Posts by thirstyinla
Cinco de Mayo 2011: Bring On the Agave
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.
Read MoreEspolón Tequila Cocktails and Taco Trucks for Cinco de Mayo
To liven up this year’s Cinco de Mayo festivities, Espolón Tequila asked Eric Alperin, H. Joseph Ehrmann and Adam Schuman to create cocktails to pair with taco truck offerings in their respective cities.
Read MoreCaña Celebrates One Year and Reloads with New Cocktails
Time flies when you’re having fun, and Caña Rum Bar is certainly a case in point, recently marking its first anniversary when it seems like only yesterday that it was celebrating its Grand Opening. Friends and well-wishers joined 213 Nightlife Proprietor Cedd Moses to toast Caña’s first year at a party that doubled as the formal launch of Caña’s Spring Cocktail Menu.
Read MoreWith Pisco Portón, Johnny Schuler Opens the Gate to His Passion
With the world-renowned Johnny Schuler at the helm of its production, Pisco Portón’s future looks to be as bright as the Peruvian sun in the Ica Valley.
Read MoreOOGA BOOGA! Tiki-Ti Celebrates 50 Years
Don your fezzes and put on your Aloha shirts, the Tiki-Ti turns fifty years young with a four day celebration!
Read MoreApril 26: 1886 at The Raymond Launches New Spring Cocktail Menu
On Tuesday, April 26th, the 1886 Bar at The Raymond debuts its new Spring Cocktail Menu, featuring 16 new drinks by Marcos Tello and the 1886 team. The new Spring Menu includes signature creations, a barrel-aged cocktail, an historic punch, and tributes to two of L.A.’s best bartenders.
Read MoreThe Scotch That Dreams Are Made Of: Glenfiddich Launches the Cask of Dreams
Glenfiddich has launched the Cask of Dreams tour, featuring Glenfiddich Brand Ambassadors rolling 12 casks through major U.S. cities, starting in Los Angeles and ending in New York in May. In each city, the Glenfiddich team will encourage people to write their dreams on the empty casks. The inscribed casks will be sent to the Glenfiddich distillery, where they will be used to finish a special limited edition expression of Glenfiddich, which will be sold in the U.S. in early 2012.
Read MoreApril 26: The Gift of Food for Japan
On Tuesday, April 26th, Umamimart, Yamazaki Whisky and Eveleigh present The Gift of Food for Japan, a benefit for the Tokyo-based Second Harvest Japan. The event starts with a rooftop cocktail party at PRISM gallery, then moves next door to Eveleigh for a back patio reception.
Read MoreSinful Spring Cocktails and Fiendish Fun at Villains Tavern
Spring has sprung at Villains Tavern, tempting Arts District residents and visitors alike with a diabolical mix of craft cocktails and beer, tasty bites, live music and gorgeous setting.
Read MoreZahra Bates Rocks the House at B-Side
Downtown is still be the place to be when it comes to the greatest concentration of craft cocktail bars in Los Angeles, but Hollywood is making some noise of its own. The latest to join the burgeoning Hollywood cocktail scene is B-Side, an intimate speakeasy-style bar tucked within the Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge at the Hollywood & Highland Center.
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