2014 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

June 9, 2014

The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 8th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the 12th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Los Angeles finalists include Brooke Arthur (Best American Brand Ambassador), Honeycut (Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar), The Spare Room (Best American Hotel Bar),…

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Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom

April 3, 2014

Dave Broom’s new book is about how to drink whisky, drawing on 500-plus years of history to expand the possibilities beyond drinking it straight, to include mixers both traditional and unexpected.

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All the Booze That’s Fit to Print: The Best Cocktail Books of 2013

December 15, 2013

Whether you’re a cocktail newbie or a veteran drink slinger, you’re sure to find something of interest in this list of the best cocktail books of 2013.

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Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition

Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition Launch Party at Goldie’s

September 24, 2013

On Sunday, September 29, Dave Stolte is guest bartending at Goldie’s for the Home Bar Basics 2nd Edition Launch Party. The event is a celebration of the new and improved version of “Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics),” the cocktail book that Stolte wrote, designed and illustrated.

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Erik Ellestad

Erik Ellestad Brings Savoy Cocktail Book Night to Eveleigh

June 14, 2013

On Monday, June 17, Erik Ellestad brings his acclaimed Savoy Cocktail Book Night to Los Angeles for the first time, as part of the Guest Bartender Series at Eveleigh.

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Eric Alperin at The Varnish

2013 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

June 2, 2013

The Top Four Finalists have been announced for the 7th Annual Spirited Awards, taking place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the 11th annual Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

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To Have and Have Another

To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion

November 3, 2012

In “To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion,” author Philip Greene describes recipes for over fifty cocktails, from the earliest drink that Hemingway ever wrote about to those mentioned in posthumously published works. Along the way, Greene reveals Hemingway’s favorite cocktails, spirits, and the drink that made the most appearances in his prose.

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La Descarga - Tales of the Cocktail 2012 Spirited Awards Finalist

2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Finalists Announced

June 11, 2012

The Top 4 Finalists have been announced for the 2012 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, with perennial Los Angeles nominees Eric Alperin and The Varnish joined by La Descarga and Rivera.

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Sazerac by Dave Stolte

November 28: Home Bar Basics Book Launch at 320 Main

November 20, 2011

On Monday, November 28th, award-winning illustrator Dave Stolte is hosting a launch event for his new book Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics) at 320 Main. Entry is $10 at the door, which includes $5 cocktails from the book, free small bites and a raffle.

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Employees Only bar

2011 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Nominees Announced

June 2, 2011

The nominees for the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards have been announced, and once again the Los Angeles cocktail banner is being carried by The Varnish (nominated for Best American Cocktail Bar) and its co-owner, Eric Alperin (American Bartender of the Year). New York’s Employees Only leads the field this year with nominations for Best American Cocktail Bar, World’s Best Drink Selection, and World’s Best Cocktail Bar.

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