOWNTOWN — After a long night of event planning and organizing, Raphael Monsch and his marketing team in Zurich, Switzerland would be exhausted. Yet every Sunday morning the group would go to brunch — a popular meal in Switzerland featuring simple options like cheese or salmon.
When it comes to great Asian-influenced cuisine, Sawtelle Boulevard in West L.A. has Santa Monica beat by a long shot. Our city lacks the goodness of Vietnamese pho, ramen noodle bars, and Korean BBQ.
When I first moved to the Santa Monica area in 1964, instead of Italian restaurants everywhere there were Chinese restaurants everywhere. And one great treat was Sunday lunch with Moo Shoo.
Amidst a down economy, it is refreshing to hear a success story, especially when that story began right here in Santa Monica and involves one of the most competitive and cutthroat industries around — the beverage business.
I have always loved asparagus. But the minute I tasted grilled asparagus, it went from a vegetable I liked to one that I was madly in love with. Every time I make it — seasoned with my basic grilling trilogy of olive oil, salt and pepper — people ask for the recipe.
It started with the water. When the waiter at the Mr. C restaurant in the new, fancy Mr. C hotel in Los Angeles asked me what I would like to drink, I replied “plain water, no ice.
Having an opportunity to try the Veggie Grill’s new menu items was a real treat. Riding my bike up to their restaurant at The Grove on Fairfax Avenue and Third Street to do so was pretty exciting as well.
Eleanor Kong learned first hand that starting a small business can push one to their emotional and financial limits. For 20 months her storefront welcomed no customers but rather plenty of high priced contractors to build everything up.
