hot spots
Dirty Laundry - Hollywood
1) Looking smartical (and worldly) in the library room. 2) Attempting to look sexy in front of the sex sign. 3) Wallpaper in the bathroom.
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1) Trying to dance like Beyonce. 2) Dancing with the male version of me. 3) Doing dance moves I shouldn't. 4) Gothing it up. 5) Laughing in the corner.
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You guys, let's talk about Dirty Laundry. To be quite honest I debated even writing about Dirty Laundry because it is my favorite place in all of Hollywood. And so far it's kind of under the radar and I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag. But then I remembered that the only people who read my blog are my friends and occasionally my parents so I decided it's probably ok. If it was 1995 I'd say this place is the bomb. I don't know where to begin. Oh yes I do. First of all, it's underground. It's literally underneath an old apartment building. It's also password protected. So you need to know it if you wanna get in. You can take to twitter to find the password for the night, or if you're a girl, you can pretty much throw the password out the window and the attractive bouncer guy will let you right in. Here's the thing, if you like to dance (like myself) but you don't enjoy going to a club and having a stranger grind their junk on you while they scream "Turn Down For What" in your ear, then you're pretty much screwed. Literally. [Exception: if the stranger is Harry Styles then I welcome this.] There aren't a whole lot of places you can go to get your dance on that aren't clubs. And while we're on the subject of clubs, let's talk about the crappy music they play. I just don't understand it. I don't know it and I definitely can't get down to it. There are a few exceptions to this such as "Stay The Night" by Zedd and Hayley Williams and "I Don't Care" by Icona Pop. But that's where it ends. I'm a girl, I like to dance to fun music. Deal with it. This is why I love Dirty Laundry so much. It's F.U.N. The music they play is all over the place, but fun, nonetheless. Let me ask you this: What other bar, lounge or club can you let loose with your friends while "Turn The Beat Around" by Gloria Estefan blares through the speakers?
The bartenders there are really nice, which is a huge plus (shout out to my bartender-homeboy B. He has some sexy exotic name that I can't even pronounce so he told me to just call him "B.") The vibe and crowd is what really makes it stand out for me. Everyone is, brace yourself, friendly. That hardly ever happens, especially in Hollywood. Don't get me wrong, I love Hollywood, but sometimes you walk in and you can smell people's egos. But no one at Dirty Laundry thinks they're really cool. Well maybe they do, but they don't act like it. Everyone is friendly, outgoing, and approachable. I enjoy dancing in public like no one is watching me. The first time I went to Dirty Laundry I met 2 guys I deemed as "the male version of me." These guys were dancing so crazy, like they just didn't care what anyone around them thought. It was amazing. At one point we collectively decided it would be a good idea if we all danced together, and we were right. If you are the kind of person who likes to dance like you're drunk when you're actually sober (I would recommend this because it's extremely entertaining as it totally throws people off) then Dirty Laundry is the place for you. You can pretty much wear whatever you want. The bartender B told us he's seen everything from casual, to trendy, to hipster, to pirate hipster. Apparently some hipsters like to wear eye patches. But hey, you do you boo, I'm not judging. So grab your homegirls (or boys) and head over to Dirty Laundry. Do not forget to take a picture under the giant, lit up sign that simply says "SEX." You heard me.
The bartenders there are really nice, which is a huge plus (shout out to my bartender-homeboy B. He has some sexy exotic name that I can't even pronounce so he told me to just call him "B.") The vibe and crowd is what really makes it stand out for me. Everyone is, brace yourself, friendly. That hardly ever happens, especially in Hollywood. Don't get me wrong, I love Hollywood, but sometimes you walk in and you can smell people's egos. But no one at Dirty Laundry thinks they're really cool. Well maybe they do, but they don't act like it. Everyone is friendly, outgoing, and approachable. I enjoy dancing in public like no one is watching me. The first time I went to Dirty Laundry I met 2 guys I deemed as "the male version of me." These guys were dancing so crazy, like they just didn't care what anyone around them thought. It was amazing. At one point we collectively decided it would be a good idea if we all danced together, and we were right. If you are the kind of person who likes to dance like you're drunk when you're actually sober (I would recommend this because it's extremely entertaining as it totally throws people off) then Dirty Laundry is the place for you. You can pretty much wear whatever you want. The bartender B told us he's seen everything from casual, to trendy, to hipster, to pirate hipster. Apparently some hipsters like to wear eye patches. But hey, you do you boo, I'm not judging. So grab your homegirls (or boys) and head over to Dirty Laundry. Do not forget to take a picture under the giant, lit up sign that simply says "SEX." You heard me.
hamburger mary's - west hollywood
Oh Hamburger Mary's, where do I even begin? Glitter, trivia nights, Drag Queens, a disco ball that spins around in the bathroom while Abba's "Dancing Queen" plays on repeat, and the bill comes in a high heel shoe. What more could you possibly want? Oh, I know....it's all FREE.
Hamburger Mary's is one of the coolest, craziest, funnest (yes, funnest) places I've ever been. Every Thursday night they have Trivia Night where you and your friends compete against other groups of friends to see how smart (or dumb) you really are. There are 8 rounds and each round focuses on a different category. I am pretty much useless at Trivia Night, except for in the music category. I save our team every time. But other than that, useless. You must have a team name, and the funniest part is hearing what everyone has come up with. One of the more clever team names was "Quiz In My Pants" The good thing about it being a gay bar, is you can make your team name as inappropriate as you'd like. You can cross all sorts of lines and no one cares. In fact, they encourage it. You can win free food, or more importantly, free drinks from the bar. If you're the type of person who knows facts about the most random things, then this right up your alley. But if you're like me and don't know crap, just make sure your friends are smart.
Then there's the Drag Show. It begins immediately after Trivia is over. I attended my first drag show ever at Hamburger Mary's. I was floored! These guys, er, girls, have more swagger and rhythm than most the girls I've ever encountered (and that includes the girls getting down and dirrrrrrty in the clubs). As you can see in the pictures below, it's not uncommon to see a queen strutting her stuff around the stage, in a purple sequined skirt, singing and dancing to "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera, while an Asian man who walks with a lean and wears sunglasses with colored lenses indoors, makes it rain on her. Throwing ones around like Ke$ha throws glitter when she walks into a room. At one point this particular queen was hanging from the ceiling by her legs, flips off and lands in the splits. It's phenomenal. You have to see it to believe it. The only thing I would suggest you not do is bring a child to the drag show. You'd think that would be common sense, but it's not. One Thursday night there was a family of 10, who thought it would be a good idea to bring their sweet, red headed, 9 year old daughter to the show. They did not come for trivia and stay for the show. They came specifically for the show.....and brought their sweet little girl.The father then spent most of the night covering his daughters eyes while the half naked queens pranced around the restaurant, grinding up on audience members, while the young girl's grandmother stuffed one dollar bills down a queen's bra. Yes, her grandmother. I couldn't make this up if I tried.
