Posts Tagged ‘Competitions’
A Taste of The Taste: Cocktail Confidential
On Saturday night of The Taste, LA’s thriving cocktail culture was in the spotlight at Cocktail Confidential, co-hosted by LA Times food and nightlife writer Jessica Gelt and acclaimed mixologist Julian Cox.
Read MoreMartin Cate’s Pampanito Wins the Tiki Throwdown at 320 Main
One of the standout events of the summer of 2012 was the Tiki Throwdown at 320 Main, featuring an epic battle of five tiki icons.
Read MoreThirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2012
Bartenders, spirits brands, imbibers, foodies and the sturdiest livers from around the world are heading to New Orleans this week for the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail.
Read MoreCampo de Encanto Pisco Search for the Distiller’s Apprentice (Extended Deadline)
Duggan McDonnell, Co-Founder and Master Blender of Campo de Encanto Pisco, is launching the Search for the Distiller’s Apprentice to select a group of bartenders to join him in Peru this April.
Read MoreDecember 4: Cole’s 103rd Anniversary and Repeal Day Celebration
Cole’s Red Car Bar is celebrating its 103rd Anniversary and hosting a Repeal Day celebration on Sunday, December 4th. The bash features free French Dips, free Bathtub Gin Punch and a midnight champagne toast.
Read MoreNovember 13: Speed Rack LA at Hollywood Roosevelt
The all-female bartending competition known as Speed Rack is taking over the Hollywood Roosevelt’s Blossom Room on Sunday, November 13th. Speed Rack LA features 18 competitors battling for a trip to New York and the national finals in May 2012. Proceeds go to breast cancer research, education and prevention.
Read MoreZombies Have Taken Over 213 Nightlife!
Halloween has arrived in Downtown LA, and for one lucky bar it’s going to be a bloody good time: all of the 213 Nightlife venues have been pitted against each other in a winner-takes-all Halloween contest.
Read MoreTicket Giveaway: LA’s Best Bartender Competition
On Sunday, October 9th, five of the top bartenders in Los Angeles will be competing for the title of LA’s Best Bartender, presented by Table 20. The second annual competition is taking place at Elevate Lounge in Downtown LA.
Read MoreQ&A with Dale DeGroff
King Cocktail shares some insights into his bartending philosophy, names his favorite LA bars, and offers a valuable tip for LA’s Best Bartender entrants.
Read MoreDebbi Peek Wins USBG Piña Colada Competition at 2011 Tales of the Cocktail
At the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail, seventeen bartenders from around the country presented their interpretations of the classic Piña Colada at the USBG Piña Colada Competition. Chicago’s Debbi Peek took the first place Judges’ Choice and Best Technical Performance awards for her “No Passport Required.”
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