Dec. 16: Las Perlas Private Reserve Release and Mezcal Collective Launch

December 13, 2010

On Thursday, December 16th, agave aficionados will have two excellent reasons to be at Las Perlas, the downtown L.A. shrine to mezcal and tequila: an exclusive release of Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, and the launch of the Mezcal Collective, an ongoing series of gatherings that will celebrate and educate about all things agave. For its…

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Get It While You Can: Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey is Back

December 11, 2010

Just in time for the holidays, Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey is back on local store shelves. But don’t procrastinate on buying the Rittenhouse 100; supplies are always limited, so it won’t be around for long.

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Dec. 16: Evan Kleiman Hosts “Good Food” Happy Hour at Sublime

December 10, 2010

On Thursday, December 16th, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman is hosting a special “Good Food” Happy Hour, taking place from 7pm to 9pm at Sublime Food Lounge. Executive Chef Randall Rosa’s creative cuisine and Sublime’s location in the the Culver City Arts District make the culinary lounge an ideal setting to celebrate the eclectic mix of food…

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Oliver Jones Named Winner of the 2010 Jimmy Barela Award

December 8, 2010

Oliver Jones has been named the winner of the 2010 Jimmy Barela Award, which honors the legendary bartender who held court at Cole’s Red Car Bar for 65 years. Jones, who can be found behind the stick at Las Perlas and Tengu (Westwood), bested eleven other competitors in a cocktail showdown that took place at The Varnish on Repeal Day.

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Holidaze 2010: Naughty and Nice Milk Recipes by Duggan McDonnell

December 7, 2010

Now that the holidays are in full swing, the pressure is on for party hosts to keep the energy flowing during holiday gatherings and offer drinks that satisfy a broad range of palates. To ease some of that stress, the nonprofit California Milk Processor Board (CMPB, Got Milk? campaign), has partnered with San Francisco’s Duggan McDonnell…

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Thirsty in LA on The Imbiber Show

December 6, 2010

When it comes to prodigious thirsts and sturdy livers, few can compare to Dan “The Imbiber” Dunn, Playboy’s “adult beverage” columnist and author of the upcoming Living Loaded: Tales of Sex, Salvation, and the Pursuit of the Never-Ending Happy Hour. On  The Imbiber Show, Dan and Mike “Stretch” Roberts talk about all things booze with…

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December 9: La Descarga Winter Cocktail Menu Launch

December 3, 2010

On Thursday, December 9th, La Descarga is debuting its Winter Cocktail Menu, an extensive list of 21 drinks from Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix. The Winter Menu is evenly divided between Classics and House Cocktails, including a whiskey barrel-aged version of its excellent Tapping the Admiral that should be ready just in time for the…

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Dec. 5: Jimmy Barela Award and Cocktail Competition, Seven Grand Repeal Day Celebration

November 29, 2010

Recipes are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Jimmy Barela Award and Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Plymouth Gin. The competition, which takes place on Repeal Day (Sunday, December 5), is open to bartenders working in Los Angeles and Orange County. The award is named after Jimmy Barela, the legendary bartender who held court at…

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Promo Code for $25 off Nov. 30 Spirited Supper at Vincenti Ristorante

November 29, 2010

On Tuesday, November 30th, Liquor.com is launching a series of exclusive Spirited Suppers, featuring acclaimed chefs and mixologists at top venues across Los Angeles. Tuesday’s inaugural event is taking place at Brentwood’s Vincenti Ristorante, where chef Nicola Mastronardi has created a special four-course Italian menu loaded with black truffles. To pair with the meal, Vincenzo…

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A Drinkable Feast at Hemingway’s Lounge

November 27, 2010

Since its opening in September, Hemingway’s Lounge has been packing them in on DJ-driven nights when the multifaceted venue transforms from low-lit cocktail den to energetic dance party. Owner Johnny Zander (whose velvet rope CV includes Hollywood hot spots Green Door, the Tropicana Bar and Teddy’s) and his partners have taken 2800 square feet of…

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