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The Parlor at The Dead Rabbit

The Dead Rabbit Named World’s Best Bar at 9th Annual Spirited Awards

By thirstyinla On July 20, 2015 · Add Comment · In Events
The Dead Rabbit was named World’s Best Bar at the 9th Annual Spirited Awards®, honoring the year’s best bars, bartenders, writers and experts. The prestigious awards were announced at a gala ceremony that culminated the annual Tales of the Cocktail® festival in New Orleans.
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The Artesian Named World’s Best Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

By thirstyinla On July 24, 2014 · 2 Comments · In Books, Events
The world’s top bars, bartenders, brand ambassadors, spirits and writers were honored at the 8th Annual Spirited Awards, which took place at the 12th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
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2014 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

By thirstyinla On June 9, 2014 · Add Comment · In Books, Events, Products
The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 8th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the 12th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Los Angeles finalists include Brooke Arthur (Best American Brand Ambassador), Honeycut (Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar), The Spare Room (Best American Hotel Bar), [...]
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Eric Alperin at The Varnish

2013 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

By thirstyinla On June 2, 2013 · Add Comment · In Books, Events, Products
The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 7th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the 11th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
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Blogger Barhop 3: A Whale of a Night in Beverly Hills

By thirstyinla On February 17, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Events, Stories
Caroline on Crack and Aidan Demarest outdid themselves with Blogger Barhop 3: High Roller Edition, an epic Beverly Hills bar crawl sponsored by Stoli Elit.
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Boxing Day Social 2012

December 26: 2nd Annual Boxing Day Social at The Spare Room

By thirstyinla On December 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
On Wednesday, December 26th, The Spare Room is hosting the 2nd Annual Boxing Day Social, featuring the Bartenders with Bartabs Auction. Proceeds from the event benefit the Hospitality Kitchen in downtown LA.
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Ever-Present - Bar and Kitchen

First Taste: Bar | Kitchen Summer Menu

By thirstyinla On July 16, 2012 · Add Comment · In Reviews
Bar | Kitchen debuted its Summer Menu earlier this month, featuring new dishes from Executive Chef Vahan Tokmadjian and drinks created by the B|K crew.
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La Descarga - Tales of the Cocktail 2012 Spirited Awards Finalist

2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

By thirstyinla On June 11, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Books, Events, Products
The Top 4 Finalists have been announced for the 2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, with perennial Los Angeles nominees Eric Alperin and The Varnish joined by La Descarga and Rivera.
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The Glenrothes 1988

January 24: The Glenrothes Tasting at Basement Tavern

By thirstyinla On January 12, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Events, Tastings
On Tuesday, January 24th, Liquor.com and the Los Angeles Times are presenting an exclusive tasting of The Glenrothes, taking place in the Basement Tavern’s Attic Bar.
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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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‘For Maui’ 🌺❤️☂️
meili vodka. lemon. raspberry. pimms. soda.
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