Off the Vegas Strip – Aburiya Raku

November 15, 2009
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What I love about Asian restaurants, and recently, Japanese ones in particular, is the excitement of the menu. Life, for me, is about excitement. Too many people live “safely,” including myself. I know what you’re thinking – blah, blah blah. That’s been said a million times. Yes, people talk about living fearlessly all the time, yet [...]

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Raising the Bar Competition

November 12, 2009
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Eating at the bar is great. But so is drinking. I suppose it is what most people consider the more traditional activity at the bar. With the rise of farmers’ markets, mixology is more popular than ever, with trendy new recipes and modern twists on classic recipes popping up everywhere. A huge part of the [...]

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A Taste of Abbot Kinney

October 18, 2009
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This was an incredible way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Venice. Food, drinks, sun. What’s not to like? This is my ideal way of eating and a great reason to eat at the bar – taste lots of little things, meet people from the neighborhood. Proceeds from the event went to Inside Out Community [...]

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Tequila & Literature – Koi

October 17, 2009
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Koi is known as a shi-shi spot for celebrity sightings in LA’s glam scene. “The cuisine is Japanese-inspired with California accents. Decor is a stylish, harmonious blend of custom furniture, earth tones and soft light. Natural materials are used in a floor plan that follows the rigors of feng shui.” Tonight, at the bar – [...]

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What NOT to Do If You Want To Get Laid

October 16, 2009
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This may seem unrelated to food or bars, but actually, this may be the single reason, other than food, why anyone gives a shit about eating at the bar. Bars have always been magnets for single people ready to mingle (or married people trying to work out some aggression, but we won’t go there). High-end [...]

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Friday Night at Hama

October 13, 2009
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Hama Sushi is a landmark restaurant located in the heart of Venice, serving fresh sushi creations and French inspired fusion cuisine since 1979. It can get a little loud and crowded, but the sushi bar is fun, fun fun. The clientele is eclectic and the sushi chefs extremely friendly, providing an overall entertaining eat at [...]

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