To Try: STOUT

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To Try: Library Bar at Hollywood Roosevelt

Last Tango in Modena: Hendricks Gin, muddled strawberries, 3-year-old balsamic vinegar topped with St. Germain foam. I’d say the margarita and this cocktail tied for the number-one favorite. I love the innovativeness of this and how he turned one of my favorite desserts into an impressive cocktail. It even looks like dessert in a glass. I kinda wish it wasn’t served over a big block of ice though because I wanted more of it to drink! Perhaps a smaller cube for me?

Library Bar at Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028
(323) 466-7000

"I went to high school with Kyle Bacon who was actually really hot & I wanted to marry him so I could be Ms. Bacon"

Now I'm all for anything Bacon, and this is yet another thing on my list of "want to try." Rick Gresh, the executive chef at David Burke's Primehouse in Chicago has created something truly amazing... Bacon Fat Votive Candles!

Every year Bath & Body Works has a candle that comes out during the holidays called Christmas Cookie, which I absolutely adored because it would fill my non-domestic dorm with the scent of freshly baked oven cookies! (Although it did throw me for a loop a couple of times & then I was really sad that I didn't actually have cookies and a cold glass of milk.)

Now, I have to say... A candle that releases a subtle hint of bacon-y goodness sounds too good to be true. AND since it's just rendered fat, he pours it over some of his savory dishes for an extra bacon flair?! This sounds too good to be true. So if any of you are in the Chicago area anytime soon, please please pick one up for me? Thank you!!

A two-inch high candle in a glass holder is $5 in the butcher shop at the restaurant in the James Hotel in Chicago, or call (312) 660-6000 (shipping is extra).

Ghost Cupcakes!

I know I sometimes go a little over the top with my cupcake blogging, but these were just too cute to not post! I've been a bad little baker, with no new creations of my own to share, so you'll just have to be satisfied with the idea of eating something as yummy and adorable as these.

But not get to actually eat them.

Tokidoki invades Yogurtland!!!

How Kawaii!

California Roll Factory

California Roll Factory
http://calrollfactory.com/

For the non-traditional roll, I absolutely LOVE the garlic sauce on their rolls! It's to die for!

Attari Sandwich Shop

Attari Sandwich Shop
1388 Westwood Blvd
West Los Angeles, CA 90024
Yelp Review

Absolutely delicious. Something to try, Ash soup & the Chicken Kotlet Sandwich.