http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:23:18 -0700 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:29:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m10d18-New-Kids-on-the-Block?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner So you've hit up every bar in your neighborhood, tested out all the locally renowned joints, and even checked out a few hidden locales, and now you've run the proverbial (and possibly, literal) tap dry. You're tired of the old and fami... New Bars Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:29:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m10d18-New-Kids-on-the-Block?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Guten-Tag-Oktoberfest?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner The month of October is the time of multiple holidays, including Halloween, Columbus Day and, perhaps most importantly, Oktoberfest. This month long celebration of Germany's proud beer craftsmanship has been a tradition in its mother country since 18... Oktoberfest Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:22:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Guten-Tag-Oktoberfest?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m9d25-R-you-having-fun-yet?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner On an unassuming, rundown corner of Koreatown, inside an unmarked black building, resides an unexpected find. Knock on the painted wooden door, and a small panel will slide open, revealing a stern face demanding a password. Appropriately enough, the ... Theme bar Koreatown Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:50:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m9d25-R-you-having-fun-yet?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m9d12-All-Velvet-no-Margarita?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner Velvet Margarita is a trendy and highly populated nightspot, located on Cahuenga Boulevard, right in the throbbing heart of Hollywood’s bar scene. Because this bar lies in the epicenter of a street with filled with popular venues, its in an ide... Theme bar Hollywood Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:21:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m9d12-All-Velvet-no-Margarita?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Margarita-War-2009-3rd-battle?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner  The third round of entries in the search for Los Angeles’ greatest margarita.Acapulco- $2.50 on MondaysThe cheapest margarita thus far is surprisingly palatable and nicely presented. Half the price of the cheapest options at Velvet margar... Happy Hour Cocktails Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:12:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Margarita-War-2009-3rd-battle?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d29-For-football-fans-only?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner LA is a city largely composed of out-of-town transplants. These wandering, lost souls often find themselves frustrated with a quick depletion of fan support for their former locale’s sports teams. With the 2009 NFL season fast approaching, here... Sports Bars Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:27:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d29-For-football-fans-only?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Homebrewed-Brewery-bars-in-LA?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner Looking for a well crafted beer that’s off the beaten path, rare, and won’t break your budget? Look no further than one of LA’s many local brew houses. You won’t find many of these places’ beers in stores or on tap at an... Beer Microbrews Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:17:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Homebrewed-Brewery-bars-in-LA?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Lolas-Happy-Hour-Martini-Lovers-Paradise?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner Lola’s on Fairfax and Santa Monica is an upscale bar and restaurant catering to a hip, young professional clientele. This dimly lit, spacious venue is one of the few posh bars in Hollywood to not feel uber-trendy or self consciously chic. In fa... Happy Hour Cocktails Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:29:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Lolas-Happy-Hour-Martini-Lovers-Paradise?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Come-take-a-whiff-of-Stinkers?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner  While most bars in Los Angeles strive to achieve a hip, modern vibe, Stinkers in Silverlake is a rare exception to the rule. Its not everyday that you witness a shiny new bar taking pains to disguise itself as a dingy, trucker’s dive. Tru... Theme bar Beer Silverlake Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:49:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Come-take-a-whiff-of-Stinkers?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Quality-reigns-over-quantity-at-Manhattan-Beach-Brewing-Company?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner Manhattan Beach Brewing Company is a small, well polished bar located on the main drag of Manhattan Beach. Though there are a number of good nightspots nearby, this place’s claim to fame is it’s selection of tasty, home-brewed beers.MMBC ... Microbrews Manhattan Beach Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:39:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Quality-reigns-over-quantity-at-Manhattan-Beach-Brewing-Company?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Party-7-nights-a-week?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner Monday - Monday night is Ladies Night Karaoke at Dimples. Craving Mexican? Hang by the bar at Barragan’s for delicious $1 tacos and dollar off margaritas,  and Acapulco has some of the cheapest margaritas in town at $2.50 on Monday only. B... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:16:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Party-7-nights-a-week?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d5-El-Chavito-almost-hip-enough?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner Silverlake is a strange, almost paradoxical place. It’s visitors and inhabitants seek out this neighborhood for its decidedly un-Hollywood vibe. While it lives to serve as an alternative to the beauty-obsessed, new money clubs and bars elsewher... Happy Hour Silverlake Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:01:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d5-El-Chavito-almost-hip-enough?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d5-If-walls-could-talk-at-Observation-Bar?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner  Aboard the historic Queen Mary in the docks of Long Beach harbor, there observation bar queen maryhides a chic one-of-a-kind watering hole. After boarding the historic vessel and meandering through a series of narrow, dim corridors and museum d... Theme bar Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:22:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m8d5-If-walls-could-talk-at-Observation-Bar?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Get-lost-in-The-Woods?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner  The Woods is a welcome newcomer to the Hollywood bar scene. This unassuming and friendly nightspot, located in a rundown strip mall next to a Laundromat and kebab diner, and advertised by a blinking vintage sign above a windowless exterior. Luc... Happy Hour Theme bar Hollywood Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:54:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Get-lost-in-The-Woods?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Margarita-War-2009-2nd-battle?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner  The search for Los Angeles’ greatest margarita continues in battle two of Margarita Wars ‘09. Three new venues and their renditions of the classic cocktail are examined.El Chavito- The flavor is strong, and the salt is thick, thoug... Cocktails Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:54:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Margarita-War-2009-2nd-battle?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Blue-Palms-Brewhouse-Hollywoods-best-kept-secret?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner Blue Palms Brewhouse isn’t quite like other bars in Hollywood. The tone is relaxed and affable, even when its packed on a weekend night. The casual-cool energy, the edgy beer menu, and the bar’s slightly cramped, high-ceilinged layout giv... Beer Microbrews Hollywood Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:32:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Blue-Palms-Brewhouse-Hollywoods-best-kept-secret?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Beat-the-heat-at-LAs-poolside-bars?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner The weather in southern California may be the envy of the country for the majority of the year, but in the dog days of summer, the abundant sunshine can quickly turn to a sweltering sizzle. If a cool cocktail isn’t quite enough to tame the heat... Theme bar Pools Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:04:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Beat-the-heat-at-LAs-poolside-bars?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Wet-your-whistle-at-the-Beanery?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner You can even play the license plate game at Barney'sThis famous Barney’s Beanery is a true Los Angeles institution, with its first West Hollywood bar opening all the way back in 1920.  There are 3 other, much newer Barney’s, includi... Santa Monica Beer Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:15:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Wet-your-whistle-at-the-Beanery?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d6-The-Warehouse-your-grandparents-will-love-it?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner The Warehouse in Marina Del Rey is a deceptively upscale restaurant and bar located right on the water’s edge. The exterior design resembles a large dive bar or party place, but the mandatory valet parking and meticulous landscape in front hint... Theme bar Marina Del Rey Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:09:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d6-The-Warehouse-your-grandparents-will-love-it?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d4-GyuKaku-your-new-happy-hour-hangout?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner  Gyu-Kaku in Sherman Oaks has one of the best happy hours in the Los Angeles region. Between 5-6:30p.m. and 9:30-11p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 12-6:30p.m. and 10 p.m. - last call on Friday and Saturday, this Japanese bar and grill offers a... Happy Hour Japanese Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:24:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12130-LA-Bars-Examiner~y2009m7d4-GyuKaku-your-new-happy-hour-hangout?cid=exrss-LA-Bars-Examiner