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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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Douglas Tirola at Employees Only

“Hey Bartender” Director Douglas Tirola

By thirstyinla On July 7, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Interviews, Stories
"Hey Bartender" director Douglas Tirola talks about how becoming barless led him to direct the documentary about the renaissance of the cocktail.
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Second Line - Tales of the Cocktail

Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2012

By thirstyinla On July 22, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
Bartenders, spirits brands, imbibers, foodies and the sturdiest livers from around the world are heading to New Orleans this week for the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail.
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Ever-Present - Bar and Kitchen

First Taste: Bar | Kitchen Summer Menu

By thirstyinla On July 16, 2012 · Add Comment · In Reviews
Bar | Kitchen debuted its Summer Menu earlier this month, featuring new dishes from Executive Chef Vahan Tokmadjian and drinks created by the B|K crew.
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Dale DeGroff and John Pisano

Art Beyond the Glass

By thirstyinla On March 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
At Art Beyond the Glass, everything from the cocktails to the art hanging on the walls and the music coming out of the speakers will be created by LA bartenders.
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Big Mac Cocktail

Twelve Fall Cocktails Debut at 1886

By thirstyinla On October 15, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Uncategorized
The 1886 Bar at The Raymond in Pasadena has debuted its Fall Cocktail Menu, featuring twelve seasonally-inspired drinks, divided into Regional, Seasonal, Shaken and Stirred categories.
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Ticket Giveaway: LA’s Best Bartender Competition

By thirstyinla On October 5, 2011 · 11 Comments · In Events
On Sunday, October 9th, five of the top bartenders in Los Angeles will be competing for the title of LA’s Best Bartender, presented by Table 20. The second annual competition is taking place at Elevate Lounge in Downtown LA.
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Dale DeGroff

Q&A with Dale DeGroff

By thirstyinla On August 24, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Interviews
King Cocktail shares some insights into his bartending philosophy, names his favorite LA bars, and offers a valuable tip for LA's Best Bartender entrants.
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Employees Only Onstage

Employees Only Named World’s Best Cocktail Bar at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

By thirstyinla On July 25, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Uncategorized
The Big Apple felt right at home in The Big Easy, thanks to six New York-based nominees taking home trophies at the Fifth Annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Leading the way for New York was Employees Only, which won the awards for World’s Best Cocktail Bar and World’s Best Drinks Selection.
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