Thirsty in LA – Page 35 – Cocktail Culture in the City of Angels

November 11 at Caña: Mount Gay Rum Tasting with Chesterfield Browne

November 8, 2010

On Thursday, November 11th, Caña Rum Bar welcomes Chesterfield Browne, the International Brand Ambassador and Mixologist for Mount Gay Rum. Browne will educate guests on the 300-year-old distillery and its offerings, including complimentary tastings of Mount Gay Extra Old and the 1703 Old Cask Selection. Browne (creator of the acclaimed Chester’s Own rum punch) was…

Sampling the New Fall Cocktail Menu at Dominick’s

November 7, 2010

Last week, while I was at a birthday bash for Bill Esparza (Street Gourmet LA), I sent a text to Caroline on Crack, who had made the short walk from Bill’s party at Petrossian West Hollywood to nearby Dominick’s to check out the new fall cocktail menu. Me: “How’s Dominick’s?” Caroline: “Lovely. They set me…

A Taste of The Macallan 64 Years Old Sells for $16,000 to Benefit charity: water

November 4, 2010

A remarkable crystal decanter, containing some of the rarest single malt Scotch whisky in the world, arrived in Los Angeles yesterday for the penultimate stop of its global fundraising journey. Earlier this year, The Macallan and Lalique partnered to produce the one-of-a-kind decanter, made using the ancient cire perdue (“lost wax”) method. Created in conjunction…

Thirsty in Las Vegas: Hit Me with Your Best HARLEM Shot

October 30, 2010

With over 300 years of distilling experience, it’s safe to say the Nolet family knows from spirits. Since assuming the role of chairman in 1979, Carolus Nolet Sr. assured his legacy with the worldwide success of Ketel One Vodka, introduced in 1983. The family distilling tradition continues with HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur, the brainchild of Nolet’s 10th and 11th generations (Carl Sr. and his two sons, Carl, Jr. and younger brother Bob). HARLEM is named for the historic Dutch city of Haarlem (where Nolet Sr.’s mother was born), while kruiden means “herbal” in Dutch.

Thirsty in Black Rock City – Part 3

October 30, 2010

The following is Part 3 of a travelogue about my first trip to Burning Man. For those of you who stop by Thirsty in LA for cocktail- and spirits-related info and the like, feel free to skip this recap and return to your regularly scheduled booze blog. Otherwise, read on dear friends and fasten your…

Thirsty in Black Rock City – Part 2

October 30, 2010

The following is Part 2 of a travelogue about my first trip to Burning Man. For those of you who stop by Thirsty in LA for cocktail- and spirits-related info and the like, feel free to skip this recap and return to your regularly scheduled booze blog. Otherwise, read on dear friends and fasten your…

Thirsty in Black Rock City – Part 1

October 30, 2010

Last month, after years of invites, missed opportunities and procrastination, I finally made my first trip to the annual arts and music festival known as Burning Man. Now that my synapses are firing normally again, I’ll try to share my experience, assuming I’ve deciphered the notes I hastily scribbled in moments of downtime during my…

Mäni’s on Maple Launches The Happiest Hour with $6 Cocktails and Small Plates

October 29, 2010

Since its opening in 1989, Mäni’s Bakery Café became a go-to spot for devotees of its baked goods and healthy breakfast and lunch menus. After 21 years, Mäni’s has moved from its popular Fairfax location and into much swankier digs on Maple Drive in Beverly Hills. Now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the new…

Get into the Spirit of Halloween with 213, The Edison, Les Deux, Villains Tavern

October 25, 2010

Halloween Weekend is upon us, and thirsty Angelenos have nothing to fear if they’re looking for great cocktails to go with a plethora of scary shenanigans. Whether it’s the bars of 213, the steampunk atmosphere of Villains Tavern and The Edison, or the Hollywood glam of Les Deux, there’s no shortage of temptations to indulge in this sinful weekend.

October 25: Cocktail All-Stars – Farmers Market Edition

October 23, 2010

On Monday, October 25th, First & Hope Supper Club hosts Cocktail All-Stars – Farmers Market Edition, featuring Aidan Demarest (Tello Demarest Liquid Assets) and a top-notch mixology team of First & Hope bartenders and guests: Aidan Demarest (First & Hope) Matt Biancaniello (Library Bar) Brent Falco (First & Hope) Dan Long (First & Hope /…