Chill Vibe, Bad Service
It started off really great to find this: a pool bar scene without the drama that seems to come along with the overpriced libations at the Viceroy, the Standard, the Tropicana or the Sky Bar. File it under the category of something old that’s new again: Trader Vic’s at the Beverly Hilton. Now, with summer finally here, hanging out by the pool having a cocktail and no jacket required, it was a little slice of LA heaven....
Worst Restaurant Meal in Forever
So, I just got back from New York where amidst eating my way through the city at great places like Kobe Club, Ilili, Michael’s, Ono and Barbounia, one place sadly stood out. Resto. Went there on the promise that it had the best burgers in NY, highlighted in a recent NY Mag “best of” issue. First off, the burgers have pork fat so they can’t be cooked medium rare or any other way you might want them–except...