March 31: Mixtape Mixology at Big Bar with Erick Castro

March 22, 2011

On Thursday, March 31st, Big Bar is spicing up its weekly Mixtape Mixology night with a bit of friendly LA-SF rivalry. Starting at 7pm, San Francisco’s Erick Castro will be mixing SF-inspired Plymouth Gin cocktails, while Big Bar’s Juan Sevilla and Dan Long will be holding it down for the home team.

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March 17: Casey’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Fair

March 9, 2011

On Thursday, March 17th, 213 Nightlife is throwing what is being billed as LA’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration: Casey’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Fair.

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An Evening in Spain: Fig & Olive Opens in Los Angeles

March 7, 2011

On March 5th, Los Angeles became the first West Coast location for Fig & Olive, the New York-based temples of olive oil that feature the flavors of the French Riviera and coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Giovanni Martinez is consulting on the cocktail menu, a mixture of signatures and classics.

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February 24: The Varnish Two Year Anniversary

February 23, 2011

Never one to announce itself, The Varnish is quietly celebrating its Two Year Anniversary on Thursday, February 24th. Eric Alperin and Marcos Tello will be behind the bar, and guests can start the celebration with a complimentary glass of punch.

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February 23-24: Jim & Rocky’s Barback Pro-Am Hits Downtown LA

February 22, 2011

Seattle’s Jim Romdall and Rocky Yeh are challenging some of the West Coast’s favorite amateur mixologists, writers and bloggers to step behind the stick for Jim & Rocky’s Barback Pro-Am.

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On Oscar Night, Watch the Stars Under the Stars at Big Bar

February 21, 2011

At Big Bar’s Oscar party on Sunday, February 27th, guests can watch the 83rd Academy Awards projected on an outdoor screen while they enjoy dinner and Plymouth Gin cocktail specials on the garden patio.

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The Wayback Machine: Speakeasy Sundays at Hotel Shangri-La

February 18, 2011

On Sunday, Feb. 20th, Santa Monica’s Hotel Shangri-La presents the first of its weekly Speakeasy Sundays at Suite 700, hosted by mixologist Chris Corbin.

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Get It While You Can: Private Barrel Buffalo Trace at 1933 Group

February 15, 2011

1933 Group has acquired an exclusive barrel of bourbon from Buffalo Trace, hand-selected during a visit to the famed distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Precious bottles of the private barrel bourbon will be allocated to both locations of Bigfoot Lodge (Los Feliz and West) and The Thirsty Crow.

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Let’s Get This Party Started: Playa Opens February 11

February 9, 2011

Anticipation is hitting a fever pitch for Playa, the new venture from Rivera chef John Sedlar opening Friday, February 11th. Foodies are salivating at the prospect of exploring Sedlar’s “Urban Latin Cuisine,” while cocktail enthusiasts are ready to sip the latest creations from acclaimed mixologist Julian Cox.

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Riding the Trolley of Death, Fueled by Plymouth Gin

February 8, 2011

A motley crew of gin-soaked bloggers, bartenders and shanghaied passengers rides the Trolley of Death for a night of drinks at some of L.A.’s best bars.

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