May 15, 2009

Legend of the Hidden Temple Los Angeles

Pagoda Bar Reopens

Summer’s a-coming Tinsel views and drinks await Pagoda Bar, yo Say what, o venerable haiku? ...

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May 11, 2009

One Fine Piece of Glass Los Angeles

Barbrix Wine Bar Opens

Some elements of European style — nylon track suits, banana hammocks, BO — are best ...

  Food & Drink

February 24, 2009

Gin and Bare It Los Angeles

The Varnish Bar Opens

The Varnish Ingredients Equal parts Eric Alperin, Sasha Petraske , and Cedd Moses (no substitutions) ...

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January 9, 2009

Add a Little Razzle Andazzle Los Angeles

RH Restaurant and Bar Opens at the Andaz West Hollywood

You’ve been dosing, alright. Ampicillin, penicillin, Tums. Hey, Dr. Feelgood, how about a new Rx? ...

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November 19, 2008

Swede and Lowdown Los Angeles

AK Restaurant + Bar Opens

Nothing quiets your rumbling tum like a heaping plate of Swedish meatballs. (Then again, you’d ...

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May 2, 2008

The Crown Jewel Los Angeles

Crown Bar

Your majesty, a reading from today’s news scroll: His highness will be pleased to know ...

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April 4, 2008

Put a Cork in It Los Angeles

Vinoteque Wine Bar Opens

Nooooo. This bottle’s corked. Wuh-hieeeee?! It’s mer. freaking. lot. But! but! but! but! It’s supposed ...

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December 12, 2007

Sea by Chloe Los Angeles

Chloe Bar in Santa Monica Opens

She sells seashells by the seashore. When she’s done, she gets dolled up and heads ...

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October 16, 2007

S Marks the Spot Los Angeles

S Bar

Where L.A. nightlife is concerned, things just seem to get curiouser and curiouser. Such is ...

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September 21, 2007

Drink to Your Health Los Angeles

Verdugo Bar Opens

You’ve twisted stomach cramps into tapeworms, blemishes into flesh eating bacteria, and sniffles into Bird ...

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