Love Happy Hour - Hoppy Holidays: Christmas Beers that Add Cheer

Christmas is right around the corner and luckily, select breweries are getting in the holiday spirit too with special release beers. Tip: these seasonal selections would be perfect stocking stuffers! Since most of the listed brews below are only available for a limited time, hurry up and collect as many Christmas beers as you can before it's too late.

1. Sierra Nevada's Christmas Ale

Originallly brewed in 1981, Sierra Nevada's Christmas Ale is an IPA style beer with notes of pine and citrus. This Christmas ale has gotten great reviews all around and I would definitely spike my next roast with it. ABV: 6.80%

2. Samuel Adam's White Christmas

Samuel Adams is known for it's seasonal beer and its White Christmas beer is no exception. Not only do I love the movie White Christmas, but I also have a new love for this beer. Brewed with cinnamon, nutmeg and orange peel, this white ale even smells great. ABV: 5.8%

3. Anchor Brewing's Christmas Ale

Available from November to mid January, Anchor Brewing's Christmas Ale has a classic label design featuring the California White Fur drawn by local San Francisco artist, James Stitt (the label and recipe change every year). 2013's Christmas ale recipe is rich, dark and laced with spices. ABV: 5.5%

4. Gritty McDuff's Christmas Ale

Something tells me Santa wouldn't mind the occasional swap of beer for milk because he has plenty of designated drivers, right? Well, if you'd like to leave a Christmas beer for the man in the red suit, then Gritty McDuff's Christmas Ale is the perfect solution. Malty in taste, this well-rounded brew is already wrapped for the occasion with Santa's mug shot right on the front. ABV: 6.2%

5. Shiner's Holiday Cheer

If you are serious about holiday hops, then Shiner's Holiday Cheer beer is right up your ale alley. Holiday Cheer is a dark, wheat ale brewed with Texas peach and roasted pecans. The finish is slightly fruity and the nostalgic label warms my heart. ABV: 5.4%

6. Abita's Christmas Ale

From the same brewery that brought you Purple Haze, Abita now makes their own version of a Christmas Ale. Abita's Christmas Ale is is an American brown ale available in November and December and pairs great with holiday foods like gingerbread or spiced nuts. IABV: 5.5%

Nigori Sake: Sayuri by Hakutsuru

By: Maren Swanson

       

When I try something I don't like, my mind usually stays set. Listen, I am VERY open-minded. I will try almost everything once, but like Head & Shoulders says, "you never have a second chance to make a first impression." This is how I used to feel about Nigori Sake - until last week.

I hit up my local Gelson's the other day for wine and then had a sudden urge to switch it up. I drink wine all of the time and suddenly, my palette was crying out for something new. Beer, bourbon, vodka? No. Been there, done that. So, I decided to focus on sake and of course, the sakes on sale caught my eye. I glanced at the small batch of options on the shelf and kept returning to the same bottle: Sayuri.

Sayuri translates to "little lily." The bottle is frosted pink and splashed with flowers - so feminine in its design. And where had a heard that name before? Oh, right - everyone at the sushi joint I worked at asked me if we carried it and it was the name of one the geishas in Memoirs of a Geisha (I'm a big fan of the book and the movie). In a way, part of me felt obligated to buy it for all of these reasons.

Once I had brought my bottle home, I made sure it was extra cold before I tried it, and then I started reminiscing about my previous Nigori experiences. Nigori is usually referred to as "unfiltered" or "cloudy" sake and it tends to taste sweeter than most hot or cold sake on the market. Nigori is growing in popularity right now and many sake companies are even starting to make some of them fruit-flavored (strawberry, yuzu). It's texture and color used to throw me off (milky - catch my drift?), and I don't like my beverages too sweet so, I steered clear of it for a while - no pun intended.

Now to actually tasting the Sayuri! It wasn't love at first sip, but probably because my brain was a little confused - sort of like that time I kept taking my ex back. ANYWAY…I tried it again. And then again. The flavors weren't as sweet at the Ozeki Nigori (sold at almost every Japanese restaurant) I had tried before and the Sayuri Nigori sake had a unique texture with a fairly smooth finish. The sake also had a subtle dry feel to it with some light fruit tones. Event hough I wasn't completely sold on the Sayuri that moment, I ended going back to Gelson's the next evening for another bottle. Nuff said.

