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Showing posts with label drinking in los angeles. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Do It. The Hangover Part II.

For everyone who laughed all through the misadventures of Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug in the summer of 2009, the sequel is out tonight. This time they're in Thailand, and so far I'm hearing all good things.

The Hangover Part II is out at midnight.

As always, drinks (but not too many!) at the Hungry Cat Hollywood are recommended if you're going to the ArcLight.

ArcLight Hollywood has 12:01 a.m. and 12:05 a.m. screenings.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

Photo credit: Warner Bros.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Drink In. The 20-minute rule [Thirsty Thursdays!].


When recently drinking wine with some friends I just found out the rule for drinking wine. For reds 20 minutes chilled in the fridge, and for whites 20 minutes outside the fridge so you get the whole flavor. And the friend that recommended I do this works at a winery -- it's Chile, of course -- so I'd like to imagine she knows what she's talking about.

A lot of people believe that reds should be served at room temperature, but they're actually best slightly chilled (who wants to drink red wine that's 70 degrees Fahrenheit?)


-- Lauren Williams

Photo credit: Wiki Commons

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Drink In. Amaretto sour [Thirsty Thursday!].

On a recent dinner night, my roommates and I realized a bit too late we were out of just about everything except hard liqour. No where to buy wine or beer (or not wanting to leave the house) we decided to make amarretto sours, which are easy and tasty with only three ingredients: amaretto, sugar, and lemon.

I usually don't keep hard liqour on hand, but it is a more handy liqour to have on hand -- its almond taste going nicely in cookies and other sweets.

What you'll need:
-2 fresh lemons, juiced
-2 tablespoons of sugar
-2 1/2 cups of amaretto

What you'll do:
Blend all three together in the blender with some ice. That's it! You should have enough for three small glasses.

Enjoy!

-- Lauren Williams

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Eat Out. The Crocker Club [Thirsty Thursdays!].

The Crocker Club was a recent find on a first Thursday Art Walk in downtown LA. Styled to look like an old bank, there's a vault where patrons can sit and sip their cocktails. Above are a lemon drop and a very tasty apple martini that might even give Hank a run for his money.
This place has very cool low lighting, and you have to walk downstairs to enter the bar. There are also tinny two-person rooms that come with a door for some privacy that may have been security deposit box rooms in a past life.

As with many LA bars, mixed drinks average about $10 each. Even when it's crowded, like on an art walk night, this place has a very relaxed, lounge-y atmosphere.

This is definitely one of the many excellent bars that are cropping up downtown.

The Crocker Club is located at 453 S. Spring St.

-- Lauren Williams