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Thirsty in LA presents the "50/50 at 50" at Big Bar

Ten Moments from Ten Years of Thirsty in LA

By thirstyinla On May 13, 2019 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Stories
Read on for ten of the best L.A. moments from ten years of Thirsty in LA.
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The Fiscal Agent opening team: Dave Kupchinsky, Kristina Howald, Julian Cox, Nick Meyer

Last Call for Julian Cox in Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On February 4, 2016 · 1 Comment · In Interviews, Stories
Last weekend, the Los Angeles bar community said bon voyage to two incomparable bartenders: Julian Cox and Kristina Howald.
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Joyous Marsh cocktail at General Lee's

Christopher Day Creates Elemental Cocktails at General Lee’s

By thirstyinla On August 2, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Interviews, Stories, Tastings
"Penetrating Wind" and "Illuminating Fire" may sound like kung fu techniques from a classic Shaw Brothers movie, but in fact they’re cocktails on Christopher Day's new menu at General Lee’s.
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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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Tiki Tuesdays at La Descarga

Tiki Nights Times Two in Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On April 21, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Events
La Descarga and The Spare Room are carrying the LA tiki torch by featuring a stellar lineup of guest bartenders throughout the Endless Summer.
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Christopher Day at Cole's

Christopher Day Wins 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition

By thirstyinla On December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Events
On the eve of Repeal Day, Christopher Day wins the 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition at Cole's with a two-part, deconstructed cocktail.
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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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    RIP Joe Turkel 🙏 Lloyd: What will you be drink RIP Joe Turkel 🙏 Lloyd: What will you be drinking, sir? Jack Torrance: Hair of the dog that bit me, Lloyd. Lloyd: Bourbon on the rocks. Jack Torrance: That'll do her! Tyrell: The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long - and you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy. Look at you: you're the Prodigal Son; you're quite a prize! Batty: I've done... questionable things. Tyrell: Also extraordinary things; revel in your time. Batty: Nothing the God of biomechanics wouldn't let you into heaven for.
    Still buzzing (in more ways than one, ha ha) from Still buzzing (in more ways than one, ha ha) from Sunday - SO great to see everyone at the 10th Art Beyond the Glass, old friends and new! Can’t believe what started as a conversation between me and @zxenos in November 2011 has become such a massive festival 🤩 Follow @abtghq for photos from ABTG X, and be sure to check out the Highlights for a ton of Stories! 🎧 It was truly an honor to spin the closing set in @catchonela’s legendary Disco - played one of my all-time faves, Bedrock’s “For What You Dream Of”; @prince & @madonna (she launched “Music” at Catch One in 2000), and yes, even the Infusion remix of *that* song from @katebushmusic 🔊 Much love to all the ABTG X DJs: @very.chill @jazzyjangsoon @roommizzle in the Disco; @schimekstudios @ian_st._george spinning in The Loft; @wetmustachedjs holding it down in The Underground & kicking off the afterparty; and @colinxmiller @marlosbrando in Jewel’s Room 🙏 📸 yours truly & ABTG X Class Photo by @eugeneshoots #thirstyinla #ABTGX #ABTGLA
    We’re putting the band back together! Tickets to We’re putting the band back together! Tickets to the 10th Art Beyond the Glass on Sunday, June 26 are now on sale - link in profile 🎟 #ABTGX #ABTGLA #thirstyinla #repost @theeducatedbarfly . . . Really stoked that the old crew from @colesfrenchdip will be back one more time for @abtghq this year! It’s the tenth anniversary so it only seems right! Get your tickets and come have some classics with us! #classiccocktails #colesfrenchdip #cocktails #theeducatedbarfly
