venice beach – Thirsty in LA

Blue Skies Ahead for Roy Choi’s Sunny Spot

By thirstyinla | December 9, 2011 |

Roy Choi has opened Sunny Spot in the former Beechwood space in Venice. Sunny Spot marks his third collaboration with bar owner and restaurateur David Reiss, and features cocktails by A-Frame’s Brian Butler.

Joe’s Restaurant Launches Market Driven Cocktail Menu

By thirstyinla | August 13, 2011

Joe’s Restaurant has established a dedicated following over the years by staying true to Executive Chef Joe Miller’s farmers market driven California-French cuisine. Miller’s focus on locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients has been formally incorporated into the restaurant’s Market Driven Cocktail Menu, now available in the bar and dining room.

What Would LA Bartenders Do with 24 Hours?

By thirstyinla | March 21, 2010

“It was my understanding that there would be no math.” ~ Chevy Chase as Gerald Ford, from Presidential Debate (SNL, 1976) They take care of us whether we’re celebrating our triumphs or drowning our sorrows, but where do bartenders go and what do they do when they’re not behind the stick? Now that spring has sprung…