For you Spanish-speaking folks, you know how this name translates. For those who don't speak Spanish, google it. Just kidding. We'll save you the time. This translates literally as THE ROYALTY OF MEXICO. And we have to say, we traveled to these guys' office... I mean Palace.... to taste this stuff and it's one of the best tequilas we have ever had. The taste is so smooth, and the reposado has many layers of flavor and smokiness that make it a true pleasure to sip and enjoy. The family behind Real grows the most expensive, high-end Agave in the famed hills of the Jalisco region. They have been selling their Agave to high-end brands for years, but enough was enough. They decided to come out with their own tequila, and the result is stunning. See the problem with tequila is that most people think of Jose Cuervo when they think of this spirit, which then conjures up a vivid image of that time you drank all night like you were getting paid to do so, capped it off with a shot of Cuervo, followed that up with windsprints through a bonfire, and for your grand finale.... well you can't remember the finale. But when your friend found you asleep next to the toilet in your dorm, she woke you with, "wow, nice bacon Merkin." Ever since, you have vowed to never drink Tequila again. Well stop it! That would be like drinking the water in Nairobi (yes, we are comparing Cuervo to the water in Nairobi) and then being handed a Fiji water and not drinking it because you've "vowed never to drink water again." Open your horizons with tequila. It's a phenomenal spirit that, when hand-made and small-craft distilled, can be a wonderful drinking experience. And with our mixology-driven events, you can try this tequila in some unique cocktails.

Hidden across the street from trader joe's and just west of the 10 freeway when Pico crosses under it, is this fantastic new bar. Their burger is phenomenal, and the huge windows provide for awesome day-drinking and romantic night-drinking. Key word here... drinking. The owners are like us, very mixology driven. So their cocktail menu is fantastic, using only the freshest natural ingredients. It's a big bar with a great patio and definitely a spot to check out.