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A Taste of The Taste: Cocktail Confidential

By thirstyinla On September 8, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Events
On Saturday night of The Taste, LA’s thriving cocktail culture was in the spotlight at Cocktail Confidential, co-hosted by LA Times food and nightlife writer Jessica Gelt and acclaimed mixologist Julian Cox.
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Ticket Giveaway: LA’s Best Bartender Competition

By thirstyinla On October 5, 2011 · 11 Comments · In Events
On Sunday, October 9th, five of the top bartenders in Los Angeles will be competing for the title of LA’s Best Bartender, presented by Table 20. The second annual competition is taking place at Elevate Lounge in Downtown LA.
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That’s Amaro: Julian Cox Creates the Opening Cocktails for Sotto

By thirstyinla On March 28, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Events, Openings
Julian Cox is creating a cocktail menu that showcases the Italian herbal liqueurs known as amari for Sotto, which features a market-driven menu of regionally-inspired Southern Italian dishes.
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All the Booze That’s Fit to Print – March 2011

By thirstyinla On March 13, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Books
With a slew of bar openings and more on the way, there’s never been a better time to be a cocktail enthusiast in the City of Angels. In recent weeks media coverage of the L.A. cocktail scene has ramped up, which makes it as good a time as any to collect some highlights from the last few months.
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Let’s Get This Party Started: Playa Opens February 11

By thirstyinla On February 9, 2011 · 4 Comments · In Events, Openings, Reviews
Anticipation is hitting a fever pitch for Playa, the new venture from Rivera chef John Sedlar opening Friday, February 11th. Foodies are salivating at the prospect of exploring Sedlar’s “Urban Latin Cuisine,” while cocktail enthusiasts are ready to sip the latest creations from acclaimed mixologist Julian Cox.
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    It’s one week till Halloween! 🎃 @bigbaralcove It’s one week till Halloween! 🎃 @bigbaralcove has you sorted with three movie-themed cocktail kits, featuring “Hocus Pocus,” “Get Out” and my fave, “The Shining” 🪓 The kit has everything you’ll need for your stay at the Overlook Hotel: Redrum cocktail with Bacardi 8, Overproof Jamaican Rum, lime, Cherry Heering, Angostura Bitters (16oz = four servings, or one for me 😂) Overlook Hotel maze map Overlook Hotel postcard Room 237 keychain stickers @alcovebigbar Chipotle Chili Chocolate 🍫 microwave 🍿 The cocktail kits are available while supplies last, order yours before they’re sold out! Lloyd : What will you be drinking, sir? Jack Torrance : Hair of the dog that bit me, Lloyd. #thirstyinla #thirstyclassics #halloweenmovies #theshining #stanleykubrick #redrum
    The third and final RSD DROP is this Saturday, and The third and final RSD DROP is this Saturday, and we’re celebrating with an LA OG, @geeyomartinez! For his Booze & Vinyl pairing, Gio selected the 2xLP “Set My Heart on Fire Immediately” by @perfumegenius. The first LP is paired with the Milano-Torino, which he says evokes the album - “rich, intense, and complex.” For the second LP, he recommends a memory: “Pick a time and place where you felt connected to other people and remember what you were drinking.” What a perfect coda for this year’s epic Booze & Vinyl collection. 🙏 ⬆️ Link in bio for the Milano-Torino recipe and Gio’s thoughts on “Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.” 📸 @geeyomartinez #thirstyinla #boozeandvinyl #perfumegenius #RSDDrops #rsd2020
    It was @carisunnie’s birthday - but *we* were gi It was @carisunnie’s birthday - but *we* were gifted with a bespoke #tigermom cocktail and mini Martinis and Manhattans by @make_em_say_eun! 🍸 Sampled the @valcaudalies Sweet Vermouth for the first time - it’s really nice, has anyone else tried it? Bending an elbow and catching up with friends - what a salve for the soul. Cheers @cococoleeen for hosting a much-needed gathering to celebrate our dear Cari. Who’s ready for Spamsgiving? 😜 #thirstyinla
    The third and final RSD DROP is this Saturday, and The third and final RSD DROP is this Saturday, and to celebrate we have TWO Booze and Vinyl pairings! First up is @allofthedrinks, who selected “The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1” - paired with her own St. Joseph’s Curse for the A-side, and the classic Suffering Bastard for the B-side. ⬆️ Link in bio for recipes and Keli’s thoughts on “The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1.” Shout out to DJ Jellybean! 📸 A “small” part of Keli’s incredible 1,600+ bottle gin collection. 🤩 #thirstyinla #boozeandvinyl #travelingwilburys #RSDDrops #rsd2020
    With a madman in the Oval Office and COVID-19 cont With a madman in the Oval Office and COVID-19 continuing to rage across the country, many of us are slipping into the depths of despair. To borrow one of @thedanrather’s favorite words, “Steady.” Pour/mix yourself something to sip, read “What Unites Us,” and be inspired. 📖 Rather writes, “We have been through big challenges in the past, that it often seems darkest in the present. The pendulum of our great nation seems to have swung toward conceit and unsteadiness once again, but it is in our power to wrest it back.” It’s two weeks till Election Day, friends: “The people’s voice, your voice, must be heard for it to have effect.” 🗳 #thirstyinla #oldforester #bourbon #danrather #whatunitesus #vote
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    What to do after brunch with @adbruin & @drdodgeod What to do after brunch with @adbruin & @drdodgeod? Drop off our ballots at an OFFICIAL @lacountyrrcc Drop Box, of course! 🗳 Last day to register to vote in California is Monday, Oct. 19. This is the election of our lives, make your voice heard and make your plan to vote at plan.lavote.net! ✔️ Put your voted ballot cards into your return envelope. ✔️ Sign, date and seal the return envelope. ✔️ Drop your ballot in any Drop Box or at Vote Centers across the city. ➡️ You can also cast your vote in-person before Nov. 3 at a Vote Center, including landmarks like @dodgers Stadium, @hammer_museum @theforum @hollywoodbowl @hollywoodpantagestheatre @hotelfigueroa @magiccastlehollywood @staplescenterla @thewiltern Voting gear by: 😷🗿 @stitch_bitch_masks 💛🐻 @pup.n.taco #LAVotes #vote
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