By thirstyinla, on July 5, 2010
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. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on June 10, 2010
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 [...]
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By thirstyinla, on May 29, 2010

Most people would be content to be recognized as an internationally renowned artist, with pieces housed in the permanent collections of LACMA and the Guggenheim. But Ron Cooper, Founder and President of Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, isn’t most people. [...]
Continue reading The Magic of Mezcal: Tasting Del Maguey with Ron Cooper at Mayahuel