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Bibo Ergo Sum

Creating a Cinematic Cocktail Experience at Bibo Ergo Sum

By thirstyinla On January 14, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Interviews, Stories
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

By thirstyinla On May 27, 2018 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Openings, Stories
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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Ryan Wainwright's record collection

Booze and Vinyl: Deep Cuts

By thirstyinla On April 21, 2018 · 2 Comments · In Interviews, Stories
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.
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"Booze and Vinyl" + "Low End Theory"

Booze and Vinyl: Two of Your Favorite Things in One Cocktail Book

By thirstyinla On April 21, 2018 · 1 Comment · In Books, Interviews, Reviews, Stories
"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.
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Chris Amirault makes the Armonía at Venice Beach

Chris Amirault Brings Harmony to Bacardi Legacy

By thirstyinla On February 1, 2018 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Stories
For the 2018 Bacardi Legacy National Final, L.A. bartender Chris Amirault has collaborated with 12 local artists to interpret his Armonía cocktail.
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Truffle Shuffle at The Corner Door

Beau du Bois Does the Truffle Shuffle at Corner Door

By thirstyinla On May 31, 2016 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Stories
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."
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Cari Hah at Big Bar

Tiger Mom Cari Hah Takes the Helm at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On March 30, 2016 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Stories, Tastings
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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The Fiscal Agent opening team: Dave Kupchinsky, Kristina Howald, Julian Cox, Nick Meyer

Last Call for Julian Cox in Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On February 4, 2016 · 1 Comment · In Interviews, Stories
Last weekend, the Los Angeles bar community said bon voyage to two incomparable bartenders: Julian Cox and Kristina Howald.
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Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015: Part Two

By thirstyinla On December 28, 2015 · Add Comment · In Books, Reviews
Read on for Part Two of our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

By thirstyinla On December 28, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Books, Reviews
Read on for our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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