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,…

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Winners 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…

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The 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…

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2010 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…

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Winners 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…

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2010 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…

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Rising 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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