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January 6, 2012

Save Blue Palms Brewhouse: Landlord Lost Lease, Beer Bar’s Future in Question

Save Blue Palms and especially its $4 Pint Tuesdays!

Update 1/11/12: Blue Palms got a 2-3-week reprieve! Discussing long-term solution with landlord right now.

L.A. beer lovers, Blue Palms Brewhouse in Hollywood needs your help. With the closing of Music Box and the venue’s landlord losing their lease, everyone’s favorite beer bar is in danger.

On Blue Palms Brewhouse Facebook page:

To all our Fans, In light of our landlord losing their lease, we are in middle of the fallout. WE are working very hard to work directly with the owner to resolve. The Blue Palms is a small company and in the world of sterile business, we are pawns. Please stay tuned, we love you guys and we are doing our best to convince the owners of our worth. Please help us in posting your support and we hope to keep you posted. from BP

According to L.A. Beer Week, one way you can start right now is to call the landlord’s attorney, Chris Leonard, at (310) 312-2000 and tell him how important it is that the bar and its awesome taps be saved.

But also keep an eye on the bar’s FB page for other ways to help. Help save Tuesdays $4 Pint Night, Lobster Mac & Cheese, those 24 glorious constantly rotating taps, all those awesome beer nights!

This wonderful beer bar that has played a major part in spreading the joy of beer and cultivating the L.A. beer culture must be saved.

Blue Palms Brewhouse
6124 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028 (map)
(323) 464-BEER
Facebook: Blue Palms Brewhouse
Twitter: @BluePalms_Brew

Categories: Beer, Los Angeles

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December 28, 2011

2012 New Year’s Eve Parties With Open Bars

Cheers, 2012!

Don’t want to worry about keeping track of your bar tab for New Year’s Eve? NYE celebrations featuring open bars is definitely the way to go. And then you won’t have to remember to close out your check at the end of the night! Fortunately there’s a nice selection of parties going off this Saturday, ranging from a casual wallet-friendly beer fest to casino night in Havana.

By the way, remember to be safe this NYE. You don’t want to start off 2012 with a DUI! Take the Metro (which is free) or call a cab. The LAPD will be out in full force.

The Eveleigh’s NYE Roaring ’20s Soiree — $30 Open bar 10-11pm
1920s seems to be the theme to many a NYE party this year. This one on Sunset features a ’20s-inspired cocktail menu created by the great Dave Kupchinsky. Open bar isn’t all night, just 10-11pm, but you get a complimentary midnight champagne toast and live jazz music. Dress code: ’20s cocktail attire.

Free-Flowing Taps: Blue Palms Brewhouse’s New Year’s Eve Celebration — $55 Open taps
The beer lover’s NYE party. Open taps til 2am, including specialty kegs for the event, an open “call” bar and a midnight champagne toast. There will be passed appetizers but the kitchen will be taking regular food orders as well. Lobster mac & cheese! Not bad for $55 ($65 at the door). Plus the bar will stay open til 3am after the 1:30am last call to give you time to sober up. Aww, so nice!

Los Angeles New Years Eve 2012 – White & Black(out) Ball — $75 Open bar
Party down in a historic Santa Monica landmark. You have to dress in black and white attire for it though. Here you get an open bar, champagne toast at midnight, two floors of live music AND they promise giveaways all night.

J Lounge’s Midnight in Paris — $80 VIP Open bar
At this 1,000-capacity 1920s-Parisian-themed blowout there will be four bars, three dance floors, a photobooth to commemorate the evening, a three-course dinner and gogo dancers. Your VIP ticket gets you the open bar, champagne toast and VIP lounge access.

Tony’s Darts Away’s New Year’s Eve Feast and Party — $95 Open bar and feasting
This party is a great deal considering it’s all the vegan/non-vegan food and California craft brew you can consume for $95. Not to mention the commemorative NYE TDA glass you get, reserved seating and potential raffle prices.

The It Pick: LACMA’s ’20s Soiree — $85 – $150 hosted pre-Prohibition cocktails
This sounds like THE party to hit up for New Year’s what with speakeasy shenanigans, pre-Prohibition-style cocktails, cigars, burlesque and an 18-piece orchestra. If you get your ticket through Thrillist Rewards you’ll also score LACMA’s annual MUSE membership in addition to VIP treatment. At midnight this party one-ups all others with its champagne toast which is accompanied with a fireworks display. Since tickets are limited you have to dress to impress. Diamonds and pearls, Betty Boop!

