Manhattan at Bigfoot Lodge West

Stopped by the Bigfoot Lodge West for my friend Shelley’s celebratory cocktail hour. We’re celebrating her getting into UCLA med school. She had confused this Bigfoot with the Atwater one which has a happy hour. This one doesn’t but fortunately on Monday nights it IS whiskey lover night. Meaning we have our choice of a $4 Buffalo Trace Bourbon, $5 Sazerac Rye or $6 cocktail made with either of those. Awesomeness!

My roommate Kristina ordered a ginger and Buffalo and found out that it was mostly the latter with only the teeniest hint of the former. Yes, our bartender Esther is awesome. My Buffalo Manhattan was equally potent.

And the best part? You can order food to be delivered here. Just ask for the big binder of menus. I ordered some green curry with mixed veggies from Thai Boom down the street to fortify my stomach for the mean Manhattan.

Apparently this awesome deal is every Monday night and there is also a whiskey tasting later at 10pm.

Agave Disparo at Comme Ca

Had the Comme Ca Agave Disparo ($12) with Herradura silver tequila, lime juice, grenadine, orange blossom water, lemon soda.

Great cocktail for those looking for something light and it’s not too intimidating for a tequila drink. It’s poured over a huuuge block of ice so not really much liquid to it. I tried to stretch mine out by sipping on it while enjoying the endive salad.

Personally I prefer my cocktails more potent and aromatic, especially when there’s so little of it.

Having brunch this Sunday morning at Jack n Jill’s Too and spotted their happy hour sign:

$5 baby back ribs, pulled pork sliders, bowl of gumbo, sweet potato melts and $3 Heineken, Newcastle, Anchor Steam

Happy hours: Monday through Friday 5 to 7pm

8738 W. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 858-4900