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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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