By thirstyinla, on July 25, 2011

The Big Apple felt right at home in The Big Easy, thanks to six New York-based nominees taking home trophies at the Fifth Annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Leading the way for New York was Employees Only, which won the awards for World’s Best Cocktail Bar and World’s Best Drinks Selection. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 19, 2011
The last time I was in New Orleans, it was many years before Katrina, when my girlfriend and I stayed at her best friend’s house in the Garden District and we spent two weeks eating and drinking our way through the Big Easy. Now, after far too long a gap between visits, I’m heading back to New Orleans to join thousands of other attendees at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail! [...]
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By thirstyinla, on June 2, 2011

The nominees for the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards have been announced, and once again the Los Angeles cocktail banner is being carried by The Varnish (nominated for Best American Cocktail Bar) and its co-owner, Eric Alperin (American Bartender of the Year). New York’s Employees Only leads the field this year with nominations for Best American Cocktail Bar, World’s Best Drink Selection, and World’s Best Cocktail Bar. [...]
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By thirstyinla, on July 26, 2010
Death & Co. wins Spirited Awards for World's Best Cocktail Bar, World's Best Cocktail Menu, and Best American Cocktail Bar. | Photo: Grub Street
The winners for the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards have been announced, with New York’s Death [...]
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By thirstyinla, on June 17, 2010
The Varnish, nominated for Best American Cocktail Bar. | Photo: ZagatBuzz – Flickr
The nominees for the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards have been announced, with Los Angeles represented by The Varnish (Best American Cocktail Bar) and its head bartender, Eric Alperin (American [...]
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