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May 25, 2010

Malo’s Margarita Nights: $4 Margaritas

Spicy Cucumber Margarita courtesy of Malo Restaurant

Get your weekend started early, folks, by hitting up Margarita Night tonight at Malo Cantina in Silver Lake, home of over 250 tequilas and mezcals. Yup, fans of the margarita will be able to enjoy a tasty selection of affordable concoctions ranging in price from $4 to $8 every Tuesday from 7 to 11pm at this new drink night which launches tonight.

Margarita Night Specials include:

Herradura House Margarita: Herradura Silver Tequila, housemade margarita mix, lime juice $4
Market Fresh Margarita: Hand-muddled with fresh farmers market fruit, Herradura Silver Tequila, agave nectar, lime juice $7
Organic Margarita: Casa Noble Silver Tequila, lime juice, agave nectar $8
Medicina Latina: Herradura Reposado Tequila, ginger agave nectar, lime juice $6
Spicy Cucumber Margarita: Herradura Silver Tequila, cucumbers, hot sauce, lime juice, agave nectar $6
Impala: Herradura Reposada Tequila, lime juice, Maison Prunier Orange Liqueur $7
Skinny Margarita: Herradura Silver Tequila, lime juice and a splash of agave nectar� $6

Mmm, my fave is the Medicina Latina, although the spicy cucumber margarita with hot sauce looks intriguing. BTW, to keep things festive, there will be a DJ spinning in the upstairs lounge.

EVENT: EVERY TUESDAY FROM 7 to 11pm

Malo Cantina
4326 W. Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90029 (map)
(323) 664-1011
Twitter: @malorestaurant
Facebook: Malo Restaurant

Categories: Cocktails, Los Angeles, Nightlife

Blog Bite: Lamill’s Black & Black Coffee/Beer Drink

Lamill's Black & Black

I’ve been dying to try Lamill‘s unique coffee beer drink, the Black & Black ($9), since I first heard mention of it on LAist back in February when the boutique coffee shop first got its liquor license. But I have only just now had the chance to make my way over to its Silver Lake location. This inspired mixture of Old Rasputin Imperial Russian Stout and iced organic Lamill house coffee is a perfect balance of flavors. The richness of the coffee enhances that of the stout making it taste as deep and dark as an espresso but refreshing at the same time. Really hit the spot on a warm day after a hike.

What’s funny is that this isn’t the first time I’ve been exposed to such a concoction. I first experienced something similar when a friend had added a shot of espresso to his pint of Guinness for a brunch cocktail. I thought it was genius back then and this refined and measured variety is even better.

The Black & Black is a bit more sophisticated than my friend’s impromptu cocktail. Here, the coffee is iced but not poured over ice which would dilute the intense flavors. The server also shows up at the table with the glass already half filled with coffee and then pours the stout in as if measuring it. There is still some stout left over to be enjoyed later but regardless I still got a buzz, the intoxicated kind, from just half that serving of Rasputin. Strong stuff! It is 9% alcohol after all.

From UrbanDaddy:

What it is: their darkest coffee, the Black Onyx blend, mixed with an Old Rasputin ale, an equally dark, rich brew.

In any case, you could probably try to make this concoction at home. Just buy some organic coffee and Old Rasputin Stout. Brew the coffee and then refrigerate it; don’t add ice. When the coffee is chilled, fill a glass with half coffee and then fill it the rest of the way with the stout. Easy-peasy!

However you do it, just do it. If you’re a fan of strong coffee flavors and rich, dark beer, this drink is up your alley.

Lamill Coffee Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90026 (map)
(323) 663-4441
Twitter: @lamillcoffee

Categories: Blog Bites, Los Angeles

Anti-Gooey Valentine’s Day: Beer Tastings, Hitchcock, Mortified LA

Happy heart.

There’s more going on this Sunday the 14th than romantic candlelit dinners (although there does seem to be a ton of those this year) and long walks on the beach. You don’t have to be all in luuuuve and stuff to enjoy the following events. If anything, I say go on and enjoy them with your friends. Ha! Up yours, Valentine’s Day!

4th Street Vine: Winter Beer Tasting
Wow! Taste seven full flavored ales, including three Trappists, for $15! So what if it’s in the LBC? At this boutique wine shop on Retro Row, you’ll get to enjoy the likes of Westmalle Trappist Tripel, Rochefort 8 Trappist and St. Bernardus Christmas Ale. Nice and hearty for this cold albeit sunny weather we’re having. Although weather reports say we’ll be enjoying 70-degree weather this weekend. Never mind. Beer still good!

2:30-6pm. $15/person. 4th Street Vine, 2142 E. 4th Street, Long Beach (map). (562) 343-5463.

Silverlake Wine: Sparkling Wine Sunday Tasting + Heirloom LA
Nah, you don’t have to be in love to enjoy bubbly. It’s a good thing, too, since sparkling-wine-loving singles and couples will love this Sunday’s tasting which features beauts like Clavelin “Brut Comte” Cremant de Jura NV, Sommariva Prosecco di Conegliano NV / Italy and Tintero Moscato d’Asti “Sori Gramela” NV 2009. Heirloom LA will be providing the nibbles. Reservations required.

3pm or 6pm. $20/person. Silverlake Wine, 2395 Glendale Boulevard, Silver Lake (map). (323) 662-9024.

City Sip LA: Cheesy and Sweet Beer Tasting
Nothing says cheesy luuuve holiday like cheese, chocolate and beer. There are still spots available for this wonderful event where beer expert, Alex Macy, will guide you through eight beers and cheese and chocolate pairings.

4:30-6pm. $35. City Sip LA, 2150 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles (map). RSVP to: Cupid@citysipla.com or call (213) 483- 9463.

Verdugo Bar: One Night Stand With Frysmith
And if you want even more beer, the Verdugo Bar and French fry truck, Frysmith, have conspired to create a heart-stopping menu with four courses like seared sea scallops, duck legs and lemon jam and apple fries with a beer tasting.

7:30pm. $23 advance, $28 at the door. Verdugo Bar, 3408 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles (map). (818) 371-6814.

Aero Theatre: Hitchcock Double Feature
Want something dark and suspenseful to counter all that saccharine? A Hitchcock double feature made to order with classics, Rebecca and Notorious! Both with two swoon-worthy leading men, Laurence Olivier and Cary Grant. Le sigh!

7:30pm. $11. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica (map).

King King: Mortified LA — Doomed Valentine’s Show
Remember when you were a teenager and every minor romantic setback seemed like the end of the world? “Dear Diary, Jimmy didn’t even look at me today. I want to die!” Well share in the pain at this Valentine edition of the comedy show where ordinary folk get up on stage and bear their soul via their own teenage diaries. Funny!