Game On: The Spare Room Opens at the Hollywood Roosevelt

January 6, 2011

At The Spare Room, Aidan Demarest brings the fun back to cocktails with bowling, custom board games, and a sophisticated bar program.

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dineLA Welcomes Hungry Cat to Winter 2011 Restaurant Week

January 4, 2011

The Hungry Cat joins an impressive list of nearly 300 participating restaurants for the Winter 2011 dineLA Restaurant Week.

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Absolut Sensory Analysis Workshop, Part 2: Absolut Achatz

December 30, 2010

Grant Achatz and the Alinea team serve an extraordinary multi-course dinner and cocktail pairing at the Absolut Sensory Analysis Workshop.

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Absolut Sensory Analysis Workshop: Part 1

December 30, 2010

The Absolut Sensory Analysis Workshop is an eight-hour educational and dining experience designed to re-engage vodka with the craft bartender community.

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Find Your Comfort Zone at Bar | Kitchen

December 28, 2010

After a re-design and now under the management of Proprietors LLC, Bar | Kitchen’s lively mix of high quality and affordability is sure to entice downtown residents, workers, and visitors alike.

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Thirsty in Waikiki: Mai Tais, Lewers, and Whiskies! Oh, My!

December 26, 2010

Oahu may not be everyone’s first choice of the Hawaiian Islands to visit, but the burgeoning cocktail scene will dispel preconceived notions of tourist-laden Waikiki.

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So Long 2010, and Thanks for All the Fish!

December 21, 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, many of L.A.’s favorite cocktail destinations are preparing to send the year off in style, with champagne-soaked events that include a downtown L.A. bar crawl, prix fixe dinners, and a black tie party set in Havana from a century ago. Stay tuned for updates as more events are announced.

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December 18: The Tar Pit One Year Anniversary Party

December 16, 2010

It’s been quite a year for The Tar Pit, the “modern day watering hole” from Chef Mark Peel that opened in December 2009 after much anticipation and speculation. Following the departure of a stellar opening team that included Audrey Saunders and Marcos Tello, The Tar Pit forged onward. On a recent Sunday evening, a lively…

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Holidaze 2010: Words to Drink By

December 15, 2010

Let’s assume your favorite imbiber already owns the Holy Trinity of modern cocktail books: The Essential Cocktail, Imbibe!, and The Joy of Mixology. (If he or she doesn’t, read no further; you know what to do.) Following are gift ideas that will appeal not just to the cocktail geeks on your list, but history buffs…

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December 18: Holiday Pub Crawl with Bar Chloe, Copa d’Oro, The Yard

December 15, 2010

On Saturday, December 18th, three Santa Monica bars will be getting in the spirit of the season with a Holiday Pub Crawl. After purchasing the $16 ticket, guests will be able to choose one of two special cocktails at each of the participating bars: Bar Chloe – Chamomile Mai Tai, Old Cuban Copa d’Oro –…

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