I Like 'Em Dirty!!

Dirty? Dry? Straight up with a twist? Whatever your perfect martini mix, this timeless classic cocktail goes with everything, from a night on the town to happy hour to liquid lunch. For a sip of master martini mixology, this Weekly’s filled to the brim with vodka and gin. Bottoms up!

In Beverly Hills, you'll find swank and style, along with "a chilled vodka tasting room just like Balalaika, equipped with ushankas and faux fur coats and a jazzy four-piece band" at Nic’s. Phoenix A also relays, "It's the kind of place I'd frequent just to try every martini on the menu!" Around the corner at Mastro’s Steakhouse, they've got beef and a Beefeater martini to which Nancy D adds, "If you like bleu cheese stuffed olives, try the CEO.” She meant the drink, right?

A hop, skip and a jump will land you at Liquid Kitty, where fun, frivolity and strong drinks prevail, making Roubi K exclaim: “If you like some home-grown sexy with your cocktail, go here. Do it.” Now you heard the lady. Traveling west towards that big blue sea, you’ll find the Veranda Bar at Casa Del Mar, where Kelley B urges, “Walk on the adventurous side with one of their specialty cocktails. Drinks are stellar... any martini they serve is a winner.” For a slight twist on the traditional, surprises abound at Venice’s Beechwood where Sarah J "had a lemon raspberry martini. I never get that kind of sweet crap, but this wasn't sweet at all. No sugar, just fruit and vodka." Gotta get that 5-a-day somehow, Sarah.

Despite the drink's historical ties so such iconic manly men as James Bond members of the Rat Pack, ladies can indulge their ultra-girly side at Purple Orchid in El Segundo, where Chrissy K raves: "They have $10 Martini & Manicure nights on Mondays!" For another killer combo, enjoy libations and live entertainment at Upper Manhattan Martini Lounge in the Southbay, where Amy B shook things up with “a live burlesque show." Indeed, a side of eye candy with your vermouth makes everything sweeter, so head down to Side Door where John M "likes the lady bartender," and Cathy C, "ordered the usual Ketel One exxxtra dirty with three olives and it was perfect thanks to the cute girl with the Betty Paige bangs who hooked me up.” Pretty and dirty? We’ll drink to that!