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Jodi Calderon by Eugene Lee

“Liquid Love Letters” From LA’s AAPI Bartenders

On April 2, 2021 By thirstyinla
Organized by bartender Alyson Iwamoto (Thunderbolt, Death & Co), “Liquid Love Letters” is a fundraising event that highlights 10 AAPI bartenders from the Los Angeles bartending community – each one has contributed an original cocktail available for purchase by donation. The participating bartenders are Cari Hah, Chris Amirault, Eugene Lee, Jodi Calderon, Harry Chin, Jason [...]
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Joe Gardner, 22, Jerrys and Terry in "Soul"

A Few Things That Didn’t Suck in 2020

On December 31, 2020 By thirstyinla
“After a year of pain and loss, it’s time to unite, heal, and rebuild.” ~ President-Elect Joe Biden on Dec. 26, 2020 As this post goes live, more than 300,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 – a horrible statistic that doesn’t come close to conveying the grief of countless family members and friends. We have [...]
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Chris Patino holds one of the ponytails he will donate to Locks of Love

A Tale of Two Zooms

On August 6, 2020 By thirstyinla
Two Zoom gatherings inspire some thoughts on celebrating and mourning in the era of COVID-19.
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Big Bar Barrel

Big Bar Celebrates Five Years of Being “Stupidly Awesome”

On October 7, 2015 By thirstyinla
A vital part of L.A.'s bar scene, Big Bar is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Oct. 8, 2015 with two former Bar Managers, Juan Sevilla and Dan Long.
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Redwood tree at Clifton’s Cafeteria

It Was Worth the Wait: Clifton’s Cafeteria is Reopening at Last

On September 22, 2015 By thirstyinla
Clifton's Cafeteria, one of the most storied restaurants in Los Angeles history, is reopening after a four-year, $15-million renovation.
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The Parlor at The Dead Rabbit

The Dead Rabbit Named World’s Best Bar at 9th Annual Spirited Awards

On July 20, 2015 By thirstyinla
The Dead Rabbit was named World’s Best Bar at the 9th Annual Spirited Awards®, honoring the year’s best bars, bartenders, writers and experts. The prestigious awards were announced at a gala ceremony that culminated the annual Tales of the Cocktail® festival in New Orleans.
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General Lee's in Chinatown

June 28: Art Beyond the Glass IV at General Lee’s

On June 15, 2015 By thirstyinla
The fourth annual Art Beyond the Glass is taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at General Lee’s in the heart of historic Chinatown. Art Beyond the Glass IV features dozens of L.A.’s top bartenders mixing cocktails and showcasing their artistry, from painting to photography, live music, DJs and more. ABTG is raising funds for [...]
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The Foxhole at Big Bar

Negroni Week: June 1-7, 2015

On May 31, 2015 By thirstyinla
Presented by Imbibe Magazine and Campari, the third annual Negroni Week is taking place June 1-7, 2015, featuring bars from around the world showcasing the classic cocktail and countless variations. Participating bars will donate a portion of proceeds from every Negroni sold to a charity of their choice.
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Three Clubs classic cocktails

“Mad Men” Finale Viewing Party at Three Clubs

On May 8, 2015 By thirstyinla
Three Clubs and Pinup Girl Clothing are teaming up to host a viewing party of the "Mad Men" series finale on Sunday, May 17, 2015.
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Coconut Club Cocktail

The Tiki Torch is Burning Bright at The Coconut Club

On March 15, 2015 By thirstyinla
The Coconut Club is a multimedia Tiki experience presented by chef Andy Windak, cocktailians Nathan Hazard and Elana Lepkowski, and emcee Darren Herczeg.
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    Still recovering from last night’s Friends & Fam Still recovering from last night’s Friends & Family at @ginrummybar, now open in the former Nueva space! Much more to share, stay tuned…
🔥💨 Corpse Reviver  No. 47: Chamomile Infused Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, Lemon, Orange Curaçao, Absinthe, Chamomile Smoke
#thirstyinla #discoverla #dinela
    As part of its #AAPIHeritageMonth programming, on As part of its #AAPIHeritageMonth programming, on May 22 @pbs is premiering “Fanny: The Right to Rock,” the award-winning 2021 documentary about the pioneering rock band co-founded by Filipina American and queer teenagers 💛🏳️‍🌈🎸
Fanny is renowned as the first all-women band to release an album with a major record label (Warner/Reprise, 1970)

For the 2021 edition of Booze and Vinyl, @davemakessensedollarsandcents selected Fanny’s eponymous 1970 debut album - his intro featured this @davidbowie quote from a 1999 @rollingstone interview: 

“One of the most important female bands in American rock has been buried without a trace, and that is Fanny. They were one of the finest fvcking rock bands of their time in about 1973. They were extraordinary; they wrote everything, they played like motherfvckers, they were just colossal and wonderful, and nobody’s ever mentioned them. They’re as important as anybody else who’s ever been, ever, it just wasn’t their time. Revivify Fanny and I will feel that my work is done.” 👨🏻‍🎤

