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FOOD: First & Hope – Downtown Supper Club

s.k.p.+d. studio — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:08:26 +0000

Photo by Joshua Lurie

Finally. I use to live around the corner from this location. Take in an opera show or dance recital and then pop into this place. Classy.

I just hope the music isn’t too loud. If I have to shout, I am out.

First and Hope: Supper Club

View their drink menu after the jumpCourtesy of FeastLA

RUSSIAN SPRING PUNCH
Created in the 1990’s by Dick Bradsell of London. Grey Goose Vodka kissed with a bit of raspberry & cassis, invigorated with a bit of the bubbly!

BLACKBERRY COBBLER
Cobblers as a “cocktail family” emerged in the mid 1800’s. Here is our blackberry & Charles Heidsieck Champagne variation on this age old “cocktail category”!

CHAMPAGNE JULEP
A Charles Heidsieck Champagne variation on the ultimate deep south classic – mint, sugar & bubbles!

SOYER AU CHAMPAGNE
First appeared in the 1949 Esquire’s Handbook for Hosts. This classic combines housemade vanilla ice cream with Rémy Martin VSOP, maraschino & Charles Heidsieck Champagne!

ELLE FOR LEATHER
Our version of a drink created by Reece Clarke at Hush Up, London. It combines Famous Grouse scotch, vanilla syrup & a touch of effervescence!

PISCO PUNCH
A recipe created by Alfredo Micheli, who worked at the Bank Exchange where the “Pisco Punch” was invented. A “re-creation” of cloves, Pisco, pineapple syrup, citrus juices – & of course topped with Charles Heidsieck Champagne!

SEELBACH COCKTAIL
Created in 1917 & named after its place of origin: The Seelbach Hotel, Louisville, KY. Appealing to all strong spirit drinkers – a blend of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, orange curaçao, bitters & some bubbles, of course!

AMBROSIA COCKTAIL
This mysterious little lovely is comprised of Rémy Martin VSOP, apple brandy, orange curaçao & fresh grated cinnamon.

BRANDY ALEXANDER
Created by Harry McElhone while he was working at the Ciro’s Club in London around 1922. The ultimate dessert cocktail made of Rémy Martin VSOP, crème de cacao & hand whipped cream – “branded ours” with fresh ground nutmeg!

PIMM’S CUP
A classic English quaffing. The credit usually goes to James Pimm in 1840, but it’s most likely to have first been made by Samuel Morey in the 1860’s. Our own version of Pimm’s with fruits of the season & ginger ale.

TEQUILA SUNRISE
The original version made at the Agua Caliente Racetrack of Tijuana & something most all of “Old Hollywood” indulged in during the 13 years of Prohibition. Corzo Tequila, cassis, grenadine & fresh lime – an LA Classic!

You’ll also find a selection of Aperitifs, Fine Sipping Spirits and Brandies From Around the World. On tap, look for nine beers, including Allagash White, Delirium Tremens and Chimay Trappist Ale. Here’s Tad Carducci’s punch recipe:

Wise Old Sage

1.5 oz. Rhum JM Blanc or Rhum Clement Premier Canne
.5 oz. Clement Creole Shrubb
.5 oz. agave nectar
2.5 oz. white grapefruit juice
4 leaves sage
2 dashes orange bitters (Regan’s or Bitter Truth)

Lightly muddle sage. Add all and shake. Strain into 7.5 or 8 oz. cocktail glass or into highball glass. Garnish with pineapple cube macerated with sage leaves. [Feast LA]

FOOD: Fuck You Very Much

s.k.p.+d. studio — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:23:32 +0000

Fuck You Very Much - Caviar

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FOOD: GOOP

s.k.p.+d. studio — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:51:03 +0000

Actress and mom, Gwyneth Paltrow is the author of the blog GOOP. Named after her childhood nickname, GOOP is an open window into Gwyneth’s lifestyle.

Whether she is passing along inspirational messages from friends like Deepak Chopra, writing a delicious review on a hotel in Morocco, or posting a twist on everyday food recipes (which you can download); GOOP is a blog to check out every Thursday.

GOOP – MAKE

LINKS:

s.k.p.+d. studio — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:52:00 +0000

Today is a tight day. Very busy at work. But I wanted to drop a few links for you to check out and bop your head to.

MUSIC: Jay Electronica’s Electrochemical album is the business. He is rhyming over some tracks by the late producer J Dilla and more.

BOOKS: The blog - Curious Pages, features Recommended Inappropriate Books for Kids. (Pictured)

FOOD: BlackboardEats – The Delicious Deal. Sign up to receive a free bottle of wine and junk-food platter at Simon L.A. FYI: BlackboardEats also round up savory discounts for those in the New York area.

CULTURE: Los Angeles Conservancy annual Home Sixties Tour – Sixties Turn 50 is here again. Sunday, April 18th between 10am and 4pm see up close the 1966 Franks House designed by Raul Garduño and the 1961 Frankel House designed by Ephraim Baran, AIA and Fred Rochlin. Get those tickets. Almost sold out.

FASHION: Really, Really want Proenza Schouler’s strappy, sculptural wedge shoes wore here by Jessica Alba.

VOLUNTEER: Lighten up someone’s day today.

FOOD: AXE

s.k.p.+d. studio — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:52:33 +0000

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of dining at AXE. The restaurant name AXE is pronounced (ă • shay) and it is a salutation borrowed from Yoruba, where Nigeria is today. AXE means “go with the power of the Gods and Goddesses.”

Accompanied by a friend, we dined on braised brussels sprouts, shrimp and squid pancakes, and ginger ice cream. Yum. I can’t wait to go back.

AXE supports local farmers.

AXE Restaurant

Raining Day Music

s.k.p.+d. studio — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:15:23 +0000

Los Angeles is the land of sunshine and perfect beaches. However, every now and then we get our share of of rain day cold or as I like to think of it, my favorite time of the year. I think the rain provides a well deserved dose of intimacy. Add the intimacy factor, we angeleones turn inward to rediscover the pleasure of soups, window seats wrapped in cashmere blankets, and soulful classical music. By the way, this afternoon I had the best soup ever at Soi 7 in downtown Los Angeles. The Tom Ka Goong soup consisted of lemongrass, mushrooms, curry, and shrimp. Dipping my shrimp in the broth was so so satisfying. The soup was good enough to cause misbehavior or to for go your table manners in favor of sipping the broth to the last drop. I didn’t do it, because I was in the company for a nice gentlemen friend. But if I was at home, well… Check out my selection of music after the jump.Here is what I like to listen to while sitting by the window in the rain:

1. Any music by composer Alexandre Desplast. He is the composer behind films like Birth.

2. Any music by composer Nino Rota. He is the composer behind films like La Dolce Vita.

For some soul check out:

1. Windmills of Your Mind by Dorothy Asby

2. Misdemeanor by Foster

3. Mur by Alva Noto & Ryuchi Sakamoto

4. Amarain by Amr Diab

Attention: If you love food….

s.k.p.+d. studio — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:06:45 +0000

Blackboard Eats is an email newsletter that highlights the best and the unnoticed restaurants in the Los Angeles and New York areas. Each week Blackboard Eats selects a restaurant.

All their members have a small window of time to sign in for the passcode that will give them up to 30% off their meal at the selected restaurant. to their featured restaurant.

In the last couple of weeks Blackboard Eats’ members have received a free bottle wine with their meal.
This week the are featuring Beacon, an Asian fusion restaurant in Culver City, CA.
Mmmn.. I can’t wait. Now that sounds like a deal that shouldn’t be passed up.

Beacon www.beacon-la.com