Posts Tagged ‘Awards’
Table 20 Names Matt Biancaniello L.A.’s Best Bartender
A few months ago, Table 20 began a search to find L.A.’s Best Bartender by inviting the public to nominate and vote for their favorite bartenders. After the 30-day nomination and voting period, contest judges whittled the top 25 vote-getters down to five finalists and the People’s Choice winner, Matt Biancaniello. Throughout most of September,…
Read MoreWinners of the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Announced
The winners for the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards have been announced, with The Bar at The Merchant Hotel in Belfast named the World’s Best Cocktail Bar. New York’s Death and Company garnered awards for World’s Best Cocktail Menu and Best American Cocktail Bar. Seattle’s beloved Murray Stenson (Zig Zag Café) was named American Bartender of the Year, while International Bartender of the…
Read MoreThe Search for LA’s Best Bartender
Beginning today, Angelenos will have a chance to give “Service Props” to their favorite bartenders in a contest that will crown one lucky winner LA’s Best Bartender for 2010. From now through August 4th, Table 20 invites you to visit the Official Contest Website, nominate your favorite bartender, then encourage your friends to vote and…
Read More2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards have been announced, with Los Angeles represented by The Varnish (Best American Cocktail Bar) and its head bartender, Eric Alperin (American Bartender of the Year). New York’s Death and Company made a strong showing, with nominations in the Best American Cocktail Bar, World’s Best…
Read More2010 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition Winners Announced
After tasting through thousands of wines and spirits from around the globe, judges have announced the winners of the 2010 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition. Shortly after the repeal of Prohibition, the LA County Fair began awarding medals to the best of California wines. The competition began attracting wines from North and South…
Read MoreThe Varnish and Las Perlas Finalists for 2010 AIA Restaurant Design Awards
The finalists for the 2010 AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards (RDA) have been announced, and two of the three nominees in the Bar/Lounge category come from LA’s 213 Ventures: The Varnish and Las Perlas.
Read MoreWin a Gift Bag from the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
Now in its 71st year, the prestigious Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition sees nearly 4,000 wines and spirits from around the globe come through its doors. The competition also serves as the foundation for a wine education program available to visitors of the annual LA County Fair, taking place Sep. 4 – Oct.…
Read MoreWinners of the 2010 Ultimate Cocktail Challenge Announced
~ The winning spirits have been announced for the inaugural Ultimate Cocktail Challenge (UCC), held on April 12-14 at New York’s Astor Center. The competition was presented by Ultimate Beverage Challenge, a New York-based beverage competitions and events company founded by Judging Chairman F. Paul Pacult. Following on the Ultimate Spirits Challenge held earlier this…
Read More2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Winners Announced
Celebrating its 10th year, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition gathered 30 judges at the Hotel Nikko in downtown S.F. on March 13 and 14 to evaluate 1024 different spirits from 57 countries. Judging panels were comprised of spirits experts from noted restaurants and hotels, spirits journalists from major national media, spirits buyers for large…
Read MoreRising Stars Shine at the 2010 StarChefs Revue
Last week, the best and brightest young stars in the Southern California culinary world gathered to showcase their talents at the 2010 StarChefs Rising Stars Revue. The tasting gala and awards ceremony, held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, featured food from up-and-coming culinary talent from the top restaurants in Los…
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