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The Best Cocktail Books of 2015: Part Two

By thirstyinla On December 28, 2015 · Add Comment · In Books, Reviews
Read on for Part Two of our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.
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Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition

Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition Launch Party at Goldie’s

By thirstyinla On September 24, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Books, Events
On Sunday, September 29, Dave Stolte is guest bartending at Goldie’s for the Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition Launch Party. The event is a celebration of the new and improved version of "Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics)," the cocktail book that Stolte wrote, designed and illustrated.
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Blue agave field in Los Altos

Call for Entries: Viva Sangrita!! Viva Tequila Ocho!! Numero Tres

By thirstyinla On March 8, 2013 · Add Comment · In Events
Entries are now being accepted for the third edition of Viva Sangrita!! Viva Tequila Ocho!!, the annual nationwide competition that challenges bartenders to create “original, thought and palate-provoking” sangritas to pair with one of Tequila Ocho’s current releases.
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Enrico Caruso

Tequila Against Cancer at Next Door Lounge

By thirstyinla On October 30, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
On Sunday, November 13th, Christine England is hosting a tequila tasting at Next Door Lounge to raise funds for Enrico Caruso, who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. Caruso (a healthy lifestyle advocate and lifelong nonsmoker) is well-known as a pioneer in the tequila industry’s organic movement.
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Aug. 14: Spend Your Sunday Sipping Tequila with Dan Dunn

By thirstyinla On July 31, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
On Sunday, August 14th, thirsty Angelenos will have not one, but two chances to sip tequila with Dan “The Imbiber” Dunn. The afternoon and evening tasting events, both hosted by the Living Loaded author, are taking place at Lexington Social House in conjunction with Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine.
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Rose Bowl Field - 2010 Summer Tasting Event

LA Street Food Fest – 2nd Annual Summer Tasting Event

By thirstyinla On June 26, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
The LA Street Food Fest returns with its 2nd Annual Summer Tasting Event, taking place at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, July 16th. All-inclusive tickets include unlimited samples from 75+ food vendors, cocktail bars and tequila tastings, an Ice Cream Social, music and much more.
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June 15: ¡Viva Sangrita! ¡Viva Tequila Ocho! at The Edison

By thirstyinla On May 31, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
Tequila Ocho and The Bon Vivants have teamed up to launch a nationwide sangrita competition, asking bartenders to create original sangritas to pair with one of the three current Tequila Ocho releases.
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May 18: Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Pairing at WEST

By thirstyinla On May 11, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
On Wednesday, May 18th, WEST Restaurant & Lounge is hosting an exclusive Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Pairing, featuring six small plates paired with six Herradura tequila cocktails.
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Cuatro de Mayo Celebration at La Descarga

By thirstyinla On May 3, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
Special guest Bill Esparza will be leading the house band during La Descarga’s Cuatro de Mayo Celebration, featuring tequila and mezcal-fueled cocktails and shots, and free food courtesy of the Camarena Tequila Taco Truck.
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Cinco de Mayo 2011: Bring On the Agave

By thirstyinla On May 2, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events
Cinco de Mayo may have limited national significance in Mexico, but here in the U.S. and elsewhere, it’s a great day to celebrate Mexican culture by imbibing some of its finest exports. Bars and restaurants all over town will be hosting special events on the day that honors the Mexican Army’s victory over the occupying French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
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    I know where my liver will be on #givingtuesday 🙏
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in the giving spirit? Join us THIS TUESDAY for a @joneshollywood takeover at Employees Only LA 🍸 

our neighbors at Jones are unable to work this holiday season due to damages caused by a car crashing directly into their storefront last week 

“For the record, Jones is not a drive-thru.” - @wrdsmth 

THIS TUESDAY we’ll be transforming into Jones for the evening with red wine, martinis, and an ode to the classic Jones menu 🍕

100% of proceeds from a raffle and special collab hats and a portion of the proceeds from that night will go directly to the Jones employees 

grab a friend and we’ll see you Tuesday 🥂

@bacardi @greygoose @bombaysapphireus @patron 

#JonesIsNotADriveThru #JonesHollywood #EOLA
    Other than @fordsgin Freezer Martinis, a great cat Other than @fordsgin Freezer Martinis, a great catch-up with @hungrybartender (congrats on @gillysbar!) and a bumping set by @cutchemist x @dan_the_a, last night was terrible 😜
Great to see so many friends at @la3cofficial, much love @simonfordsgin @joefromfords for hosting 🙏