Caulfield’s Rooftop Party — $100 Open bar ($150 at the door)
This swank Beverly Hills restaurant has a special dinner for NYE but what’s been overlooked is its rooftop party atop the Thompson Beverly Hills where there’s an open bar from 9pm to midnight. RSVP with rsvpthompson2012 [at] gmail.com. If you want the whole she-bang of dinner and rooftop party access tickets are $175 a person. You can also upgrade to table service or, if you travel with an entourage, a large cabana for you and friends for $2,000.

More Quality Booze for Your Buck: Harvard & Stone New Year’s Eve Bash — $100 Open bar with craft cocktails
This bash at Harvard & Stone sounds like you’ll get more than your money’s worth what with the variety of booze at your disposal for just a Benjamin. Indulge in H&S’s well-crafted cocktails as well as cocktail punches, American craft beer and bottomless champagne. PLUS, live music and a DJ!

MyHouse NYE 2012 — $100 VIP Open bar
A Hollywood “house party” where you can sip on cocktails made straight from their “kitchen” and dance in the living room to DJ Orator. If you’re into SBE, paparazzi, Kim Kardashian gossip, then this is the fete for you.

W Hollywood NYE 2012 — $100 Open bar
Dance all over the W Hollywood. Each venue will feature different music: Living Room (Top 40), main room (hip hop/R&B) and Delphine (House).

Le Prestige New Year’s Eve 2012 — $120 VIP Open bar
At the El Rey, this strictly enforced dress-to-impress party has a premium open bar which specifically says “including but not limited to Grey Goose, Tanqueray, Bacardi, Patron, Johnny Walker Black, domestic and imported beers.” Dumbfoundead and his band will host and do a mini performance.

NYE at Wilshire — $125 Premium open bar
For those who skipped out celebrating NYE in Vegas this year, maybe this Santa Monica restaurant-turn-casino will do. The $125 admission includes a premium open bar and $200 in fake casino chips to play with. What’s your pleasure? Craps, Blackjack or Roulette? Dress code: suits and evening gowns, cuz it’s swank like that.

Las Palmas Avenue 2012 New Years Eve Block Party — $150 Premium open bar
Sceney Hollywood clubs join forces. For $150, it’s open bar all night for you and a midnight champagne toast as well as access to the VIP balcony which has its own separate bar. There you can rest your tootsies between dance stops at the three clubs which will be playing different music — Premiere (House), Las Palmas (Hip Hop) and Angels & Kings (Rock). Each one will feature their own countdown.

SkyBar’s Shaken Not Stirred — $175 Open bar
At this James Bond-inspired party, guests will sip on martinis while placing their bets at the casino tables. Dress code: Black tie optional.

La Descarga’s Havana Nocturna — $200 Open bar
You know this Havana-inspired rum bar will do up NYE in style. Space is limited so it won’t be too crazy. Enjoy the open bar and six courses of passed appetizers and desserts. For entertainment take in the nine-piece Latin orchestra and burlesque dancers or try your luck at blackjack, roulette and craps. The three biggest chip holders at the end of the night will receive prizes. Dress code: Formal 1920s gangsters and dames.

Official Maxim Black & White New Year’s Eve Affair — $225 VIP open bar
Ring in the new year in the recently renovated Chinese Theatre Grauman’s Ballroom. VIP access gets you an open bar and entry to all levels of the theatre which includes the VIP lounge and the red carpet photo op area. DJs Eric Cubeechee and Romy Ancona will be spinning some danceable mashups. And apparently there’s a “big surprise live act coming your way, too.”

Honorable mentions: These aren’t open bar events but they do offer some fine drinking.

Big Bar — Want to drink around the world without leaving your bar stool? This little Los Feliz drink hole will feature a new specialty cocktail ($10 each) to celebrate each timezone hitting 2012. Ring in the new year with Berlin by toasting a Husker Du (vodka, Aperol, lemon, bitters) and cheers L.A. in 2012 with a Historic Core (Rittenhouse bonded, Lairds bonded, Chartreuse, Dolin, Angostura).

Neat — For something more low-key, this Glendale bar will have champagne toasts at nine and 12 as well as a live band. And you can order Chinese take-out at the bar.

More NYE lists:

LA Magazine’s “New Year’s Eve Event Roundup”
NBCLA’s “Celebrating 2011″
Thirsty in LA’s “So Long 2011…”

Categories: Beer, Cocktails, Lists, Los Angeles, Nightlife

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December 9, 2011

This Weekend: Open Bar Hot Santa, Eat My Blog Pasadena, Back-to-Back Hollywood Beering

Friday, December 9

Open Bar Holiday Party at Vanity Room
Drink up while shopping the gorgeous fashions at this Mar Vista boutique which will be showcasing new wares from jewelry designers like Stacy Sterling and Tanaya Henry. There will even be a “fabulously fit and sexy Santa” to take a picture with as well as a raffle giveaway. Shop and get 10% off full priced items.

