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So Long 2010, and Thanks for All the Fish!

December 21, 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, many of L.A.’s favorite cocktail destinations are preparing to send the year off in style, with champagne-soaked events that include a downtown L.A. bar crawl, prix fixe dinners, and a black tie party set in Havana from a century ago. Stay tuned for updates as more events are announced.

December 18: The Tar Pit One Year Anniversary Party

December 16, 2010

It’s been quite a year for The Tar Pit, the “modern day watering hole” from Chef Mark Peel that opened in December 2009 after much anticipation and speculation. Following the departure of a stellar opening team that included Audrey Saunders and Marcos Tello, The Tar Pit forged onward. On a recent Sunday evening, a lively…

December 18: Holiday Pub Crawl with Bar Chloe, Copa d’Oro, The Yard

December 15, 2010

On Saturday, December 18th, three Santa Monica bars will be getting in the spirit of the season with a Holiday Pub Crawl. After purchasing the $16 ticket, guests will be able to choose one of two special cocktails at each of the participating bars: Bar Chloe – Chamomile Mai Tai, Old Cuban Copa d’Oro –…

Dec. 16: Las Perlas Private Reserve Release and Mezcal Collective Launch

December 13, 2010

On Thursday, December 16th, agave aficionados will have two excellent reasons to be at Las Perlas, the downtown L.A. shrine to mezcal and tequila: an exclusive release of Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, and the launch of the Mezcal Collective, an ongoing series of gatherings that will celebrate and educate about all things agave. For its…

Dec. 16: Evan Kleiman Hosts “Good Food” Happy Hour at Sublime

December 10, 2010

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…

Holidaze 2010: Naughty and Nice Milk Recipes by Duggan McDonnell

December 7, 2010

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…

December 9: La Descarga Winter Cocktail Menu Launch

December 3, 2010

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…

Dec. 5: Jimmy Barela Award and Cocktail Competition, Seven Grand Repeal Day Celebration

November 29, 2010

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…

Promo Code for $25 off Nov. 30 Spirited Supper at Vincenti Ristorante

November 29, 2010

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…

Take a Permanent Holiday Every Monday at Caña Rum Bar

November 22, 2010

Black Friday is still a few days away, but Caña Rum Bar is getting an early start on the holiday gift season by giving thirsty Angelenos something they’ve always wanted: another night of drinking. By popular demand, Caña will be open on Mondays from 6pm-2am starting tonight, November 22nd. But wait, there’s more… For those…