👀 Check out Dave’s cocktail pairings for “Fanny” in Ye Olde Profile, along with contributions from @allofthedrinks @chernobes @colinxmiller @davestolte @eugeneshoots @rev_robertsinewave @robin_nance_ @sazeracla
#thirstyinla #boozeandvinyl
    Happy AAPI Heritage Month y’all! Check the link Happy AAPI Heritage Month y’all!
Check the link in my profile for our @discoverla guide to cultural exhibits, film screenings and live performances taking place throughout the city 💛

📸 @lalouver - @gajinfujita.la “Mere Mortal” (2022)
📸 @kaijukrys as Fusion Godzilla
📸 @lapubliclibrary - @neaarts Big Read: “Interior Chinatown”
📸 @academymuseumscreenings - Sammo Hung in “Millionaires Express”

#aapiheritagemonth #discoverla
    It’s National Prime Rib Day and the eve of the 1 It’s National Prime Rib Day and the eve of the 15th anniversary @dinela Restaurant Week! 🤩
@lawrystheprimerib is an OG RW participant, and to celebrate Prime Rib Day and the anniversary they’re launching their Surf & Turf Dine LA menu a day early 🦞 🥩

Lawry’s has been a family favorite for decades - my late father had been going there since the 1950s 🙏
📸 dad’s birthday at Lawry’s in August 2022 - the last time we all had dinner there together 🥺
 
Check my profile for links to the @discoverla history of Lawry’s and menus for hundreds of restaurants participating in Dine LA, taking place April 28 - May 12 🍽 
#lawrys #nationalprimeribday #dinela #discoverla
    Spring has sprung at @bigbaralcove! 💐 🥂 Th Spring has sprung at @bigbaralcove! 💐 

🥂 This month’s Featured Cocktail is the delightful, dangerously good Escape from LA by @cocktailsbyhawk:
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac, Giffard Abricot du Roussillon, Demerara Syrup, Lemon Juice, Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters, Saline Solution; topped with Prosecco and garnished with Dark Chocolate Dust 🦅
🎞 Check out Saeed’s IG Reel for the recipe 🙌

Slowly working my way through the newly launched Spring/Summer menu:
🍸 We Go Deep - a Chicago deep dish 🍕 inspired Martini by @where_aremypants, made with Future Gin, Wheatley Vodka, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, pizza sauce, GF baguette, anchovy oil (optional) 
🔥 The Jerk by lead bartender @abigaillsmith - Diplomatico Reserva Rum, Havana Club Blanco Rum, Smith & Cross, jicama, tomatillo, mango, jerk 
🥃 Oregano Trail by @szenitram - Maker's Mark 46 Bourbon, barley, oregano, Old Fashioned + Angostura Bitters

Hope to see y’all at the Big Bar Spring Party on April 27! 🎉
#thirstyinla #discoverla
    Throwing it back to April 14, 2012: Lamb & Libatio Throwing it back to April 14, 2012: Lamb & Libations with this Murderers’ Row 🤩
🔥 oak-rotisserie lamb with garlic, rosemary, lemon 
🍹 Jason making a Sprezzatura
👂🏻 “Did someone just challenge me to a Margarita Throwdown?”
🥊 Stolte’s Classic vs Bostick’s Good Ol’ Texas Margarita

UPDATE: Margarita specs from Ye Olde Blog
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@davestolte
1.5 oz reposado tequila
.75 oz triple sec
.5 oz lemon juice
.5 oz lime juice
“Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer at least ten minutes. Add ingredients in a shaker about a third-full with ice cubes. Shake well to blend and chill, then strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.”

@mrbostick
2 oz Siete Leguas Reposado
1 oz fresh lime juice
.75 oz orange curaçao (Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao works great)
.25 oz simple
“Shake all ingredients together and pour into double Old Fashioned glass filled with hand cracked ice. Garnish with lime wedge. Eat 2 cheese enchiladas with chili gravy, rice and beans. Repeat.”

#thirstyinla #fbf
    Last week, @discoverla hosted a wonderful pasta-ma Last week, @discoverla hosted a wonderful pasta-making demo and four-course dinner at @rossoblula 🍝
After dinner, @baotruong21 and I stopped by @damafashiondistrict for a nightcap and OMG @pablo_moix was there! 🤩

Named to this year’s @imbibe 75, Pablo and his @rarecharacterwhiskey partners @peteofdiscovery and Andy Shapira recently revived the historic @fortunabourbon, which was available from the 1880s to the 1960s. 

Guided by samples of original stocks from his personal collection, Pablo hand-blended six barrels aged a minimum of six years for a modern Fortuna that clocks in at 102 proof 🥃

Pablo graciously poured us a dram of Fortuna and a comparative taste of @blantons_bourbon. Bao enthused that the Fortuna was the best bourbon he’d ever had, and it is indeed superb. @klwines Spirits Buyer David Othenin-Girard wrote, “I have to say [Pablo] hit an absolute home run. … I can't believe anyone else is taking so much time and energy to put together such a delicious product.” 👏

#thirstyinla #fortunabourbon #rarecharacterwhiskey #imbibe75 #discoverla #dtla
    Love you and miss you @falcofernet 😘 📸 @saze Love you and miss you @falcofernet 😘
📸 @sazeracla
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