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The Latest Twist on Summer Cocktails at Drago Centro
The summer is well underway, and with the season’s bounty of fresh ingredients comes the latest cocktail menu from Jaymee Mandeville at Downtown LA’s Drago Centro.
Read MoreEveleigh Guest Bartender Series Round 6
Just in time to get livers in fighting shape before Tales of the Cocktail, Eveleigh is kicking off Round 6 of its stellar Guest Bartender Series. Launched last fall by Eveleigh Bar Manager Dave Kupchinsky, the Monday night series continues to be one of the city’s best cocktail parties, showcasing some of LA’s top bartenders…
Read MoreArt Beyond the Glass: Thank You Los Angeles!
Two weeks after Art Beyond the Glass, I share a few belated “thank you”s and rambling thoughts about an extraordinary day.
Read MoreA Letter from Zahra Bates
In this guest post, Zahra Bates shares her thoughts on Art Beyond the Glass as well as some of her favorite photos from the event.
Read MoreLooking Back at Art Beyond the Glass
The following recap of Art Beyond the Glass is a guest post by Lindsay Nader. Lindsay is a bartender, founder of N.A.D.E.R., co-founder of Elysium Craft Cocktail Services, and writes a column for Los Angeles Magazine. She also created one of the standout cocktails (an Auchentoshan strawberry float called the Awesome Possum) and performed a…
Read More2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced
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.
Read MoreJune 17: Art Beyond the Glass
On Sunday, June 17th, LA’s top bartenders will showcase their artistry at Art Beyond the Glass, a special event where everything from the cocktails to the art hanging on the walls and the music coming out of the speakers will be created or performed by bartenders.
Read MoreEveleigh Guest Bartender Series Round 5
On Monday, May 28th, Eveleigh returns with Round 5 of its superb Guest Bartender Series. Round 5 kicks off with former Varnish GM Chris Bostick in his final LA appearance before he heads to Austin to open his own bar.
Read MoreAn Evening of Tiki at The Spare Room
On Wednesday, May 23, The Spare Room launches An Evening of Tiki, a monthly series of “island-inspired cocktails and music,” featuring guest bartenders from LA and across the country.
Read MoreA Dazzling Weekend Brunch at Sunny Spot
With its sun-splashed patio and colorful decor, Roy Choi’s Sunny Spot is tailor-made for a fantastic weekend brunch. Several months after its opening, the Venice restaurant is at last debuting a new Brunch Menu.
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