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Cari Hah at Big Bar

Tiger Mom Cari Hah Takes the Helm at Big Bar

On March 30, 2016 By thirstyinla
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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Joyous Marsh cocktail at General Lee's

Christopher Day Creates Elemental Cocktails at General Lee’s

On August 2, 2015 By thirstyinla
"Penetrating Wind" and "Illuminating Fire" may sound like kung fu techniques from a classic Shaw Brothers movie, but in fact they’re cocktails on Christopher Day's new menu at General Lee’s.
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The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition

The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition Launches in the U.S.

On November 2, 2014 By thirstyinla
Whisky legend Ronnie Cox leads a vertical tasting of The Glenrothes, culminating in a dram of the 1992 Vintage Single Malt Whisky, 2nd Edition.
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Highland Park Dark Origins

Highland Park Adds Dark Origins to Its Range of Core Expressions

On October 19, 2014 By thirstyinla
Inspired by its infamous founder Magnus Eunson, Highland Park has added Dark Origins to its acclaimed range of core expressions.
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Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey

Sipping History: Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey

On September 23, 2014 By thirstyinla
The Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey features nearly three dozen rare whiskies from Jared Meisler's personal collection.
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The Big Shot at The Roger Room

A Heavyweight Spring Cocktail Menu at The Roger Room

On April 17, 2014 By thirstyinla
The forecast for the new Spring cocktail menu at The Roger Room is "heavy" with a 100 percent chance of delicious.
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Checking Out The Other List at The Corner Door

On March 26, 2014 By thirstyinla
At The Corner Door, bartender Beau du Bois features The Other List, a cocktail menu that he offers to selected guests who are ready to go to the next level.
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Tasting The Dalmore Selected by Daniel Boulud

On December 1, 2013 By thirstyinla
Interview with Chef Daniel Boulud about his bespoke single malt Scotch whisky from The Dalmore, now available in limited release at select retailers in the U.S.
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Drago Sour

An Auspicious Debut by Drago Centro’s Jason Eisner

On October 3, 2013 By thirstyinla
Bar manager Jason Eisner has recently launched his first cocktail menu at Drago Centro in downtown LA.
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A New Chapter for Story Tavern