Just when you think things couldn't possibly get any better, they do. I wandered my way into the bathroom, and when I got to the door, I heard very loud music playing and it looked like there were flashing lights coming from the bathroom. I convinced myself that it must be the giant fish bowl sized margarita I had consumed playing tricks on me and proceeded into the bathroom. I pushed open the door, and just kind of stood there in shock. It felt more like I was walking into a rollerskating rink than a bathroom. I just stood there for a minute and took it all in. There I was, in the middle of a bathroom, lit up by red lights and a flashing disco ball hanging from the ceiling, while "Dancing Queen" by Abba blasted through the speakers on repeat. It literally took me back to all those junior high nights my friends and I spent at the roller skating rink. Except for in a bathroom. It's awesome.
After you have spent the night eating and drinking (I suggest you try the red velvet cheesecake!) and it's time for the bill the waiters bring it to you in a brightly colored high heel shoe. It's only fitting.
The best part about all of this is trivia night and the drag show are absolutely free! No cover charge, no drink minimum. It's F-R-E-E. You can choose to order off their delicious (and moderately priced) menu if you choose so. (Again, you gotta try the red velvet cheesecake! I'm telling you!) But you could also go there, drink a glass of water and watch money fall from the sky (or a petite Asian man) onto a extremely flexible drag queen the entire night and not pay a dime. It's a very rare thing to find a place in LA that would allow that. But I would suggest you bring a few dollar bills with you to tip the dancing queens.
Hamburger Mary's is one of the coolest, craziest, funnest (yes, funnest) places I've ever been. Every Thursday night they have Trivia Night where you and your friends compete against other groups of friends to see how smart (or dumb) you really are. There are 8 rounds and each round focuses on a different category. I am pretty much useless at Trivia Night, except for in the music category. I save our team every time. But other than that, useless. You must have a team name, and the funniest part is hearing what everyone has come up with. One of the more clever team names was "Quiz In My Pants" The good thing about it being a gay bar, is you can make your team name as inappropriate as you'd like. You can cross all sorts of lines and no one cares. In fact, they encourage it. You can win free food, or more importantly, free drinks from the bar. If you're the type of person who knows facts about the most random things, then this right up your alley. But if you're like me and don't know crap, just make sure your friends are smart.
Then there's the Drag Show. It begins immediately after Trivia is over. I attended my first drag show ever at Hamburger Mary's. I was floored! These guys, er, girls, have more swagger and rhythm than most the girls I've ever encountered (and that includes the girls getting down and dirrrrrrty in the clubs). As you can see in the pictures below, it's not uncommon to see a queen strutting her stuff around the stage, in a purple sequined skirt, singing and dancing to "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera, while an Asian man who walks with a lean and wears sunglasses with colored lenses indoors, makes it rain on her. Throwing ones around like Ke$ha throws glitter when she walks into a room. At one point this particular queen was hanging from the ceiling by her legs, flips off and lands in the splits. It's phenomenal. You have to see it to believe it. The only thing I would suggest you not do is bring a child to the drag show. You'd think that would be common sense, but it's not. One Thursday night there was a family of 10, who thought it would be a good idea to bring their sweet, red headed, 9 year old daughter to the show. They did not come for trivia and stay for the show. They came specifically for the show.....and brought their sweet little girl.The father then spent most of the night covering his daughters eyes while the half naked queens pranced around the restaurant, grinding up on audience members, while the young girl's grandmother stuffed one dollar bills down a queen's bra. Yes, her grandmother. I couldn't make this up if I tried.
Just when you think things couldn't possibly get any better, they do. I wandered my way into the bathroom, and when I got to the door, I heard very loud music playing and it looked like there were flashing lights coming from the bathroom. I convinced myself that it must be the giant fish bowl sized margarita I had consumed playing tricks on me and proceeded into the bathroom. I pushed open the door, and just kind of stood there in shock. It felt more like I was walking into a rollerskating rink than a bathroom. I just stood there for a minute and took it all in. There I was, in the middle of a bathroom, lit up by red lights and a flashing disco ball hanging from the ceiling, while "Dancing Queen" by Abba blasted through the speakers on repeat. It literally took me back to all those junior high nights my friends and I spent at the roller skating rink. Except for in a bathroom. It's awesome.
After you have spent the night eating and drinking (I suggest you try the red velvet cheesecake!) and it's time for the bill the waiters bring it to you in a brightly colored high heel shoe. It's only fitting.
The best part about all of this is trivia night and the drag show are absolutely free! No cover charge, no drink minimum. It's F-R-E-E. You can choose to order off their delicious (and moderately priced) menu if you choose so. (Again, you gotta try the red velvet cheesecake! I'm telling you!) But you could also go there, drink a glass of water and watch money fall from the sky (or a petite Asian man) onto a extremely flexible drag queen the entire night and not pay a dime. It's a very rare thing to find a place in LA that would allow that. But I would suggest you bring a few dollar bills with you to tip the dancing queens.
Vinoteque - West Hollywood
Vinoteque is a wine bar on the very popular Melrose Ave strip in West Hollywood. They have an awesome outdoor courtyard patio where you can sit, either under a covered section, or right in the open under the stars. It has a very romantical atmosphere. They show classic movies in the courtyard every Sunday and Trivia every Wednesday night (which is free! Holla atcha broke people!) All of the wine the serve is really good. I am a fan of dessert wines (shocking, right?) so I'd recommend the Cioccolato Passaro Ciocopik (Chocolate Dessert Spirit, Italy.) They also have really sweet and cool servers and some of them have hot Irish accents. Every girl loves a boy with an accent and if she says otherwise, she's lying.