According to Hakutsuru's (Sayuri's Sake Brewing Co) website, Sayori is actually coarsely filtered and I discovered that it is gluten free too. Once you open the bottle, it should stay drinkable for up to 3 months in the refrigerator. If you are planning on purchasing a bottle or Sayuri or any Nigori sake for that matter, always shake the bottle before pouring so that the rice sediment at the bottle can disperse evenly and make it cloudy. If you usually play it safe as a sake drinker, I recommend stepping out of your safe zone and giving this Nigori a chance. Kanpai!

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Love Happy Hour - Taco Fan? Tacolandia! Hollywood Palladium

Los Angelinos, do you have a favorite taco stand, truck, or restaurant? There are so many terrific taco options in LA – we know! Well if you love tacos, then you are gonna love the newest annual event hitting Los Angeles this Sunday: Tacolandia. LA Weekly’s Tacolandia pays homage to Los Angelinos favorite food, the Taco with over 30 taco “artists” from LA to the OC (Baja, too) coming together to provide Tex-Mex tonguegasms to our eager, anticipating mouths. 

The June 23rd celebration includes music, food, a tequila garden and tons of tacos - duh! Festivities begin at noon at the Hollywood Paladium and run until 5pm with ticket prices starting at $20. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, beware – word’s out that Tacolandia is sold out, so mark your calendars for next year. But don’t despair, LoveHappyHour.com has your favorite Mexican cuisine spots covered with incredible taco happy hours to please your palate.

Marix has been a staple for an amazing happy hour in West Hollywood with their remarkable “Street Tacos.” On Taco Tuesday, Marix features all-you-can-eat tacos for $8.95. I don’t know about you, but I can eat A LOT of tacos. Marix also offers happy hour Monday through Friday from 4pm-7pm with new skinny margarita options, too.

Marix Street Tacos

Another taco bar worth checking out is Candela Taco Bar located just south of Wilshire on La Brea. Candela’s taco bar prices start at just $2 and on Wednesdays they offer $1 tacos all night long. $3 Margarita Mondays, daily happy hour and 2 for 1 entrees on Tuesdays just sweeten the deal.

El Carmen on 3rd Street features combination taco plates during happy hour for only $6; choose from tacos de papas (potatoes), carnitas or chicken. El Carmen’s “hora de fiesta” runs Monday through Friday from 5pm- 7pm, featuring $2 guacamole and my personal favorite, $4 ceviche.

The taco fest, Tacolandia may be sold out, but in Los Angeles you never have to be without your favorite Mexican dish. Oh, and remember to eat your tacos responsibly. Overconsumption of delicious meat, toppings and hot sauce can lead to a “carne coma.”

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Love Happy Hour - Cinco Day Mayo Specials & Party Guide for Los Angeles 2013

Cinco de Mayo Specials in Los Angeles 2013
May 1st, 2013

Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite days of the year for me; mainly because it happens to be my birthday and also because a majority of Los Angeles comes out to celebrate it with me. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday and since I have a huge tech conference starting the next day at 8am, my best bet this year is happy hour - of course! Lovehappyhour.com has put together a combination of Cinco de Drinko specials all throughout Los Angeles, so come out this Sunday, May 5th, have a drink and let's celebrate! I leave you with some words of abused happy hour wisdom: remember the tequila rule: 1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila, FLOOR!

El Carmen (Mid Wilshire): El Carmen, one of my favorite tequila bars in Los Angeles, will be one happening place on Cinco de Mayo with happy hours on Sunday, May 4th AND May 5th. They will host a late night happy hour from midnight to close on Saturday, and on Sunday their happy hour will reconvene from noon to 3pm. After that, El Carmen will have a visit from El Jimador’s Luchadore at 10:00pm and Sunday at 9:00pm. El Carmen has recently added organic chicken and grass feed beef to their menu, plus updated their jukebox. And speaking of music, they will have live mariachis on Sunday from 2pm - 5pm.

