Danny Cymbal

Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em: Sampling 1886 Winter Cocktails

February 17, 2012

With wisps of lingering smoke greeting you with each sip, the warmth from the whiskey and mildly bittersweet finish, you’ll want to curl up with The Smoking Jacket and stick around 1886 for a while.

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Black Magic Woman

The Bar | Kitchen Winter Menu is Ready for Its Close-Up

January 13, 2012

While Bar | Kitchen Executive Chef Vahan Tokmadjian presented delectable selections from his latest menu, bartender Daniel Zacharczuk was behind the stick mixing cocktails from the new list of seasonal drinks.

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The Glenrothes 1988

January 24: The Glenrothes Tasting at Basement Tavern

January 12, 2012

On Tuesday, January 24th, Liquor.com and the Los Angeles Times are presenting an exclusive tasting of The Glenrothes, taking place in the Basement Tavern’s Attic Bar.

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Coughlin's Law

Manhattan Beach Post Puts Its Stamp on Weekend Brunch

January 8, 2012

One of 2011’s top new restaurants just got even better with the debut of the Post Bangin’ Brunch, featuring Chef David LeFevre’s take on brunch favorites.

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Zahra Bates

Zen and the Art of Providence Winter Cocktails

December 28, 2011

When Zahra Bates tells you she has a new cocktail that she can’t wait to make for you, you go to Providence ASAP.

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Brian Butler

Blue Skies Ahead for Roy Choi’s Sunny Spot

December 9, 2011

Roy Choi has opened Sunny Spot in the former Beechwood space in Venice. Sunny Spot marks his third collaboration with bar owner and restaurateur David Reiss, and features cocktails by A-Frame’s Brian Butler.

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Distinctive Bartenders

A Night of Distinctive Cocktails with The Black Grouse

December 4, 2011

The Black Grouse celebrated its Los Angeles debut at Harvard & Stone, an event that kicked off the Distinctive Bartenders Tour and featured cocktails by Lindsay Nader, Jason Bran and Joseph Brooke.

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December 5: Sip, Smoke & Savor at La Descarga

December 2, 2011

Celebrate Repeal Day in style at Sip, Smoke & Savor, a tasting of rare cognacs lead by Nicolas Palazzi taking place at La Descarga on Monday, December 5th.

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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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Enrico Caruso

Tequila Against Cancer at Next Door Lounge

October 30, 2011

On Sunday, November 13th, Christine England is hosting a tequila tasting at Next Door Lounge to raise funds for Enrico Caruso, who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. Caruso (a healthy lifestyle advocate and lifelong nonsmoker) is well-known as a pioneer in the tequila industry’s organic movement.

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