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Chris Patino holds one of the ponytails he will donate to Locks of Love

A Tale of Two Zooms

On August 6, 2020 By thirstyinla
Two Zoom gatherings inspire some thoughts on celebrating and mourning in the era of COVID-19.
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Ryan Wainwright's record collection

Booze and Vinyl at Home During COVID-19

On April 18, 2020 By thirstyinla
Read on for a wildly eclectic mix of music and drinks to enjoy while you're staying at home during COVID-19.
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Cocktails to go at Melrose Umbrella Co

Thirsty in LA: Coronavirus Edition

On March 22, 2020 By thirstyinla
There are numerous ways that Angelenos can support hospitality workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Pacino at Musso & Frank Grill in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"

Musso & Frank Grill Stars in Quentin Tarantino’s Love Letter to LA

On July 26, 2019 By thirstyinla
Iconic bars like Musso & Frank Grill, El Coyote, and Casa Vega make cameo appearances in Tarantino's "love letter to L.A." Read on for my guide to Los Angeles locations featured in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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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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Thirsty in LA presents the "50/50 at 50" at Big Bar

Ten Moments from Ten Years of Thirsty in LA

On May 13, 2019 By thirstyinla
Read on for ten of the best L.A. moments from ten years of Thirsty in LA.
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Dave Stolte at Big Bar

Let’s Get Drinkified with Dave Stolte

On May 5, 2019 By thirstyinla
Read on for a deep dive into the prolific career of Dave Stolte, from his acclaimed "Home Bar Basics" cocktail book to his Drinkify Me cocktail portraits and numerous designs for bars, restaurants, spirits and special events.
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Mary Bartlett co-founder of Future Gin

The Future Gin is Bright for Mary Bartlett

On March 27, 2019 By thirstyinla
Mary Bartlett talks about co-founding Future Gin, her current gig as National Beverage Director for ArcLight Cinemas, and looks back at career highlights like Honeycut and the Ace Hotel in DTLA.
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Daniel Zacharczuk at Bibo Ergo Sum

Six Degrees of Daniel Zacharczuk

On January 14, 2019 By thirstyinla
Bibo Ergo Sum GM Daniel Zacharczuk has quietly helped open some of the best bars in Los Angeles over the last decade.
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Bibo Ergo Sum

