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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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Big Bar Celebrates Five Years of Being “Stupidly Awesome”

By thirstyinla On October 7, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Events, Interviews, Stories
A vital part of L.A.'s bar scene, Big Bar is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Oct. 8, 2015 with two former Bar Managers, Juan Sevilla and Dan Long.
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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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Big Bar Bollywood Prom

Valentine’s Day: Big Bar Bollywood Prom

By thirstyinla On February 8, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
On Thursday, February 14th, Big Bar at Alcove is pulling out all the stops for what promises to be its most spectacular Valentine’s Day event yet, the Big Bar Bollywood Prom.
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Big Bar Midsummer Cocktail Menu

A Midsummer Night’s Dream of a Cocktail Menu at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On August 30, 2012 · 5 Comments · In Reviews, Tastings
The summer of 2012 may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to work through Big Bar’s Midsummer Cocktail Menu, a stellar collection that ranks among the best in the city at the moment.
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Midnight in Paris: 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Prom at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On January 30, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
On Tuesday, February 14th, Dan Long and Eugene Lee of Big Bar invite you to the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Prom.
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Big Bar Movie Night - The Lost Boys

October 17: Walk-In Theatre Night Under the Stars at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On October 14, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
With Halloween just a few weeks away, Big Bar is helping Angelenos get in a devilish mood with its latest Walk-In Theatre Night Under the Stars, featuring The Lost Boys on a 12-foot screen that’s draped over the front of the Big Bar – Alcove Cafe building.
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March 31: Mixtape Mixology at Big Bar with Erick Castro

By thirstyinla On March 22, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
On Thursday, March 31st, Big Bar is spicing up its weekly Mixtape Mixology night with a bit of friendly LA-SF rivalry. Starting at 7pm, San Francisco's Erick Castro will be mixing SF-inspired Plymouth Gin cocktails, while Big Bar’s Juan Sevilla and Dan Long will be holding it down for the home team.
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Thirsty in Las Vegas: Hit Me with Your Best HARLEM Shot

By thirstyinla On October 30, 2010 · 3 Comments · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
With over 300 years of distilling experience, it’s safe to say the Nolet family knows from spirits. Since assuming the role of chairman in 1979, Carolus Nolet Sr. assured his legacy with the worldwide success of Ketel One Vodka, introduced in 1983. The family distilling tradition continues with HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur, the brainchild of Nolet’s 10th and 11th generations (Carl Sr. and his two sons, Carl, Jr. and younger brother Bob). HARLEM is named for the historic Dutch city of Haarlem (where Nolet Sr.’s mother was born), while kruiden means “herbal” in Dutch.
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October 25: Cocktail All-Stars – Farmers Market Edition

By thirstyinla On October 23, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Events
On Monday, October 25th, First & Hope Supper Club hosts Cocktail All-Stars – Farmers Market Edition, featuring Aidan Demarest (Tello Demarest Liquid Assets) and a top-notch mixology team of First & Hope bartenders and guests: Aidan Demarest (First & Hope) Matt Biancaniello (Library Bar) Brent Falco (First & Hope) Dan Long (First & Hope / [...]
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    Back at it on Clubhouse this Sunday, hope you can Back at it on Clubhouse this Sunday, hope you can join us! 📞 #thirstyinla
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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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    Cheers @repealcocktails & @alexwasily, thank you f Cheers @repealcocktails & @alexwasily, thank you for supporting @abtghq! 🙏 YouTube link in profile. #thirstyinla #abtgla
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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
    Oh. Em. Gee.🍸 #thirstyinla #abtgla #repost @e__ Oh. Em. Gee.🍸 #thirstyinla #abtgla
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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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Special edition 🍊 Negroni MixBox! Coming soon in our new online shop @barhaus_boutique @sophie_darling_ #watchthisspace #negronitime #anytimeanyplaceanywhere #campari #cocchi #classic #limitededition #madebyhand #madeinbrighton
    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
    Can’t wait to visit! #thirstyinla #traveltuesday Can’t wait to visit! #thirstyinla #traveltuesday
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We built this beautiful little independent family owned & operated cocktail bar less than a year ago to share our passion for hospitality and quality cocktails. It makes us very proud to be nominated for Best Cocktails and Best Bar in @405mag 2021 Best of the 405 after such a short time open and a difficult time for the service industry as a whole. Thank you for your support and go vote for all your favorites of the 405 now. Link in bio

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