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Eric Alperin at The Varnish

2013 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

By thirstyinla On June 2, 2013 · Add Comment · In Books, Events, Products
The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 7th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the 11th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
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The Varnish - 2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards

Tales of the Cocktail 2012: Los Angeles Toasts The Varnish at the Spirited Awards

By thirstyinla On August 12, 2012 · 9 Comments · In Events
On Saturday of the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail, two events loomed large on the itinerary: Pig & Punch and the 2012 Spirited Awards.
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Employees Only - One Eyed Jacks

Tales of the Cocktail 2012: Employees Only at One Eyed Jacks

By thirstyinla On August 9, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
On Thursday night of the 10th Anniversary Tales of the Cocktail, Employees Only took over One Eyed Jacks for a night of craft cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live music, burlesque and “other unspeakable delights.”
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William Grant & Sons Big Birthday Party - TOTC 2012

Tales of the Cocktail 2012: Willie Mae’s, Stephen Crane, William Grant & Sons

By thirstyinla On August 8, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Events, Tastings
Day One of Tales of the Cocktail 2012 included an epic lunch at Willie Mae's Scotch House, a forgotten tiki hero, and the William Grant & Sons Big Birthday Party.
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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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Second Line - Tales of the Cocktail

Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2012

By thirstyinla On July 22, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
Bartenders, spirits brands, imbibers, foodies and the sturdiest livers from around the world are heading to New Orleans this week for the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail.
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La Descarga - Tales of the Cocktail 2012 Spirited Awards Finalist

2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

By thirstyinla On June 11, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Books, Events, Products
The Top 4 Finalists have been announced for the 2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, with perennial Los Angeles nominees Eric Alperin and The Varnish joined by La Descarga and Rivera.
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Hidetsugu Ueno at Nonstop to Tokyo

Nonstop to Tokyo: A Tales of the Cocktail Journey with Hidetsugu Ueno

By thirstyinla On August 17, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Events, Reviews
There were certainly bigger and more spectacular events to come in the days ahead, but Nonstop to Tokyo was easily my favorite event at Tales of the Cocktail.
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Six Rums You'll Probably Never Taste Again

Tasting 6 Rums I’ll Probably Never Taste Again at Tales of the Cocktail

By thirstyinla On August 16, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events, Tastings
At the sold out Tales of the Cocktail seminar 6 Rums You'll Probably Never Taste Again, moderator and renowned rum authority tastes attendees through six rare and exclusive rums unavailable to the public.
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Piña Colada

Debbi Peek Wins USBG Piña Colada Competition at 2011 Tales of the Cocktail

By thirstyinla On August 8, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
At the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail, seventeen bartenders from around the country presented their interpretations of the classic Piña Colada at the USBG Piña Colada Competition. Chicago's Debbi Peek took the first place Judges’ Choice and Best Technical Performance awards for her "No Passport Required."
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