Posts Tagged ‘cachaca’
Claudia Ramirez Creates Cocktails, Art & Glass
Claudia Ramirez stands between two adjacent studios on Kohler Street in Downtown L.A. On her right is Super Chief Gallery, where she lives, writes and creates her art. To her left is Westin Mitchell Design Group, which houses the private bar that functions as her cocktail lab.
Read MoreThe Varnish Celebrates 4 Years, Harvard & Stone 2-Year Anniversary, Big Bar on Fire
From anniversary events at The Varnish and Harvard & Stone, to the latest edition of Novo Fogo’s Bars on Fire, the week of February 24th is going to be a busy one.
Read MoreNovo Fogo Bars on Fire: Lil’ Twisted Heats Up Caña Rum Bar
Novo Fogo Organic Cachaças and Lil’ Twisted recently took over Caña Rum Bar with the first Los Angeles edition of Bars on Fire, an ongoing series of events that offers thirsty patrons a few hours of “Brazilian Zen.”
Read MoreMay 8: The Wine House Clear Spirits Fest
On Tuesday, May 8th, The Wine House presents its first Clear Spirits Fest, an evening of education and mixology featuring Aidan Demarest, Marcos Tello and a dizzying array of spirits.
Read MoreFrom Farm to Glass: Matthew Biancaniello’s Sublime Cocktails at the Library Bar
In a weekend post to his Facebook page, Matthew Biancaniello hinted at how much work goes into bartending at a big Hollywood bash like last Saturday’s Speakeasy event: “…up early ready to pick up 800 lavender stems and juice 600 lemons.” Keep in mind, this update was posted at 5am on the morning of the party. Biancaniello might end up with Popeye’s forearms if his profile continues to rise at the rate it has since he captured the title at last August’s Chartreuse Sweet 16 Competition. Coming from a distinctly non-culinary background, Biancaniello has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in a city teeming with talented bartenders. Angelenos have taken notice, giving him the most votes in the ongoing LA’s Best Bartender Contest.
Read MoreA Taste of the Simpler Life: Novo Fogo Organic Cachaça
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Brazil, the residents of the historic town of Morretes have embraced a life philosophy they call a vida mais simples: “the simpler life.”
Read MoreJuly 8 is a Thirsty Thursday at Tiki-Ti and La Descarga
Los Angeles cocktail enthusiasts are going to be busy this Thursday, the night that Tiki-Ti and La Descarga are hosting events at their respective locations. First up is Tiki-Ti, which will be serving its famous Tiki-Ti Rum Punch for only $5 a glass. The classic party punch, created by the legendary Ray Buhen in the…
Read MoreBlame it on Rio: Leblon and the Caipirinha
In the next several years, the eyes of the world will be on Brazil, the host country of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. The booze fairy wanted me to get a head start on getting to know Brazil and thoughtfully sent a review package of Leblon Cachaça. Cachaça (pronounced “ka-SHA-sa”)…
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