8138 W 3rd St

Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-1552

Mercado (Santa Monica): Mercado in Santa Monica is hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with ALL day specials including: $3 Carta Blanca, $4 Dos Equis, $7 Partida Blanca (tequila) margaritas, $9 Partida Reposado Margaritas and $7 Appetizers, including their delicious Carnitas Tacos. Doors open early at 2pm and close at 10pm. To learn how to make Mercado's fabulous margaritas - check out the recipe!

1416 4th St

Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 526-7121

Pink Taco (West Hollywood): Pink Taco is holding their Cinco party one day earlier this year, May 4th on Sunset. $20 admission includes carnival games, face painters, pinatas, DJs, tequila and mini luchadors. Festivities go from 1pm to 10pm, and I'm pretty sure this party is a guaranteed good time.

8225 Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 380-7474

Tortilla Republic (West Hollywood): Looking for a block party? Then head over to Tortilla Republic this Sunday from 2pm until 7pm with tacos, piñata pit bars, margarita pitchers, DJs ad mariachi bands. Proceeds go to benefit Project Angel Food.

616 N Robertson Blvd

West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 657-9888

Tek'ila (Hollywood): If one day of celebration isn't enough for you, then head over to Tek'ila in Hollywood, where they are throwing a three day fiesta (May 3rd - 5th) with happy hour from 4pm to 8pm each day. Naturally, they will have tequila shot specials along with free gifts, live mariachi and a pinata smash!

6541 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 960-2404

Calle Tacos (Hollywood): Calle Tacos is celebrating Cinco de Mayo AND their 1 year anniversary this Cinco de Mayo starting at 11am until 4am with a DJ, photo booth, live donkeys and specials on margaritas. You can purchase $5 Patron shots also and recieve a free $20 towards SideCar, when you download the app.

6508 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-9100

Cinco (Westchester/LAX): Cinco (how appropriate) is honoring Cinco de Mayo with $3 Dos XX all day, $5 margaritas, barbacoa specials, an El Jimador ice luge, live mariachis and a DJ.

7241 W Manchester Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 910-0895

The Misfit (Santa Monica): Chef Gordon at The Misfit has created a Farmer's Market inspired Cinco de Mayo menu this year with organic guacamole and house made tortilla chips, baja style ceviche, chili marinated skirt steak with lime and queso fresco, pan roasted snapper veracruz and oaxacan red chili enchiladas with farmer's market vegetables. They also have $8 drink specials with Mi Sancha (blanco tequila, St. Germain, cucumber, serrano), Puebla Victoria (anejo tequila, aperol, amaro, lemon), Mezcal Mule (mezcal, lime, ginger beer) and a Gaviota Margarita with fresh strawberries.

225 Santa Monica Blvd

Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 656-9800

Street (Hollywood): If you love street food, then head over to Susan Feniger's Street in Hollywood for Cinco de Mayo Taco Night. A la carte tacos go for $5 with $.50 for additional toppings. Taco plates are $12. Taco flavors include carnitas, lengua, smoked octopus, pan seared Mahi Mahi, beer battered rock shrimp, oven roasted cactus and Chipotle jackfruit and plenty more. Wash your tacos down with an assortment of agua frescas and margaritas.

742 N Highland Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 203-0500

Eleven Bar & Night Club (West Hollywood): Eleven Night Club is rocking out the Cinco de Drinko specials with $5 margaritas and $5 buckets of Coronitas, plus 2 for 1 drinks from 8pm - 11am.

8811 Santa Monica Blvd

West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 855-0800

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Love Happy Hour - Lazy Ox Canteen Happy Hour: Take Two (Downtown Los Angeles)

Lazy Ox Canteen - Happy Hour
April 12th 2013

The old adage goes: "two heads are better than one," and for me, that applies to happy hour too. Rumors of great food and drinks were put to rest last week when I visited the quaint Downtown Los Angeles restaurant Lazy Ox Canteen. The verdict: Lazy Ox Canteen in Little Tokyo has a happy hour that I would hit twice.

