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Riding the Trolley of Death, Fueled by Plymouth Gin

We board the Trolley of Death!

A motley crew of gin-soaked bloggers, bartenders and shanghaied passengers rides the Trolley of Death for a night of drinks at some of L.A.’s best bars. [...]

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Game On: The Spare Room Opens at the Hollywood Roosevelt

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At The Spare Room, Aidan Demarest brings the fun back to cocktails with bowling, custom board games, and a sophisticated bar program. [...]

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1886 Opens at The Raymond in Pasadena

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Cocktail enthusiasts in Pasadena have a bar they can call their own, now that 1886 has soft-opened at the historic Raymond Restaurant. 1886 takes its name from the year that Walter Raymond first opened his eponymous hotel, before a devastating fire [...]

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Get into the Spirit of Halloween with 213, The Edison, Les Deux, Villains Tavern

Halloween Weekend is upon us, and thirsty Angelenos have nothing to fear if they’re looking for great cocktails to go with a plethora of scary shenanigans. Whether it’s the bars of 213, the steampunk atmosphere of Villains Tavern and The Edison, or the Hollywood glam of Les Deux, there’s no shortage of temptations to indulge in this sinful weekend. [...]

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October 25: Cocktail All-Stars – Farmers Market Edition

On Monday, October 25th, First & Hope Supper Club hosts Cocktail All-Stars – Farmers Market Edition, featuring Aidan Demarest (Tello Demarest Liquid Assets) and a top-notch mixology team of First & Hope bartenders and guests:

Aidan Demarest (First & Hope)
Matt Biancaniello (Library Bar)
Brent Falco (First & [...]

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Red Rover Throwback: A Seven Grand Reunion

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Once upon a time, they were the opening crew at Seven Grand: Aidan Demarest, John Coltharp, Marcos Tello, Dave Whitton and Damian Windsor. As key figures in the rebirth of the thriving Los Angeles cocktail scene, they’re regarded as [...]

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The Wayback Machine: Speakeasy in Hollywood on August 21

Shhh…it's a Speakeasy. | Photo: Drink:Eat:Play

On Saturday, August 21, Drink:Eat:Play (International Wine Festival, LA Beer Festival, LA BBQ Festival) presents the latest edition of Speakeasy, a Roaring 20s-themed evening of drink, music, and more drink taking place at The Music Box @ Fonda [...]

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Praise the Lard and Pass the Champagne at First & Hope

First & Hope bar | photo: F&H

Discreetly located across the street from Walt Disney Concert Hall in an unassuming strip mall, First & Hope supper club brings style, sophistication, and a welcome sense of fun to the downtown dining scene. Much of that playfulness [...]

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2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Winners Announced

Celebrating its 10th year, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition gathered 30 judges at the Hotel Nikko in downtown S.F. on March 13 and 14 to evaluate 1024 different spirits from 57 countries. Judging panels were comprised of spirits experts from noted restaurants [...]

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All Roads Lead to Classic & Vintage Spirits

As the global cocktail renaissance marches on, mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts continue to utilize the highest quality spirits to anchor classic cocktails and new school creations alike. Founded by Domaine Select Wine Estates (DSWE) in 2009, Classic & Vintage Artisanal Spirits gathers many [...]

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