Laurel Hardware - West Hollywood
Laurel Hardware is one of the hottest spots in all of LA at this very moment. It's definitely geared towards the hipster crowd. It's cool though, because from first glance it looks like an actual hardware store. When you look inside and you can see tables and chairs and that it's a restaurant. Oh wait, it gets better. Once inside you are brought into a secret room (that cannot be seen from the front of the restaurant) which is a massive bar with couches, and tables and chairs and a gorgeous outside patio. It's really awesome. One of the biggest downfalls of this place is the line. I've never been there or even driven past it without seeing a huge line of people outside. It can take a while to get in, unless you have friends that can either charm the person working at the front door, or you are meeting a group that's already there, but your friends are still going to have to talk to the people at the front and convince them to let you in. [Helpful Hint: It really helps if your friends are blonde girls.] Their drinks are slightly over priced. And honestly, some the people that go there are a little snobbish. But I have been there a couple times for a friends birthday and if you go with a group of friends you'll have a great time. I wouldn't recommend Laurel Hardware to everyone, but if you are want to go to one of most popular places in LA, just for the experience or whatever, then I would say check it out. The only reason I continue to go back is because John Mayer goes there all the time, although I have yet to see him. But I know in my heart of hearts that day will come. We will lock eyes, he will instantly fall in love, get down on one knee, whip out his guitar and start serenading me with "Your Body Is A Wonderland." Crazy talk, I know. But hey, a girl can dream.
village idiot - Melrose
Village Idiot is a fun spot on Melrose Ave. They have a patio if you want to sit outside and eat, which I highly suggest you do because Melrose Ave is a prime location for people watching. Oh the things you will see! I brought Samberg with me and sat outside and the waiter asked me if Samberg would like any water. I said yes please and they brought him out a bowl of fresh water. I like when places do this and I really like when they ask you, rather than the other way around. The only down side about eating on the patio is you can't order any alcoholic beverages. They're not allowed to serve them to you outside. My friend and I found this out the hard way when we went there for Mimosas and had to sit outside on account of Samberg. But, the no drinking outside was made up to us in the form of their delicious banana bread with a toasted walnut crumble on top. I've mentioned before how I'm iffy about banana type deserts, but this was to die for. It changed my life. My only regret is that I had to share it with my friend. I should have ordered a dozen to go, so I could eat them on the way home.
I also ran into the guy from Ugly Betty there. You know, the guy who plays Marc. Well anyways, he was so obsessed with Samberg and couldn't get over how cute he is. That is the general response I get when I take Samberg anywhere. redbury - Hollywood
The Redbury is a classy fancy hotel on the famous Hollywood and Vine strip. They have a nice bar that's never too crowded. The people that go there are a little more sophisticated. Right next to the bar outside is a deck and stage area. They have fire pits and chairs and tables. You can order food and sit outside. It's really nice if you have a large group of friends because you can fit everyone comfortably.They also have bands that play there. You can go hang out, drink, eat and listen to live music for free. It doesn't cost anything to watch the bands which is really cool. The outdoor part is my favorite at night because it's all lit up with twinkling lights and it has a great view of Hollywood since it's on the top of the hotel. Make sure you dress up if you're going to the Redbury. It doesn't have to be over the top fancy, but it is upscale so dress to match the ambiance.
the federal bar - north hollywood
The Federal Bar is a neat restaurant bar in North Hollywood. They have a Happy Hour but their prices aren't all that great, but their food is good. I'd recommend the Margherita pizza and the Banana Bread Beer. The beer sounds weird, but it tastes delicious!
They also have a second floor that's a nightclub with a dance floor and a stage. It's a great place to dance the night away with your girls and let loose. They play great music and they place doesn't get so packed that you can't move or dance, which I love. There's nothing worse than a sweaty stranger grinding on you. They also have various events throughout the year upstairs. I saw Hanson play there last year, in case you care. They also have stand up comedy shows a couple times a month. It's a great, laid back place where you don't have to get dressed up super fancy. It's not a huge place, but it's not tiny and cramped either. Parking is really easy and I've never had a problem with it, which makes it all the more desirable. Bourgeois Pig - Hollywood
This is by far the coolest coffee shop I've ever been to. It's so unique and has an antiquey (yes, antiquey) feel to it. There are a bunch of old mirrors and frames on the walls. Vintage couches and chairs around the shop and even a pool table in the back. It has your typical coffee shop type foods: muffins, scones, cookies. You can also order sandwiches and salads and desserts such as cupcakes and cakes. It's a great place to take your computer, sit down and work for a couple of hours or if you're looking for a place to meet up with a friend and talk and catch up. The couches are great if you are with a larger group. Now I get to the best part: The Enchanted Room. I actually have no idea what it's actually called, but take one look at it and you'll agree. It's tucked away in the back of the shop. It's dimly lit and has trees and colored lights hanging from the building. It reminds me of the Lost Boys' tree house in the movie "Hook." And I think we'd all agree that tree house was the shit.
Sassafras - Hollywood
Sassafras, or as my friend likes to call it, "Sassy Ass" is a one of a kind bar in Hollywood. It's made to look like an old time Saloon. In fact, there is a house in the middle of the bar! They actually transported an old townhouse from Savannah Georgia and built their entire bar around it. It's one of the coolest things I've ever seen. The atmosphere of Sassafras reminds me of the Pirates of the Carribean ride at Disneyland. You know at the beginning how it's all calm and relaxed and you're just looking around at all the old saloons and the animatronic people are just hanging out drinking? Yeah, it's kind of like that. There's just nothing like it in all of Los Angeles. All the alcohol is hanging from a rotating carrousel above the bar. I also really like it because it has a better crowed. It's not a bunch of douchey 23 year olds getting shitfaced and being super annoying. It's people in their late 20s, early 30s which is a nice change for a bar in Hollywood. Their drinks are really good too. I would recommend the Apple Moonshine Crusta: house-infused apple-cinnamon, moonshine, brown sugar, and lemon served in cinnamon-sugar crusted glass. But if that doesn't do it for you they have 40 types of Whiskey, plus Scotch, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Absinthe, Brandy and of course Beer. If I can find a drink there that I really enjoyed, ANYONE can find something they like. I'm about as picky as it gets. If you go to one bar in Hollywood, do yourself a favor and get your ass to Sassafras.
