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Booze and Vinyl at Home During COVID-19

By thirstyinla On April 18, 2020 · Add Comment · In Stories
Read on for a wildly eclectic mix of music and drinks to enjoy while you're staying at home during COVID-19.
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Cocktails to go at Melrose Umbrella Co

Thirsty in LA: Coronavirus Edition

On March 22, 2020 By thirstyinla
There are numerous ways that Angelenos can support hospitality workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Pacino at Musso & Frank Grill in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Musso & Frank Grill Stars in Quentin Tarantino’s Love Letter to LA

On July 26, 2019 By thirstyinla
Iconic bars like Musso & Frank Grill, El Coyote, and Casa Vega make cameo appearances in Tarantino's "love letter to L.A." Read on for my guide to Los Angeles locations featured in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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The Formosa Cafe Reopens After $2.4 Million Renovation

On June 30, 2019 By thirstyinla
One of LA's most famous watering holes from the Golden Age of Hollywood, the legendary Formosa Cafe has reopened after a $2.4 million renovation.
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Thirsty in LA presents the "50/50 at 50" at Big Bar

Ten Moments from Ten Years of Thirsty in LA

On May 13, 2019 By thirstyinla
Read on for ten of the best L.A. moments from ten years of Thirsty in LA.
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Dave Stolte at Big Bar

Let’s Get Drinkified with Dave Stolte

On May 5, 2019 By thirstyinla
Read on for a deep dive into the prolific career of Dave Stolte, from his acclaimed "Home Bar Basics" cocktail book to his Drinkify Me cocktail portraits and numerous designs for bars, restaurants, spirits and special events.
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Mary Bartlett co-founder of Future Gin

The Future Gin is Bright for Mary Bartlett

On March 27, 2019 By thirstyinla
Mary Bartlett talks about co-founding Future Gin, her current gig as National Beverage Director for ArcLight Cinemas, and looks back at career highlights like Honeycut and the Ace Hotel in DTLA.
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Daniel Zacharczuk at Bibo Ergo Sum

Six Degrees of Daniel Zacharczuk

On January 14, 2019 By thirstyinla
Bibo Ergo Sum GM Daniel Zacharczuk has quietly helped open some of the best bars in Los Angeles over the last decade.
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Bibo Ergo Sum

Creating a Cinematic Cocktail Experience at Bibo Ergo Sum

On January 14, 2019 By thirstyinla
Tait Forman was looking for something more than his family's movie theater business and opened the stunning Bibo Ergo Sum bar in West Hollywood.
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Lady Genever mural at Genever

