• About
  • Los Angeles Cocktail Bars
  • Contact

BARS     EVENTS     OPENINGS     INTERVIEWS     REVIEWS     STORIES     ABOUT     CONTACT
Gibson cocktail and vinyl records

Booze and Vinyl 2022: Electric Boogaloo

By thirstyinla On April 23, 2022 · Add Comment · In Stories
Record Store Day is back for its 15th anniversary on April 23! To celebrate, I’m putting the band back together for another edition of Booze and Vinyl, an ongoing series inspired by the excellent cocktail book of the same name by André and Tenaya Darlington. Volume 2 was just published by Running Press, featuring 70 [...]
Read More »
Gibson cocktail and vinyl records

Booze and Vinyl: Don’t Call It a Comeback

On June 11, 2021 By thirstyinla
What a difference a year makes. As this post goes live, more than 140 million Americans have received their Fauci Ouchies and are fully vaccinated. Los Angeles is fully reopening on June 15, which means we can finally bend an elbow inside bars and restaurants. Inspired by the excellent Booze and Vinyl cocktail book by [...]
Read More »
Jodi Calderon by Eugene Lee

“Liquid Love Letters” From LA’s AAPI Bartenders

On April 2, 2021 By thirstyinla
Organized by bartender Alyson Iwamoto (Thunderbolt, Death & Co), “Liquid Love Letters” is a fundraising event that highlights 10 AAPI bartenders from the Los Angeles bartending community – each one has contributed an original cocktail available for purchase by donation. The participating bartenders are Cari Hah, Chris Amirault, Eugene Lee, Jodi Calderon, Harry Chin, Jason [...]
Read More »
Joe Gardner, 22, Jerrys and Terry in "Soul"

A Few Things That Didn’t Suck in 2020

On December 31, 2020 By thirstyinla
“After a year of pain and loss, it’s time to unite, heal, and rebuild.” ~ President-Elect Joe Biden on Dec. 26, 2020 As this post goes live, more than 300,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 – a horrible statistic that doesn’t come close to conveying the grief of countless family members and friends. We have [...]
Read More »
Chris Patino holds one of the ponytails he will donate to Locks of Love

A Tale of Two Zooms

On August 6, 2020 By thirstyinla
Two Zoom gatherings inspire some thoughts on celebrating and mourning in the era of COVID-19.
Read More »
Ryan Wainwright's record collection

Booze and Vinyl at Home During COVID-19

On April 18, 2020 By thirstyinla
Read on for a wildly eclectic mix of music and drinks to enjoy while you're staying at home during COVID-19.
Read More »
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.
Read More »
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.
Read More »

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.
Read More »
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.
Read More »
 
  • SEARCH

  • RECENT POSTS

    • Booze and Vinyl 2022: Electric Boogaloo
    • Booze and Vinyl: Don’t Call It a Comeback
    • “Liquid Love Letters” From LA’s AAPI Bartenders
    • A Few Things That Didn’t Suck in 2020
    • A Tale of Two Zooms
  • INSTAGRAM

    Cheers @fordsgin for sending this incredible #sloe Cheers @fordsgin for sending this incredible #sloegin gift set! 🤩
#crossstitch FTW 🪡
#thirstyinla #fordsgin #journeysingin #livefastdrinksloe
    Throwing it back to May 13, 2019: @sevengrandla on Throwing it back to May 13, 2019: @sevengrandla on the Thirsty in LA 10th anniversary bar crawl 🥃
What a long, strange, beautiful trip it’s been - so grateful for the extraordinary tribe that I likely wouldn’t have met if I didn’t launch Thirsty in LA 🙏
As Nick Charles said, “Let’s get something to eat, I’m thirsty.”🍸 
📸 @eugeneshoots
#thirstyinla #blogiversary #worldcocktailday #dtla #fbf
    The Mint Juleps were flowing at the PineWoodford D The Mint Juleps were flowing at the PineWoodford Derby! Congrats to Team @bigbaralcove on winning the Silver Julep Cup 🏆
Of the 148 cups handmade by @from_the_vault_jewelers (benefitting @old_friends), 130 are silver (retail $1000) and 18 are gold ($2500)

Cheers to @wonkaer and everyone at Big Bar for hosting a super fun afternoon!

📸 yours truly by @eugeneshoots
🌹 thank you @elevatedmario holding it down at the Julep Bar all day!
🏎🐴 @szenitram & Shadowfax enjoying their victory
💛 so glad we could recreate the classic Derby Day photo with me, Eugene and @toiye 😜

#thirstyinla #woodfordreserve #pinewoodderby #derbyday #WRDerby #KYDerby
    Throwing it back to last month’s wonderful @cour Throwing it back to last month’s wonderful @courvoisierusa event at @redbirdla 🤩
#thirstyinla #courvoisier #maisoncourvoisier #redbirdla #dtla #tbt
📸 @freshprintmedia
    VIPs like @theimbiber can count on @whiskymonster VIPs like @theimbiber can count on @whiskymonster and yours truly for top notch security 😎
#thirstyinla
    After an *exhausting* @abtghq planning meeting at After an *exhausting* @abtghq planning meeting at @laguelaguetza, there’s nothing better than unwinding at @themaybournebh.
Cheers to @__dulcitodecoco @vivientngo @lisa_lisa_lisaaa for the hospitality, see y’all at @catchone in June! 🙌
🍵 Tiki Tea: Mezcal Mal Bien, yuzu, coconut, lime, ceremonial green tea
🍍 No Problemo: Mezcal Mal Bien, pineapple, poblano chile, lime, habanero bitters
#thirstyinla #mezcal #beverlyhills
    The new bartender at @terralosangeles was pretty g The new bartender at @terralosangeles was pretty good, I think he has a future in the industry 😜

What a fantastic and unexpected treat to sit in front of @vincenzomarianella, The Godfather of the LA cocktail scene! #IYKYK

🥃 Via Nizza (Negroni Della Casa): @sipsmith Gin, Terra Aperitivo Blend, Carpano Antica
🍍 Lafitte & Maracujá: @plantation.rum, Mezcal, @campariusa, housemade smoked pineapple syrup, @chinola passion fruit, bitter, lime, mint
🍒 Diabolik: @georgedickel Rye, @avernaus, @luxardousa Sangue Morlacco Cherry Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur, Chocolate Bitters
 #thirstyinla #eatalyla
    So great to see everyone at the @fordsgin Sloe Gin So great to see everyone at the @fordsgin Sloe Gin celebration on Sunday! Three years in the making, the second Journeys in Gin release clocks in at 29% ABV and combines Fords Gin with hand-picked sloe fruit.

Much love @joefromfords @mfcapoferri and everyone at @thunderboltla for hosting a wonderful afternoon. Never thought I’d be so excited to get an embroidered doily! 😂

Sloe Drift - Fords Sloe Gin, Amaretto, Oat Milk, Vanilla (frozen)
The Long Peddler - Fords Sloe Gin, Fords Gin, Citrus Cordial, Tonic (carbonated & canned)
Sloe Gin Fizz - Fords Sloe Gin, Fords Gin, Lemon, Plant-based Foam
Hedgerow - Fords Sloe Gin, Old Forester Bourbon, Campari, Coffee, Lactic Acid
 
#thirstyinla #fordsgin #thecocktailgin #sloegin #journeysingin #livefastdrinksloe
    Follow @thirstyinla