black market - studio city
Black Market is a really popular bar right now. I often see comedians from Chelsea Lately there on a regular basis. It's got a bit of a classier vibe going on than a typical bar. The hipsters love this place. Every time I go here, it's hipsters galore. It's somewhat small, but there's a lot of seating areas. I've never been there and not been able to find a seat, even on their busiest nights. They also have super hot bar tenders and servers which is nice, because I like to check out hot guys. That's something I'm not ashamed of, nor will I apologize for it. The drinks are moderately priced, the same as any bar in Studio City. I'm not a huge fan of their good, because it's a little fancy for me and honestly, I'd rather eat Taco Bell, but I do like their desserts. You have to try the Deep Friend Fluffer-Nutter, which is peanut butter, marshmallows, and fresh bananas. It's like of like a bread pudding type thing, and it's so good. I was hesitant at first, because I don't really like bananas in desserts, at all. I think it's gross and they don't belong there. But I am glad the hot waiter talked me and my friends into getting it because it is really, really good. As a result, I'm not so judgmental of bananas in desserts anymore.
rainbow bar & grill - west Hollywood
Rainbow Room is an interesting establishment on the Sunset Strip. My friends and I were bar hopping to celebrate our friends birthday and we ended up at the Rainbow Room. It's a $5 cover to get in, but you get a free drink. So basically you are paying for a $5 beer or well drink, which is actually a good price, especially for West Hollywood. The place looks like a little house with a pointy roof. I don't know why that's important to mention, and it's not actually. The place is kind of narrow but has a couple different levels with a bar on each floor. There's also this tiny, dark room located at the very top of the pointy roof (it was worth mentioning) that only fits about 8 or 9 people max. You're literally sitting in the dark. It's weird. My friends and I sat there and this nasty old man came in with this pretty younger blonde girl, which was odd. She then informed us she was trying to get blow from the old man, and apparently drug dealer. My friends and I were laughing having a good time and she said "You guys seem like you've been friends for a really long time and I don't wanna interrupt that." Translation: the nasty old man didn't have what she wanted and she left. But luckily for us, the nasty old man didn't leave and proceeded to stare at me really creepily and extremely uncomfortably. Never in my life have I felt so disgusted and creeped out by the way someone was looking at me. Words do not describe the horror I experienced. Once we made it out of the room into the light, one of my friends pointed out that the nasty old man looked like Ron Jeremy, who, if you are unaware of, is the Porn King. I don't think it was Ron Jeremy, but I can't be 100% sure it wasn't him. It was a really long night. Although this guy told us his name was Sergio. But that could've been his undercover name, if you know what I mean. Either way, meeting him wasn't great, but it was definitely entertaining. I've also heard rumors about some kind of Midget Room at the Rainbow Bar and Grill but I was not fortunate enough to witness this with my own eyes. But it definitely gives me a reason to go back there. I mean, who doesn't love midgets and the Porn King.
the abbey - west hollywood
I was taken to The Abbey one fateful night for a coworkers going away party. Oh, I feel the need to tell you that The Abbey is a gay dance club in the heart of West Hollywood. I had never been to a gay night club, but I do love to dance, so figured "Why the hell not?" I had vivid images in my mind of what I imaged this place to be like. I've been told countless times "You have to go to The Abbey!" As I entered the steel gates into The Abbey and made my way through the bar onto the dance floor I was memorized and almost paralyzed as everything I had thought it would be in my mind was being played out right in front of me: sweaty buff guys dancing on top of tables while both males and females stuffed ones in their speedos, neon lights flashing, music playing so loud you can feel it vibrate through your entire body (Bonus: "I'm A Slave For U: by Miss Britney was the first song they played), people making out and grinding on each other left and right, a dance floor so packed you have no choice but to basically sit on top of the person standing next to you (hopefully it's a friend) and people are sweating all over each other. I'm pretty sure random strangers passing by me actually dripped sweat on me, which I did not love. It was a bit overwhelming for me being my first time and all, but in a good way. There is only one thing I didn't like: At random times throughout the night they will release this huge blast of wind, but not just wind, like fog, like dry ice fog, across the entire dance floor. Now the cool air feels good, as the place is humid and sweaty, but I would take that over the fact that there is so much fog you literally can't see anything around you, not the people standing next to you, not even your own hand if you put it right in front of your face. It's terrifying. I freaked out as I realized during those terrifying 20 seconds (which felt like an hour), someone could walk by at any moment and shank me in the stomach with a rusty knife and that would be the end of me. I could potentially die right then and there on the floor of a night club while "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus plays over the speakers and sweaty male strippers are hanging from the ceiling. My parents would have a heart attack to learn that's they way their sweet daughter left this earth. I grabbed my friend's face and pulled it next to me and yelled "I DON'T LIKE IT!" in her ear, followed by "MAKE IT STOP!" She wasn't fond of the smoke fog either. I know it may sound like I'm over exaggerating, but I'm not. Wait until it happens to you. We met up with our friends and danced the night away and drank typical over priced West Hollywood drinks. The plus side of The Abbey, there's no cover charge. But you do have to wait in line. My friend, bless her heart, was somehow given a pass that let us bypass the entire line so that was awesome.
The Abbey is an awesome place to dance, and they play awesome music in my opinion (Eve and Gwen Stefani "Let Me Blow Your Mind" anyone??) but it's really crowded. It's almost hard to find a place to dance because it's so packed. By the end of the night I was covered in sweat, some was my own sweat, some was random stranger sweat. Not wonderful. It's a pretty casual place, which is nice. You don't have to get all dressed up in a tight skirt and high heels, which I think is awesome. Sometimes you just wanna put on a pair of short shorts a tank top and dance your ass off. That's exactly what my friends and I did. Another downside is it can take forever to get a drink... unless you're a dude. My friend and I stood at the bar for 5 minutes and the bartenders didn't even glance at us. Finally our (male) friend stepped in and said, "Step aside ladies, your money's no good here" and wasn't there for more than 5 seconds when a bartender asked him what he wanted and he ordered our drinks for us. Which is kind of ridiculous, but whatever. Money is money right? Moral of the story, bring a boy, or two or three with you if you plan on drinking. Parking is also a bitch, because let's face it, it's LA, and not only that, but it's West Hollywood, which is known for conflicting parking signs and requires a parking permit for almost every street in the city. My friend and I finally found a parking spot a half mile away and had to be back by 2AM or we'd get a ticketed and towed. We ended up leaving the club at 1:45AM to run across the street to use the bathroom at the grocery store, because good luck trying to make it through the bathroom line at The Abbey (men or women's restroom, doesn't matter, you'll face a long ass line, and I clearly didn't have time for that). We used the restroom, left the grocery store at 1:54, scarfed down a donut (because why not?) and literally ran back to the car. We ran down the crowded streets of West Hollywood (me in boots, my friend in a skirt) while I sang "I Knew You Were Trouble." by Taylor Swift to help the time pass as my friend ran behind me and yelled "Run Taylor!" I was not thrilled with the running part as it had been a long day of working and dancing so I was tired. But people on the streets were very receptive and encouraging of us running. To our surprise many people cheered us on and apparently guys like to see girls running down the streets at 2am with their ass hanging out of their shorts. I have no idea why. But we were pleased with the response we got. I felt as if I was nearing the finish line of a 26.2 mile marathon and the only way I was able to make it was the fact that the crowed was supporting me and cheering me on. That and singing the story of my life "I knew you were trouble when you walked in. Trouble. Trouble. Trouble." In case you were wondering, we made it to my car at 2:01 AM ticket free. I threw my hands up in the air victoriously and yelled "Thank you Jesus!" followed by "Thank you Taylor!" as I feel she played a part in my success. Homegirl is always there, watching over me. the w - Westwood
 Just a glimpse of what I had to endure.
