Hey darlin’ it’s hot outside. Screw the oven, to hell with the kitchen, I’m drinking dinner this week.

After a brief glimpse at Metromix’s list of restaurants with free corkage, I was pleased to hear that the urban legend about Cobras & Matadors policy was just a myth. I’d buy my wine at the place next door anyways, but it’s nice to know that my Vons six-pack (10% off!) is also accepted. Cobras and Matadors 7615 W Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, 323-932-6178

As a born and bred Santa Monican, sometimes I find it hard to justify the carbon emissions necessary to make it to Beverly, so I may just plop myself down at the most recent addition to the Beverly Hills Hotel, Bar Nineteen 12. Although a solid 10 degrees cooler than it is at LACMA, Beverly Hills isn’t immune to a heat wave every now and again which is why alcoholic popsicles and jelly shots in flavors ranging from watermelon to apple martini are always a good idea.  Bar Nineteen12, The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd (at Beverly Dr), Beverly Hills, 310-273-1912

Not feeling quite so posh? Perhaps so hot that the idea of even venturing out of the house to purchase popsicles is just too much effort? Well, I’ve always been a big fan of making your own. Both the Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades farmers markets feature a wide variety of freshly pressed juices just perfect for popsicles (if you can find it, passion fruit-apple-carrot juice makes the greatest popsicle ever!) but that still requires leaving the house. If you’ve got lemons on hand, you can do nothing better for yourself than a visit over to Orangette to view her Basil Lemonade recipe — like the sugary sweet juice of your youth, but slightly more civilized. And even better with vodka.

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