Hallie
Hallie is an East coast transplant working in Tinseltown as a freelance journalist. Previously, she worked for an entertainment news show hosted by a 90s TV heartthrob-turned-fitness guru and for the three letter website that changed the face of online journalism. Hallie loves comedy, photography, quality television (like “Law and Order: SVU”) and finding new spots in L.A. Most of all, she loves her pup Milo.
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Posts by Hallie
Margaritaville Las Vegas Now Open for Business with the World’s Largest Margarita!
Oct 15th
There are over 100 casinos in Las Vegas, but as of this weekend, there’s only one casino that holds the record for the World’s Largest Margarita! The Margaritaville Casino at Flamingo officially opened on Friday with a two-story 8,500 gallon margarita called “Lucky Rita.” We talked to the woman behind “Lucky Rita”, Tamara Baldanza — the Director of Marketing for Margaritaville. More >
The Truth about Hotel Ratings and Library Alehouse Hosting Dogfish Head Beer Night on The Scoop
Sep 7th
- The truth about hotel ratings.
- How marketing by Miller Lite killed the beer industry.
- Seasonal beers benefit both consumer and the beer business.
- Yuengling coming out with a new Oktoberfest beer.
- Sample Vertical Wine Bistro’s new food and drink menu additions during their Open House on September 13 from 7 – 10 PM. RSVP here.
- Library Alehouse in Santa Monica is hosting a “Dogfish Head Study Hall” event today at 6 PM.
- Eat Real Fest in Oakland, CA is September 23 – 25.
Live it Up This Long Weekend with Labor Day Specialty Cocktails
Sep 2nd
Wait, wasn’t it just Memorial Day? Summer flew by faster than Road Runner and we can’t believe it is September already. Transition into fall than will a new favorite cocktail. Have a labor-free long weekend with these easy-to-mix drinks in honor of Labor Day Weekend! More >
Pretend You’re French Today and Celebrate Bastille Day with these Drinks
Jul 14th
You don’t need to know what a holiday is all about in order to celebrate it, right? July 14 is Bastille Day or French National Day and there are plenty of cocktails you can mix up to celebrate! Plop on a beret, munch on a croissant and sip on one of these specialty drinks for Bastille Day! Santé! More >
12 Must-Have Travel Products
Jul 13th
It’s the season for road trips and vacations! Whether you are going camping, visiting Mount Rushmore, or hitting the beach, we’ve found the must-have travel products that will make your vacay easier — and more fun!
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The Excalibur’s New Burger Joint and 100 Best Wine Restaurants on the Scoop
Jul 12th
- American Burger Works expected to open this fall at Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
- The Daily Grill wants to ease the pain of the 405 Freeway closure with special $4.05 prices at locations in Downtown, Studio City, Brentwood, Burbank, Santa Monica, Century City.
- 13 new restaurants and food trucks have been added to the A Taste of the Bay Area 2011 lineup at Outside Lands in San Francisco.
- Tips for speaking English abroad.
- The Nolitan will open August 1 in New York City.
- The Gourmet Music Carnival is equal parts delicious food, great music and serious shopping and will take place at L.A. State Historic Park on August 21.
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants in the U.S.
- Get your free popcorn with admission to the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2″ Ultimate Fan Celebration Opening Night at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on July 14 at 9 PM.
- Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach, CA Introduces nine “new” original cocktails from Donn Beach.
Photography provided by Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Outside Lands Summer Pairing Series and Canter’s Sandwich for Under a Buck on The Scoop
Jul 8th
- The Outside Lands Summer Pairings Series will run July 9, July 10, July 24 and August 7.
- Canter’s in Los Angeles is celebrating their 80th birthday with 80 cent corned beef sandwiches on July 12 from 4:00 PM to 12:00 PM.
- Participating 7-Eleven stores across the nation will celebrate 7-Eleven’s 84th birthday by giving customers a free 7.11-oz size Slurpee® on July 11. L.A. area locations include Downtown Los Angeles (848 West 7th Street) from 11 AM – 2 PM, East Los Angeles (922 West Duarte Road in Monrovia) from 12 – 3 PM and Orange County (13472 Euclid Street in Garden Grove) from 12 – 5 PM.
- Veganism is on the rise.
- Girl power! Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino names Susan Wolfla the first female Executive Chef on the Las Vegas Strip.
- 5 unique places in Italy.
- The 3rd Annual Valley Beer Festival will take place August 20 at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks, CA.
- The cost of living is now higher in Shanghai than New York City.
