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By thirstyinla, on December 16, 2011
 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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By thirstyinla, on November 5, 2011
The all-female bartending competition known as Speed Rack is taking over the Hollywood Roosevelt’s Blossom Room on Sunday, November 13th. Speed Rack LA features 18 competitors battling for a trip to New York and the national finals in May 2012. Proceeds go to breast cancer research, education and prevention. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on October 22, 2011
 From its location in the historic Taft Building, Wood & Vine has quietly built a loyal following that enjoys the moderately-priced shared plates, craft cocktails, and locally-sourced wines and beers. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on October 4, 2011
 After taking guests on a summer vacation to Nantucket, The Spare Room travels to Manhattan’s Lower East Side for its Fall Happy Hour Special, courtesy of new Beverage Director Naomi Schimek. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on September 25, 2011
On Thursday, September 29th, K&L Wine Merchants presents a special tasting event, featuring the whiskies of the Buffalo Trace Distillery. The Buffalo Trace tasting will take place at Wood & Vine, located on Hollywood Blvd. in the historic Taft Building. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on September 10, 2011
 The Los Angeles Times and Food & Wine Magazine joined forces to present The Taste, a four-day culinary festival with nine events in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Downtown. All-inclusive tickets featured unlimited bites from dozens of restaurants; endless samples of beer, wine and spirits; as well as seminars and demos. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 31, 2011
On Sunday, August 14th, thirsty Angelenos will have not one, but two chances to sip tequila with Dan “The Imbiber” Dunn. The afternoon and evening tasting events, both hosted by the Living Loaded author, are taking place at Lexington Social House in conjunction with Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 14, 2011
In honor of Bastille Day, The Spare Room is featuring a special cocktail menu and hosting an intimate performance by Paris Loves LA, featuring Adele Jacques, a très chic French singer who performs Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot songs in a cabaret style. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 6, 2011
The Spare Room has launched a Wednesday happy hour this summer from 6-9pm, featuring the $7 Nantucket Sound, $5 mini-lobster rolls, $3 beers and half price bowling. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 1, 2011
 The Hollywood craft cocktail scene continues to grow with the debut of Next Door Lounge, which soft opened after a series of preview nights. Next Door Lounge comes from the same team that opened The Hollywood Corner, located next door to the new bar. Next Door Lounge has scored something of a coup by hiring Joseph Brooke, who was previously the Director of Spirits at The Edison. [...]
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