Youre right – I’m being vague again – blame the malt whisky and the endless rain. What I’m loooking for is not necesarily the self evident high end eating experinece – nice as that can be – but...

&G found other digs at a price they could afford — the old Evelyn Lounge space (just south of Ocean on that same block). I don’t know how the landlord was allowed to dismantle the landmarked signage or what happened...

I think you’d like Tailor (Eben Freeman), WD-50, or Yerba Buena (Artemo is ex-Pegu). D&C is probably my favorite with PDT a close second. I always try to sit at the bar at all of these. What about Flatiron Lounge? I like the...

Tropical Isle and Hurricane from Pat O’s, you’d do yourself a favor by trying a Sazerac. Beware, it’s got a distinct flavor derived from a mixture of Herbsaint (licorice flavor) and rye whisky. If Chris...

Dear Sap115 – I just printed out your sage advice – thanks for taking the time to reply. The only two other places I’ve heard of are "Peppermill Lounge“ for great burgers and bloody marys” and Spago...

I didn’t eat at the Banffshire club. Seemed a little fancy for us; we packed mainly for hiking. We had dinner at the Waldhaus pub the first night and the Rundles Lounge the second night...the menu is small at both, but the...

in the lounge on top of the Han Building is an afternoon treat (instead of visiting the observatory with the masses!). It’s a jewel of a city with great eating...enjoy!

I like Bar 10’s martinis for two, if you’re into sweeter martinis. And their bar menu is decent. Also love the Bristol Lounge, the bars at Radius and the Federalist, agree about Spire, Davio’s bar is decent. In...

selection of beers on tap and in bottles and excellent bourbon, whisky and tequila selections also. Fantastic bartenders.

I’d also suggest Duke’s, next to the Whisky on Sunset, for breakfast or lunch and plenty of informal Hollywood atmosphere. Or Swingers' (it’s a coffee shop) on Beverly Blvd. in West Hollywood for even more...

stuffed with almonds, apple, chorizo, glazed carrots Flat iron steak, dried chillies, whisky sauce, stuffed potato Fish of the day, braised lentils, saffron foam Lamb shank and lamb sausage, porcini risotto Bacon wrapped beef...

room. Too intimidating. But I do eat in the lounge, and when it’s nice, out on the sidewalk overlooking the park, or in the back alley that’s been turned into a narrow garden of sorts for dining.

A friend and I have a sctoch crawl route that we hit once a year, as follows: Omni Parker house Whisky Park Excelsior Bristol Lounge Lock Ober Omni Parker Omni Parker- Pros: Warm, relaxing vibe. Scotch Selection, warm nuts Cons:...

dumplings, soups), the sushi /sashimi is very good and fresh as well. Service excellent, friendly. Also, upstairs they have a karaoke lounge and private karaoke rooms (for parties of 4 to 20). Very fun time, very good...

the suggestion of gingerman, esp. for beer and whisky, but know before you go that it will be PACKED, esp. since it’s gotten a lot of press lately. if you’re in your mid 20s and up, the bar attached to casa mono (long...