    Thirsty in LA: The Blond Years 😂 Throwing it b Thirsty in LA: The Blond Years 😂 Throwing it back to EPOCH at Studio 56 - previously known as the legendary Radio Recorders, where @elvis recorded "Jailhouse Rock," "All Shook Up" and many more tracks. Other icons at Radio Recorders include Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cooke, Bobby Darin, Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, et al. 🎧 Looking forward to spinning a once-in-a-decade closing set at ABTG X this Sunday! Here’s the DJ lineup: THE DISCO 🪩 SOSORRY (Matthew Mumcian, @causitala) 3-4pm Jazzy Jangsoon (Peter Park, @pinkyslosfeliz) 4-4:45pm Roommate (Justin McCauley, @bigbaralcove) 5-5:45pm Thirsty in LA (@abtghq) 6-6:45pm THE LOFT Naomi Schimek (@soulmateweho) 3-5pm Ian St. George (@salazarfrogtown) 5-7pm THE UNDERGROUND 🎸 @wetmustachedjs holding it down between bands 3-7pm Tickets to the 10th Art Beyond the Glass are now on sale! Link in profile 🎟 #ABTGX #ABTGLA #thirstyinla #tbt
    Cheers to ten years! 🥂 #repost @abtghq . . . Fa Cheers to ten years! 🥂 #repost @abtghq . . . Father’s Day 2012: The inaugural Art Beyond the Glass took place at Sadie and raised more than $6,000 for @innercityarts! 🎨 In June 2019, we smashed our previous fundraising record with a $40,000 donation to @beautifyearth. Since its inception, ABTG has donated more than $210,000 to arts-based nonprofits across the country. 🙏 Next Sunday, June 26, our largest event to date will take place from 3pm-7pm at the legendary @catchonela! 🪩 ABTG X will feature 100+ bartenders showcasing their cocktails, paintings, photography, live music, DJing, comedy, magic and more. Proceeds benefit @streetsymph and our new fiscal sponsor, @anotherroundanotherrally. Let’s set another record! 🙌 Tickets to the 10th Art Beyond the Glass are now on sale! Link in profile 🎟 📸 ABTG Co-Founders Daniel Djang & Zahra Bates in 2012 📸 2012 Class Photo: @thirstyinla 📸 2019 Class Photo: @eugeneshoots #ABTGX #ABTGLA
    See you on the dance floor in two weeks! 💃🏻🕺🏻 #repost @abtghq . . . Did you know the first permitted gay parade *in the world* took place on Hollywood Boulevard in 1970? 🏳️‍🌈 @lapride is returning to its roots when the LA Pride Parade steps off at Hollywood & Cahuenga today! For her contributions to the LGBTQ community, Jewel Thais-Williams was named the Grand Marshal of the 2016 parade. Opened by Jewel in 1973, @catchonela became nationally renowned as a pioneering LGBTQ disco, and welcomed everyone from Madonna to Chaka Khan, Sammy Davis Jr, Rick James and the "Queen of Disco," Sylvester. 🪩 We are so honored to be hosting the 10th Art Beyond the Glass at this legendary venue in two weeks! Tickets are now on sale at the link in profile 🎟 📸 @jewelthaiswilliams at the 2016 LA Pride Parade by C Fitz #ABTGX #ABTGLA #LAPride #LoveYourPride
    Had this dream that @la_girl_btender was at @tesse Had this dream that @la_girl_btender was at @tesserestaurant to launch the new cocktail menu - I was hanging with @annemarie_sagoi @pfunkla @joshgoldman2 @kenbaranda @acatelli @cococoleeen @savoryhunter @noodlesbarnswallow 🍹 Afterwards when I was waiting for my Uber, a tour shuttle pulled up and the driver said “And over there we have the guy who tried to kill John Wick!” as tourists took photos. 📸 Crazy, right? 😜 #thirstyinla
    Honored to be one of the judges at the inaugural @ Honored to be one of the judges at the inaugural @chareauspirit Cocktail Competition! Join us at @themaybournebh on Wednesday, June 8 for Chareau Cocktails and light bites while you watch the competition, and find out who will represent Los Angeles at the finals in September - taking place at Chareau’s new distillery in Santa Barbara. See you on the 8th! 21+. Industry only, RSVP at the @eventbrite link in my profile. #thirstyinla #chareau
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