Creating a Cinematic Cocktail Experience at Bibo Ergo Sum

On January 14, 2019 By thirstyinla
Tait Forman was looking for something more than his family's movie theater business and opened the stunning Bibo Ergo Sum bar in West Hollywood.
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    Wishing a Happy Birthday to the incomparable @flas Wishing a Happy Birthday to the incomparable @flashdancenance, who was named Best American Brand Ambassador earlier this week by @tales_of_the_cocktail! 🥂 For this year’s #boozeandvinyl article, Robin contributed Alice Clark’s eponymous LP - I hadn’t heard of it, and it’s been in heavy rotation ever since: “Salve for your soul! This album is practically perfect in every way. If you love soul and jazz it’s a must have.” Robin’s full post and her cocktail pairings at the link in bio. ⬆️ #thirstyinla #rsd2020 #totc2020 #Repost @flashdancenance . . . THE BLEND US IS LIVE!!!! ¡The Blend está en vivo! A small, scrappy and wonderful team of amazing humans helped make this dream a reality. Special shout out to @_jessssssee_ for her tireless effort and extreme patience. • We wanted to create a hub for hospitality at ALL stages to learn, connect and be inspired. We didn’t want to be brand folx telling you what we wanted you to hear. We wanted to hear from YOU! And give you a platform to share your knowledge with each other. • I’m so proud of what we’ve created. I hope you’ll check it out and become a member. This is just the beginning! • ¡y el sitio está disponible en español! • #togetherweblend #theblend #comingsoon #staytuned #new #knowledge #hospitality #community #growth #learning #goals #education #mixology #bartenders #serviceindustry #inspiration #restaurants #bars #ilovemyjob #wearetheblend #soproud @the.blend.us
    Cheers @kingcocktl on the release of “The New Cr Cheers @kingcocktl on the release of “The New Craft of the Cocktail,” now available from @clarksonpotter! In addition to 100 all-new cocktail recipes and 50 photos by @danielkrieger, this major update of Dale DeGroff’s seminal cocktail book includes numerous anecdotes from throughout his storied career - such as the sidebar about naming the beloved “Nick & Nora” glass. The Gibson recipe* is based on his “Nick & Nora” Martini: “After Prohibition, Nick and Nora Charles (of “The Thin Man” movies) and President Franklin Roosevelt helped put the Martini back on the map. America got wetter and the Martini got drier.” 🍸 1.5 oz Beefeater Gin (“or for Nick and Nora, it would have been Gordon’s or Gilbey’s”) .5 oz Noilly Prat Original Dry Vermouth Stir / strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass, natch Garnish with a cocktail onion *In another sidebar, Dale tells us why @mdrnmixologist always orders a Gibson. Hint: it’s related to the standard garnish tray 😬 #thirstyinla
    The calendar says that fall is almost here, but yo The calendar says that fall is almost here, but you can keep the “Endless Summer” going with the Angeleno Spritz from @venturaspirits! Inspired by the Aperol Spritz, this RTD cocktail with a SoCal vibe is a lighter, brighter take on the Italian classic. 🍊🍋🍾 @conspiritor.us says: “With the citrus burst of @amaroangeleno as its base, brightened up with soda water and a hint of grapefruit, this sparkling canned cocktail is an incredibly easy-drinking option for a sunny day outdoors.” 🌞 😎 🏖 The Angeleno Spritz is available in 6-packs (x 200ml / 7.5% ABV) via the Ventura Spirits website, and at select retail stores like @barkeepersilverlake and @hiloliquor. Cheers! #thirstyinla #angelenospritz #venturaspirits
    A Golden Negroni at Golden Hour 🌅 1:1:1 gin, bl A Golden Negroni at Golden Hour 🌅 1:1:1 gin, blanc vermouth, @amaroangeleno 🙏 @conspiritor.us for the @venturaspirits kit - next up, the Angeleno Spritz! #thirstyinla #negroniweek #imbibegram
    It’s Friday of #negroniweek and it’s #national It’s Friday of #negroniweek and it’s #nationalcheeseburgerday - there’s no better place to celebrate than @bigbaralcove! Today is last call for the N.A.B. special - @sipsmith Negroni + Big Bar 🍔 for $25. (🙏 @lucyellissips!) Also available is the Boo Radler - enjoy it on the Big Bar patio or at home with the “Boo for Two.” The to-go kit includes a keepsake @martini Bitter bottle with two servings of the Boo Radler base, a lime, and a can of @stieglusa Grapefruit Radler. Proceeds from both specials will benefit @blmlosangeles! 🙌 #thirstyinla #friyay 📸 Boo Radler by @eugeneshoots
    And then all was right in the world... for an hour And then all was right in the world... for an hour, anyway. @philippetheog is open daily for al fresco dining on the covered patio, takeout and delivery! #thirstyinla #philippes #discoverla #dtla
    Mi hermano en cócteles, Dave Stolte has launched Mi hermano en cócteles, Dave Stolte has launched the @kickstarter for the 3rd edition of his acclaimed “Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics)”! I have the previous two editions, and this one is shaping up to be the best yet. If you have the resources, backing Dave’s campaign at any tier is a must for cocktail pros and home enthusiasts alike! 🍸📖 #thirstyinla #imbibegram #drinkpunch #cocktailbook #Repost @davestolte . . . The new third edition of my book “Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics)” is now on Kickstarter. I’ve enlisted the know-how of award-winning bartender @jasondanielschiffer to help hone the content, and we’ve assembled over 200 recipes into four families: Slings & Sours, Grogs & Nogs. Click through the link in my bio for all the details, and to support the project. And if you’re interested in the topic, be sure to follow my other account @homebarbasics ❤️ . #homebarbasics #homebartender #homebar #homebarbasicsandnotsobasics #cocktails #drinks #recipes #cooking #entertainingathome #whiskey #rum #gin #tequila #mezcal #diy #bookstagram #booklover #kickstarter #kickstartercampaign
    Much love to all the volunteers from this LA Commu Much love to all the volunteers from this LA Community Organizer! 🙏 #thirstyinla #negroniweek #Repost @t.h.i.r.s.t.trust . . . TODAY IS THE DAY!! We’re excited to partner with over 100 volunteers for today’s #camparidayofservice to raise awareness on business interruption insurance. We know this insurance can mean the survival of our industry, and we don’t want to let bars get 86’d. To join our team and help #savehospitality, sign up via link in bio. #thirstgroup
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