September 25: L.A. Craft Beer Crawl in Downtown Los Angeles

September 14, 2010

Proving that his interests go beyond great cocktails and fine spirits, 213 Proprietor Cedd Moses is teaming up with The Beer Chicks (Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune) to present the inaugural L.A. Craft Beer Crawl, taking place in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, September 25th. For the price of one ticket, Crawlers will get unlimited…

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September 14: Cause on the Rocks at Viceroy Santa Monica

September 9, 2010

On Tuesday, September 14, mingle with cause-minded individuals, sip great cocktails and enjoy live music at Causecast’s Cause on the Rocks, the monthly mixer of cocktails for a cause, taking place at Viceroy Santa Monica. For every VeeV Açaí Lemonade purchased during Cause on the Rocks, 100% of the proceeds will benefit LA-based Concern Foundation,…

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Red Rover Throwback: A Seven Grand Reunion

September 9, 2010

Once upon a time, they were the opening crew at Seven Grand: Aidan Demarest, John Coltharp, Marcos Tello, Dave Whitton and Damian Windsor. As key figures in the rebirth of the thriving Los Angeles cocktail scene, they’re regarded as some of the most influential barmen in the country. Throughout the city, you’ll find their cocktails…

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September 9: Cruzan 9 Tasting Events at Nine LA Bars

September 8, 2010

Earlier this summer, Cruzan Rum launched its latest expression, a spiced rum called Cruzan 9. The new Cruzan derives its name from its nine-spice blend of vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, mace, allspice, pepper and juniper. The number nine is also a nod to the nine districts of St. Croix, home to the historic Cruzan distillery.

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September 7-12: A Mysterious Week of Giveaways at First & Hope

September 7, 2010

If you like surprise giveaways, handcrafted cocktails and Southern-inspired cuisine, then be sure to visit First & Hope between September 7th and September 12th for Mystery Week. Stop by the downtown supper club for lunch or dinner, use the keyword “MYSTERY,” and you’ll get a sealed envelope that is guaranteed to contain a prize, such…

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Choose Your Weapon: Sampling the New Cocktails at Caña Rum Bar

August 30, 2010

Although President Obama’s recent fundraising visit to Los Angeles caused a traffic nightmare for thousands of rush hour commuters, in other parts of the city drivers had no problem reaching their destinations. Thanks to a nearly deserted 10 Freeway, I arrived in downtown in record time for the Caña cocktail menu launch party, a celebration…

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Bigfoot Lodge West Steps It Up with New Cocktail and Whiskey Menus

August 29, 2010

Good friend and fellow imbiber Scot checks out the newly expanded cocktail menu and whiskey selection at Bigfoot Lodge West.

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August 26: Buy Discounted Tickets to the Taste of Beverly Hills

August 24, 2010

Even Beverly Hills offers bargains if you know where to look, and this Thursday, August 26th look no further than the Roof Garden of the acclaimed Peninsula Beverly Hills. From 5pm to 7pm, the Peninsula hosts its Rooftop Cocktail Hour, featuring cocktails, wines by the glass, and beer for half price. Better still, guests of…

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WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey Launches at Seven Grand

August 11, 2010

A group of spirits cognoscenti gathered at Seven Grand last Thursday for the Los Angeles launch of WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey, a 100 proof, 100 percent rye whiskey, aged for a minimum of ten years in oak barrels. Founded in 2010, WhistlePig is hand-bottled at the WhistlePig Farm Distillery, located on a former dairy farm…

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The Wayback Machine: Speakeasy in Hollywood on August 21

August 6, 2010

On Saturday, August 21, Drink:Eat:Play (International Wine Festival, LA Beer Festival, LA BBQ Festival) presents the latest edition of Speakeasy, a Roaring 20s-themed evening of drink, music, and more drink taking place at The Music Box @ Fonda in Hollywood. The all-inclusive $40 ticket includes unlimited samples of over 100 spirits brands, as well as…

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