On September 6, 2013 By thirstyinla
Located on a quiet stretch of San Fernando Boulevard in downtown Burbank, Story Tavern is much more than your average gastropub.
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    Throwing it back to last weekend, when a post-LAFC Throwing it back to last weekend, when a post-LAFC match visit to @bigbaralcove with @conspiritor.us turned into an impromptu menu tasting session! Much love @abigaillsmith @where_aremypants @rookie.bar.steward for the hospitality 🙏 Shout out to @eugeneshoots, who was there in “spirit” via 📞 👧🏻 Selene's Martinez: @lahiguerasotol, @bolscocktailsusa barrel-aged genever, @leopoldbros cherry liqueur + the cutest “garnish” ever (@szenitram) 🍂 No Figgity, No Doubt: @sipsmith London dry gin, @amaroangeleno, lemon, aquafaba, fig, black pepper tincture, pilsner (@where_aremypants) 🌲 Peace Tree Tea: @tequilacazadores reposado, @amass.botanics dry gin, @amaroangeleno, pine needle tea, @grappanonino, pine + porcini mushroom tincture (@abigaillmsmith) 🍎 Apple Thyme (NA): @optimistdrinks, apple, cinnamon, thyme, @qmixers tonic 💉 Booster Shot: @oldforester 100pf bourbon, ginger, lemon, @liquidalchemist orgeat, pineapple, @angosturahouse, @mmbitters Red Eye Bitters - great for clearing the sinuses! 👃 (@abigaillmsmith) 🤯 ridiculously good off-menu call from Bryan: 50-50 @amaroangeleno & mezcal #thirstyinla #bigbaralcove #losfeliz #saturyay
    *So* great to sit in front of @its_2am at her new *So* great to sit in front of @its_2am at her new spot, @pinkyslosfeliz! The cocktails are her homage to 80s beach culture, and world class DJs like @cutchemist are on the decks nightly. Lovely to catch up with @themermaidla’s @katie_rose_k & @leneinalittle 🤩 🍍 Three Day Weekend: bourbon, pineapple rum, banana 🌝 Lunar Wake: mezcal, Cynar, apple, celery, lime, black salt 🥃 Endless Horizon: rooibos infused rye, VSOP cognac, sweet vermouth, and blood orange 🍹 Rip Tai’d (frozen): date infused scotch, dark rum, madeira, sunflower orgeat, curaçao, lemon #thirstyinla #friyay
    What a delightful surprise - seeing @eatrecklessly What a delightful surprise - seeing @eatrecklessly featured in this @gohawaii @cntraveler collab video! 🥭 "When we think about being conscious of our environment and our sustainability in Hawaii, it's something that we will continue throughout the year, throughout their life of the business, because it is something that is so, so important to us." #thirstyinla #traveltuesday
    Fantastic news from an LA OG! 🥃 #thirstyinla #w Fantastic news from an LA OG! 🥃 #thirstyinla #whiskeywednesday #repost @rarecharacterwhiskey . . . Rare Character Whiskey Co was born out of Pablo Moix’s love for rare and distinctive whiskies. After two decades of purchasing single barrels for his own bars and restaurants, he has developed a unique insight into the industry and has forged special relationships with top distillers and distilleries. They have offered him one-of-a-kind access to their warehouses and, for the Single Barrel Series, Moix has found and procured barrels unlike anything else out there.
    First time caller, long time listener @umamimart! First time caller, long time listener @umamimart! Fantastic Sunday afternoon session in the Umami Mart Bar with @doctorbyday - thank you Yoko and Ian (@granmaster_ritt) 🙏 👋 @mmbitters 🍶 Oakland Sake Flight: Umami Mart Junmai (chilled) and two expressions from @densakebrewery - Den Nama Junmai (chilled) & Den Ori Nama Junmai (chilled) 🍵 @kyotodistillery Ki no Tea Green Tea Gin 🤯 🥃 mmm… umeshu… 🏝 Cor Cor Okinawan Rum 🌾 Takamine 8 Year Koji Whiskey - @honkakuspirits notes in the comments ⬇️ #thirstyinla #umamimart #sundayfunday #fbf
    Last Sunday was as perfect a day as I could imagin Last Sunday was as perfect a day as I could imagine: brunch at @drinknorth; sake and more at @umamimart; so many friends at the unforgettable @dronen & @shannonigans80 wedding at @fairylandca 🤩 @doctorbyday knows me so well - North Light is the bar I would open if I ever opened a bar - craft cocktails, bottle shop, record store, book store 🙏 🍍 Pineapple Daiquiri: dry rum, lime, fresh pineapple, absinthe, demerara 🍳 Eggs in Purgatory: poached eggs, rich tomato sauce, parmesan; served with garlic toast 🎥 wedding clip by @davestolte Umami Mart post to follow! 🍶 #thirstyinla #traveltuesday
    Wonderful dinner at @tayhooakland bookended by 🍹 at @thekontikioakland (👋 @doctorbyday) and 🔊 at @barshiruoakland 🥃 Hanoi Hipster: house infused “pho spices” bourbon, Dolin Rouge, bitters ($1 donation to Alameda County Community Food Bank for every drink sold) Classic Goi Cuon (Spring Rolls) Chao Tom (shrimp mousse & pork belly fat wrapped sugarcane) Banh Bot Loc (Hue Dumplings) Banh Khot (Mekong Turmeric Cake) “Nuk Mam” Wings Bun Dac Biet (Bourdain Vermicelli Bowl) NOT SHOWN: ridiculously good garlic noodles 🤯 #thirstyinla #traveltuesday
    You know It’s going to be a good trip when your You know It’s going to be a good trip when your hotel offers a complimentary welcome cocktail! Cheers for the hospitality @moxyoakland 👍 🍹 Got Moxy: Cruzan & Bacardi Dragonberry Rum, simple, lime, crushed cherries, cherry bitters 🏨 Attaching the checkin to Bar Moxy is an… interesting design choice 🤔 #thirstyinla #moxyoakland #atthemoxy #traveltuesday
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