6-10pm. Vanity Room, 13217 Washington Boulevard, Mar Vista (map).

Saturday, December 10

Eat My Blog Bake Sale in Pasadena
How could so much goodness be available in one spot? Well it is possible at this charity bake sale. Indulge in peppermint cakewiches from Cake Monkey Bakery, Sotto‘s cannoli with ricotta and pistachio and Magnolia Bakery‘s cupcakes to name but just a few. Baking bloggers include the likes of Diana Takes a Bite, LA/OC Foodventures, Let Me Eat Cake, Mattatouille. Click here for the full menu of available goodies. Buy for yourself or for your favorite holiday party hostess, it’s all for a great cause: L.A. Regional Food Bank.

10am-4pm. Pita Jungle, 43 E Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena (map).

Thrillist Rewards Hollywood Craft Beer Crawl
It’s Saturday afternoon, time for beering! Pay your $25 and get access to eight craft drafts at a variety of Hollywood bars all within walking distance of each other. Big Wang’s, Hemingway’s Lounge and even the exclusive Writer’s Room! Conveniently enough, Blue Palms Brewhouse is on the stop and it’ll be throwing its Jingle Bell Jubilee around the same time. So maybe mix in some winter brews while you’re at it. See next event listing.

1pm. $25. Blue Palms Brewhouse, 6124 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (map).

Blue Palms Brewhouse’s Jingle Bell Jubilee
If you love dark beers as much as I do then you will just have to make it out to this winter brew beer fest. The tap list includes the awesome likes of The Bruery 3 French Hens, Avery’s rum barrel-aged strong pumpkin ale and Port/Lost Abbey’s bourbon-barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper! Pours start at 2pm and will go til the kegs kick.

2pm. Blue Palms Brewhouse, 6124 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (map).

Sunday, December 11

Artisanal LA’s 2nd Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop
One-stop holiday shopping at this fab annual holiday pop-up. Find goodies from over 50 local artisanal vendors that are sure to thrill your giftees. For DIYers there will be demos for home beer crafting, winter pickling and how to make a lemon sorbet. Sample stalkers can enjoy organic spirits, craft beer and wine tastings as well as Handsome Roaster and Stumptown coffee samplings by the Market on Holly.

10am-6pm. $5. Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond Avenue, Pasadena (map).

Categories: Beer, Gift Ideas, Los Angeles, Shopping & Sales, Sweets

Blog Bite: Lobster Mac & Cheese & $4 Pint Night at Blue Palms Brewhouse

Lobster mac & cheese by Caroline on Crack

How to make your belly happy.

You’ve had a tough day and you really want to treat yourself to make it all better. Best way to indulge? Chow down on the decadent lobster mac and cheese at Blue Palms Brewhouse in Hollywood. Yup, this craft beer bar not only features 24 awesome beers on tap at any given time but it has delicious food to boot! (Click here for their menu.)

Its lobster mac & cheese can be ordered up as a $7 half order or a $12 full serving. But I like to get it as a side (for an additional $2.50) to the veggie burger because, as it turns out, as much as I love the stuff, the side portion is just the right size. The cheese here is so creamy and not too sharp. The cheese-to-pasta ratio is perfect, as there are some places where either the pasta is left swimming in the cheese or, horror of horrors, there’s so little of the good stuff. And naturally, since it’s a sin to have cold melted cheese, it’s best to enjoy your side first. The burger can wait. Arggh, I’m just salivating looking at that picture. The only thing is that the subtle flavor of the lobster is hidden in the cheese. But I still wouldn’t kick this mac n’ cheese out of bed.

In any case, I highly recommend hitting up BPB during its $4 pint night on Tuesdays when you can get ANY beer off the 24-tap list for only $4 through 10pm! That includes the strong Belgian ones that come in tulip glasses! I took advantage of this deal the Tuesday after their 3rd anniversary party when they had a lot of rare and amazing brews left over. Teh awesome! The best beers and delicious mac ‘n cheese? You’ll forget all your worries in no time.

Blue Palms Brewhouse
6124 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028 (map)
(323) 464-BEER
Facebook: Blue Palms Brewhouse
Twitter: @BluePalms_Brew

Categories: Blog Bites, Dining, Featured, Los Angeles

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July 25, 2011

Blue Palms Brewhouse 3rd Anniversary Party Giveaway

Taps galore! Photo by Blue Palms Brewhouse

When Hollywood beer haven Blue Palms Brewhouse says it’s going to celebrate its 3rd anniversary, prepare to be blown away, elated and inebriated. Their outdoor festival, which takes place on Saturday, August 13th from 12 to 8pm, will feature a seemingly endless tap list of the best brews around. Hit the jump for the crazy tap list that apparently is still growing!