The W is a ridiculously expensive hotel but it couldn't be more in than it is right now. It's slightly pretentious but it's a gorgeous hotel. It has one of the hottest nightclubs, Drai's, on the top floor of the building. (I actually had an interview at Drai's and never in my life have I felt more like I didn't belong than I did at Drai's. I wasn't created or put on this earth to work in a nightclub.) There are 4 restaurants to choose from, a rooftop pool, spa, fitness center and a blow dry bar (it's a salon, I know what you were thinking, ya little nasty). As if that's not enough they have a personal assistant service called "Whatever/Whenever" that will get you anything you want at any time. This is their Whatever/Whenever service according to their website: "We'll make your special moment magical and transform your dreams into reality. Birthday party at 35,000 feet? Wedding dress pickup by helicopter? Bathtub of hot chocolate? At W Hollywood, enjoy whatever you want. Whenever you want it (as long as it's legal)." I was about to ridicule it for being so outrageous, but I have always wanted to swim in a bathtub full of hot chocolate, so good looking out W.
I had an interesting experience at The W in Westwood. My cousin and her friends were in town to go to the MTV Music Video Awards and were staying at The W. It just so happens a little group called One Direction was also in town and staying at the same hotel. My cousin called me and asked if I could come to Westwood and check them into the hotel, because you have to have someone over the age of 25 stay with you, which they were obviously unaware of until they got there. I told her no problem and was on my way. When I arrived I pulled up to what I can only describe as complete and utter chaos. There were hundreds and hundreds of girls waiting across the street with signs, some were crying, others were screaming. (I had a flashback to my Hanson days back in the late 90s.) Every time a skinny boy walked by there was an instant uproar from the girls as they assumed every skinny boy-child was a One Direction member. 99.9% of the time they were wrong and it was just a small dinky little boy walking by. The security was out of control (for good reason though). They made me show my ID before they'd even let me enter the hotel lobby. I managed to check my cousin and her friends into the hotel, although I had to convince the hotel employees that I was staying there at all time for adult supervision (Oh how they don't know me. I'm one of the last people you'd put in charge of anything because I simply don't believe in rules or following them.) Even getting up to the hotel room was a process. There was security at every elevator and they made you show them your room key so they would know you were actually guests at the hotel and not some girl trying to sneak in to stalk One Direction. Once we entered the elevator we had to scan the hotel room key so they knew what floor to take you to. This is to make it impossible to get on the same floor as One Direction unless you are part of their crew. It was out of control, but again, necessary. I've never seen anything like it though. We finally made it to the room which was huge and they had bathrobes hanging inside the closet for you. Yes, it's one of those places. The phone rang, which they made me answer, and it was the bellhop man asking where he should bring their luggage. They require you to park your car valet and the insist on bringing your luggage up to you, which they should since they're charging you up the ass to stay in their hotel. I described to him the luggage needed and he was brought it up to the room. We then spent the rest of the night in the hotel lobby (I, being the "adult supervision" was required to stay with them) watching people walk by and girls freaking out in the lobby and outside. After a while I grew tired of the screaming, crying girls (although, I was once one of them) and went on my way. But not before getting kicked out of the pool area for "roaming" around. That is against the rules when One Direction is in town. I'm sorry I'm 25 years old trying to get a drink at the bar in order to be able to keep my sanity and make it through this night. It did not help that I look 19 years old. This old man thought I was trying to lurk around the bushes to get to One Direction. "Sir," I told him "I have no interest in One Direction. I am an adult. I would never engage in such immature behavior....unless Hanson is here." laurel tavern - studio city
Laurel Tavern is a casual bar in Studio City. It's a great place to go relax and have fun with your friends. But I must warn you: They will not let you have outside food on their premises. They are very adamant about that. Not even at the tables and chairs on the patio section in front of the bar. I got kicked out for eating french fries from McDonald's and was told I could not come back in until the french fries were gone. I told him, "Please sir, like I've ever bought french fries and never finished them. I'll be right back." I stepped on to the sidewalk and 30 seconds later was back in the bar. "And that's how it's done" I told him. But seriously, who opens a bar right next to McDonald's and expects that they're not going to have drunk people busting through their doors eating McDonald's. Isn't that the only time anyone goes to McDonald's (besides me, that is)? McDonald's french fries and alcohol were made for each other. Lighten up people. It's just french fries, it's not going to put your bar out of business just because I'm eating french fries on the patio. It's not that serious. It's gonna be ok.
katsuya - hollywood
This is where everyone goes. Every celebrity imaginable. Katsuya is "THE IT SPOT" in all of Hollywood/LA. I don't care for sushi. It tastes like, what I imagine it would taste and feel like to swallow a goldfish whole, while it's still alive. And I do not care for that. Their prices are ridiculous $30-$50 for dead fish. No thank you. If you haven't noticed, I don't like Sushi whatsoever. I also realize I am one of the only people in Los Angeles who doesn't like it. In fact, I don't support sushi one bit. The only reason it's even on here is because it's one of the hottest spots in Hollywood and all the celebrities go there and people really like that crap. So, if you want to over pay for small portions of nasty fish, go right ahead.
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Supperclub - hollywood
 White girl dancing and brushing our shoulders off like a G.