🍸 Freezer Martini: Fords Gin, dry vermouth, bergamot, salt, @thunderboltla lemon oil
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    Thanksgiving is two weeks away! 😱 🍽 LA resta Thanksgiving is two weeks away! 😱
🍽 LA restaurants and hotels have your holiday gathering sorted with prix fixe menus, whole turkey dinners and pies to-go, and veg-friendly options.
@discoverla has compiled 60+ restaurant and hotel Thanksgiving specials, links to our guides in profile 👀

🦃 @sanlaurelbyjose
🥡 @hopwoola
🍞 @theparksfinest Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
🥧 @republiquecafebakery
🥩 @tamoshanterla Prince Charlie Cut
#discoverla #dinela #thanksgiving
    Still full from last week’s epic lunch with @mar Still full from last week’s epic lunch with @marcodavidviz at @theparksfinest 🔥 
Much love for the hospitality @farmerjohneric 🙏

🐷 Mt. Malindang Pork Ribs & Riblets
seasoned, slow-smoked St. Louis pork ribs and rib tips

🐮 Timuay Beef Tri-Tip
1/2 pound season-crusted sirloin beef, sliced deli-thin and paired with horseradish crema

🥥 Mama Leah's Coconut Beef
adobong baka sa gata (beef adobo with coconut) - 16-hour smoked chuck roll - cubed and stewed in coconut cream, vinegar, chili and patis (fish sauce)

🌽 Esquite
“A salute to Echo Park's Raza roots - seasoned corn of the cob served with butter, mayo, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, topped with cayenne pepper.”

🍞 Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
“Our original approach to an American classic - cornmeal combined with rice flour and coconut milk and baked on a banana leaf to bring elements of a traditional Filipino dessert.”

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    🍹 The @bigbaralcove Mixtape Menu is live! 🤩 🍹 The @bigbaralcove Mixtape Menu is live! 🤩
💿 The cocktail list is presented in a CD jewel case with a booklet designed by the incomparable @davestolte
As always, there’s an abundance of creativity and thoughtfulness behind every drink - with music as the theme, the Big Bar team have outdone themselves 👏

🌝 Tonight, Tonight - @funtimeswithkat
@sipsmith Sloe Gin, @diplomaticorum Reserva Rum, winter spices, lemon, spiced foam

🚬 Alison - @eugeneshoots: “Inspired by house parties in high school and college, where I first heard Slowdive’s ‘Alison’ and what is depicted in their music video for the song”
@thebotanistgin, @matchbookdistilling Day Trip Strawberry Amaro, strawberry lime oleo, hop water
expertly served by @make_em_say_eun 😜

🇮🇹 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant - @seanphillipmcbride
espresso-infused @georgedickel Bonded, @amaromontenegro_us, @avernaus, @eastimperial Tonic

👠 Over the Rainbow - @szenitram
@teelingwhiskey, @cocchi1891 Vermouth di Torino, orange bitters, lemon peel, Green Chartreuse, red wine reduction

☘️ Crimson & Clover - @roommizzle
@copallirum White Rum, @rhumclementusa Agricole Blanc, lemon, lemon curd, raspberry honey, egg white

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    Last call for @barmorunola - their final day of se Last call for @barmorunola - their final day of service is this Saturday, November 4 🥺
Cheers as always for the hospitality @drinkingoutofkups 🙏 
🍸 Tuxedo
1.5 oz Sipsmith VJOP
.5 oz Lustau Fino Sherry
.5 oz Atxa Blanco Vermouth
.25 oz Luxardo Marischino
2 dashes Miracle Mile Orange Bitters
St. George Absinthe mist to coat the glass
Stir and strain

🫒 Candied Olives & Almonds
🐟 Gildas (white anchovy, guindilla pepper, olive, cured egg yolk)
🥔 Bacalao (salted cod, Yukon Gold potatoes, piquillo peppers)
🔥 Morunos: “shawarma-spiced” Colorado lamb and Mary's chicken thigh over rye flatbread with garlic yogurt, pickled onions, pepperoncini
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    FYI I won’t be answering emails, texts, VM…
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    It’s *scary* how many Halloween and Día de los It’s *scary* how many Halloween and Día de los Muertos parties are happening this weekend, not to mention on Halloween Night and November 1-2 😱
@discoverla has you sorted with our guides to the best Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations, links in profile 👀

🌼 @hwdforever Día y Noche de los Muertos
🪩 @basquiatkingpleasure Legendary Halloween
👹 @hauntedlittletokyo Block Party
👽 @luchavavoom Area 51
✝️ @level8.dtla The 8 Deadly Sins
🏳️‍🌈 @barmattachine pop-up @mezcalerodtla
💀 @nativohlp Mexican Spirits Celebration & Tasting
🥃 @damafashiondistrict Día de los Muertos Dinner
#thirstyinla #discoverla #dinela #halloween #diadelosmuertos
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