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Ryan Wainwright's record collection

Booze and Vinyl at Home During COVID-19

By thirstyinla On April 18, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Stories
Read on for a wildly eclectic mix of music and drinks to enjoy while you're staying at home during COVID-19.
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Ryan Wainwright's record collection

Booze and Vinyl: Deep Cuts

By thirstyinla On April 21, 2018 · 2 Comments · In Interviews, Stories
As with any great book or party - especially a party with a bunch of vinyl junkies - there are numerous conversations that will be inspired by "Booze and Vinyl." I reached out to fellow crate diggers from the bar industry to share their own album and cocktail pairings.
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Zahra Bates

Zen and the Art of Providence Winter Cocktails

By thirstyinla On December 28, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Reviews
When Zahra Bates tells you she has a new cocktail that she can’t wait to make for you, you go to Providence ASAP.
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Distinctive Bartenders

A Night of Distinctive Cocktails with The Black Grouse

By thirstyinla On December 4, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
The Black Grouse celebrated its Los Angeles debut at Harvard & Stone, an event that kicked off the Distinctive Bartenders Tour and featured cocktails by Lindsay Nader, Jason Bran and Joseph Brooke.
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Mmm..Pisco...

A Few Sips of The Taste in Hollywood and Downtown LA

By thirstyinla On September 10, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
The Los Angeles Times and Food & Wine Magazine joined forces to present The Taste, a four-day culinary festival with nine events in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Downtown. All-inclusive tickets featured unlimited bites from dozens of restaurants; endless samples of beer, wine and spirits; as well as seminars and demos.
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Gingered Bourbon Lemonade

On the Trail of LA’s Bourbon Cocktails

By thirstyinla On September 5, 2011 · 4 Comments · In Uncategorized
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and Angelenos can vicariously join in the festivities by enjoying Kentucky’s finest in cocktails all over town. Our round-up begins in Marina del Rey, heads east into downtown, and ends in Pasadena.
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Piña Colada

Debbi Peek Wins USBG Piña Colada Competition at 2011 Tales of the Cocktail

By thirstyinla On August 8, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
At the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail, seventeen bartenders from around the country presented their interpretations of the classic Piña Colada at the USBG Piña Colada Competition. Chicago's Debbi Peek took the first place Judges’ Choice and Best Technical Performance awards for her "No Passport Required."
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Sipping Through a Sizzling Summer with ROOT and SNAP

By thirstyinla On July 19, 2011 · 4 Comments · In Reviews
With many parts of the country wilting under a punishing heat wave, Art in the Age Spirits (AITA) has thoughtfully been gathering and sharing recipes for summer cocktails featuring its two unique liqueurs, ROOT and SNAP.
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Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula Cognac

Pierre Ferrand Launches 1840 Original Formula Cognac at Tales of the Cocktail

By thirstyinla On July 16, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Events
Pierre Ferrand Cognac is releasing the 1840 Original Formula, a revival of the classic three-star cognac, at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail. The 1840 was developed by Pierre Ferrand proprietor Alexandre Gabriel and cellar master Christian Guerin, with help from spirits and cocktail historian David Wondrich.
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Nolet's Feijoa Box

Nolet’s Silver Dry Gin – Garden to Cocktail Program (Part 1)

By thirstyinla On June 30, 2011 · Add Comment · In Reviews
This summer, Nolet’s is rolling out a Garden to Cocktail Program that hopes to spark some cocktail creativity by pairing the Silver Dry Gin with a different fresh ingredient every month.
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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.

🖼 @fultonmarketkitchen - ABTG Chicago host venue
🇯🇲 @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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    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
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