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General Lee's in Chinatown

June 28: Art Beyond the Glass IV at General Lee’s

By thirstyinla On June 15, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Events
The fourth annual Art Beyond the Glass is taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at General Lee’s in the heart of historic Chinatown. Art Beyond the Glass IV features dozens of L.A.’s top bartenders mixing cocktails and showcasing their artistry, from painting to photography, live music, DJs and more. ABTG is raising funds for [...]
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Negroni by Dave Stolte

Negroni Week: June 2-8, 2014

By thirstyinla On May 29, 2014 · Add Comment · In Events
Negroni fans, start your liver stretches: Imbibe Magazine and Campari present the second annual Negroni Week, taking place from June 2-8, 2014.
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Parker's Heritage Collection - Promise of Hope

Parker Beam Promise of Hope ALS Fundraiser at Seven Grand

By thirstyinla On November 4, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Parker Beam Promise of Hope ALS Fundraiser is taking place at Seven Grand in downtown LA, from 12pm to 4pm.
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Anna Knudson at ABTG II

Art Beyond the Glass II Raises $13,700 for Art Share LA

By thirstyinla On October 15, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Events, Stories
L.A.’s top bartenders gathered for Art Beyond the Glass ll (ABTG II), the second annual fundraising event that features cocktails, art, music and more, entirely created and performed by bartenders.
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LUPEC LAdies at La Descarga

By thirstyinla On September 9, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
From September 10 to October 1, LUPEC LA is hosting four consecutive Tiki Tuesdays at La Descarga.
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Invention Bar and Lounge at LAAC

June 30: Art Beyond the Glass II

By thirstyinla On June 24, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
Building on the bonds that were forged at the inaugural Art Beyond the Glass between bartenders, brands and community, Art Beyond the Glass II is taking place on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the historic Los Angeles Athletic Club in downtown LA.
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Negroni Week: May 27 – June 3

By thirstyinla On May 27, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
From May 27 to June 3, Los Angeles bars participating in Negroni Week are featuring a Negroni or a variation, with proceeds going to a local charity.
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Karen Grill & Chris Amirault

April 29: LA Hearts Boston at Harvard & Stone

By thirstyinla On April 25, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Events
As it did in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Los Angeles hospitality community is stepping up once again to help a city in need.
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Dushan Zaric in the R&D Bar at Harvard & Stone

All Roads Lead to Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On March 27, 2013 · 9 Comments · In Events, Interviews, Stories
An influx of bartenders, brand ambassadors and bar owners is helping to accelerate LA’s growth as a world class cocktail city and industry hub.
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Yael Vengroff - Speed Rack National Finals 2012

Speed Rack San Diego, Ivy Mix at Sadie

By thirstyinla On February 24, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Events
Speed Rack, the first nationwide competition created by and for female bartenders comes to San Diego on March 3, 2013 for an extraordinary event that combines world class bartenders, spectator sport and fundraising to fight breast cancer.
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As many of you know, the original “Booze & Vinyl” by André Darlington and Tenaya Darlington (@runningpressbooks, 2018) inspired an annual series of posts, where I ask music nerds in the bar industry to share their favorite albums and recipes for paired cocktails. (Link to this year’s post in bio 👀)

“Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2” spans 70 more great records and 140 cocktails, from the 1950s to today. Organized by themes like Rockin’, Beats, Mellow, and Jazzy & Bluesy, each entry features liner notes on the album and two drink recipes that complement the music. (You had me at “A Love Supreme” 🎷)

As with the original book, Volume 2 features gorgeous photos by @varneyphoto and beautiful graphic design inspired by the albums.

The Matching Game includes 100 full-color printed cards to match 50 sets of great music + boozy beverage pairings; and an 88-page book with 50 recipes.

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