If you're looking for a place to dance the night away with your friends and also fear for your safety then look no further. I present to you: Supperclub. Apparently Supperclub is some kind of "Hollywood Staple" and everyone goes there. Seeing as I'm not that cool, I lived in LA a year and a half before I made my way to the SupClub. Me and my girrrrrls went here to celebrate our friend's birthday and when I walked through the doors I was quite taken aback. Honestly, I was expecting a wide range of people, because let's face it, this is Hollywood we're talking about. Let's just say there were a total of 3 blonde people in the whole place...and they just happened to be me and my friends. We stuck out like sore thumbs, so much for blending in.
The music was a little more ratchet than I'm used to, but that is partly my fault as I listen to Hanson, Katy Perry and One Direction. It's got a cool vibe and the whole inside is white with white furniture and walls. It looks a little fancy. My favorite part of the night is when out of nowhere a girl comes busting out of the ceiling and lowered down into the crowd wearing skimpy lingerie and a tiger mask that covered her entire head. I was into it because I am currently going through a big Katy Perry "Roar" Tiger-ish phase. I'm actually quite jealous of this mystery tiger girl and she gets paid to fly out of a ceiling wearing tiger head and doesn't have to do a damn thing except for hold one or two different poses while people stare at her. Rough life. However, I was not a fan of the girl who was lowered into the crowd wearing some kind of Donkey mask. That's not sexy. Not even a little bit. It's all fun and games until you and your friend get surrounded by a bunch of men who look at you like you're fresh meat. It was terrifying. Luckily my specialty is running away from awkward situations and that's precisely what we did. The moral of the story is if you're a girl and you go to Supperclub remember one thing: there is safety in numbers. Make sure you and your girls stick together in a giant clump. Just like how your eyelashes stick together when you use dried out, clumpy mascara. Stay like this at all times, even when going to the bathroom, because the guys there are aggressive and they're proud of it. Geisha House - Hollywood
Geisha House is the second most popular Japanese restaurant in Hollywood (after Katsuya of course). The whole theme at Geisha House is dark and sexy and embraces that part of the Japanese history and culture. The first time I ever heard about this place was when I saw it on The Hills (go figure) but it's been on pretty much every reality TV show based out of LA. My friend convinced me to go on a Monday one night because that is their half off night. Everything on their menu is half off, and that is the only time I go there, because their portions are small and their prices are high and I'm poor. Not a great combination. They have teriyaki and sweet and sour chicken, which is also how I was persuaded to go there. So if I can enjoy Geisha House, anyone can. It's got a cool, sexy atmosphere and vibe. They also have a DJ that place music upstairs. But it's not like crazy loud or like you're at a club. Just music to go with the atmosphere. I've been to a lot of restaurants in LA, and I can honesty say that I think Geisha House has the coolest set up. From the way it's decorated, to the building and the fact that there's not even technically a front door to the building. You have to go to the back and walk down this little hallway type thing and then it takes you into the restaurant. The first time I went there I was slightly concerned where my friend was taking me, through a back door behind a building, down a dark, narrow hallway. Just don't ever let a stranger convince you they are taking you to Geisha House as they walk you down a dark alley at night. Chances are that's not where you're headed.
Griddle Cafe - West Hollywood
3 words: Red Velvet Pancakes. Griddle Cafe is the only place I know where you can get freshly made red velvet pancakes. It's their hottest item. They used to only have red velvet pancakes on special occasions: they would tweet about it and that was the only day you could get them. But they got so many requests for them any time someone would go to the cafe, that they decided to put it on their menu permanently. That was the best decision they ever made. While they do have regular cafe type food: hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and tacos. But they are most famous for their breakfast. They have the most insane pancakes and french toast. Besides the red velvet pancakes, some of my favorites are "Chocolate Chip Cookie" Crusted French Toast and "Black Magic" Pancakes. The Chocolate Chip Cookie french toast is literally french toast dipped in batter with crushed up Chips Ahoy cookies. It's to die for. Then there's Black Magic. These are pancakes that are filled with Oreos. If that's not enough to convince you, allow me to name a few more: "Yellow Brick Road" (butterscotch, caramel and walnut filled pancakes), "Saturday Morning Fever" (which has Bailey's and Kahlua swirled into the pancake batter), "Tis The Season" (pancakes made with pumpkin pie filling), "Peanut Bubba" Crunchy French Toast (which is dipped in a peanut butter crunch batter then grilled),"Apple Cobbler" French Toast (thick-sliced apple bread rolled in a cinnamon crunch batter) and lastly "Strawberry and Cream" Waffle (covered in fresh strawberries and brown sugar sour cream topping and sprinkled with powdered sugar). I'm going to stop here, but the list goes on and on. If these haven't convinced you, then that sounds like a personal problem. My only suggestion is don't go on a Saturday morning or early afternoon. It is a small place and it gets really crowded, so you will probably have a 45 minute wait. But it's on the famous Sunset strip so you can walk around while you wait. [Note: almost all of their waiters are male and extremely good looking. Which is fine by me.]
the room - hollywood
I am really proud of myself because I discovered The Room all on my own. I'm not saying I was the first discoverer of The Room, like in the the history of the world, but no one told me about it. I stumbled upon it with some good old fashion research. My hot BFF (pictured above) came to visit me for a week for New Years Eve, so I knew it was my duty to show her a good time and take her out in Hollywood. I am a big fan of dancing, but not necessarily at clubs. I think clubs are kind of lame honestly. I like lounges, where you can sit, drink, hang out but dance and that have DJs who actually play good music. I figured it was going to be trial and error at this point, so I made an executive decision for all my friends to go to The Room one Friday night. It was the first place we went to during that long, and memorable night. The DJ was on it that night, and playing really good music, pop, hip-hop, top 40 and everyone was dancing. Another thing that's great about The Room is they make their drinks extremely strong (you have been warned.) And it wasn't just this particular night, that's just how they make their drinks in general. It's splendid. You can sit in a round booth or the lounge area or the bar. The have servers that will come to your table and bring you drinks if you want, and it's the same as if you walked up to the bar, only you don't have to leave your table and risk someone jacking your spot (happens all the time.) I love this place because it's rare to find a lounge in Hollywood that has a bar and a small dance floor and is laid back. I have yet to find another place like it. The crowd is always different (which is interesting, but not necessarily bad) and it's just a chill, low-key spot to hang. Also, their bouncers are very friendly and will take it upon themselves to come check on you and your friend(s) if you've been in the bathroom for a long period of time, just to make sure you haven't passed out on the floor. Which I personally think is very honorable. And it's more like, "Hey, sweetie, are you ok in there? Do you need me to get you some water?" rather than "Hey sluts! Pick yourself up off the floor and get out. You're holding up the line!" Most places fall into the latter of the two options. But not The Room. It's just an all around good time, in the heart of Hollywood. People aren't sketchy or annoying, which is a big plus. You can have a great time and dance with your friends. Just monitor your drinks, as I said, they don't mess around with that stuff. They are strrrrrrrrrrrong. Bonus: They have a late night happy hour, Tuesday-Thursday 9pm-11pm and Friday-Saturday 9pm-10pm. happy ending - hollywood
Happy Ending is one of the more casual bar/restaurants in Hollywood. I like it because you will literally look like a dumbass if you show up there all dressed up (you know who you are, attention seeking girls.) It's fun to get all dolled up and go out sometimes, but other times you just wanna wear jeans and grab a drink with a friend. They also Happy Hour and lunch and dinner deals as well. They also have a bunch of beer tables set up. Which is frightening. Beer Pong can be fun....if you're in a college Frat. There's nothing more annoying than a bunch of drunk 20 something douchebags in the heart of Hollywood. But they do have big flat screens that play just about every sports game imaginable. So that makes up for the beer pong tables.
