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The Varnish Celebrates 5 Years, Launches Bartender Reunion Series

By thirstyinla On February 21, 2014 · Add Comment · In Events
Time flies when you’re having fun: The Varnish is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. For this special event, two of The Varnish partners, Eric Alperin and Sasha Petraske, will be mixing cocktails from 7pm to 11pm. As part of the festivities, The Varnish is serving a complimentary Anniversary Punch made with [...]
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François Vera: From Curitiba to Pour Vous

By thirstyinla On January 19, 2014 · 3 Comments · In Interviews, Stories
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.
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