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Last Call for Julian Cox in Los Angeles

By thirstyinla On February 4, 2016 · 1 Comment · In Interviews, Stories
Last weekend, the Los Angeles bar community said bon voyage to two incomparable bartenders: Julian Cox and Kristina Howald.
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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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All the Booze That’s Fit to Print – March 2011

By thirstyinla On March 13, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Books
With a slew of bar openings and more on the way, there’s never been a better time to be a cocktail enthusiast in the City of Angels. In recent weeks media coverage of the L.A. cocktail scene has ramped up, which makes it as good a time as any to collect some highlights from the last few months.
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Zahra Bates Guest Bartends at Test Kitchen, Next Up is Copa d’Oro

By thirstyinla On November 12, 2010 · 2 Comments · In Reviews
The ongoing culinary experiment known as Test Kitchen continues to bring in stellar guest chefs and mixologists, and last weekend was no exception: Alain Giraud was in the kitchen, while Zahra Bates (Providence) and Davidson Fernie (La Descarga) were behind the stick. As I sat down at the bar (the restaurant is frequently booked but [...]
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    The newest project from @umbrellahospitalitygroup, The newest project from @umbrellahospitalitygroup, @umbrella_taco opens on Thursday, October 1! Located adjacent to @melroseumbrellaco, Umbrella TaCO will be open for takeout, delivery and limited sidewalk seating. Thank you for hosting today’s walkthrough @imbibelife @austinmelrose @thehomienick! Great to bump into @whittylosangeles too 😎 Three cocktails on the menu ($12 each / two for $20): Margarita - tequila, agave, lime Trópico - tequila, guava, pineapple, lemon Picoso - mezcal, mango-habanero, lime, curacao, agave There’s also refrescos, aguas frescas, cervezas and an extensive yet approachable selection of mezcals. “Make it a fiesta” - add your choice of agua fresca to any mezcal shot for an extra $3. The food menu is by @chef_juancatalanmoreno, who joined @lonohollywood in 2017 and brings a global sensibility to his “Mexican-Japanese fusion cuisine,” which he honed in the kitchens of @katsuyabysbe Hollywood, @farbar_la and @curryhouselittletokyo. His mole is a point of pride, and it’s fantastic: pollo mole taco with chicken, teloloapan mole, crema, cotija, micro cilantro on a housemade tortilla 🌮 The eclectic decor is a reflection of Austin and Zach’s travels south of the border. There’s a story behind every piece, from Austin’s hand-painted signage at the front to a painting at the far end with the best title ever: “Area Fifty Juan” 👽😂 #thirstyinla #umbrellataco #tacotuesday #discoverla
    Shout out to @wildcatwinecountry for sending this Shout out to @wildcatwinecountry for sending this bottle of @detailswines - perfect for the 8,023rd consecutive Saturday night at home during the pandemic 🍷😷 The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a varietal blend comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from Sonoma County. This vintage features fruit from the AVAs of Sonoma Valley, Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, and Chalk Hill. (BTW there’s a lot going on in that goat’s head logo - what do you see?) #thirstyinla
    The second RSD DROP is upon us, and @repealcocktai The second RSD DROP is upon us, and @repealcocktails is helping us celebrate with a Booze and Vinyl pairing featuring “Sonny & Cher Live,” recorded in 1971 at the Westside Room of the @fairmontcenturyplaza! CJ shares a sneak peek of two cocktails from the highly anticipated hotel: The A-Side is the only property-wide cocktail, the C.P. Old Fashioned. The B-Side is The New “New,” a French-inspired take on the Old Pal that will be served at @lumiere_brasserie. ⬆️ Link in bio for recipes and CJ’s thoughts on “Sonny & Cher Live” and the history of the landmark Century Plaza. Support indie record stores! #thirstyinla #boozeandvinyl #fairmontcenturyplaza #sonnyandcher #RSDDrops #rsd2020 #discoverla 📸 @repealcocktails