I don't recommend you go on Wednesday nights as it is Country Night, for some unknown reasons. They used to have Karaoke on Wednesday nights (which has now been moved to Monday nights). My friends and I went there on my birthday which happened to fall on a Wednesday, expecting Karaoke...because that's what they had advertised on their website. Well apparently someone wasn't doing there job and didn't update the website...or the flyers that were on every table in the bar advertising Wednesday night as Karaoke night. I walked in all ready to bust out my favorite Ke$ha song and saw nothing but plaid and cowboy hats and line dancing. Even the DJ was wearing a cowboy hat. I was not prepared for that, nor was I pleased. We had a drink or to and left and hauled ass out the door before someone asked one of us to dance with them. But if that's your kind of thing, they by all means, go cow tipping then head over to Happy Ending on a Wednesday night. The Snug - burbank
The Snug, or as I like to call it, The Snugly Bunny, is a small, low key spot in Burbank. You'd never see it if you weren't looking for it, which is partly why I like it so much. My favorite part about The Snugly Bunny, er, The Snug, is that they have a digital jukebox that allows you to instantly play any song you want. And I mean ANYTHING. I once played "MMMBop" and was expecting instantaneous backlash from all the bar patrons, but in fact the exact opposite happened. Everyone in the bar (including the bar tenders) started singing along and enjoying it. The thing I would not recommend is to play "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Miss Taylor Swift. Unless you want to see a man start screaming and yelling in a drunken rage about how this is the worst song in the history of music and walk out of the bar whilst ranting and raving. He was not pleased to say the least. I thought he was going to throw a plate at my head. Seriously.
Howl at the moon - citywalk
Howl At The Moon is one of a kind. It's a piano bar but they have awesome musicians that play current songs, and some older ones too. You can dance, sing, drink, eat and be merry! The only downside is there is a $10 cover charge on the weekends and you have to pay $15 for parking. So if you already at CityWalk and/or Universal Studios it's definitely worth stopping by. And even if you're not, I think it's worth it to go at least once. If you're with a group of friends you can split the cost of parking so you're only paying a few extra dollars and the cover charge is worth it. And if you're a girl, you probably won't have to buy any drinks because there's tons and tons of guys. I know that sounds shallow, but it's true! My friend and I went to Howl At The Moon and it was one of the best nights I've ever had! And the fact that we didn't have to pay for a single drink had absolutely nothing to do with it. We had a blast singing, dancing and laughing. At one point there were a bunch of dudes who hopped on stage, took of their shirts and just started dancing. It was the most ridiculous and entertaining thing ever. I promise if you go to Howl At The Moon you are in for a great time! You definitely won't regret going.
page 71 - studio city
Page 71 is a lounge and bar in Studio City. I love this place because it's rare to find a laid back, lounge and bar in LA. It's either strictly a bar or a club. But sometimes you wanna go out with your friends, get a drink and dance a little. P71 is the perfect combination of all three. It is a little on the small side, but they have a nice outdoor patio area, and it's never so crowded that you can't move around and dance. They place good music too, well good in my opinion. Top 40 a little bit of hip hop, great, fun songs to dance to. It is strictly a bar and lounge though. You can't order food or anything, just drinks. You can smoke in the outdoor patio, which is great if you like to smoke. Smoking is great if you want to shorten your life span as well.
On Halloween I danced the night away with a guy dressed as a Beanie Baby. He wore a beanie on his head, a giant diaper and a Beanie Baby tag around his neck. He was pretty attractive, which is why he was able to pull off that ridiculous costume. That same night I also spent a couple minutes talking to a guy who wore all black and a giant pair of boobs (underneath his shirt). My friends ran into a couple people they knew, so while they talked with them, somehow I got stuck talking to the Boob Guy. I was being polite and engaging in pointless conversation (on his part) then once I managed end the conversation and walk away, he spent the rest of the night following me around the bar with his man boobs. Even when I was dancing with Beanie Baby Guy, Boob Guy just stood there and watched. It was so creepy. Eventually he gave up and left. But the moral of the story is don't ever talk to a guy wearing a pair of fake boobs, even if it is Halloween. Forget about people polite and get the hell out of there ASAP. saddle ranch - west hollywood
Oh Saddle Ranch, where do I even begin? There are 2 locations: one at CityWalk at Universal Studios and another on the Sunset Blvd. strip.
On the plus side, you can ride a mechanical bull. On the other hand, it's completely ghetto. Oh so ghetto. The CityWalk location is worse, but the Sunset location is not much better. Saddle Ranch (West Hollywood location) had its own reality show on VH1 but it didn't last long. I can't imagine why it got cancelled. They have a dance floor, but the music isn't that great. I once got trampled over by a person that can only be described as a 7 foot tall amazon women, to this day I'm not entirely sure was even a women. The tight tube top dress threw me for a loop. The drinks are strong, but expensive, and kind of gross in my opinion. The food is meh. Saddle Ranch is more of the place to go if you really want to laugh and people watch with your friends. The couple times I've been there I leave thinking, "You know what Colleen? You don't really have it that bad." Fun Fact: Saddle Ranch was given the highest honor a bar could receive: It was ranked #1 on "The 25 Douchiest Bars in Los Angeles" by Complex Magazine. So there's that. the dime - los angeles
The Dime is a very small, but popular bar. Emphasis on small. It's always super crowded. I've been there on nights where you're literally pressed up against a stranger and you have to practically crawl to get to the tiny unisex bathroom, that looks like the inside of a dumpster. That's not an exaggeration. There's a different DJ playing every night, some are regulars and on the weekends they have guest DJs. They have Happy Hour every night from 7PM - 9PM which includes $3 beers & $4 well cocktails. They make their drinks very strong and take pride in that. Their motto is "We take pride in a few things: our neighborhood, strong drinks, great food and the best DJs and staff in Los Angeles." If you go to The Dime and it doesn't quite do it for you, you can always go next door and haul ass on $2 pizza, open 24 hours.
