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Get It While You Can: Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey is Back
Just in time for the holidays, Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey is back on local store shelves. But don’t procrastinate on buying the Rittenhouse 100; supplies are always limited, so it won’t be around for long.
Read MoreDec. 16: Evan Kleiman Hosts “Good Food” Happy Hour at Sublime
On Thursday, December 16th, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman is hosting a special “Good Food” Happy Hour, taking place from 7pm to 9pm at Sublime Food Lounge. Executive Chef Randall Rosa’s creative cuisine and Sublime’s location in the the Culver City Arts District make the culinary lounge an ideal setting to celebrate the eclectic mix of food…
Read MoreOliver Jones Named Winner of the 2010 Jimmy Barela Award
Oliver Jones has been named the winner of the 2010 Jimmy Barela Award, which honors the legendary bartender who held court at Cole’s Red Car Bar for 65 years. Jones, who can be found behind the stick at Las Perlas and Tengu (Westwood), bested eleven other competitors in a cocktail showdown that took place at The Varnish on Repeal Day.
Read MoreHolidaze 2010: Naughty and Nice Milk Recipes by Duggan McDonnell
Now that the holidays are in full swing, the pressure is on for party hosts to keep the energy flowing during holiday gatherings and offer drinks that satisfy a broad range of palates. To ease some of that stress, the nonprofit California Milk Processor Board (CMPB, Got Milk? campaign), has partnered with San Francisco’s Duggan McDonnell…
Read MoreThirsty in LA on The Imbiber Show
When it comes to prodigious thirsts and sturdy livers, few can compare to Dan “The Imbiber” Dunn, Playboy’s “adult beverage” columnist and author of the upcoming Living Loaded: Tales of Sex, Salvation, and the Pursuit of the Never-Ending Happy Hour. On The Imbiber Show, Dan and Mike “Stretch” Roberts talk about all things booze with…
Read MoreDecember 9: La Descarga Winter Cocktail Menu Launch
On Thursday, December 9th, La Descarga is debuting its Winter Cocktail Menu, an extensive list of 21 drinks from Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix. The Winter Menu is evenly divided between Classics and House Cocktails, including a whiskey barrel-aged version of its excellent Tapping the Admiral that should be ready just in time for the…
Read MoreDec. 5: Jimmy Barela Award and Cocktail Competition, Seven Grand Repeal Day Celebration
Recipes are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Jimmy Barela Award and Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Plymouth Gin. The competition, which takes place on Repeal Day (Sunday, December 5), is open to bartenders working in Los Angeles and Orange County. The award is named after Jimmy Barela, the legendary bartender who held court at…
Read MorePromo Code for $25 off Nov. 30 Spirited Supper at Vincenti Ristorante
On Tuesday, November 30th, Liquor.com is launching a series of exclusive Spirited Suppers, featuring acclaimed chefs and mixologists at top venues across Los Angeles. Tuesday’s inaugural event is taking place at Brentwood’s Vincenti Ristorante, where chef Nicola Mastronardi has created a special four-course Italian menu loaded with black truffles. To pair with the meal, Vincenzo…
Read MoreA Drinkable Feast at Hemingway’s Lounge
Since its opening in September, Hemingway’s Lounge has been packing them in on DJ-driven nights when the multifaceted venue transforms from low-lit cocktail den to energetic dance party. Owner Johnny Zander (whose velvet rope CV includes Hollywood hot spots Green Door, the Tropicana Bar and Teddy’s) and his partners have taken 2800 square feet of…
Read MoreAt Big Bar, Cocktails Speak Softly and Carry a Big Kick
Not content to be a Los Feliz favorite serving hearty fare, artisanal baked goods, craft beer and fine wine, Alcove Cafe and Bakery recently opened Big Bar, where Bar Manager Juan Sevilla (previously at The Edison and Soho House) has created a cocktail menu of classics, variations and signatures. Big Bar and Alcove share a…
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