Tickets to get in to this must-do beer fest are $45 each and include 10 tasters (5 oz. each), a Blue Palms logo glass, food, entry for your DD (designated drivers get in free) and live music. If you require more than 10 tasters (understandable considering the vast selection), there will be more drink tickets available for purchase at the party. And as extra incentive for buying your tickets ahead of time, food may be included when you pre-pay but if you buy your ticket at the gate it’s extra for the food.

Giveaway

But on to the giveaway! Blue Palms Brewhouse has been generous enough to provide me with not just one prize but TWO!

1st place: Admission for two (two 10-drink wristbands), BBQ “Steam” (whole cow leg) sandwich and three free throws on the dunk tank to soak a BPB staff member of your choice.
2nd place: A 5-drink wristband, BBQ Steam sandwich, and three free throws on the dunk tank to soak a staff member of your choice.

And to win, all you have to do is one of the following (no limit to how many times you enter):

Leave a comment below saying which beer(s) you’re looking forward to trying at the party.
Tweet: “Mmm. Beer. I wanna go to @BluePalms_Brew’s 3rd anniversary party, @carolineoncrack! http://wp.me/pNkdL-29N”
Post on my Caroline on Crackheads Facebook page which beer you want to try at the party and you must tag Blue Palms Brewhouse in your post (you have to like their page to be able to tag them).

I’ll randomly pick a winner via Random.org next Monday at 10am and notify the winners via email. If I don’t hear from you guys by 2pm that day, I’ll draw another winner so check your email, people!

EVENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 from 12 to 8pm

Blue Palms Brewhouse
6124 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028 (map)
(323) 464-0808
Twitter: @BluePalms_Brew
Facebook: Blue Palms Brewhouse

Categories: Beer, Featured, Los Angeles

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January 18, 2011

Hot Party Tonight: The Sriracha Cookbook Release at Blue Palms Brewhouse

Sriracha by Swanksalot/Flickr

So my New Year’s resolution for my blog was to cut down on event postings but I just had to let you know about this party tonight. It’s a book release shindig for The Sriracha Cookbook and it’s going to be at Blue Palms Brewhouse! Not only will there be a special spicy menu in honor of everyone’s favorite hot sauce, see below, but a celebratory Sriracha beer — blend of Eagle Rock Brewery‘s Red Velvet and Revolution beers with Sriracha! Spice on top of spice, baby!

Menu:

Sriracha Jalape�o Poppers
Sriracha and Crab Rangoon Wontons
Sriracha Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Fire Roasted Corn Chowder
Vietnamese-style Grilled Short Ribs
Ultimate Sriracha Burger

There’s no cover charge and food, drinks and copies of the cookbook will be available for purchase at the event.

EVENT: TONIGHT from 7:30-11:30pm

Blue Palms Brewhouse
6124 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90028 (map)
(323) 464-2337
Facebook: Blue Palms Brewhouse
Twitter: @bluepalms_brew and @srirachabook

Categories: Beer, Los Angeles, Nightlife

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June 22, 2010

Brown Bag Woodshop: Blind Tasting 24 Craft Beers + Brunch

Mmm, beeeer.

The true measure of a hard-core beer lover? They call 24 tastes of beer in the morning brunch. And at the Woodshop 5.1 Ultimate Brown Bag Tasting and Brunch at Blue Palms Brewhouse this Saturday that’s what you’ll get the chance to do.

This rare beer tasting, which is normally a private open invite beer sharing event, will take beer fans through 24 tasting portions of the premium craft beer taps at the brewhouse at 11:30am — yup, before noon. The kitchen then opens up at noon to serve up food to complement the brew. And just to keep you on your toes, every tap will be covered up with a brown bag so you get the chance to make up your own minds about what you’re tasting instead of just letting the label sway you.

The Woodshop, brought to you by Brian Lenzo and Chris Quiroga of the Blue Palms Brewhouse and David Watrous of Tony�s Darts Away in Burbank, will also include a large bottle-share portion of the event where attendees are invited to bring bottles from their own cellars to share with peeps. Fun!

Broken up into two parts, you can pay $40 for the general admission and participate in the blind beer tasting starting at 11:30am or you can fork over $55 and get brunch as well as bonus beers and a festival sneaky peek at 9:30am.

Mid-afternoon the taps will then be unveiled but the party will continue on till the restaurant opens up for regular business at 5pm.

Buy your tickets online now as space is limited and they won’t be selling tickets at the door.

EVENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 26 at 9:30am (VIP) or 11:30 (general)

Blue Palms Brewhouse
6124 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028 (map)
(323) 464-2337

Categories: Los Angeles