Night on Earth, the Cahuenga Pass cocktail spot known for its 1980s neon aesthetic and its connection to the Thunderbolt team, has introduced a new drink menu. The bar's latest offerings include mini cocktails priced at $8, alongside full-sized options for $13, a move designed to address the increasing costs of going out in Los Angeles.
The menu now features ten new cocktails. Among them are the Odd Throuple, which combines rye whiskey with an apple-miso distillate vapor, buckwheat honey, beeswax, and pecan. Another new addition is the Desnudo y Crudo, featuring tequila, sotol, papaya, horchata, and orange. For those looking for non-alcoholic choices, ten options are available at $10. Regulars can still find their established favorites, and the $7 teriyaki-glazed beef hot dogs, served with togarashi Kewpie mayonnaise on a potato bun, remain on the menu.
The co-owners of Night on Earth are noted for their experimental approach to cocktail development, often fermenting unusual ingredients like cherries and sourcing from smaller alcohol producers. Crafting a base for each drink can take the team two to three days, involving specialized refrigeration and batching processes. This commitment also extends to reducing waste.
Night on Earth isn't alone in exploring smaller drink formats in Los Angeles. Hermon’s Tiny ’Tini is a local favorite, and in Santa Monica, Pasjoli offers miniature martinis for $15.
Looking ahead, Mike Capoferri, co-founder of both Night on Earth and Thunderbolt, is launching a summer cocktail series. This collaboration with Japanese lifestyle brand Kinto will take place at Row DTLA, running from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, October 11. Seatings are scheduled for 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Beyond the Cahuenga Pass, other significant food-related news is circulating across Southern California. Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano reported that during the August 19 mayoral debate, current Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass expressed her belief that street vendors should not set up directly in front of existing restaurants. This debate was part of the lead-up to the November 3 election.
Meanwhile, ABC-7 reports that the renowned Pink’s Hot Dogs is set to expand internationally, planning to open a flagship location in Tokyo, Japan, by the end of 2026 in partnership with Japanese restaurant management company Sunpark.
Closer to home, Mexico City’s celebrated churrería, El Moro, which already has locations in Costa Mesa and Echo Park, will add a third Southern California outpost in La Habra on Thursday, September 10.
For those in search of ongoing programming, Mirate and Daisy Margarita Bar have scheduled late summer and fall events. Chef Alan Sanz’s culinary series at Mirate continues Thursday, August 27, featuring Orange County’s Darkroom, which is preparing to open its next project, Three Eyed Tiger. Daisy’s Monday Gran Fiesta runs every Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering $1.50 oysters, a $12 Daisy hot dog with caramelized onions, salsa macha, and bacon jam, plus chorizo fries. Guests can also get a free Tequila Tromba with any food purchase, $12 margaritas, and half-price bottles of bubbles, specifically for bar seating. Mirate also features a Monday night program, including $12 boilermakers at its Los Feliz location.
