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2014 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

On June 9, 2014 By thirstyinla
The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 8th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the 12th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Los Angeles finalists include Brooke Arthur (Best American Brand Ambassador), Honeycut (Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar), The Spare Room (Best American Hotel Bar), [...]
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Eric Alperin at The Varnish

2013 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

On June 2, 2013 By thirstyinla
The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 7th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the 11th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
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La Descarga - Tales of the Cocktail 2012 Spirited Awards Finalist

2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

On June 11, 2012 By thirstyinla
The Top 4 Finalists have been announced for the 2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, with perennial Los Angeles nominees Eric Alperin and The Varnish joined by La Descarga and Rivera.
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Sponsored Giveaway: Jacob Bromwell Classic Tin Cup

On July 13, 2011 By thirstyinla
“Artisan” and “handcrafted” are words that get tossed around a lot these days, but at Jacob Bromwell they’ve been part of the company tradition for over 190 years. Jacob Bromwell was founded in 1819 with a mission to manufacture authentic campfire, kitchen, and fireplace products for “explorers, adventurers, homemakers, and traditionalists everywhere.”
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Sipping Green with GlassDharma Straws

On July 10, 2011 By thirstyinla
GlassDharma recently sent several of their glass straws to test drive and review. The company has a threefold mission: creating the highest quality, most durable glass straws; having them be elegant and stylish; and for them to serve an important purpose.
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Have Bitters, Will Travel: The Bitter Truth Traveler’s Set

On July 22, 2010 By thirstyinla
From their origins as medicinal products, bitters became an integral part of the Golden Age of cocktails, providing drinks with flavor, depth and complexity. Prohibition devastated the bitters industry; only a few brands survived and many disappeared, never to return. Thanks to the ongoing cocktail renaissance, bitters have clawed their way from the brink and [...]
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Tapping the Newcastle DraughtKeg

On June 28, 2010 By thirstyinla
England may not be able to produce a decent World Cup goalkeeper, but after centuries of brewing it certainly knows its beer. Introduced in 1927, Newcastle Brown Ale is a relative youngster compared to other English beers, debuting to acclaim and expanding since then to its current global standing. Craft beer aficionados may not clamor [...]
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