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A Surprising Summer Cocktail Menu at Eveleigh

By thirstyinla On August 7, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Tastings
At Eveleigh in West Hollywood, Bar Manager Dave Kupchinsky has taken a different approach by prominently featuring aromatic cocktails on his summer menu.
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Southern Belle Whistle - 1886

Pop Goes the 1886 Summer Cocktail Menu

By thirstyinla On July 12, 2012 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
As the summer of 2012 heats up, thirsty Angelenos can look forward to Thursday, July 12th, when 1886 Bar at The Raymond officially debuts its Summer Cocktail Menu.
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Eveleigh Guest Bartender Series Round 6

By thirstyinla On July 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
Just in time to get livers in fighting shape before Tales of the Cocktail, Eveleigh is kicking off Round 6 of its stellar Guest Bartender Series. Launched last fall by Eveleigh Bar Manager Dave Kupchinsky, the Monday night series continues to be one of the city’s best cocktail parties, showcasing some of LA’s top bartenders [...]
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Eveleigh Guest Bartender Series Round 5

By thirstyinla On May 27, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
On Monday, May 28th, Eveleigh returns with Round 5 of its superb Guest Bartender Series. Round 5 kicks off with former Varnish GM Chris Bostick in his final LA appearance before he heads to Austin to open his own bar.
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Guest Bartender Series Round 4 at Eveleigh

By thirstyinla On April 13, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
Eveleigh’s Guest Bartender Series Round 4 launches on Monday, April 16th, featuring the dynamic duo of Rich Andreoli and Mia Sarazen, sponsored by Tequila Ocho.
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Guest Bartender Series Round 3 at Eveleigh

By thirstyinla On March 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
Round 3 of Eveleigh’s Guest Bartender Series begins on Monday, March 5th and features another stellar lineup in the upcoming weeks.
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Harvard & Stone NYE 2011

So Long 2011, and Thanks for All the Fish!

By thirstyinla On December 21, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Events
It’s time to start stretching those livers, Los Angeles! Craft cocktail destinations across the city are welcoming the new year with masquerade parties, multi-course dinners, and spirited trips around the world and back in time to the 1920s.
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Spare Room Boxing Day Social 2011

Boxing Day Social at The Spare Room

By thirstyinla On December 16, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
On Monday, December 26th, Naomi Schimek is helping to spread some holiday cheer by hosting a special Boxing Day Social at The Spare Room in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. All proceeds from the event go to the Hospitality Kitchen (aka the “Hippie Kitchen”), a soup kitchen operated by Los Angeles Catholic Worker in Downtown LA’s Skid Row.
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The Tar Pit is Simply Swellegant

By thirstyinla On December 18, 2009 · 10 Comments · In Events, Openings, Reviews
It all started with a text message from Rivera‘s Julian Cox: “You, me, Thursday Friends and Family, Tar Pit. You down?” Hmm…go to a sneak preview of the most talked-about bar in town? Gosh, tough call! After carefully pulling my car over to text my reply, plans were arranged and we headed out to a [...]
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