Genever is an Art Deco Hidden Gem in Historic Filipinotown

On May 27, 2018 By thirstyinla
Located in Historic Filipinotown, Genever is uniquely situated at the nexus of women’s empowerment, cultural heritage, community, and Los Angeles cocktail culture. The gin-forward cocktail menu features Filipino ingredients like tapioca, panutsa, bitter melon, pandan, calamansi and sago.
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    I think this late night session with @the_bobby_do I think this late night session with @the_bobby_downs back in October was the last time I was at @bcdtofuhouse. RIP Hee Sook Lee, thank you for everything 🙏
    Perfect recipe for National Watermelon Day! 🙌 # Perfect recipe for National Watermelon Day! 🙌 #thirstyinla #nationalwatermelonday #Regram @herathedogvodka . . . Part granita, part slushy and 💯 hits the spot. Being in quarantine means we are our own bartenders these days and making most of the cocktails you see...which means...if we can do it you can do it! ❤️ 🍉 🍈 ❄️ 12 oz. Hera The Dog Vodka 8 cups Frozen watermelon chunks  12 oz. Frozen Limeade 12 oz. Sparkling Water with lime (depending on thickness desired) *Approx serves 6 depending on how much you want to share :) Add frozen watermelon chunks to the blender, add frozen limeade, then add Hera The Dog Vodka. Pour in the sparkling water, amount depending on the consistency you desire. Enjoy and #adoptdontshop! 🐾🍸
    Thank you for changing my life, John Aihara. 🙏 Thank you for changing my life, John Aihara. 🙏 I think you’d want me to play house music and drink Japanese whisky all night 🥃 Kaito - “Beautiful Day” #thirstyinla
    It’s gonna be a hot one 🥵 Check Thunderbolt’s website for the current Frozen Pop flavors! 🧊 #thirstyinla #Repost @thunderboltla . . . All the stock so you can restock for your weekend! . From left to right (kinda): Round Trip, Espresso Martini, Liquid Picnic, Peach Thunderbolt, Frozen Saturn Pops, Tropipop, Highball of the Month, Cancumber, Frozen Margarita Pops, P-Town Boxing Club. . Hit our website (link in bio) for ingredients or to order online! . #thunderbolt #southernhospitality #togococktails #cocktailstogo #quarantinecocktails #historicfilipinotown #echopark #cocktails #cocktailbar #ptownboxingclub #DTLA #thunderboltla
    Cocktails for a cause! Order now at @bearandstone Cocktails for a cause! Order now at @bearandstone 🍸 #thirstyinla #Repost @beerghost . . . COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE- DELIVERED RIGHT TO THE SAFETY OF YOUR HOME (LA AND OC ONLY, SORRY YA’LL). SEVEN BARTENDERS & SEVEN CREATIONS- WITH 100% OF PROCEEDS GOING TO THEIR CORRESPONDING ORGANIZATIONS. PREORDERS WILL END THURSDAY 7/30, AND THE COCKTAILS WILL ARRIVE SATURDAY AFTERNOON. HUGE THANKS TO THE BRANDS WHO DONATED AND MADE THIS A POSSIBILITY! PLZ SPREAD THE WORD AND DONATE APPROPRIATELY- CHEERS YA’LL. FLYER ARTWORK BY THE INCREDIBLY TALENTED @malzmuffman
    Happy Birthday, Raymond Chandler! 🍸 “I like b Happy Birthday, Raymond Chandler! 🍸 “I like bars just after they open for the evening. When the air inside is still cool and clean and everything is shiny and the barkeep is giving himself that last look in the mirror to see if his tie is straight and his hair is smooth. I like the neat bottles on the bar back and the lovely shining glasses and the anticipation. I like to watch the man mix the first one of the evening and put it down on a crisp mat and put the little folded napkin beside it. I like to taste it slowly. The first quiet drink of the evening in a quiet bar — that’s wonderful.” ~ ‘The Long Goodbye’ #thirstyinla #raymondchandler #tbt 📸 @eugeneshoots
    What a lineup! Pre-orders available now for pickup What a lineup! Pre-orders available now for pickup on Sunday, July 26. #Repost @carolinekhwang . . . Plate Lunch for Power. A fundraiser that brings together the Asian American food community in support of Black Lives. All proceeds will benefit @theokraproject and @lunchonme. Choose from 5 different plate lunch combos and a selection of tasty a la carte items. All dishes are from local chefs and cooks in the Los Angeles food community. Pre-orders will begin Tuesday, July 21st at 10am PST and close on Saturday, July 25th at 10am PST. Pick-up during your selected time slot on Sunday, July 26th between 11am-3pm at Mandarin Plaza in Chinatown. Please wear your masks and arrive at your scheduled time to allow for social distancing. Can’t wait to see all your masked faces. Special thanks to our generous contributors: @burmese_please, @dylanandjeni, @bettyhallock, @_perilla.la, @lasa_la, @luv2eat.thaibistro, @marucoffeela, @kuyalord_la, @needle.la, @nowservingla, @spham3, @pineandcrane, @doubtingthomasla, @soo_nfood, @steep_la, @sugarbloombakery, @yoonycat, @piquenique.la, @pikunicola Reach out to @carolinekhwang or @mtea regarding any questions!
    Important info from the amazing Clare Ward at @hip Important info from the amazing Clare Ward at @hippohighlandpark 🙏 #thirstyinla #abtg2020 #Repost @cocktails_by_clare . . . It’s important that we keep ourselves and our co-workers informed of new requirements and procedures as some of us return to work. This certainly isn’t everything you need to know, but it’s a good rundown of the basics you should expect. I’ll post more of these that dive a little deeper into specifics of some of the new protocols. I don’t know everything but I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that has prioritized the health of its employees and customers. Feel free to reach out if you need to talk or have questions about my experience in re-opening for outdoor dining. It is paramount, that we as members of the hospitality industry, protect and empower each other to ensure the health and safety of ourselves and the community. #returningtowork #bartenders #bartending #covid19 #losangeles #usbgla #abtgla #abtg #hospitalityindustry
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