Posts by thirstyinla
Let’s Get Drinkified with Dave Stolte
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.
Read MoreThe Future Gin is Bright for Mary Bartlett
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.
Read MoreSix Degrees of Daniel Zacharczuk
Bibo Ergo Sum GM Daniel Zacharczuk has quietly helped open some of the best bars in Los Angeles over the last decade.
Read MoreCreating a Cinematic Cocktail Experience at Bibo Ergo Sum
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.
Read MoreGenever is an Art Deco Hidden Gem in Historic Filipinotown
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.
Read MoreBooze and Vinyl: Deep Cuts
As with any great book or party – especially a party with a bunch of vinyl junkies – there are numerous conversations that will be inspired by “Booze and Vinyl.” I reached out to fellow crate diggers from the bar industry to share their own album and cocktail pairings.
Read MoreBooze and Vinyl: Two of Your Favorite Things in One Cocktail Book
“Booze and Vinyl” features 70 iconic albums from the 1930s through the 2000s, with every album paired with a “Side A” and “Side B” cocktail to create a two-drink listening session.
Read MoreChris Amirault Brings Harmony to Bacardi Legacy
For the 2018 Bacardi Legacy National Final, L.A. bartender Chris Amirault has collaborated with 12 local artists to interpret his Armonía cocktail.
Read MoreBeau du Bois Does the Truffle Shuffle at Corner Door
Beau du Bois talks about his favorite L.A. bartenders, an unforgettable trip to Oaxaca, and his latest Corner Door menu, featuring cocktails inspired by “The Goonies.”
Read MoreTiger Mom Cari Hah Takes the Helm at Big Bar
Tiger Mom Cari Hah talks about becoming the new bar manager at Big Bar, the importance of mentoring, and her exceptional spring cocktail menu.
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