Created in 1915 at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris by Harry MacElhone the French 75 is said to have gotten it’s name because they said the drink had as much kick as a 75-millimeter field artillery gun. After making one I can attest, it’s the most potent champagne mixed-drink I’ve had. Harry’s New York… Continue reading Prohibition Era Cocktails: The French 75
Category: Traveling Shit Show
Traveling Shit Show: Hollywood Blvd Tour
“I want to take you on kind of an inebriational travelogue here.” – Tom Waits We’re going to take you on a tour of Hollywood Boulevard. Some of these spots were used as sets in movies, others frequented by famous people, and some are a little bit of both. The most important thing is, you… Continue reading Traveling Shit Show: Hollywood Blvd Tour
The Black Dahlia’s Last Call
The gruesome and abrupt end to Elizabeth Short’s life is as famous now as it was immediately after the discovery of her body on January 15, 1947 in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. There’s a million theories about whether or not her killer was also the Cleveland Torso Murderer or even The Zodiac. We’re not… Continue reading The Black Dahlia’s Last Call
Musso & Frank Grill
Located at 6667 Hollywood Blvd. Musso & Frank is a classic spot you should at least order a drink at if you’re in town. The Italian Steakhouse was established in 1919 and is probably the oldest establishment in Hollywood. Since then it’s seen it’s share of Hollywood clientele. The back room of Musso & Frank… Continue reading Musso & Frank Grill
The Roosevelt Hotel
The Roosevelt Hotel is a pretty cool spot, they’ve got multiple bars and it doesn’t get too packed. Being built in 1926, it’s also steeped in history. For Los Angeles standards 1926 is ancient. The first ever Academy Awards was held here and Marylin Monroe lived here for a while as well. Movies that were… Continue reading The Roosevelt Hotel
Jumbo’s Clown Room
It’s probably the best Clown Room in Los Angeles, definitely the best Clown Room in Thai Town. The best way to describe this Hollywood Institution is Burlesque Suicide Girls doing Cirque du Soleil style acrobatics on a stripper pole to music that ranges from Bowie to Rage Against the Machine. The girls pick their music… Continue reading Jumbo’s Clown Room