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Cari Hah at Big Bar

Tiger Mom Cari Hah Takes the Helm at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On March 30, 2016 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Stories, Tastings
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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Big Bar Celebrates Five Years of Being “Stupidly Awesome”

By thirstyinla On October 7, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Events, Interviews, Stories
A vital part of L.A.'s bar scene, Big Bar is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Oct. 8, 2015 with two former Bar Managers, Juan Sevilla and Dan Long.
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Alcove Café 10-Year Anniversary & Big Bar Summer Menu

By thirstyinla On July 14, 2014 · Add Comment · In Events
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, Alcove Café presents "10 Days of Alcove," featuring prizes like a private cocktail class, free drinks, and much more.
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Big Bar Midsummer Cocktail Menu

A Midsummer Night’s Dream of a Cocktail Menu at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On August 30, 2012 · 5 Comments · In Reviews, Tastings
The summer of 2012 may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to work through Big Bar’s Midsummer Cocktail Menu, a stellar collection that ranks among the best in the city at the moment.
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Midnight in Paris: 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Prom at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On January 30, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
On Tuesday, February 14th, Dan Long and Eugene Lee of Big Bar invite you to the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Prom.
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Big Bar Movie Night - The Lost Boys

October 17: Walk-In Theatre Night Under the Stars at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On October 14, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
With Halloween just a few weeks away, Big Bar is helping Angelenos get in a devilish mood with its latest Walk-In Theatre Night Under the Stars, featuring The Lost Boys on a 12-foot screen that’s draped over the front of the Big Bar – Alcove Cafe building.
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On Oscar Night, Watch the Stars Under the Stars at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On February 21, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events
At Big Bar's Oscar party on Sunday, February 27th, guests can watch the 83rd Academy Awards projected on an outdoor screen while they enjoy dinner and Plymouth Gin cocktail specials on the garden patio.
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Valentine’s Day: Enchantment Under the Sea at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On January 28, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Events
Valentine's Day and the prom, together again for the first time at Big Bar.
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Dutch Thrills: Nolet’s Silver and Nolet’s Reserve Gin

By thirstyinla On January 11, 2011 · 8 Comments · In Reviews, Tastings
Nolet brings a modern approach to its floral, fruit-forward Silver Dry Gin and the extraordinary Reserve. Nolet's Silver anchors the Employees Only version of the classic Aviation cocktail.
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