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Beau du Bois Does the Truffle Shuffle at Corner Door

By thirstyinla On May 31, 2016 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Stories
Beau du Bois talks about his favorite L.A. bartenders, an unforgettable trip to Oaxaca, and his latest Corner Door menu, featuring cocktails inspired by "The Goonies."
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Checking Out The Other List at The Corner Door

By thirstyinla On March 26, 2014 · 1 Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
At The Corner Door, bartender Beau du Bois features The Other List, a cocktail menu that he offers to selected guests who are ready to go to the next level.
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Step Into The Corner Door for Craft Cocktails in Culver City

By thirstyinla On September 27, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Reviews
With the craft cocktail movement continuing to permeate Los Angeles, quality bars and cocktail programs are emerging in local neighborhood spots. Case in point is The Corner Door, now open in Culver City on a burgeoning stretch of Washington Blvd.
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The Spare Room Nominated for 2011 AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards

By thirstyinla On May 26, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Uncategorized
The Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA|LA) has announced the nominees for the 7th Annual AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards, including The Spare Room, Lukshon and Pitfire Pizza.
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Dec. 16: Evan Kleiman Hosts “Good Food” Happy Hour at Sublime

By thirstyinla On December 10, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Events
On Thursday, December 16th, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman is hosting a special “Good Food” Happy Hour, taking place from 7pm to 9pm at Sublime Food Lounge. Executive Chef Randall Rosa’s creative cuisine and Sublime’s location in the the Culver City Arts District make the culinary lounge an ideal setting to celebrate the eclectic mix of food [...]
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Bigfoot Lodge West Steps It Up with New Cocktail and Whiskey Menus

By michaelscot On August 29, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
Good friend and fellow imbiber Scot checks out the newly expanded cocktail menu and whiskey selection at Bigfoot Lodge West.
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Your Next Happy Hour Stop: Waterloo & City

By thirstyinla On July 19, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Uncategorized
If the goal for Waterloo & City was to “create a fun, accessible neighborhood spot,” where guests can “enjoy a sophisticated, nuanced menu, knock back a few pints or do both at the same time,” then Executive Chef Brendan Collins and GM Carolos Tomazos have done all that and more. Their Culver City gastropub (named [...]
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June 16: Culver City Launches Monthly Summer Block Parties

By thirstyinla On June 16, 2010 · 2 Comments · In Events
Tonight, downtown Culver City heats up with the launch of its monthly Summer Block Parties, featuring discounts, activities, live music and more, at over 25 restaurants and businesses. The Summer Block Parties will take place from 5pm-9pm on every third Wednesday from June through October. Culver City Summer Block Parties 5pm-9pm Beginning Wednesday, June 16, [...]
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I’ll Buy That for a Dollar: Bigfoot West Introduces Two New Cocktails

By thirstyinla On April 21, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events
This Friday night, Bigfoot Lodge West celebrates the addition of the Moscow Mule and Honeycomb cocktails to its new Happy Hour menu with a special launch party. Both of the new drinks feature Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum: the Moscow Mule is a rum-based twist on the classic, while the Honeycomb is made with Sailor [...]
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Earth Day 2010: Think Global, Drink Local at AKASHA

By thirstyinla On April 20, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Events
First held in 1970 as an environmental teach-in organized by Sen. Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day has since grown to an annual event observed by some 500 million people in 175 countries. In honor of this Thursday’s 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Culver City’s AKASHA will go green with an All-Day Organic Happy Hour, featuring select [...]
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