Posts by thirstyinla
La Dolce Vita: Classic Cocktails, Sinatra and Bond
With a nod to its history and a look towards its future, La Dolce Vita recently enlisted Amanda Gunderson to create a cocktail program dubbed L.A. Icons, featuring her takes on cocktails that were either invented in Los Angeles or have historical significance to the city.
Read MoreNovember 20: LA Hearts NY – Fundraiser for Sandy Relief
LA Hearts NY is taking place on Tuesday, November 20th in the R&D Bar at Harvard & Stone. Cari Hah and Jaymee Mandeville will feature their Lil’ Twisted Sangrita pop-up, followed by the dynamic duo of Zahra Bates and Mia Sarazen. Proceeds benefit USBGNY.
Read MoreThanksgiving Eve Bash at Seven Grand
Seven Grand and Wild Turkey are teaming up for a Thanksgiving Eve Bash to support The Midnight Mission, which offers a way to self-sufficiency for men, women and children that are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
Read MoreNovember 12: Eveleigh, Harvard & Stone, The Famous
Hope you’ve been doing your liver stretches, friends. Monday, November 12th is going to be a busy night if you plan on checking out the great events that are happening at Eveleigh, Harvard & Stone and The Famous.
Read MoreTo Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion
In “To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion,” author Philip Greene describes recipes for over fifty cocktails, from the earliest drink that Hemingway ever wrote about to those mentioned in posthumously published works. Along the way, Greene reveals Hemingway’s favorite cocktails, spirits, and the drink that made the most appearances in his prose.
Read MoreGlobal Cocktail Community Raises Funds for Murray Stenson
As this post goes live, a dozen cities across the country, as well as in Canada and Australia, have pledged to host multiple fundraising events for the ailing Murray Stenson.
Read MoreOctober 15: The 86 Company Launch Party at Harvard & Stone
On Monday, October 15th, Simon Ford and Dushan Zaric will be behind the stick for The 86 Company Launch Party, taking place in the R&D Bar at Harvard & Stone. The event will showcase The 86 Company’s Fords Gin, Caña Brava Rum and Aylesbury Duck Vodka.
Read MoreOctober 3: Drago Centro Fall Cocktail Menu Launch
It’s been quite a summer for Drago Centro bar manager Jaymee Mandeville, who launches her new fall cocktail menu on October 3rd.
Read MoreStep Into The Corner Door for Craft Cocktails in Culver City
With the craft cocktail movement continuing to permeate Los Angeles, quality bars and cocktail programs are emerging in local neighborhood spots. Case in point is The Corner Door, now open in Culver City on a burgeoning stretch of Washington Blvd.
Read MoreTasting Mia Sarazen’s New Cocktail Menu at The Churchill
Mia Sarazen has created a classically-driven, approachable menu for The Churchill that benefits from Sarazen’s sure hand and fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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