By thirstyinla, on October 17, 2011

If it’s autumn, it must be time for Julian Cox to unleash a slew of fall cocktail menus at restaurants all over town. As cocktail enthusiasts have come to expect, Cox will launch the new drinks with special one-night pricing during their debuts. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on October 4, 2011

After taking guests on a summer vacation to Nantucket, The Spare Room travels to Manhattan’s Lower East Side for its Fall Happy Hour Special, courtesy of new Beverage Director Naomi Schimek. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 31, 2011
Few Los Angeles bartenders have been as prolific as Julian Cox, who has launched bar programs at several of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants. Cox’s fans will be glad to know that three of these locations are debuting new summer menus and specials featuring his cocktails, with a fourth on tap next month. [...]
Continue reading It’s a Julian Cox Summer: Cocktail Menu Launch at Rivera, Specials at Picca and Playa
By thirstyinla, on July 11, 2011
1886 Bar at The Raymond introduces Parlor Hour, a new happy hour that takes place every Tuesday through Friday from 5pm to 7pm. Parlor Hour will feature a $7 daily special cocktail, 1886 Champagne Punch by the glass ($6), $4 bottled craft beer, and selected $5 wines by the glass. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 11, 2011

Locanda del Lago is offering a special $4.05 Stuzzichini (Italian small plates) menu and a selection of themed cocktails throughout Carmageddon Weekend. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 6, 2011
The Spare Room has launched a Wednesday happy hour this summer from 6-9pm, featuring the $7 Nantucket Sound, $5 mini-lobster rolls, $3 beers and half price bowling. [...]
Continue reading There Once Was a Cocktail Called the Nantucket…
By thirstyinla, on May 22, 2011
Beginning Wednesday, May 25th, guests of Fig & Olive Melrose Place can enjoy the European pre-dinner tradition of stimulating their appetites with the restaurant’s new Aperitivo menu, featuring craft cocktails, wine, and imported beer paired with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on May 2, 2011

Cinco de Mayo may have limited national significance in Mexico, but here in the U.S. and elsewhere, it’s a great day to celebrate Mexican culture by imbibing some of its finest exports. Bars and restaurants all over town will be hosting special events on the day that honors the Mexican Army’s victory over the occupying French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on December 16, 2010
Photo: The Tar Pit
It’s been quite a year for The Tar Pit, the “modern day watering hole” from Chef Mark Peel that opened in December 2009 after much anticipation and speculation. Following the departure of a stellar opening team that included Audrey Saunders and Marcos Tello, The [...]
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By thirstyinla, on December 10, 2010
On Thursday, December 16th, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman is hosting a special “Good Food” Happy Hour, taking place from 7pm to 9pm at Sublime Food Lounge. Executive Chef Randall Rosa’s creative cuisine and Sublime’s location in the the Culver City Arts District make the culinary lounge an ideal setting to celebrate the eclectic mix of food and [...]
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