- International #IPADay for craft beer lovers will be held on August 4.
- Reuters rates the top 10 quirky hotels in the world.
Two Summer Beer Festivals Not to Miss and Google Set to Launch New Travel Search Site on The Scoop
Jul 6th
- Stone 15th Anniversary celebration is August 19 – 20.
- 2nd Annual Strong Beer Festival at the Aces and Ales in Las Vegas is August 12 – 15.
- Papaya King lets fans create their next billboard and the chance to win a month of free hot dogs.
- Google set to launch new travel search site.
- Frommer’s shows us how to find the best deals at duty-free shops.
- 40+ food trucks will be at Munchathon, a food-themed 5K run and gourmet food truck festival. The event will be held at the Oak Canyon Park in Orange County, CA on July 16.
- Study shows it’s hard for us to resist fatty foods, blame it on the marijuana-like chemicals in our body.
- Mandalay Bay will host the third annual Aureole Las Vegas Wine Weekend August 5 – 7.
Photo: Stone’s 14th Anniversary in San Marcos, CA
America Celebrates Independence Day and Interview with BrewDog’s James Watt on The Scoop
Jul 4th
- America celebrates Independence Day with BBQ’s and fireworks.
- 10 places to celebrate Independence day.
- USA Network’s Character Approved top 5 parks to visit this summer.
- The Bar Lounge at the Kitano New York Hotel will offer the Odorouge Martini the entire month of July and August. Odorouge is specifically for lovers, partners and significant others seeking a night of relaxation and romance and mixed with Grey Goose, Triple Sec and Sakura Cherry Blossom Liqueur.
- Are adult pools in Las Vegas popular hot spots? You bet.
- CNNGo.com interviews BrewDog’s James B. Watt.
- Grill your own meat on top of a cruise ship.
Specialty Cocktails to Celebrate July 4th
Jul 1st
If you are looking for a way to add your own fireworks to a July 4th celebration, we’ve got you covered. Celebrate Independence Day with a specialty cocktail! Sweet, spicy, fruity or bubbly — we have a recipe for all tastes! More >
Katie Lee’s Favorite Summer Cocktails and Eats
Jun 29th
Chef and food critic Katie Lee celebrated the release of her new book “Groundswell” at the W Los Angeles – Westwood with Gilt City and Downtown L.A.’s The Edison on Tuesday night. We chatted with Katie about drinking and eating in the summertime! More >
Otis Jackson’s Soul Dog Whips Up ‘Conscious Comfort Food’ in a Bun
Jun 24th
Screenwriter Don Scott grew up loving hot dogs and his parents owned soul food restaurants in Cleveland. He blended these childhood memories into his very own restaurant — Otis Jackson’s Soul Dog. These aren’t your boring ballpark dogs. These are premium hot dogs topped with soul food, baby! More >
ColLAboration Beer Garden Pops up on the Sunset Strip and Raunchy Destinations in Europe The Scoop
Jun 23rd
- The ColLAboration mobile craft beer garden will pop-up on July 9, July 16 and July 23. All three events will take place on the Sunset Strip right across from the Roxy Theater.
- Travel and Leisure names the best hotels for 4th of July fireworks.
- Lady Gaga wants you to visit Japan.
- Sex chairs, fantasy brothels and more — 5 surprisingly raunchy destinations in Europe.
- On on June 28, Mas Malo introduces its first ever stand-up comedy night “La Vida Joqua!” with a special $5 menu and tequila cocktails.
- The August issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine lists America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants.
- Experience “W AROUND THE WORLD” when new worldly cuisine takes over the menu at NINETHIRTY restaurant inside the W Los Angeles -Westwood every second Saturday of the month.
- This July, celebrate National Grilling Month at Japonais at The Mirage with the art of grilling Japanese-style and new menu items at the Robata Grill.
Officials Predict Prolonged High Food Prices, Eat Real Festival in Culver City on The Scoop
Jun 17th
- Officials predict prolonged high food prices.
- The Eat Real Festival at the Helms Bakery in Culver City, CA is July 16 – 17.
- According to Beer & Whiskey Brothers, New Jersey has the best selection of craft beers.
- Hugo’s Tacos in Atwater Village is launching the Burrito Bento Box for Two to coincide with the Atwater Village Movies at the Park.
- This year’s East LA Meets Napa event will take place on July 8.
- The grand opening of the Stone Company Store — South Park in San Diego is June 22.
- Virgin Atlantic to launch new route between London and Mexico in 2012.
