Archive for June 2010
Every Bar Should Have a Bricia
Guelaguetza partner Bricia Lopez’s love of mezcal and her enthusiastic support of some of L.A.’s best cocktail bars have led to the ultimate tributes: cocktails named after her.
Read MoreHori Smoku Sailor Jerry: Free Film Screenings at Laemmle Sunset 5
The legendary tattoo artist Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins left behind an enduring legacy that is celebrated in the documentary Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times of Norman Keith Collins. Here’s an excerpt from the press release: Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the…
Read MoreJune 30: Whiskey Social at Wilshire Restaurant
Following the recent launch of its Cocktail Culture Thursdays, Wilshire Restaurant is furthering its push into the craft cocktails and spirits realm with the inaugural Whiskey Social, taking place on Wednesday, June 30. Executive Chef Andrew Kirschner and Sasha Petraske protégé Alex Straus have teamed up to present a multi-course tasting dinner paired with exclusive,…
Read MoreWin a Gift Bag from the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
Now in its 71st year, the prestigious Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition sees nearly 4,000 wines and spirits from around the globe come through its doors. The competition also serves as the foundation for a wine education program available to visitors of the annual LA County Fair, taking place Sep. 4 – Oct.…
Read MoreJune 13: Up on the Roof – A Libation Celebration at The Wine House
On Sunday, June 13, The Wine House is hosting its first-ever evening Spirits Fest, a rooftop party featuring food, live music, dancing, and of course a plethora of excellent liquor brands to taste. For $75 all inclusive (or $100 per pair of tickets), guests can sample spirits such as Aviation Gin, Sazerac Rye, Rhum Barbancourt…
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