May 15: Taste of the Eastside at Barnsdall Art Park

May 8, 2011

On Sunday, May 15th, the scenic hilltop garden of Barnsdall Art Park will be the site for Taste of the Eastside, an afternoon of food, drinks and music that showcases and celebrates the neighborhoods of Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, and Highland Park.

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Espolón Tequila Cocktails and Taco Trucks for Cinco de Mayo

May 2, 2011

To liven up this year’s Cinco de Mayo festivities, Espolón Tequila asked Eric Alperin, H. Joseph Ehrmann and Adam Schuman to create cocktails to pair with taco truck offerings in their respective cities.

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With Pisco Portón, Johnny Schuler Opens the Gate to His Passion

April 27, 2011

With the world-renowned Johnny Schuler at the helm of its production, Pisco Portón’s future looks to be as bright as the Peruvian sun in the Ica Valley.

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The Scotch That Dreams Are Made Of: Glenfiddich Launches the Cask of Dreams

April 23, 2011

Glenfiddich has launched the Cask of Dreams tour, featuring Glenfiddich Brand Ambassadors rolling 12 casks through major U.S. cities, starting in Los Angeles and ending in New York in May. In each city, the Glenfiddich team will encourage people to write their dreams on the empty casks. The inscribed casks will be sent to the Glenfiddich distillery, where they will be used to finish a special limited edition expression of Glenfiddich, which will be sold in the U.S. in early 2012.

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Sinful Spring Cocktails and Fiendish Fun at Villains Tavern

April 17, 2011

Spring has sprung at Villains Tavern, tempting Arts District residents and visitors alike with a diabolical mix of craft cocktails and beer, tasty bites, live music and gorgeous setting.

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Zahra Bates Rocks the House at B-Side

April 13, 2011

Downtown is still be the place to be when it comes to the greatest concentration of craft cocktail bars in Los Angeles, but Hollywood is making some noise of its own. The latest to join the burgeoning Hollywood cocktail scene is B-Side, an intimate speakeasy-style bar tucked within the Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge at the Hollywood & Highland Center.

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April 16 & 17: Artisanal LA Spring Show 2011

April 11, 2011

Artisanal LA returns for the Spring 2011 edition of its two-day showcase of the city’s finest local, sustainable and handmade edibles.

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Rivera Springs into the Season with a New Cocktail Menu

April 8, 2011

Last night, Julian Cox was back behind the bar at Rivera, the Modern Latin restaurant where he garnered the acclaim that led to his recognition as a 2010 Rising Star Mixologist. His return to Rivera was to celebrate the debut of his new spring cocktails with a Late Night Menu Launch.

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Alex Straus Debuts Spring Cocktail Menu at Hemingway’s Lounge

April 7, 2011

Bartender Alex Straus has unveiled his Spring Cocktail Menu for Hemingway’s Lounge in Hollywood. To introduce the new drinks, Straus hosted a tasting of the spring menu and graciously shared his cocktail recipes.

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Charles Munat, Left Coast Libations Originator, Needs Our Help

April 6, 2011

Charles Munat, originator of Left Coast Libations and Tales of the Cocktail Webmaster, was recently the victim of a professional robbery in broad daylight on the streets of Buenos Aires. The thieves made off with his laptop and all his drives, leaving him without a means to make his living. Here’s what you can do to help.

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