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Thirsty in Seattle: Battle of the Sexes at Liberty Bar

By thirstyinla On December 22, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events, Reviews
Just before the 2013 edition of Portland Cocktail Week, eight of LA’s top bartenders stepped behind the stick for an epic Battle of the Sexes at Liberty Bar in Seattle.
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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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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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Jaymee Mandeville & Cari Hah

Novo Fogo Bars on Fire: Lil’ Twisted Heats Up Caña Rum Bar

By thirstyinla On January 24, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Events, Reviews
Novo Fogo Organic Cachaças and Lil' Twisted recently took over Caña Rum Bar with the first Los Angeles edition of Bars on Fire, an ongoing series of events that offers thirsty patrons a few hours of “Brazilian Zen.”
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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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LA Hearts NY Raises $5000 for USBGNY Sandy Relief

By thirstyinla On December 12, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Events
LA Hearts NY raises $5000 for the New York chapter of the United States Bartender’s Guild (USBGNY) to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
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Black Leaf at Drago Centro

Drago Centro Winter Cocktails: Jaymee Mandeville’s Best Menu Yet

By thirstyinla On December 9, 2012 · Add Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
With her new winter cocktails, Jaymee Mandeville’s ambition is matched with a confidence that results in the best cocktail menu since she assumed the reins at the Drago Centro bar.
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LA Hearts NY

November 20: LA Hearts NY – Fundraiser for Sandy Relief

By thirstyinla On November 14, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
LA Hearts NY is taking place on Tuesday, November 20th in the R&D Bar at Harvard & Stone. Cari Hah and Jaymee Mandeville will feature their Lil’ Twisted Sangrita pop-up, followed by the dynamic duo of Zahra Bates and Mia Sarazen. Proceeds benefit USBGNY.
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Break Maiden - Drago Centro

October 3: Drago Centro Fall Cocktail Menu Launch

By thirstyinla On October 1, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
It’s been quite a summer for Drago Centro bar manager Jaymee Mandeville, who launches her new fall cocktail menu on October 3rd.
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The Taste - Cocktail Confidential

A Taste of The Taste: Cocktail Confidential

By thirstyinla On September 8, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Events
On Saturday night of The Taste, LA’s thriving cocktail culture was in the spotlight at Cocktail Confidential, co-hosted by LA Times food and nightlife writer Jessica Gelt and acclaimed mixologist Julian Cox.
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