Posts Tagged ‘Alcohol’

August 13, 2007 4

Bar Hayama (Sawtelle)

By in 12: Sawtelle

Bar Hayama is a new Japanese restaurant and sake bar on Sawtelle located at the old location of Sasabune. The “bar” of Bar Hayama refers to their extensive sake bar and the sushi bar. Though their menu also offers traditional Japanese dishes (some are french-inspired?) and even microbiotic ones. There’s a courtyard with a hypnotic […]

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June 17, 2007 Off

Tiki-ti (Sunset Blvd.)

By in 05: Silver Lake + Echo Park

We have a new entry by guest writer Jon: Tiki-ti is a unique little bar for a couple of reasons. 1) It was founded by the current owner’s father not long after prohibition ended and was reportedly where the Mai Tai was first invented. 2) It is one of the few bars in LA where […]

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April 25, 2007 2

Casa Hevia (Mexico City: Polanco)

By in 02: Mexico

After a long day of shoot we were exhausted so there’s little effort put into restaurants picking. We usually just end up dining walking distance near the W hotel. It’s a pity since there are lots of interesting and good restaurants elsewhere. On our first day of shoot we end up in this Spanish/Mexican place […]

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January 27, 2007 5

Opus Restaurant (Wilshire)

By in 07: Mid-Wilshire

I’ve heard much of about the renewed Opus Restaurant (formerly a bar and grilled, it’s now under new management and chef) and their moderate priced multiple courses tasting menu. My friend and I went to try their new Tuesday Baco Night (available at bar side only). We asked for wine tasting. The chef has just […]

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September 6, 2006 6

El Conquistador (Silver lake)

By in 05: Silver Lake + Echo Park

Non-stop updates before our upcoming 5 days Maui trip. 😀 Fresh and strong Margarita, with an empty stomach I was hit fast, already skipping vision by 1/3. Cow Tongue with Mole, the mole is pretty good! Soft tender meat. The sides are neat. My friend’s Halibut taste alright…very normal. The fries is an Ameri-Mexican reminder. […]

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