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Genever is an Art Deco Hidden Gem in Historic Filipinotown

By thirstyinla On May 27, 2018 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Openings, Stories
Located in Historic Filipinotown, Genever is uniquely situated at the nexus of women’s empowerment, cultural heritage, community, and Los Angeles cocktail culture. The gin-forward cocktail menu features Filipino ingredients like tapioca, panutsa, bitter melon, pandan, calamansi and sago.
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Summer Dalliance - Drago Centro

The Latest Twist on Summer Cocktails at Drago Centro

By thirstyinla On July 7, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
The summer is well underway, and with the season’s bounty of fresh ingredients comes the latest cocktail menu from Jaymee Mandeville at Downtown LA’s Drago Centro.
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