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Sazerac & Old Fashioned - Seven Grand San Diego

Thirsty in SD: Seven Grand San Diego Opens

By thirstyinla On September 7, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events, Openings
To celebrate the Grand Opening of Seven Grand San Diego, Cedd Moses and 213 Nightlife invited a small group of friends and family to a “Whiskey on the Rails” party on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner.
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The Varnish - 2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

Tales of the Cocktail 2012: Los Angeles Toasts The Varnish at the Spirited Awards

By thirstyinla On August 12, 2012 · 9 Comments · In Events
On Saturday of the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail, two events loomed large on the itinerary: Pig & Punch and the 2012 Spirited Awards.
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Don "Max" Maxey

Zombies Have Taken Over 213 Nightlife!

By thirstyinla On October 28, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Events
Halloween has arrived in Downtown LA, and for one lucky bar it’s going to be a bloody good time: all of the 213 Nightlife venues have been pitted against each other in a winner-takes-all Halloween contest.
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LA Craft Beer Crawl Flyer

213 Nightlife and The Beer Chicks Present LA Craft Beer Crawl, Launch 8th Street Bottle Shop

By thirstyinla On August 5, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
213 Nightlife and The Beer Chicks (Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune) are teaming up once again to present the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Craft Beer Crawl, taking place August 13th in downtown Los Angeles. For the price of one ticket, Crawlers will get unlimited samples of over 60 craft beers, plus food trucks curated by KCRW's Evan Kleiman.
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Caña Celebrates One Year and Reloads with New Cocktails

By thirstyinla On April 29, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Events
Time flies when you’re having fun, and Caña Rum Bar is certainly a case in point, recently marking its first anniversary when it seems like only yesterday that it was celebrating its Grand Opening. Friends and well-wishers joined 213 Nightlife Proprietor Cedd Moses to toast Caña’s first year at a party that doubled as the formal launch of Caña’s Spring Cocktail Menu.
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Dec. 16: Las Perlas Private Reserve Release and Mezcal Collective Launch

By thirstyinla On December 13, 2010 · 3 Comments · In Events
On Thursday, December 16th, agave aficionados will have two excellent reasons to be at Las Perlas, the downtown L.A. shrine to mezcal and tequila: an exclusive release of Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, and the launch of the Mezcal Collective, an ongoing series of gatherings that will celebrate and educate about all things agave. For its [...]
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Get into the Spirit of Halloween with 213, The Edison, Les Deux, Villains Tavern

By thirstyinla On October 25, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Events
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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Tapping into the Inaugural L.A. Craft Beer Crawl

By thirstyinla On September 29, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events, Reviews
Summer finally decided to show up last Saturday, but the triple digit heat didn’t deter 1,200 thirsty Angelenos from heading downtown to attend the inaugural L.A. Craft Beer Crawl, a collaboration between 213 and the Beer Chicks (Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune). The sold out event took place at seven of 213’s bars, where Crawlers [...]
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September 25: L.A. Craft Beer Crawl in Downtown Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On September 14, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events
Proving that his interests go beyond great cocktails and fine spirits, 213 Proprietor Cedd Moses is teaming up with The Beer Chicks (Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune) to present the inaugural L.A. Craft Beer Crawl, taking place in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, September 25th. For the price of one ticket, Crawlers will get unlimited [...]
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Red Rover Throwback: A Seven Grand Reunion

By thirstyinla On September 9, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events
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 some of the most influential barmen in the country. Throughout the city, you’ll find their cocktails [...]
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    Back at it on Clubhouse this Sunday, hope you can Back at it on Clubhouse this Sunday, hope you can join us! 📞 #thirstyinla
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@thirstyinla and @clairemallett are back this Sunday, March 7 with another edition of ABTG on Clubhouse! 
Inspired by a comment during last week’s session, for this week’s topic we’d love to hear about bars that feature art - especially bartender art - as a part of the guest experience, whether it’s exhibiting local artists, murals on the walls, live music, DJs and more.
Stop by the ABTG Room starting at 3pm PST.

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🇯🇲 @jammylandlv - reopening Thursday, March 4!
🎧 @nola_art_bar - “Drop It DJ” by @patrickhenryarts
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FRIDAY! 5pm PST!
we are so excited to have our homie CJ Catalano (@repealcocktails) as our first special guest joining us LIVE from @golddiggersla for a conversation and cocktail lesson! CJ is currently the beverage director at the luxurious @fairmontcenturyplaza in Los Angeles. besides being extremely handsome his worthy talents have taken him across the country and we’re so psyched to have him on the show for what will definitely be an informative experience. we’ll throw that link in our bio as we get closer to friday.
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donations to the show will be sent to Art Beyond The Glass (@abtghq), an organization that gives artist bartenders opportunities to showcase their art through events. throughout the pandemic, they have shifted their focus to bartender aid and we are happy to raise a little $ for a noble cause!
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    Looking forward to chatting with Dan Glover, found Looking forward to chatting with Dan Glover, founder of @lobjetwines! A former music industry professional turned wine connoisseur, Dan will be tasting me through his 2012 and 2016 L’Objet Noir; 2018 L’Objet Cuvée (Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Merlot blend), and 2018 Sauvignon Blanc.
Join us at 4pm PST on Wednesday, March 3 for the interview, which will stream on the Thirsty in LA Facebook page. Cheers! 🍷 #thirstyinla #lobjetwines #winewednesday
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I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I’ve been behind the bar. Until things open back up, I’ll just keep drawing naked ladies posed with classic cocktails. 
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Set of 4 postcards (recipes on back), 4x6”, Available in my shop.  #bartender #bartending #cocktails
    Updated vaccination info for food service workers Updated vaccination info for food service workers and more! 😷
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Learn more about how people in the newly eligible groups can get vaccinated starting March 1. 

For more information on who is eligible and required documentation, visit:  ph.lacounty.gov/VaccineAppointment

- Food Service Workers
- Grocery Store Workers
- Early Care and Education (Note that private nannies and babysitters are not eligible)
- Public School Districts
- Independent Schools
- Food Manufacturing Workers
- Port Workers
- Farm Workers
    A Negroni Cocktail Kit that looks like a DJ flight A Negroni Cocktail Kit that looks like a DJ flight case? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY 🎧🥃 #thirstyinla #negroni
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Special edition 🍊 Negroni MixBox! Coming soon in our new online shop @barhaus_boutique @sophie_darling_ #watchthisspace #negronitime #anytimeanyplaceanywhere #campari #cocchi #classic #limitededition #madebyhand #madeinbrighton
    Pull up a cocktail and join us on Sunday! 🍸#thi Pull up a cocktail and join us on Sunday! 🍸#thirstyinla
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ABTG Co-Founder @thirstyinla & Art Curator @clairemallett will be hosting the first Art Beyond the Glass chat on @joinclubhouse this Sunday, Feb. 28! Join them starting at 3pm Pacific 📞 #abtgla
    Can’t wait to visit! #thirstyinla #traveltuesday Can’t wait to visit! #thirstyinla #traveltuesday
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We built this beautiful little independent family owned & operated cocktail bar less than a year ago to share our passion for hospitality and quality cocktails. It makes us very proud to be nominated for Best Cocktails and Best Bar in @405mag 2021 Best of the 405 after such a short time open and a difficult time for the service industry as a whole. Thank you for your support and go vote for all your favorites of the 405 now. Link in bio

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