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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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Tiki Tuesdays at La Descarga

Tiki Nights Times Two in Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On April 21, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Events
La Descarga and The Spare Room are carrying the LA tiki torch by featuring a stellar lineup of guest bartenders throughout the Endless Summer.
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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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Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2012

By thirstyinla On July 22, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
Bartenders, spirits brands, imbibers, foodies and the sturdiest livers from around the world are heading to New Orleans this week for the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail.
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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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Harvard & Stone NYE 2011

So Long 2011, and Thanks for All the Fish!

By thirstyinla On December 21, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Events
It’s time to start stretching those livers, Los Angeles! Craft cocktail destinations across the city are welcoming the new year with masquerade parties, multi-course dinners, and spirited trips around the world and back in time to the 1920s.
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December 5: Sip, Smoke & Savor at La Descarga

By thirstyinla On December 2, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
Celebrate Repeal Day in style at Sip, Smoke & Savor, a tasting of rare cognacs lead by Nicolas Palazzi taking place at La Descarga on Monday, December 5th.
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Aperol M'ama

La Descarga Launches Fall Cocktails and Wednesday Music Night

By thirstyinla On October 9, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Reviews
For the first time since it opened, La Descarga has launched a cocktail menu that doesn’t include new drinks created by Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix. The Fall Cocktail Menu has 16 drinks, mostly created by head bartender Kenny Arbuckle, along with Meghan Malloy and Armando Conway.
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Food & Wine Cocktails 2011: Twelve Los Angeles Bars in the Top 100 American Bars

By thirstyinla On May 27, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Books
Los Angeles cocktail culture makes a strong showing in Food & Wine Cocktails 2011, which arrived in stores in May and features 130-plus cocktail recipes, over 20 party food recipes, a mixology handbook, and a directory of the Top 100 American Bars.
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Cuatro de Mayo Celebration at La Descarga

By thirstyinla On May 3, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
Special guest Bill Esparza will be leading the house band during La Descarga’s Cuatro de Mayo Celebration, featuring tequila and mezcal-fueled cocktails and shots, and free food courtesy of the Camarena Tequila Taco Truck.
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