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With its ancient distilling methods and complex, earthy flavor profile, mezcal has captured the hearts and palates of a growing number of admirers with every sip. Founded in 2007 and now available in the U.S., Ilegal Mezcal was introduced last month to an eager group of mezcal enthusiasts at Las Perlas. [...] Continue reading From Tlacolula with Love: Ilegal Mezcal Launch Party at Las Perlas  The finalists for the 2010 AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards (RDA) have been announced, and two of the three nominees in the Bar/Lounge category come from LA’s 213 Ventures: The Varnish and Las Perlas. [...] Continue reading The Varnish and Las Perlas Finalists for 2010 AIA Restaurant Design Awards
Mmm…Michelada… So who is Bricia, and why should every bar have one, you may ask? Allow me introduce you to Bricia Lopez, who owns (along with her brother Fernando) Cemitas y Clayudas Pal Cabron, a Oaxacan hole-in-the-wall in Huntington Park that features “the king [...] Continue reading Every Bar Should Have a Bricia
The Battle of Puebla On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army defeated the occupying French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Although Cinco de Mayo is of limited national significance in Mexico, here in the States and elsewhere, it’s a day to celebrate Mexican culture by [...] Continue reading Bring On the Agave, It’s Cinco de Mayo
As the global cocktail renaissance marches on, mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts continue to utilize the highest quality spirits to anchor classic cocktails and new school creations alike. Founded by Domaine Select Wine Estates (DSWE) in 2009, Classic & Vintage Artisanal Spirits gathers many [...] Continue reading All Roads Lead to Classic & Vintage Spirits ~ An occasional roundup of L.A. cocktail culture in various media.
On February 11, an LA Times Food article included a profile of [...] Continue reading All the Booze That’s Fit to Print – February 2010 So far, 2010 is off to a great start: got up early this morning, made brunch with my brother, had a nice Chinese seafood dinner with the family, then topped off the evening with a Manhattan at home on a quiet Friday night. Day One may be winding down, but a look at the calendar says there’s [...] Continue reading 2010: So Far, So Good |
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Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, LA Times Magazine featured recipes for four classic tiki cocktails, “reimagined for a new generation.” Love the retro-style artwork, too.