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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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Redwood tree at Clifton’s Cafeteria

It Was Worth the Wait: Clifton’s Cafeteria is Reopening at Last

By thirstyinla On September 22, 2015 · Add Comment · In Events, Openings, Stories
Clifton's Cafeteria, one of the most storied restaurants in Los Angeles history, is reopening after a four-year, $15-million renovation.
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Fifty-Fifty Martini

Cari Hah: Why I Love the Fifty-Fifty Martini

By thirstyinla On June 14, 2015 · 2 Comments · In Stories
Three Clubs bartender Cari Hah talks about her love of the Fifty-Fifty Martini and her shares recipes for gin and vodka versions.
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Three Clubs classic cocktails

“Mad Men” Finale Viewing Party at Three Clubs

By thirstyinla On May 8, 2015 · Add Comment · In Events
Three Clubs and Pinup Girl Clothing are teaming up to host a viewing party of the "Mad Men" series finale on Sunday, May 17, 2015.
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Thirsty in Seattle: Battle of the Sexes at Liberty Bar

By thirstyinla On December 22, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events, Reviews
Just before the 2013 edition of Portland Cocktail Week, eight of LA’s top bartenders stepped behind the stick for an epic Battle of the Sexes at Liberty Bar in Seattle.
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LUPEC LAdies at La Descarga

By thirstyinla On September 9, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
From September 10 to October 1, LUPEC LA is hosting four consecutive Tiki Tuesdays at La Descarga.
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Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2013 Part One

By thirstyinla On August 6, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Events, Stories
Last month, industry professionals and sturdy livers from around the world gathered in New Orleans once again for Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC). Following last year’s massive 10th anniversary celebration, this year’s Tales was only slightly less epic in scale. From the opening Toast to Tales, to the Spirited Awards and Pig & Punch, read [...]
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Jaymee Mandeville & Cari Hah

Novo Fogo Bars on Fire: Lil’ Twisted Heats Up Caña Rum Bar

By thirstyinla On January 24, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Events, Reviews
Novo Fogo Organic Cachaças and Lil' Twisted recently took over Caña Rum Bar with the first Los Angeles edition of Bars on Fire, an ongoing series of events that offers thirsty patrons a few hours of “Brazilian Zen.”
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Brent Falco at Cole's

A Conversation with Cole’s Bar Manager Brent Falco

By thirstyinla On December 27, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Events
If you haven’t been to Cole’s lately, or if you’ve never had a drink at the oldest public house in Los Angeles, there’s never been a better time to head downtown and belly up to the Red Car Bar.
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Boxing Day Social 2012

December 26: 2nd Annual Boxing Day Social at The Spare Room

By thirstyinla On December 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
On Wednesday, December 26th, The Spare Room is hosting the 2nd Annual Boxing Day Social, featuring the Bartenders with Bartabs Auction. Proceeds from the event benefit the Hospitality Kitchen in downtown LA.
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