Author Archives: shane

While I certainly love and appreciate the monuments of our city’s food scene, I think we all know that Los Angeles has got so much more to offer. That being said, it’s time for you to veer from your standard … Continue reading →

     The Doheny –a romping pompous members only cocktail lounge “hidden” somewhere downtown –opened in early 2008 and came with something like a $6,000 dollar-a-year price tag.  After the hype died down and people realized that the clientele consisted of … Continue reading →

Beer Floats, Alcoholic Shakes and liquor infused tea’s oh my! I’m always in search for a sneaky way to get really drunk. It kind of reminds me of my Uncle Don at holiday family get togethers. You’d never catch that … Continue reading →

The volunteer based organization, St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels –known for cooking, packaging and delivering food to the homeless and disabled –has partnered up with pretty much all of LA’s greatest chefs to create the ultimate food truck, Cart for a … Continue reading →

    Chef Larkin and his pal/business partner/life partner(?) Joshua McBride from the Soul Cajun spot, Larkin’s Joint in Eagle Rock, have just come up with what might be the most profitable business scheme known to the LA food industry. Ya that’s right, taco trucks got … Continue reading →

Having lived in LA for a grand total of 3 ¾ months, I already know much more about it than you (<—my credentials). It’s a dastardly concoction of tragically dramatic hipsters, altruistic artists, pompously arrogant Westsiders (yes all of you) … Continue reading →

The Thirsty Crow –the new bourbon bar from the dudes who brought you Bigfoot Lodge and The Little Cave in Highland Park -is the latest in the spirit based bar trend. Set to open April 21 in the former Stinker’s Truck … Continue reading →

                    If you live in LA and even slightly pay attention to what’s happening with the food and nightlife scene, you’re certainly tired as hell with the whole “Mixology” routine. Now, I’m … Continue reading →

Hero’s Quest: Drop into Umami Burger at Space15twenty next Wednesday night for their weekly ‘dinner and a movie’ in their most awesomely, lawn chair furnished courtyard. Order the port wine and Stilton Blue Cheese burger with a glass of Montepulciano … Continue reading →