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The Formosa Cafe Reopens After $2.4 Million Renovation

By thirstyinla On June 30, 2019 · Add Comment · In Openings, Stories
One of LA's most famous watering holes from the Golden Age of Hollywood, the legendary Formosa Cafe has reopened after a $2.4 million renovation.
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Lady Genever mural at Genever

Genever is an Art Deco Hidden Gem in Historic Filipinotown

By thirstyinla On May 27, 2018 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Openings, Stories
Located in Historic Filipinotown, Genever is uniquely situated at the nexus of women’s empowerment, cultural heritage, community, and Los Angeles cocktail culture. The gin-forward cocktail menu features Filipino ingredients like tapioca, panutsa, bitter melon, pandan, calamansi and sago.
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Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015: Part Two

By thirstyinla On December 28, 2015 · Add Comment · In Books, Reviews
Read on for Part Two of our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

By thirstyinla On December 28, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Books, Reviews
Read on for our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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The Foxhole at Big Bar

Negroni Week: June 1-7, 2015

By thirstyinla On May 31, 2015 · Add Comment · In Events
Presented by Imbibe Magazine and Campari, the third annual Negroni Week is taking place June 1-7, 2015, featuring bars from around the world showcasing the classic cocktail and countless variations. Participating bars will donate a portion of proceeds from every Negroni sold to a charity of their choice.
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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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Coconut Club Cocktail

The Tiki Torch is Burning Bright at The Coconut Club

By thirstyinla On March 15, 2015 · Add Comment · In Events, Interviews, Reviews
The Coconut Club is a multimedia Tiki experience presented by chef Andy Windak, cocktailians Nathan Hazard and Elana Lepkowski, and emcee Darren Herczeg.
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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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