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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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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Winners for the 11th annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition have been announced. Top winners include Del Maguey for Distiller of the Year, Gemini Spirits & Wines for Importer of the Year, and Pernod Ricard USA for the Director’s Award.
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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, 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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Chivas Regal and Christian Lacroix are collaborating once again and releasing a limited edition bottle of the Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky. The Lacroix-designed Chivas 18-Year is limited to 3000 bottles worldwide, with only 100 available in the United States. The Lacroix Chivas 18 will be available at select retailers beginning in June 2011 at the suggested retail price of $495.
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Jason Robey has created a Farm-to-Glass Mixology Program at Michael’s in Santa Monica. Robey’s cocktails will feature seasonal herbs and fruits grown on Michael’s new rooftop garden, along with fresh produce from the nearby Santa Monica Farmers’ Market.
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Julian Cox is creating a cocktail menu that showcases the Italian herbal liqueurs known as amari for Sotto, which features a market-driven menu of regionally-inspired Southern Italian dishes.
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On Saturday, April 2nd, Liquor.com presents a Rum Grand Tasting at Caña Rum Bar, hosted by Caña GM Allan Katz and bartender Danielle Crouch. The $65 ticket includes an overview of rum, a guided rum tasting, and rum-based cocktails.
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