Throw it back to the 90’s this weekend with a trip to the video store. Past a stack of VHS’s and that taunting ‘Adults Only’ section you’ll find an awesome bar — just steer clear of the photo booth (we know, we never thought we’d say that either)…
Full dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/drinksapps/hollywood/adults-only/
Restaurant week is upon us now through January 31st! Since the list of participating restaurants is long and looking through them all makes it that much more stressful because there are just not enough meals in a week, we have put together our TOP PICKS. Once again, just trying to make life a little easier for ya. We recommend making reservations, as these are the best options and everyone who knows WHAT. IS. UP. (including you now) will want to be there too.
Get the feel of Nantucket without ever leaving this coast – swap the pastels and popped collars for plaid and hipsters but maintain that delish taste of fresh caught lobster and crab. Seems like a win-win…
Full & fresh dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/brunch/silverlake/knuckle-claw/
New year, same good ol’ EDDR here for you keeping you up-to-date on allll the best “happenings” around this crazy city. Want to hang out with us? We know you do…. Join us as we join LA Magazine at their 3rd Annual Best New Restaurant Event! Still haven’t been to all the best new openings of 2015? Well this is your chance to check some off the list, all in one spot, one night only…
THE BASICS:
WHAT: LA Magazine Best New Restaurants
WHEN: Wed, Jan 20th from 7PM-9PM
WHERE: DTLA – the Arts District
WHO: Birch, Broken Spanish, Le Comptoir, Faith & Flower, Jon & Vinny’s, Love & Salt, Cassia, Redbird, Terrine, The Bellwether and Union (btw we def dished on 6 of these last year — bolded above — we’re on it)
Tickets are $70 but ALL food and drink are included (the only way to do it). And they promised not only a photo booth but also a “donut wall” (not sure what that is but we already love it) provided by none other than California Donuts.
Get your tickets here (21+ only)!
Can you think of a better way to spend a Wednesday night than sipping (unlimited) cocktails, enjoying bites from some of the best spots and mingling with some of the hottest chefs in town…all in that hot new neighborhood downtown that you don’t feel cool enough to be in but you definitely are? Oh wait, we’ll be there! We know, we know, that just sealed the deal for you…
As we learned the hard way, make sure to fast the whole day so you can EAT.IT.ALL,
A2
We finally braved the long trek to the ‘Arts’ District’ and tried Bestia…we know, we know, we’re late to the party. While we weren’t obsessed with what we ordered, we totally get the hype.
Full tips & tricks here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/dtla/bestia/
with love, A squared.
2015 was a CRAZY year. We started a blog. Had a BOMB-ass release party. Ate a zillion calories worth of AMAZING (and unfortunately, not so-amazing) food. Drank just as much. And we were sometimes a little too honest — but we hope you love us for it.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of the adventure!
Happy Holidays from your favorite bitches! As for us, we’ll be parting ways for the holidays and heading to France (Alie) and Arizona (Alex) so get excited for some Get Out Of Towns and many more dining and dishing in the New Year.
upgraded menu to the left
When the mid-century, airport lounge inspired cocktail bar NOW BOARDING asked us to come test out their new cocktail program last week we had to seriously think about it… NOT. Like true jetsetters we packed our bags (ok our purses), got our passports ready (ok our ID’s) and embarked on the adventure. I mean, being asked to taste test cocktails on cocktails on a school work night is a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it — and the boozy broads of EDDR know just how to be there for you when you need them the most (I mean, no one’s trying to waste empty calories on less than worthy cocktails) #yourewelcome.
the 8 new beauties.
There isn’t a place on the Santa Monica Blvd Weho strip serving up as serious of cocktails as this spot. They have their versions of all your favorites (Martinis, Moscow Mules, Manhattans, etc.) but taken up several necessary notches – like they make their own seasonal green apple ginger beer in-house for the mules and use things like white chocolate and fresh banana. Not gonna lie, Nate, our captain for the evening (aka our bartender and mixologist) got offended when we implied that drinks had added sugar — clearly he knows that everyone in Weho is trying
Nate, our captain.
to watch their waste lines without compromising flavors. The unique ingredients and flavor profiles, even just from reading the menu, speak for themselves. But do they actually taste good you wonder? Our FINAL DISH: A2 APPROVED and ready for take-off.
From the 8 new upgrades, these are our favs:
Mexican Dove.
MEXICAN DOVE $13 (Tied for Alex’s fav) – Partida Blanco Tequila, lime, grapefruit juice, squirt soda, served over crushed ice in a can. Besides this being refreshing and absolutely delicious, the ice cold soda can will cool your whole body down. Because at this place, with this crowd, and this music… you dance. And you dance hard.
Al and her faves
FLY BY $14 (Alex’s other fav) – Botanist Gin, Maurin Quina, Remi VSOP, Carpano Antica, cherry, served up. Don’t know what half those things are, but apparently I (Alex) like gin now. Smooth, rich and goes down all too easy.
From Russia, With Love.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE $14 (Tied for Alie’s fav) – Beluga Noble Vodka, Dolin Blanc, stirred and served up. Aside from loving the word play from my most fav Bond movie, I (Alie) was totally obsessed with this fresh take on the Martini. Can other places start including this into the rotation please?
Al and her faves.
MILE HIGH MULE (Alie’s other fav) – This fresh take on the Moscow Mule, with house made beer and all, tastes as exclusive as being a member of the mile high club (scandalous!)
**Honorable mention: For all the Champagne Campaign hoes in the house they have added a “Sparkling Cocktails” section. We typically reserve the bubbly for celebrations or before 2PM; but if this is your 24/7 jam the Destination Unknown ($13) with Effen vodka, vanilla, jasmine, lemon, strawberry, prosecco, served long would be our #1 pick.
Catch up on the OG dish here for all the deets — which means it’s only THAT much better with all these new upgrades of course.
A2 drowning in cocktails.
View the new menu here and set your next work drinks, bumble meetup, hot date or night out with the boys/girls at NOW BOARDING. They’re also serving some artisinal food from 6pm-9pm from the nearby Croft Alley to soak it all up.
Oh…and two of the BEST first-class perks: 1) HAPPY HOUR (all night Monday and 6PM-8PM Tues-Fri) and 2) LIVE MUSIC on Thursdays starting at 10PM.
From Gold status to Executive Platinum, Baby,
A2
Between the new Broad, Disney Concert Hall, Concerts and Sporting Events, there are so many reasons to make the trek downtown these days. Whether you’re prepping for your event with a breakfast or early dinner or need to drown your sorrows in a post game loss, Ledlow is definitely worth checking out.
Full dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/dtla/ledlow/
All the makings for a hit, but sadly this was more like a hit in the face. We promised the “real dish” so here it is…
Bitch here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/dinner/beverly-hills/viviane/
Live in the Weho area and want another good grab & go coffee/baked goods shop? Or a quick sit-down? Or just to see some hot Aussies (can’t be mad at that)? Check out our morning after at the new Paramount Coffee Project…
Full dish here: https://eatdrinkdishrepeat.com/brunch/weho/paramount-coffee-project/
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