Cinco de Derby, Kentucky de Mayo

It’s a cosmic confluence that was surely foretold by the Aztecs: Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day this year. In another case of synchronicity, Dave Stolte (Home Bar Basics) and Chris Bostick (The Varnish) made Margaritas and Mint Juleps (and a lot of other cocktails) at a recent gathering…

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Bring On the Agave, It’s Cinco de Mayo

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 imbibing some of its finest exports. Like bars and restaurants all over town,…

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Taking the Triple Sec Challenge: Hiram Walker vs. Cointreau

Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and of course that means it’s time for a margarita or three. In addition to tequila and freshly-squeezed lime juice, cocktail enthusiasts will likely be reaching for Cointreau to mix in their margaritas. But these days, people are trying to save money wherever they can. So is it possible…

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April 5: Why Wait Till Mayo? Tequila Tasting at Malo

This Monday, April 5, Malo hosts Why Wait Till Mayo?, a “100% tequila social” presented by the Tequila Appreciation Society. Following on last summer’s successful Ultra Premium Tequila Tasting, guests will be able sample top notch tequilas, nibble on Malo’s tasty apps, and get their groove on in Malo’s upstairs event area. Making return appearances…

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April 2010: Perfect Pairings Raises Funds for Meals on Wheels

Beginning today and throughout the month of April, the Perfect Pairings Menu Campaign brings together over 50 of L.A.’s top chefs and restaurants to raise funds and awareness for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, the nation’s largest privately funded Meals on Wheels program. A similar “eclectic pairings adventure” will run in New York in October…

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