Though it sounds sweet, this drink actually wasn’t.
If you do not consume honey, just ask to have it left out.) (disclaimer: after 7 years, readers know that I am a vegan who eats honey. The Son of a Bee Sting was made with: gin, lemon, honey, ginger and rose water.
I’m guessing that even if something isn’t on the menu, the full bar and talented bar tenders will be happy to make you whatever you ask for. I didn’t have to read past the first word (gin) to make my decision. Happily, the menu tonight included the perfect drink for me: Son of a Bee Sting. The menus change weekly, so what you see online may not be exactly what’s being offered on the night you visit. I was glad that I had already read both of the online menus ( drinks and food) before arriving because the lighting was really dim. Three seats at the bar and we were in business! Because we arrived shortly after it opened at 5pm, we had the place practically to ourselves. Tonight we took my stepson out for his first legal drink as a 21-year old and Black Market was the clear choice for a memorable and interesting place to do it. The exterior is currently under construction, but the gastro-pub is open and valet is available if you’re not interested in searching for on-street parking on Ventura and walking. Black Market Liquor Bar, by Antonia Lofaso (familiar face to those who watch Cutthroat Kitchen on FoodNetwork) is certainly a place you should not pass up if you’re in the valley. here in Studio City seems to have more than it’s share of quietly interesting celebrity joints.
And more times than not, they’re just… average. Living in Los Angeles, we’ve had a lot of opportunities to dine at the restaurants of celebrity chefs.