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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.
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Lady Genever mural at Genever

Genever is an Art Deco Hidden Gem in Historic Filipinotown

On May 27, 2018 By thirstyinla
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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Redwood tree at Clifton’s Cafeteria

It Was Worth the Wait: Clifton’s Cafeteria is Reopening at Last

On September 22, 2015 By thirstyinla
Clifton's Cafeteria, one of the most storied restaurants in Los Angeles history, is reopening after a four-year, $15-million renovation.
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Sazerac & Old Fashioned - Seven Grand San Diego

Thirsty in SD: Seven Grand San Diego Opens

On September 7, 2012 By thirstyinla
To celebrate the Grand Opening of Seven Grand San Diego, Cedd Moses and 213 Nightlife invited a small group of friends and family to a “Whiskey on the Rails” party on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner.
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Bow & Truss bar

Bow & Truss Opens in the NoHo Arts District

On July 10, 2012 By thirstyinla
Bow & Truss has opened in the burgeoning NoHo Arts District, featuring sherry-based cocktails by Aidan Demarest and Marcos Tello of Tello Demarest Liquid Assets.
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Pour Vous lounge

Midnight in Paris: Rendezvous at Pour Vous

On April 6, 2012 By thirstyinla
After an extended buildout that continued to generate anticipation over the last several months, Pour Vous is now open. Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix head an all-star team that includes bar manager Dave Fernie, Adrian Biggs, Devon Espinosa and Lindsay Nader.
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The Maestro and The Conductor: Mixology 101 Opens at Original Farmers Market

On March 10, 2012 By thirstyinla
Mixology 101 at Planet Dailies has opened in the Original Farmers Market, featuring cocktails created by Salvatore Calabrese and head bartender Joseph Brooke.
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The Bar at Next Door Lounge

Next Door Lounge Opens in Hollywood

On July 1, 2011 By thirstyinla
The Hollywood craft cocktail scene continues to grow with the debut of Next Door Lounge, which soft opened after a series of preview nights. Next Door Lounge comes from the same team that opened The Hollywood Corner, located next door to the new bar. Next Door Lounge has scored something of a coup by hiring Joseph Brooke, who was previously the Director of Spirits at The Edison.
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Smokin' Monk

Black Market Liquor Bar Opens in Studio City

On June 15, 2011 By thirstyinla
Cocktail enthusiasts in the Valley have a place to call their own, now that Black Market Liquor Bar has opened in the former Wine Bistro space in Studio City. Cocktailians on the other side of the hill will want to make the pilgrimage to Black Market as well, thanks to a stellar drink menu created by Pablo Moix and Steve Livigni.
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Yakitori grill - Chaya Beer Garden

June 6: Chaya Downtown Launches Second Annual Japanese Beer Garden

On May 24, 2011 By thirstyinla
On Monday, June 6th, Chaya Downtown Los Angeles is launching its Second Annual Japanese Beer Garden, taking place on the restaurant’s outdoor patio through Friday, September 2nd. Chef de Cuisine Kazuya Matsuoka’s special menu will be offered all summer, every Monday through Friday from 5pm to close.
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    Taking place Jan. 21-30, the inaugural @regardingh Taking place Jan. 21-30, the inaugural @regardingherfood festival showcases women-owned restaurants across Los Angeles, featuring dozens of collaborative events, exclusive menu specials, and Zoom conversations hosted by RE:Her & @nowservingla! Pre-ordering for pickup is now available via @opentable.

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    @aishatyler FTW 🙌 @mixography suggested a Tride @aishatyler FTW 🙌
@mixography suggested a Trident, which sounds fantastic 🔱
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    It’s one week till Inauguration Day, 45 is on th It’s one week till Inauguration Day, 45 is on the verge of a historic second impeachment, and the U.S. just suffered its worst day ever for COVID-19 deaths.
2021 is off to a helluva start - it’s a good thing the Booze Fairy delivered a bottle of @oldforester Single Barrel 100 Proof to calm the nerves 🥃 (Love the Old Fo 🧦 too!)
Launched nearly a year ago to the day, the Single Barrel 100 Proof and Barrel Strength  releases replaced the 90 Proof Single Barrel offering. According to the press release, barrels that produce 100 proof bourbon will yield approximately 200 bottles. Depending on the proof, Barrel Strength selections will yield approximately 160 bottles.
The label says “MTS: THAT K HOUSE THOUGH.” I get “K House” - this barrel was selected from the 5th Floor of Warehouse K. No idea what “MTS” means, any thoughts friends?
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    Nice to see @t.h.i.r.s.t.trust and our friends at Nice to see @t.h.i.r.s.t.trust and our friends at @anotherroundanotherrally in this year’s @imbibe 75! 🙌
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    For tonight’s edition of The Essentials, @turner For tonight’s edition of The Essentials, @turnerclassicmovies is showing @alfredhitchcockofficial’s “North by Northwest,” which of course means Gibsons! 🍸
The garnish is one of @davestolte’s ridiculously good smoked cocktail onions - recipe on p. 213 of the new @homebarbasics.
Speaking of which, I can objectively say the 3rd Edition of “Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics)” is beautiful! Swipe to see how the light catches the copper foil stamping - it’s just one of many design details that take the 10th anniversary refresh to another level. 👏
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    Really, really needed the laughs and drinks last n Really, really needed the laughs and drinks last night. (@carisunnie captured @joefromfords with his 🐱 curled up around his neck and sleeping)
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    Mi hermano en cócteles, @davestolte secretly drop Mi hermano en cócteles, @davestolte secretly dropped off the @homebarbasics “The Works” package on my doorstep. It’s a good thing the book is waterproof, I’m crying tears of joy at this Drinkify portrait of me as a Gibson 🍸 #thirstyinla #homebarbasics
    So great to see @nouswithoutyou in this year’s @ So great to see @nouswithoutyou in this year’s @imbibe 75! 🙌

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