Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2011

July 19, 2011

The last time I was in New Orleans, it was many years before Katrina, when my girlfriend and I stayed at her best friend’s house in the Garden District and we spent two weeks eating and drinking our way through the Big Easy. Now, after far too long a gap between visits, I’m heading back to New Orleans to join thousands of other attendees at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail!

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Sipping Through a Sizzling Summer with ROOT and SNAP

July 19, 2011

With many parts of the country wilting under a punishing heat wave, Art in the Age Spirits (AITA) has thoughtfully been gathering and sharing recipes for summer cocktails featuring its two unique liqueurs, ROOT and SNAP.

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Mai Tai

Don vs. Vic at 320 Main: Everybody Wins!

July 15, 2011

320 Main was the setting for a tiki showdown of epic proportions: Don vs. Vic, a head-to-head battle between the cocktails of Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic. The clash of tiki titans was the second edition of 320 Main’s Tiki Night series, taking place at the Seal Beach restaurant on the last Monday of every month.

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Sponsored Giveaway: Jacob Bromwell Classic Tin Cup

July 13, 2011

“Artisan” and “handcrafted” are words that get tossed around a lot these days, but at Jacob Bromwell they’ve been part of the company tradition for over 190 years. Jacob Bromwell was founded in 1819 with a mission to manufacture authentic campfire, kitchen, and fireplace products for “explorers, adventurers, homemakers, and traditionalists everywhere.”

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Sipping Green with GlassDharma Straws

July 10, 2011

GlassDharma recently sent several of their glass straws to test drive and review. The company has a threefold mission: creating the highest quality, most durable glass straws; having them be elegant and stylish; and for them to serve an important purpose.

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Three American Rums

Learning About a Revolutionary Spirit at Caña Rum Society

July 4, 2011

The June meeting of Caña Rum Society featured a fascinating lesson on rum’s history in America and a tasting of three American rums: Prichard’s Fine Rum, René Alambic Rum, and Charbay Tahitian Vanilla Bean Rum.

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The Bar at Next Door Lounge

Next Door Lounge Opens in Hollywood

July 1, 2011

The Hollywood craft cocktail scene continues to grow with the debut of Next Door Lounge, which soft opened after a series of preview nights. Next Door Lounge comes from the same team that opened The Hollywood Corner, located next door to the new bar. Next Door Lounge has scored something of a coup by hiring Joseph Brooke, who was previously the Director of Spirits at The Edison.

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Nolet's Feijoa Box

Nolet’s Silver Dry Gin – Garden to Cocktail Program (Part 1)

June 30, 2011

This summer, Nolet’s is rolling out a Garden to Cocktail Program that hopes to spark some cocktail creativity by pairing the Silver Dry Gin with a different fresh ingredient every month.

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Rose Bowl Field - 2010 Summer Tasting Event

LA Street Food Fest – 2nd Annual Summer Tasting Event

June 26, 2011

The LA Street Food Fest returns with its 2nd Annual Summer Tasting Event, taking place at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, July 16th. All-inclusive tickets include unlimited samples from 75+ food vendors, cocktail bars and tequila tastings, an Ice Cream Social, music and much more.

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Bumbo

Tiki Nights at 320 Main Are Some Enchanted Evenings

June 20, 2011

320 Main proprietor Jason Schiffer, Matt Robold (aka RumDood) and LA’s Marcos Tello (1886) are teaming up to present a series of Tiki Nights at 320 Main on the last Monday of every month.

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