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Hatchi Mix 4: Max Seaman and Jeff Knudsen Present Cedilla – A Suite of Cocktails
On Thursday, August 5th, the Hatchi Mix Series returns to Breadbar Century City, featuring guest mixologists Max Seaman and Jeff Knudsen (Comme Ça) and their menu of specialty cocktails. As reported by Josh Lurie, Matt Biancaniello (The Library Bar at The Roosevelt) cancelled his previously scheduled Hatchi Mix appearance. With only two weeks to go…
Read MoreTweet to Eat: Win Two Weekend Passes to The Taste of Beverly Hills
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Taste of Beverly Hills, presented by Food & Wine magazine and taking place across from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 2-5, 2010. The four-day festival will feature local restaurant tastings, wine and mixology seminars, cooking demos from renowned chefs and personalities, and music entertainment curated by…
Read MoreA Taste of the Simpler Life: Novo Fogo Organic Cachaça
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Brazil, the residents of the historic town of Morretes have embraced a life philosophy they call a vida mais simples: “the simpler life.”
Read MoreWinners of the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Announced
The winners for the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards have been announced, with The Bar at The Merchant Hotel in Belfast named the World’s Best Cocktail Bar. New York’s Death and Company garnered awards for World’s Best Cocktail Menu and Best American Cocktail Bar. Seattle’s beloved Murray Stenson (Zig Zag Café) was named American Bartender of the Year, while International Bartender of the…
Read MoreClassic Cocktails and Barstool Wisdom from Old Man Drinks
“I’m gonna die some day, so I may as well drink.” ~Dick, 80, factory worker The above quote is one of dozens of pearls of wisdom found in Old Man Drinks: Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom, a nifty new book by Robert Schnakenberg (The Encyclopedia Shatnerica, Christopher Walken A-Z). Old Man Drinks is a cocktail…
Read MoreReady for Departure with Tequila Avión Silver
After tasting through the three expressions of the excellent Tequila Avión range at a recent sneak preview, I was looking forward to taking the newly-launched ultra premium brand for a few spins at home. Just in time for National Tequila Day, the Booze Fairy delivered a review bottle of Tequila Avión Silver. Tequila Avión is…
Read MoreCelebrate National Tequila Day with Camarena Carne Asada Tacos and the Paloma
Since its launch in June, the Camarena Taco Truck has crisscrossed Los Angeles, handing out free tequila-infused tacos, tostadas and burritos to eager Angelenos, while spreading the word about Familia Camarena Tequila. In honor of National Tequila Day on Saturday, July 24, Camarena Tequila and Chef Sevan Azarian are sharing his recipe for the public’s…
Read MoreHave Bitters, Will Travel: The Bitter Truth Traveler’s Set
From their origins as medicinal products, bitters became an integral part of the Golden Age of cocktails, providing drinks with flavor, depth and complexity. Prohibition devastated the bitters industry; only a few brands survived and many disappeared, never to return. Thanks to the ongoing cocktail renaissance, bitters have clawed their way from the brink and…
Read MoreJuly 31: Cocktails, Scotch and Hot Dogs for a Cause at the Fairmont Miramar
Following on Tuesday’s Gulf Benefit at The Hungry Cat, Angelenos will have another opportunity to enjoy great food and drink for a worthy cause. On Saturday, July 31st, Mila Becker (Call Me Grace) hosts Cocktails for a Cause at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica. For a $30 minimum suggested donation, guests can enjoy gourmet…
Read MoreJuly 27: Gulf Benefit at The Hungry Cat
The annual Tales of the Cocktail festival is underway, which means for the next several days the center of the cocktail universe will be in New Orleans. If you’re missing this year’s event, you can get a taste of the region’s cuisine this Tuesday, July 27th, when The Hungry Cat hosts a Gulf Benefit at…
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