Joe’s Restaurant Launches Market Driven Cocktail Menu

B.S. Rita

Joe’s Restaurant has established a dedicated following over the years by staying true to Executive Chef Joe Miller’s farmers market driven California-French cuisine. Miller’s focus on locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients has been formally incorporated into the restaurant’s Market Driven Cocktail Menu, now available in the bar and dining room.

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October 25: Cocktail All-Stars – Farmers Market Edition

On Monday, October 25th, First & Hope Supper Club hosts Cocktail All-Stars – Farmers Market Edition, featuring Aidan Demarest (Tello Demarest Liquid Assets) and a top-notch mixology team of First & Hope bartenders and guests: Aidan Demarest (First & Hope) Matt Biancaniello (Library Bar) Brent Falco (First & Hope) Dan Long (First & Hope /…

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From 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.

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What Would LA Bartenders Do with 24 Hours?

“It was my understanding that there would be no math.” ~ Chevy Chase as Gerald Ford, from Presidential Debate (SNL, 1976) They take care of us whether we’re celebrating our triumphs or drowning our sorrows, but where do bartenders go and what do they do when they’re not behind the stick? Now that spring has sprung…

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