October 23: Bourbon Grand Tasting at Seven Grand

By thirstyinla | October 21, 2010 |

With Los Angeles weather skipping fall and heading straight into rainy winter, what better way to keep warm than by spending an evening tasting some of the nation’s best bourbons? This Saturday, October 23rd, Liquor.com is hosting a Bourbon Grand Tasting, a gathering dedicated to drinking and learning about America’s Native Spirit. For the Grand…

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October 23-24: Artisanal LA at the Cooper Building

By thirstyinla | October 18, 2010 |

On Saturday and Sunday, October 23-24, Artisanal LA invites Angelenos to spend a weekend shopping, tasting, and learning about the city’s finest local, sustainable food and beverage artisans. Taking place over two days in the penthouse of downtown’s historic Cooper Building, Artisanal LA gives attendees the opportunity to shop from nearly 100 up-and-coming vendors, many…

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Best of the West: Left Coast Libations Release Party at The Varnish

By thirstyinla | October 13, 2010 |

Ever since I received a preview copy of Left Coast Libations (LCL), I shamelessly posted recipes from the excellent book of 100 cocktails, created by 51 of the best bartenders on the West Coast. To celebrate the book’s release, LCL creators Ted Munat, Michael Lazar, and Scott Bodarky have spent the last few weeks hosting…

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A Hot Time at Jonathan Gold’s Second Annual Union Station Cocktail Party

By thirstyinla | October 13, 2010

Jonathan Gold recently hosted his second annual Union Station Speakeasy Cocktail Party, featuring cocktails by the bars of 213 and gourmet bites from some of L.A.’s top restaurants. The event was a fundraiser for Zócalo Public Square, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides a nonpartisan forum to prominent thinkers and doers via lectures, panels, salons, screenings, webzine and annual conferences.

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Win a VIP Prize Package to RAW: In the Mix

By thirstyinla | October 12, 2010 |

After a few tumultuous days last month when its existence was in doubt, the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk returns this Thursday, October 14th after receiving funding to continue its monthly schedule. On Thursday night, Elevate Lounge will be the site for RAW: In the Mix, a showcase of local talent in film, fashion, music,…

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October 12: Drago Centro Fall Cocktail Menu Launch

By thirstyinla | October 10, 2010 |

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

By thirstyinla | October 8, 2010 |

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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October 9: Jonathan Gold’s Second Annual Union Station Cocktail Party

By thirstyinla | October 4, 2010 |

Just two weeks after the inaugural L.A. Craft Beer Crawl, Jonathan Gold and 213 are teaming up once again for the second annual Union Station Speakeasy Cocktail Party, taking place this Saturday, October 9 in the station’s historic Grand Concourse. The celebration of downtown L.A.’s “speakeasy style” will feature craft cocktails by 213, gourmet bites…

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September 25: L.A. Craft Beer Crawl in Downtown Los Angeles

By thirstyinla | September 14, 2010

Proving that his interests go beyond great cocktails and fine spirits, 213 Proprietor Cedd Moses is teaming up with The Beer Chicks (Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune) to present the inaugural L.A. Craft Beer Crawl, taking place in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, September 25th. For the price of one ticket, Crawlers will get unlimited…

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