Tiger Mom Cari Hah Takes the Helm at Big Bar

March 30, 2016

Tiger Mom Cari Hah talks about becoming the new bar manager at Big Bar, the importance of mentoring, and her exceptional spring cocktail menu.

Last Call for Julian Cox in Los Angeles

February 4, 2016

Last weekend, the Los Angeles bar community said bon voyage to two incomparable bartenders: Julian Cox and Kristina Howald.

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015: Part Two

December 28, 2015

Read on for Part Two of our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.

The Best Cocktail Books of 2015

December 28, 2015

Read on for our guide to the best cocktail books of 2015.

Big Bar Celebrates Five Years of Being “Stupidly Awesome”

October 7, 2015

A vital part of L.A.’s bar scene, Big Bar is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Oct. 8, 2015 with two former Bar Managers, Juan Sevilla and Dan Long.

It Was Worth the Wait: Clifton’s Cafeteria is Reopening at Last

September 22, 2015

Clifton’s Cafeteria, one of the most storied restaurants in Los Angeles history, is reopening after a four-year, $15-million renovation.

Christopher Day Creates Elemental Cocktails at General Lee’s

August 2, 2015

“Penetrating Wind” and “Illuminating Fire” may sound like kung fu techniques from a classic Shaw Brothers movie, but in fact they’re cocktails on Christopher Day’s new menu at General Lee’s.

The Dead Rabbit Named World’s Best Bar at 9th Annual Spirited Awards

July 20, 2015

The Dead Rabbit was named World’s Best Bar at the 9th Annual Spirited Awards®, honoring the year’s best bars, bartenders, writers and experts. The prestigious awards were announced at a gala ceremony that culminated the annual Tales of the Cocktail® festival in New Orleans.

June 28: Art Beyond the Glass IV at General Lee’s

June 15, 2015

The fourth annual Art Beyond the Glass is taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at General Lee’s in the heart of historic Chinatown. Art Beyond the Glass IV features dozens of L.A.’s top bartenders mixing cocktails and showcasing their artistry, from painting to photography, live music, DJs and more. ABTG is raising funds for…

Cari Hah: Why I Love the Fifty-Fifty Martini

June 14, 2015

Three Clubs bartender Cari Hah talks about her love of the Fifty-Fifty Martini and her shares recipes for gin and vodka versions.