Los Angeles - January 09, 2006

Tequila Mocking Girl

L’Scorpion Tequila Bar

It was a battle of epic proportions.

You (armed with nothing but a lime wedge and a salt shaker) vs. The Bottle of Cheap Tequila. If memory serves (it rarely does during these situations), you did not emerge victorious.

For an encounter worth remembering, check out L’Scorpion, a sophisticated new tequila lounge in Hollywood with a Las Ramblas courtyard vibe (exposed brick walls, lots of candlelight, and red stained glass behind the bar).

Order a few tamales, taquitos, ceviche, or other snacks from the kitchen, and ask the smart, savvy staff to help you navigate the 120-plus high-end bottles or concoct a civilized cocktail using fresh juices like watermelon and tangerine.

Can’t decide? This Thursday — and every Thursday after — there’s a tequila education program from 7 to 10 p.m. Small plate Mexican dishes will be paired with flights of rare tequilas (many of which would cost upwards of $50 per shot regularly).

Bonus: The better brands of tequila do not bring on hangovers from hell, so you’ll feel like a winner the next morning.

Or at least like it was a fair fight.

L’Scorpion, 6679 Hollywood Boulevard, between Las Palmas and Cherokee Avenues, Hollywood (323-464-3026).