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Steve Schneider in "Hey Bartender"

Steve Schneider: Employees Only, “Hey Bartender” & Beyond

By thirstyinla On July 7, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Interviews, Stories
Steve Schneider looks at his journey from a bar in Hoboken, NJ to becoming a Principal Bartender at Employees Only and his featured role in "Hey Bartender."
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Douglas Tirola at Employees Only

“Hey Bartender” Director Douglas Tirola

By thirstyinla On July 7, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Interviews, Stories
"Hey Bartender" director Douglas Tirola talks about how becoming barless led him to direct the documentary about the renaissance of the cocktail.
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Erik Ellestad

Erik Ellestad Brings Savoy Cocktail Book Night to Eveleigh

By thirstyinla On June 14, 2013 · Add Comment · In Books, Events, Interviews
On Monday, June 17, Erik Ellestad brings his acclaimed Savoy Cocktail Book Night to Los Angeles for the first time, as part of the Guest Bartender Series at Eveleigh.
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Four Roses Bourbon Magic City Cocktail Competition

By thirstyinla On June 9, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
Eveleigh’s own Kiowa Bryan will represent Southern California in the finals of the Four Roses Bourbon Magic City Cocktail Competition.
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Aviation Gin and Bees Knees

Aviation Gin “Show Us Your Cocktail Art” Facebook Photo Contest

By thirstyinla On May 21, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
On Wednesday, May 22, Aviation American Gin launches its first official Facebook photo contest, “Show Us Your Cocktail Art.”
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Christopher Day at Cole's

Christopher Day Wins 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition

By thirstyinla On December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Events
On the eve of Repeal Day, Christopher Day wins the 4th Annual Jimmy Barella Bartending Competition at Cole's with a two-part, deconstructed cocktail.
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To Have and Have Another

To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion

By thirstyinla On November 3, 2012 · Add Comment · In Books, Reviews
In "To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion," author Philip Greene describes recipes for over fifty cocktails, from the earliest drink that Hemingway ever wrote about to those mentioned in posthumously published works. Along the way, Greene reveals Hemingway’s favorite cocktails, spirits, and the drink that made the most appearances in his prose.
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The Taste - Cocktail Confidential

A Taste of The Taste: Cocktail Confidential

By thirstyinla On September 8, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Events
On Saturday night of The Taste, LA’s thriving cocktail culture was in the spotlight at Cocktail Confidential, co-hosted by LA Times food and nightlife writer Jessica Gelt and acclaimed mixologist Julian Cox.
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Rum & Coconut Water - Caña Rum Bar

Caña Rum & Coconut Water Labor Day Weekend Special

By thirstyinla On September 2, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Uncategorized
On Sunday and Monday of Labor Day Weekend, Cãna Rum Bar is featuring its Rum & Coconut Water for just $10. Even better, Caña GM Allan Katz has shared the recipe!
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Ode to the Bowl punch bowl - Tales of the Cocktail

Tales of the Cocktail 2012: Ode to The Spare Room

By thirstyinla On August 7, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Events
To kick off the 10th annual Tales of the Cocktail, The Spare Room hosted Ode to the Bowl, featuring twelve teams from across the country competing in a raucous bowling tournament at the historic Rock 'N’ Bowl in New Orleans.
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