    Wishing a Happy Birthday to the incomparable @flas Wishing a Happy Birthday to the incomparable @flashdancenance, who was named Best American Brand Ambassador earlier this week by @tales_of_the_cocktail! 🥂 For this year’s #boozeandvinyl article, Robin contributed Alice Clark’s eponymous LP - I hadn’t heard of it, and it’s been in heavy rotation ever since: “Salve for your soul! This album is practically perfect in every way. If you love soul and jazz it’s a must have.” Robin’s full post and her cocktail pairings at the link in bio. ⬆️ #thirstyinla #rsd2020 #totc2020 #Repost @flashdancenance . . . THE BLEND US IS LIVE!!!! ¡The Blend está en vivo! A small, scrappy and wonderful team of amazing humans helped make this dream a reality. Special shout out to @_jessssssee_ for her tireless effort and extreme patience. • We wanted to create a hub for hospitality at ALL stages to learn, connect and be inspired. We didn’t want to be brand folx telling you what we wanted you to hear. We wanted to hear from YOU! And give you a platform to share your knowledge with each other. • I’m so proud of what we’ve created. I hope you’ll check it out and become a member. This is just the beginning! • ¡y el sitio está disponible en español! • #togetherweblend #theblend #comingsoon #staytuned #new #knowledge #hospitality #community #growth #learning #goals #education #mixology #bartenders #serviceindustry #inspiration #restaurants #bars #ilovemyjob #wearetheblend #soproud @the.blend.us
    Cheers @kingcocktl on the release of “The New Cr Cheers @kingcocktl on the release of “The New Craft of the Cocktail,” now available from @clarksonpotter! In addition to 100 all-new cocktail recipes and 50 photos by @danielkrieger, this major update of Dale DeGroff’s seminal cocktail book includes numerous anecdotes from throughout his storied career - such as the sidebar about naming the beloved “Nick & Nora” glass. The Gibson recipe* is based on his “Nick & Nora” Martini: “After Prohibition, Nick and Nora Charles (of “The Thin Man” movies) and President Franklin Roosevelt helped put the Martini back on the map. America got wetter and the Martini got drier.” 🍸 1.5 oz Beefeater Gin (“or for Nick and Nora, it would have been Gordon’s or Gilbey’s”) .5 oz Noilly Prat Original Dry Vermouth Stir / strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass, natch Garnish with a cocktail onion *In another sidebar, Dale tells us why @mdrnmixologist always orders a Gibson. Hint: it’s related to the standard garnish tray 😬 #thirstyinla
    The calendar says that fall is almost here, but yo The calendar says that fall is almost here, but you can keep the “Endless Summer” going with the Angeleno Spritz from @venturaspirits! Inspired by the Aperol Spritz, this RTD cocktail with a SoCal vibe is a lighter, brighter take on the Italian classic. 🍊🍋🍾 @conspiritor.us says: “With the citrus burst of @amaroangeleno as its base, brightened up with soda water and a hint of grapefruit, this sparkling canned cocktail is an incredibly easy-drinking option for a sunny day outdoors.” 🌞 😎 🏖 The Angeleno Spritz is available in 6-packs (x 200ml / 7.5% ABV) via the Ventura Spirits website, and at select retail stores like @barkeepersilverlake and @hiloliquor. Cheers! #thirstyinla #angelenospritz #venturaspirits
    A Golden Negroni at Golden Hour 🌅 1:1:1 gin, bl A Golden Negroni at Golden Hour 🌅 1:1:1 gin, blanc vermouth, @amaroangeleno 🙏 @conspiritor.us for the @venturaspirits kit - next up, the Angeleno Spritz! #thirstyinla #negroniweek #imbibegram
    It’s Friday of #negroniweek and it’s #national It’s Friday of #negroniweek and it’s #nationalcheeseburgerday - there’s no better place to celebrate than @bigbaralcove! Today is last call for the N.A.B. special - @sipsmith Negroni + Big Bar 🍔 for $25. (🙏 @lucyellissips!) Also available is the Boo Radler - enjoy it on the Big Bar patio or at home with the “Boo for Two.” The to-go kit includes a keepsake @martini Bitter bottle with two servings of the Boo Radler base, a lime, and a can of @stieglusa Grapefruit Radler. Proceeds from both specials will benefit @blmlosangeles! 🙌 #thirstyinla #friyay 📸 Boo Radler by @eugeneshoots
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