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The hottest tea, the spiciest gossip, the fiercest commentary and no fucking censorship. We are the Los Santos VIXEN. Hope you've been doing your kegels, babe. Letter from the editor: Sis, stop reading the story and BE the story. Submit your gossip to our handy and under-fucking-utilized gossip submission form. Chop chop. Also Like, Subscribe, Share, is this your first time online? Click HERE ! LSVIXEN XOXO ❤️ Bar Review: Snagging a Street-Style Sugar Rush at "Lola's" (4/5) (Located in Vespucci. Photocred: Jenna Song) Rating: 💋💋💋💋 Find out what Four Kisses means here. Life in Los Santos is very similar to the experience of a Sour Patch kid (or the infinitely superior Warheads that can remove a layer of skin from your tongue if you eat too many. Don't ask how I know that.) It starts out sour and then it sometimes ends up sweet. It was a chilly winter day when we had our brief allowance of snow from the weather gods when I saw a beacon in Vespucci. No, it wasn't a skinhead bar. No, it wasn't a skate shop. Alas it would be a sweet surprise in it's own unique way. I entered from the winter chill into Lolas and life was sweet. Ho-ly shit. Decorated to perfection, on brand, ON BRAND, ON. BRAND. 🛹 (The space is maximalist street-style with a candy coating. Photocred: Jenna Song ) First off, we're in Vespucci. A former cultural powerhouse for street style, skateboarding culture, and the laid back art scene. Sure it's seen better days, but Loia's reminds of what those better days actually look like. It's a maximalist street style that's raw, authentic, and most importantly playful. The mixture of a candy shop and street-style is so bonkers to me in the best way possible. Let's be very real here, it's a fucking risk to theme your place out with a unique style, it's high risk and high reward but also majorly bad consequences if the theme is too abstract or not executed well enough. High risk. High reward. This is me rewarding whoever designed Lola's because it is sickening in the best way. You can sit on a toxic waste container and suck on a lollypop while sipping a cocktail and isn't that what Los Santos is all about. Aww. ARCADE! ARCADE! And plenty of varied seating for all KINDS OF GROUPS! 🤖 (FUN CORNERS! COZY CORNERS! YES! Photocred: Jenna Song) So once you walked in and got visually stunned, the practicality of the place begins to shine. The line moves fast, the drinks are made to order (and we'll get those in our final section) and there is no shortage of things to do! I am a fucking nerd, babes, let me let that cat out of the bag. When I saw the Arcade I made a noise that was unnatural and extremely born from excitement. Me and Jenna played Tekken and I WON which I will partially credit to Lolas bar for giving me the atmosphere and the sugar rush I needed to reign victorious over a difficult opponent. The seating is super ideal ranging from sit-along benches along the center-piece, two seater high-tops for dates, and of course the huddly spaces for groups of nerds. Each booth has it's own candy machine of course. I wouldn't expect anything less. And now.... for the SUGAAAAR-RUSSSSSH! 🍨 (Lola worked the day we went and served up signature cocktails! Photocred: Jenna Song) Now we get to the menu of signature cocktails. This will not be a surprise at all to anyone but the signature cocktails are sweet and sugary. There's a Bubblegum Pina Colada, there's one with an entire chocolate bar in it! This is basically a dream if you have a sweet-tooth, and I absolutely do. BUT, Oh... no... is that a but, yes it is a but. As much as I ADORE sweets, there is such thing as too much of a good thing. The only area preventing me from giving this a final kiss is for the signature cocktails to expand a little to include some other flavor profiles. They can still be dessert-y, for example, an Espresso Martini with Dark Chocolate Mocha elements would be a sort of bitter, refined sweetness. Perhaps a Salted Caramel and Baileys moment might also deepen some of these really cool flavor concoctions. Again, this is not a problem by any stretch of the imagination. This is an area where really cool exploration and growth can happen and I know it's possible because of the excellence this spot is hitting in all other areas. ALL IN ALL The Vixen's a tricky sort babes. When you impress me, my bar rises to meet what I'm seeing. I am so happy to see a place in Vespucci beach of all places meet my standards in so many areas. Could it use a small expansion to the signature cocktails menu? Sure, whatever. Is it a fucking fun place to go and have a unique drink and kick your friends ass in an arcade game? Fuck yes. Finally, any place that replaces a former skinhead storefront is a place that I am happy to provide my money towards. Good work Lola, sweet place! XOXO, DISCLAIMER >Comments are enabled!

Business Insider: Lola's Review Written by Kate Park, April 4 2023 Published by Scarlett Remington, April 4 2023 RATING: 5/5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Above: Lola's located on Bay City Avenue Vespucci is renowned to be a thriving area with beach views, warm air, and plenty of bars & restaurants wanting to please tourists and residents alike. One of these standout bars is Lola's situated on Bay City Avenue. On Sunday evening I had the pleasure of finally getting to check out the bar. As I arrived I noted that the exterior of the property was outdated, and requires some attentive work in regards to attracting passer-by's. That said, as I entered through the door I was transported into a different world. The bright LED signs illuminated the rest of the area setting the vibe. The décor could be described as random uniqueness which added to the ambiance, and arguably artistic in the way that the furnishings have been laid out. There were plenty of areas to sit, and enjoy the wares of Lola's including several booths which seemed popular amongst groups. Those that found themselves exploring the area alone found them fortunate enough to sit at the bar. Beyond that sat an area in the corner with a multitude of arcade games, and an ice-hockey table allowing socialising beyond contemporary sitting, talking and drinking. Above: The Front Bar with Lola, and a staff member pictured. The bar staff were friendly, and attenuative to my needs and were able to talk me through the menu, as well as adding there personal recommendations. I had the opportunity to speak to the owner Lola directly. Lola was a friendly, and chatty individual, and before even speaking to her I could see her enthusiasm for good customer care. This really showed I could see other patrons engaging with her directly, and speaking to her on a name to name basis. When I got the opportunity to speak to me she said that she designed this concept from her own ideas, hence the name Lola's. She hopes that the creations that she has placed into her drinks menu continues to attract customers from around the L-S area. It's evident she cared about the business itself and hopes to continue its growth following it's successful running over the last few months. Above: An area within Lola's As I perused the blackboard menu I was immediately drawn to the Special Cocktails, perhaps a little expensive but with cocktail of alcohol added well worth it from a costing point of view. Beyond the speciality drinks Lola's serves classic spirits such as gin, vodka, and whiskey as well as a wide-range of beers giving plenty of choices to customers, something to suit every taste. For those that don't drink soft drinks, slushies, and coffees were also being routinely served. After deliberation between the special cocktails I finally settled on a Skittles Margarita. I observed the bartenders mixing, shaking and stirring my drink with precision, care and accuracy it was evident that they cared about their craft, and it certainly showed with the presentation of the drink itself. As I sipped on the drink I was well-impressed at the quality of the ingredients, and as I sat back sipping on the fruity and moreish beverage I sat back and enjoyed the experience. Pictured: Lola's blackboard of alcoholic concoctions Overall my experience at Lola's was nothing short but fantastic. From the friendly, attentive staff to the delicious drinks, and unique vibe within I enjoyed every aspect of this well-rounded cocktail bar. I would highly recommend those in the area looking for a memorable experience to take friends and family to enjoy a drink by the beach. Like I said at the start, the only drawback is the entrance but once you are within - you will not regret your decision.