By thirstyinla, on February 10, 2012

Pacific Standard Time has inspired Art as an Appetizer, a collaboration between chef John Sedlar, artist Ron Cooper and mixologist Julian Cox. The trio has created a Secret Menu available now at Sedlar’s Playa and Rivera restaurants. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on April 8, 2011

Winners for the 11th annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition have been announced. Top winners include Del Maguey for Distiller of the Year, Gemini Spirits & Wines for Importer of the Year, and Pernod Ricard USA for the Director’s Award. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on March 26, 2011

David Kaplan and Alex Day of Proprietors LLC have created an exclusive cocktail menu for Rosa Mexicano, the upscale Mexican restaurant chain. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on May 29, 2010

Most people would be content to be recognized as an internationally renowned artist, with pieces housed in the permanent collections of LACMA and the Guggenheim. But Ron Cooper, Founder and President of Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, isn’t most people. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on March 24, 2010
Last week, the best and brightest young stars in the Southern California culinary world gathered to showcase their talents at the 2010 StarChefs Rising Stars Revue. The tasting gala and awards ceremony, held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, featured food from up-and-coming culinary talent from the top [...]
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