Owner Michael Cardenas, from IDG (BOA, Katana, Sushi Roku) has created a delicious dining retreat, attracting neighborhood regulars and newcomers looking for a casual atmosphere with flavorful food. You may also notice that the wine list (organized by General Manager Drew Myers) has its own personality, featuring boutique and international selections that are scarce on most restaurant menus, and recently they have also started making their own sparkling drinks.

But back to happy hour. Lazy Ox Canteen offers two happy hours: Monday through Friday, 5pm to 7pm and Sunday through Thursday, 10pm until close. Happy hour specials include half off beer on draught, house red and white wines and selected small plates. Some of the selected small plates that I adored included Country Crouton (grilled ciabatta, risotto, local honey, hazelnuts) and Eggplant Mutabal (roasted eggplant, cucumber, pomegranate, o.d. grapes, pine nuts). You can also order fun bar bites like Porn Bread and Pig Ear Chicharrones.

Country Crouton

So if your'e in the mood for a great Gastropub with some unique and tantalizing tapas, give Lazy Ox Canteen in Little Tokyo a try. And if you enjoy it, you'll get double the love.

Note: Check out our first review of Lazy Ox Canteen by The Food Pervert.

Lazy Ox Canteen

241 S San Pedro St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-5299

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Sotto's Spring Cocktails

Bartenders Julian Cox and Nick Meyer have launched a new spring cocktail menu at Sotto in West Los Angeles. And just in time - the weather couldn't be better in LA right now. The restaurant had its kickoff party on Wednesday, March 27th with the new spring cocktails offered at $9 and $9 select pizzas throughout the evening. Thanks to following Caroline on Crack via Twitter, I heard about the event and headed over.

Included in the spring-inspired cocktails line-up, Sotto has also added house-made, bottled carbonated cocktails.

Spring Cocktails at Sotto:

Barrel-aged Clover Club

Barrel-aged Clover Club: Ransom Old Tom Gin, fresh lemon, house-made local raspberry preserves, organic egg white

Pass the Buck: Blanco tequila, fresh lime, Meletti amaro, ginger syrup, mint, bitters

Dux di Lux: Luxardo bitter, fresh lime, dry vermouth, Luxardo maraschino, egg white, housemade amaro soda

Fly by Night: Sheep Dip Scotch, Saler’s Gentleman liqueur, King’s Ginger, Angostura and Psychaud’s bitter

ASAP Rickey: vodka, fresh basil, strega, Bertagnollo grappino, bitters lemon soda lime essence

Swept Away: Martin Millers Westbourne strength gin, Salers gentiane, Nardini amaro, Benedictine, house orange

Modest Mousse: Espolon reposado tequila, Averna, Punt e Mes, Angostura Orange Bitter, Pamplemousse rose, grapefruit oil

Return of the Daq: Smith and Cross rum, Zucca rhubarbaro, fresh lime juice, Maraska maraschino

SOTTO POP (carbonated cocktails):

Amaro Never Dies: Abano, Luxardo maraschino, evaporated cane sugar
Byrrhberry Byrrh: seasonal local berry agrodolce, Plymouth gin
Diced Pineapples: Cocchhi Americano, pineapple, Tequila Ocho reposado, fennel seed

Margherita Pizza: tomato, mozzarella, basil, EVOO

Sotto

9575 W Pico Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 277-0210

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Love Happy Hour - St. Patrick's Day Specials in Los Angeles 2013

St. Patrick's Day Specials in Los Angeles 2013

March 13th, 2013

St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday, and we've found some festive watering holes that will be pouring green beer and other specials all day long throughout Los Angeles! And if you're really feeling GREEN, share your inner leprechaun by dressing up to avoid pinching and earn free shots from some bars. So get ready for green beer, Irish Car Bombs, corned beef and good old-fashioned fun! Whether you are in Hollywood or Santa Monica, we've got great St. Patrick's Day specials and happy hours that will make you smile.