circle bar - santa monica
The Circle Bar is a bar and dance club on Main Street in Santa Monica. It kind of looks like a dive bar from the outside, but inside is pretty cool. The bar is a oval in the middle of the room, so it's accessible no matter where you are, it makes it a little bit easier to get a drink, rather than waiting in a clump of annoying strangers. There's also a dance floor, and the DJ plays awesome music! Every song was great, at least in my opinion. It's a casual place so you don't have to get all dressed up like you're going to the club.
The only down side to Circle Bar is it's super crowded. It's not that it's a tiny place, I mean it's kind of on the smaller side, but there's just so many people you almost can't move. It's a claustrophobic nightmare just to get to the bathroom. You have to make your way through a sea of people, not knowing if you're going to make it to the other side alive. It's especially unfortunate if you really have to pee because it's a journey to get to the back of the bar where the bathrooms are located (how convenient.) I tried yelling "Part the sea people! Colleen is coming through!" when making my way to the bathroom. Just like how Moses parted the Red Sea in the Bible so him and his peeps could get across. Unfortunately, I am not Moses and my attempt was unsuccessful. But eventually I made it to the other side and said a prayer of thanks to the Big Man alive for keeping me safe. The only downside of making it to the bathroom is the fact that you have to go through the entire process again to get out. But at least it's not as urgent because the risk of you peeing your pants is no longer a possibility. Even if you don't have to go to the bathroom in a hurry, there are still other risks involved along the way. For example, 2 different guys grabbed my ass while I was making my way to the bathroom and another guy grabbed my arm and pulled me towards him with the intentions of doing only God knows what. I was not amused. Luckily I had a friend with me and we were able to escape the strange creeper with much ease. THAT is why girls go to the bathroom together. Mystery solved. Fact: Circle Bar was ranked #18 on "The 25 Douchiest Bars in Los Angeles" by Complex Magazine. So keep that in mind before you go there, bro. the Victorian/basement tavern - santa monica
The Victorian is a cute southern looking Victorian Mansion right on Main Street. It's actually used for events and weddings most of the time. It's got a gorgeous terrace out front with twinkling lights hanging from the tree. There is a small bar in the front entrance where you can order food and drinks. But then there's the hidden "secret" bar, called Basement Tavern. It's underneath the mansion, basically in a huge basement. It's actually really confusing to find. The first time I went there I was meeting up with friends and I'm sure I looked like a confused dumb ass wandering around trying to find this place. There's all these stairs, you have to go up then down, turn right then left then straight then right again, that kind of stuff. Once I made my way down to the Basement Tavern I was pleasantly surprised. It's like this secret underground bar where all the cool, rebel kids hang out. There was a band playing, which felt kind of like high school kids in a band practicing in a garage, but in a good non-sucky way. All their drinks are written in colorful chalk on the walls giving it that gratified, underground look. There are different lounge type rooms with chairs and couches to hang out, or make out if you're the barely legal couple I saw that couldn't keep their tongues out of each others mouths. Reminiscent of your high school days when you used to make out on your parent's couch when no one was home. You know you've done it and it's ok. The whole basement is pretty dark and loud. So if that's not your thing, you probably aren't going to like Basement Tavern. And the drinks are pretty pricey (starting at $12) and they're not that strong, so that's not great.
The Roosevelt Hotel - Hollywood
The Roosevelt is one of the few places in Hollywood that will never go out of style. It has that classy, Old-Hollywood vibe. There are various spots to go to at The Roosevelt. There is Teddy's Night Club, The Library Bar (which his hidden. You would walk right past, unless you knew about it), the Tropicana Bar and their restaurant 25 Degrees. The Tropicana is the "it" spot. They hold various events their every week. I once went to a launch party for Sobieski Vodka hosted by Bruce Willis at the Tropicana. He gave a very anti-climatic welcome speech. Which completely ruins everything you've ever thought about him to be true, based on all the action movies he's done. The Tropicana Bar has also been featured on, wait for it, dun-dun-dun, The Hills and various other shows. You don't have to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy the Tropicana Bar, but if they are holding a private event, you must be invited. 25 Degrees is their restaurant, which is open 24 hours a day. They have a late night Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday from 11pm-1am and sweet potato fries to die for. Again, anyone can dine at 25 Degrees. But seriously, get the sweet potato fries. Do it.
Jillian's - citywalk
Jillian's! I love this place! First of all, it's huge. It's two stories. The first floor has a large bar, an arcade, pool tables and a big dance floor. Then the upstairs is kind of a secret room. You have to go outside the building and take a staircase up to the second floor. You can't access it through the main bar. Once you make it to the top floor, there is a lounge area, a second bar and a bowling alley. They have flat screens in both bars and play great music and music videos throughout the entire night. My first time at Jullian's happened to be some kind of 90s music night, which is really something I can get behind. They played "Quit Playing Games With My Heart" by the Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls, for starters. I was instantly hooked. But don't let this steer you away from Jullian's, as I know most people aren't into that crap like I am. But it was a really late on a Thursday night, and it was kind of a fluke, which I was more than ok with. But don't go there expecting it to be like that, because that's not how it is normally. They normally play top 40 music, I swear. Jillian's is also a sports bar and show every game you can imagine. If they aren't showing it, then it's not on. I know guys are into that kind of thing, meh. If that's not enough for you, every Thursday night is Karaoke night. Even if you're not a fan of karaoke, I think everyone enjoys hearing a complete stranger get hammered and then get onstage and (attempt) to sing the "Thong Song" am I wrong? Lastly, the bar tenders are the best! Honestly, they are all so friendly and laid back and cool. They don't have attitudes, they're not uptight or pretentious. It's instantly like you're having a conversation with a friend. So stop by Jullian's, have a drink and play some games. If you happen to see a blonde girl dancing around singing karaoke to "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls on a Thursday night, unfortunately, it's probably me.
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