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Christopher Day at Cole's

Christopher Day Wins 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition

By thirstyinla On December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Events
On the eve of Repeal Day, Christopher Day wins the 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition at Cole's with a two-part, deconstructed cocktail.
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Party Like It’s 1933: Repeal Day Events in Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On December 2, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Events
Repeal Day is celebrated every December 5th to honor the repeal of the 18th Amendment, which ended Prohibition. Bars across Los Angeles are featuring drink specials and events to help you party like it’s 1933.
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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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Fernet Mystery Bus

Shots for a Cause: Fernet, Tattoos and Good Times at Harvard & Stone

By thirstyinla On October 2, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
Fernet, Tattoos and Good Times takes place at Harvard & Stone on Monday, October 3rd. Fernet shots are $5 all night, with $1 from each shot being donated to Doctors Without Borders. As a bonus, four bartenders are getting Fernet tattoos!
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Hot Bellied .45

September 28: Drago Centro Fall Cocktail Menu Launch

By thirstyinla On September 27, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
On Wednesday, September 28th, Drago Centro celebrates the launch of its Fall Cocktail Menu with special $8 pricing on the new drinks. Unlike previous collaborations between Beverage Director Michael Shearin and Head Bartender Jaymee Mandeville, nearly all of the drinks on the latest menu were created by Mandeville.
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big bar - movie night may 2011

May 23: Walk-In Theatre Night Under the Stars at Big Bar

By thirstyinla On May 9, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
Memorial Weekend is right around the corner, and with it comes the start of the summer blockbuster movie season. To get you warmed up, Big Bar is hosting its first ever Walk-In Theatre Night under the stars, featuring the top grossing movie of 1985: Back to the Future.
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