Dillon's (Hollywood): 18 days of St. Patrick's Day? Yes, please! If you haven't caught wind of this yet, there's still time - until March 18th, that is. With daily specials of $5 Irish coffees, Irish Whiskey shots, $8 Irish beer samplers and $10 fish and chips, you can't go wrong. And on the big day, Dillon's will be opening its door at 6am with DJs, leprechauns, bagpipers, a bangers eating contest and green swag. On March 18th, if you are still coherent, they'll have Hair of the Dog drink and food specials.

6263 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 315-9744

Casey's (Downtown LA): On Sunday, March 17th Casey's in Downtown Los Angeles will be hosting its 41st annual St. Patrick's Day street festival with drinks, games, giveaways and fundraising for the Arthur Guinness Foundation. General Admission is FREE before 1pm and $8 afterwards. For a look at all of the drink specials, check out the 213 Nightlife website.

613 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 629-2353

Hyperion Public (Silver Lake): In addition to serving green beer and Irish Car Bombs, Hyperion Public in Silver Lake will be giving out its fair share of green jello shots for all of their St. Paddy's Day guests and other drink specials. Chef Paddy (his real name) will be dishing out the traditional corned beef and cabbage and Rosti, an Irish potato pancake - sounds delicious.

2538 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 761-6440

Wirsthaus (Mid City): Now this sounds really cool. Wirsthaus on La Brea will be hosting a Kegs & Eggs party from 11am - 3pm on March 17th. $27 per person will include an egg dish of your choice, Wirsthaus' famous sausages and all you can drink draft beer!

345 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-9291

The Phoenix (Beverly Hills) Apart from one of my new favorite drinks (The Green-Eyed Girl: Jameson, cucumber, mint, simple syrup, lime juice) served this Sunday at The Phoenix, you can also enjoy all day specials like $3 beer, $5 shots of Bushmills, Jameson & Fireball. Doors open at noon, and if you get hungry, you can try Irish Bangers n' Mash and Dublin Sliders. Also, anyone dressed as a green man or a Leprechaun will receive a free shot!

14 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 289-5925

Green Eyed Girl Cocktail

Wilshire Restaurant (Santa Monica): Resident Chef Nyesha Arrington of Top Chef will be cooking up Irish Stew Pie, Bangers and Mash, Green Eggs and Ham and Corn Beef Sliders this St. Patrick's Day for Wilshire restaurant's Paddy O' Party starting at 11am. Drink specials include $2 green beer from 11am - 1pm, (goes up to $5 after) $6 Irish coffees, whiskey shots, Irish Car Bombs and Guiness beers.

2454 Wilshire Blvd  Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 586-1707

Tinhorn Flats (Hollywood): This Hollywood style saloon will entice you with $2 off well drinks and $1 off all draft beers this Sunday. Plus, after all of that drinking, fill up with all day food specials that include a $7 baked potato clover appetizer and $13 corned beef and cabbage. Yum.

1724 N Highland Ave Ste 100
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 462-2210

El Carmen (Mid City): St. Patrick's Day aka El Dia de San Patricio, as El Carmen restaurant is calling it, has some has $5 McMargaritas all day on Sunday. And did I mention....they're green!

8138 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-1552

FiveOFour (Hollywood): If you want to switch out the corned beef for some genuine Louisiana crawfish, then head over to FiveOFour for their huge crawfish boil with the Mudbug Brass Band playing for entertainment. And from 4pm - 2am, get your St. Patrick's Day drink on with $5 shots of Jameson and Bushmills, $4 Tallboys of Guinness, $4 Pints of Green Beer and $2 bottles of Mickeys Fine Malt Liquor.

Te'kila (Hollywood): Te'kila in Hollywood is serving it up Irish style this Sunday with ALL DAY specials including $3 pints of green beer, $4 Guiness pints, and 2-for-1 Irish Car Bombs.

