December 9: La Descarga Winter Cocktail Menu Launch

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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A Drinkable Feast at Hemingway’s Lounge

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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At Big Bar, Cocktails Speak Softly and Carry a Big Kick

Not content to be a Los Feliz favorite serving hearty fare, artisanal baked goods, craft beer and fine wine, Alcove Cafe and Bakery recently opened Big Bar, where Bar Manager Juan Sevilla (previously at The Edison and Soho House) has created a cocktail menu of classics, variations and signatures. Big Bar and Alcove share a…

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Take a Permanent Holiday Every Monday at Caña Rum Bar

Black Friday is still a few days away, but Caña Rum Bar is getting an early start on the holiday gift season by giving thirsty Angelenos something they’ve always wanted: another night of drinking. By popular demand, Caña will be open on Mondays from 6pm-2am starting tonight, November 22nd. But wait, there’s more… For those…

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1886 Opens at The Raymond in Pasadena

Cocktail enthusiasts in Pasadena have a bar they can call their own, now that 1886 has soft-opened at the historic Raymond Restaurant. 1886 takes its name from the year that Walter Raymond first opened his eponymous hotel, before a devastating fire destroyed the property in 1895. He then opened an even grander Raymond Hotel that…

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October 21: Late Night Menu Launch Party at The Yard

On Thursday, October 21st, Santa Monica’s The Yard will debut its Late Night Menu with a launch party that takes place from 10pm to 1am. For The Yard’s Late Night Menu, Chef Chris “CJ” Jacobson (Top Chef) will feature the same farmers’ market driven sensibility that informs his regular gastropub and tapas-style menu. The new…

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October 12: Drago Centro Fall Cocktail Menu Launch

On Tuesday, October 12th, Drago Centro will be debuting its new fall cocktail menu with special $8 pricing all day. Last week, Beverage Director Michael Shearin invited me, Caroline of Caroline on Crack and Esther from e*star LA to preview the latest menu of Nuovi Classici (“New Classics”), a collaboration with Head Bartender Jaymee Mandeville.…

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October 8: Rivera Fall Cocktail Menu Launch Part 2

Last night, Rivera mixologist Julian Cox debuted several of his new cocktails from an impressive fall menu that spans some 20 drinks, including signature creations, classics, and a few salutes to his fellow bartenders. The rest of the fall menu debuts tonight at 10pm.

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