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The Parlor at The Dead Rabbit

The Dead Rabbit Named World’s Best Bar at 9th Annual Spirited Awards

By thirstyinla On July 20, 2015 · Add Comment · In Events
The Dead Rabbit was named World’s Best Bar at the 9th Annual Spirited Awards®, honoring the year’s best bars, bartenders, writers and experts. The prestigious awards were announced at a gala ceremony that culminated the annual Tales of the Cocktail® festival in New Orleans.
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“Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails” Book Launch at Honeycut

By thirstyinla On October 3, 2014 · 2 Comments · In Books, Events
"Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails" is the highly anticipated book written by David Kaplan, Alex Day and Nick Fauchald, published by Ten Speed Press and releasing on Oct. 7, 2014.
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"The Godfathers" at Tales of the Cocktail

“The Godfathers” at Tales of the Cocktail: Part Two

By thirstyinla On August 22, 2014 · 1 Comment · In Books, Interviews, Stories
"The Godfathers" was an exceptional panel at the 2014 Tales of the Cocktail, featuring three cocktail legends: Brother Cleve, Dale DeGroff, and Paul Harrington.
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"The Godfathers" at Tales of the Cocktail

“The Godfathers” at Tales of the Cocktail: Part One

By thirstyinla On August 20, 2014 · 2 Comments · In Books, Interviews, Stories
"The Godfathers" was an exceptional panel at the 2014 Tales of the Cocktail, featuring three cocktail legends: Brother Cleve, Dale DeGroff, and Paul Harrington.
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Jeffrey Morgenthaler at the Barage

“The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique” by Jeffrey Morgenthaler

By thirstyinla On August 10, 2014 · Add Comment · In Books
Acclaimed bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler takes a unique approach and focuses on technique in his new book, "The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique."
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The Artesian Named World’s Best Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

By thirstyinla On July 24, 2014 · 2 Comments · In Books, Events
The world’s top bars, bartenders, brand ambassadors, spirits and writers were honored at the 8th Annual Spirited Awards, which took place at the 12th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
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2014 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

By thirstyinla On June 9, 2014 · Add Comment · In Books, Events, Products
The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 8th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the 12th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Los Angeles finalists include Brooke Arthur (Best American Brand Ambassador), Honeycut (Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar), The Spare Room (Best American Hotel Bar), [...]
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Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom

By thirstyinla On April 3, 2014 · 3 Comments · In Books
Dave Broom’s new book is about how to drink whisky, drawing on 500-plus years of history to expand the possibilities beyond drinking it straight, to include mixers both traditional and unexpected.
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All the Booze That’s Fit to Print: The Best Cocktail Books of 2013

By thirstyinla On December 15, 2013 · 3 Comments · In Books, Reviews
Whether you’re a cocktail newbie or a veteran drink slinger, you’re sure to find something of interest in this list of the best cocktail books of 2013.
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Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition

Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition Launch Party at Goldie’s

By thirstyinla On September 24, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Books, Events
On Sunday, September 29, Dave Stolte is guest bartending at Goldie’s for the Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition Launch Party. The event is a celebration of the new and improved version of "Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics)," the cocktail book that Stolte wrote, designed and illustrated.
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