6541 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 960-2404

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Love Happy Hour - St. Patrick's Day Specials in Los Angeles 2013

St. Patrick's Day Specials in Los Angeles 2013

March 13th, 2013

St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday, and we've found some festive watering holes that will be pouring green beer and other specials all day long throughout Los Angeles! And if you're really feeling GREEN, share your inner leprechaun by dressing up to avoid pinching and earn free shots from some bars. So get ready for green beer, Irish Car Bombs, corned beef and good old-fashioned fun! Whether you are in Hollywood or Santa Monica, we've got great St. Patrick's Day specials and happy hours that will make you smile.

Dillon's (Hollywood): 18 days of St. Patrick's Day? Yes, please! If you haven't caught wind of this yet, there's still time - until March 18th, that is. With daily specials of $5 Irish coffees, Irish Whiskey shots, $8 Irish beer samplers and $10 fish and chips, you can't go wrong. And on the big day, Dillon's will be opening its door at 6am with DJs, leprechauns, bagpipers, a bangers eating contest and green swag. On March 18th, if you are still coherent, they'll have Hair of the Dog drink and food specials.

6263 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 315-9744

Casey's (Downtown LA): On Sunday, March 17th Casey's in Downtown Los Angeles will be hosting its 41st annual St. Patrick's Day street festival with drinks, games, giveaways and fundraising for the Arthur Guinness Foundation. General Admission is FREE before 1pm and $8 afterwards. For a look at all of the drink specials, check out the 213 Nightlife website.

613 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 629-2353

Hyperion Public (Silver Lake): In addition to serving green beer and Irish Car Bombs, Hyperion Public in Silver Lake will be giving out its fair share of green jello shots for all of their St. Paddy's Day guests and other drink specials. Chef Paddy (his real name) will be dishing out the traditional corned beef and cabbage and Rosti, an Irish potato pancake - sounds delicious.

2538 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 761-6440

Wirsthaus (Mid City): Now this sounds really cool. Wirsthaus on La Brea will be hosting a Kegs & Eggs party from 11am - 3pm on March 17th. $27 per person will include an egg dish of your choice, Wirsthaus' famous sausages and all you can drink draft beer!

345 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-9291

The Phoenix (Beverly Hills) Apart from one of my new favorite drinks (The Green-Eyed Girl: Jameson, cucumber, mint, simple syrup, lime juice) served this Sunday at The Phoenix, you can also enjoy all day specials like $3 beer, $5 shots of Bushmills, Jameson & Fireball. Doors open at noon, and if you get hungry, you can try Irish Bangers n' Mash and Dublin Sliders. Also, anyone dressed as a green man or a Leprechaun will receive a free shot!

14 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 289-5925

Green Eyed Girl Cocktail

Wilshire Restaurant (Santa Monica): Resident Chef Nyesha Arrington of Top Chef will be cooking up Irish Stew Pie, Bangers and Mash, Green Eggs and Ham and Corn Beef Sliders this St. Patrick's Day for Wilshire restaurant's Paddy O' Party starting at 11am. Drink specials include $2 green beer from 11am - 1pm, (goes up to $5 after) $6 Irish coffees, whiskey shots, Irish Car Bombs and Guiness beers.

2454 Wilshire Blvd  Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 586-1707

Tinhorn Flats (Hollywood): This Hollywood style saloon will entice you with $2 off well drinks and $1 off all draft beers this Sunday. Plus, after all of that drinking, fill up with all day food specials that include a $7 baked potato clover appetizer and $13 corned beef and cabbage. Yum.

1724 N Highland Ave Ste 100
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 462-2210

El Carmen (Mid City): St. Patrick's Day aka El Dia de San Patricio, as El Carmen restaurant is calling it, has some has $5 McMargaritas all day on Sunday. And did I mention....they're green!

8138 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-1552

FiveOFour (Hollywood): If you want to switch out the corned beef for some genuine Louisiana crawfish, then head over to FiveOFour for their huge crawfish boil with the Mudbug Brass Band playing for entertainment. And from 4pm - 2am, get your St. Patrick's Day drink on with $5 shots of Jameson and Bushmills, $4 Tallboys of Guinness, $4 Pints of Green Beer and $2 bottles of Mickeys Fine Malt Liquor.

