Posts Tagged ‘raul yrastorza’
François Vera: From Curitiba to Pour Vous
Pour Vous bar manager, François Vera has helped open some of the best bars in Los Angeles, quietly making an impact on the city’s thriving cocktail scene.
Read MoreZombies Have Taken Over 213 Nightlife!
Halloween has arrived in Downtown LA, and for one lucky bar it’s going to be a bloody good time: all of the 213 Nightlife venues have been pitted against each other in a winner-takes-all Halloween contest.
Read MoreDec. 16: Las Perlas Private Reserve Release and Mezcal Collective Launch
On Thursday, December 16th, agave aficionados will have two excellent reasons to be at Las Perlas, the downtown L.A. shrine to mezcal and tequila: an exclusive release of Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, and the launch of the Mezcal Collective, an ongoing series of gatherings that will celebrate and educate about all things agave. For its…
Read MoreFrom Tlacolula with Love: Ilegal Mezcal Launch Party at Las Perlas
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.
Read MoreEvery Bar Should Have a Bricia
Guelaguetza partner Bricia Lopez’s love of mezcal and her enthusiastic support of some of L.A.’s best cocktail bars have led to the ultimate tributes: cocktails named after her.
Read MoreAll Roads Lead to Classic & Vintage Spirits
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 of these boutique spirits into a single impressive portfolio. Several of these…
Read MoreAll the Booze That’s Fit to Print – Fall 2009
An occasional roundup of L.A. cocktail culture in various media. LA Times Magazine The monthly Los Angeles Times insert continues its excellent series of articles on the L.A. cocktail scene. Mezcal was the focus in the November issue, which featured an in-depth look at Ron Cooper, the man behind Del Maguey. There are also several…
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