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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 Craft Cocktail Party

Julie Reiner: “The Craft Cocktail Party,” Entertaining at Home and the Importance of Mentoring

By thirstyinla On June 7, 2015 · 1 Comment · In Books, Interviews
Julie Reiner, the acclaimed co-owner of Brooklyn’s Clover Club and the Flatiron Lounge in Manhattan, has published "The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion."
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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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Tiki cocktails - The Spare Room

Summertime is Tiki Time in Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On August 14, 2012 · 7 Comments · In Events
As Los Angeles continues to endure a sweltering heat wave, the timing couldn’t be better for three stellar tiki events taking place over the next several days.
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The Spare Room Evening of Tiki

An Evening of Tiki at The Spare Room

By thirstyinla On May 20, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Events
On Wednesday, May 23, The Spare Room launches An Evening of Tiki, a monthly series of “island-inspired cocktails and music,” featuring guest bartenders from LA and across the country.
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