Te'kila (Hollywood): Te'kila in Hollywood is serving it up Irish style this Sunday with ALL DAY specials including $3 pints of green beer, $4 Guiness pints, and 2-for-1 Irish Car Bombs.

6541 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 960-2404

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St. Patrick's Day Cocktail: Green Eyed Girl (made with Jameson)

Saint Patrick's Day Cocktail: 

Green Eyed Girl (made with Jameson)

Learn how to make this easy St. Patrick's Day cocktail with my easy how-to video below! 

Love Happy Hour - Pour Play - "The Spring Break" Cocktail with Kumquats

The Spring Break Cocktail

The Spring Break Cocktail

March 8th, 2013

by Maren Swanson

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to say hello to warmer days and sunshine than toasting to a fresh cocktail made with the fruits of the season. I cannot tell a lie - this is my favorite cocktail recipe to date. "The Spring Break" is refreshing, citrusy, vibrant and…addicting. The warmer the days become, the more you'll be busting out the muddler and on a mission!

Kumquats are an Asian gem; small, flavorful fruit filled with a sour-citrus punch and encased in a sweet and succulent skin. These olive-sized orange cousins brighten up "The Spring Break" cocktail and serve as a tasty snack, too. Most people are surprised to find out that you can eat the kumquat in its entirety - just be careful of the seeds!

I found kumquats at my local Trader Joe's for around $3. Before you muddle them in the drink, slice them in half and remove the seeds with a fork. Muddle the kumquat halves with the simple syrup, and then layer the rest of the ingredients in a martini shaker. Shake vigorously and pour your drink over fresh ice (including the muddled kumquats). Top with sparkling lemon water. Garnish with fresh basil. As you are enjoying the drink, don't forget to nibble on the vodka soaked kumquat treats.

I guarantee this drink will be one of your new favorites! Plus, it's a great alternative Easter cocktail to serve instead of mimosas. Happy Spring Break!

"The Spring Break" cocktail recipe:

1 1/2 oz vodka
3/4 oz triple sec
1 oz Pom or Pom Lite juice
3 kumquats
1/2 oz simple syrup
lemon sparking water
ice
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muddle kumquats with
simple syrup
layer remainding ingredients in
a martini shaker
pour over fresh ice
top off with lemon sparkling water
garnish with fresh basil

Love Happy Hour - Pour Play - "The Spring Break" Cocktail with Kumquats

The Spring Break Cocktail

The Spring Break Cocktail

March 8th, 2013

by Maren Swanson

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to say hello to warmer days and sunshine than toasting to a fresh cocktail made with the fruits of the season. I cannot tell a lie - this is my favorite cocktail recipe to date. "The Spring Break" is refreshing, citrusy, vibrant and…addicting. The warmer the days become, the more you'll be busting out the muddler and on a mission!

Kumquats are an Asian gem; small, flavorful fruit filled with a sour-citrus punch and encased in a sweet and succulent skin. These olive-sized orange cousins brighten up "The Spring Break" cocktail and serve as a tasty snack, too. Most people are surprised to find out that you can eat the kumquat in its entirety - just be careful of the seeds!

I found kumquats at my local Trader Joe's for around $3. Before you muddle them in the drink, slice them in half and remove the seeds with a fork. Muddle the kumquat halves with the simple syrup, and then layer the rest of the ingredients in a martini shaker. Shake vigorously and pour your drink over fresh ice (including the muddled kumquats). Top with sparkling lemon water. Garnish with fresh basil. As you are enjoying the drink, don't forget to nibble on the vodka soaked kumquat treats.

I guarantee this drink will be one of your new favorites! Plus, it's a great alternative Easter cocktail to serve instead of mimosas. Happy Spring Break!

"The Spring Break" cocktail recipe:

1 1/2 oz vodka
3/4 oz triple sec
1 oz Pom or Pom Lite juice
3 kumquats
1/2 oz simple syrup
lemon sparking water
ice
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muddle kumquats with
simple syrup
layer remainding ingredients in
a martini shaker
pour over fresh ice
top off with lemon sparkling water
garnish with fresh basil