Chi Chi signing in…

Yes…I’m using a Guns & Roses reference in the title.  (Jezz, don’t kill me.)  The song was blasting in my iPod, which quickly became my inspiration behind today’s post.  “Take me down to the Paradise City where the grass is green and the girls are pretty!!”  My interpretation:  “Take me to the ultimate happy hour where the drinks are cheap and the boys are cute!!”  Ok, I know it takes a second to digest, or maybe I’m the only cheesy one who sees this analogy, but play along for a sec. 

On Sunday night, Jezzand I started our happy hour expedition at the usual Sunday spot, Chaya, with our $6 Slingchi Martini and Juicy Fusion.  The drinks were fresh and fruity, but the very crowded bar was missing a few hopeful cuties to keep us planted the rest of the night.  Off to the next…after a few bar drive-by’s, we landed at Nikki’s.  Has anyone ever been Sunday night?  Let’s just say...it’s the perfect spot if you're looking to dance off any weekend overeating with a techno beat and a dance floor.  Guess the peeps were there for more than just the daily 4-7pm happy hour.

After Nikki’s, it was much too early to retire for the night, so we did a few more drive-by’s, but this time in Santa Monica.  We passed a cozy little dark room called Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar that was calling our names.  We must have stumbled in on a bday party because there was a cake meant to feed about 80 people perched on the table.  It took everything in me not to walk by and snatch a slice of chocolate cake w/ chocolate frosting, but alas, the wine playground kept me busy.  We missed their happy hour sesh, but took note that Monday is ALL NIGHT, and Tues-Fri is 4-7pm.  ($5 drinks & $4 eats)  Snacks include mini kobe dogs and a truffle mac & cheese.  3 tastes of vino later, out the door to the next..

Ok peeps, are you still with me??  I know this is quite a long write, but bear with me, we had such a full night and I don’t want to leave out any details. 

Our last destination was just across the street at Boa Steakhouse.  The HH budget allowed us to sit at the bar in this beautiful, upscale restaurant and order a fancy glass of something.  And just as we’re about to do so, the bartender tells us all bottles are half price on Sunday nights!  There were no more words needed at that point.  A bottle of prosecco and an order of fries on the way…we were happy.  I did one last visual scour of the night for any potentials to seduce with my “weapons of mass destruction” (as J calls them), but none in sight.  

My Paradise City:  Cheap happy hour with cute dudes to flirt with.

There you have it.  Your eyes and your ears….Chi Chi signing off…
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pocket
03/18/2010 09:56

i need to visit your paradise city chi chi

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Jezz
03/18/2010 15:51

Good work Chi! Venice is in good hands.

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