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Steve “Carpi” Carpentieri, the Soul of “Hey Bartender”

By thirstyinla On July 7, 2013 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Stories
An interview with Steve "Carpi" Carpentieri, the everyman and the soul of "Hey Bartender," the documentary film about the renaissance of the cocktail.
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Douglas Tirola at Employees Only

“Hey Bartender” Director Douglas Tirola

By thirstyinla On July 7, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Interviews, Stories
"Hey Bartender" director Douglas Tirola talks about how becoming barless led him to direct the documentary about the renaissance of the cocktail.
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Guest Bartender Series Round 3 at Eveleigh

By thirstyinla On March 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Events
Round 3 of Eveleigh’s Guest Bartender Series begins on Monday, March 5th and features another stellar lineup in the upcoming weeks.
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A Night of Distinctive Cocktails with The Black Grouse

By thirstyinla On December 4, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
The Black Grouse celebrated its Los Angeles debut at Harvard & Stone, an event that kicked off the Distinctive Bartenders Tour and featured cocktails by Lindsay Nader, Jason Bran and Joseph Brooke.
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A Knockout of a Party: The 2011 Bar Room Brawl at Tales of the Cocktail

By thirstyinla On July 26, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events
Five bars from around the country entered Generations Hall to do battle, but in the end, only one was crowned the 2011 Bar Room Brawl World Champion: Boston’s Eastern Standard. LA’s Roger Room punched its way into a three-way tie for the Peoples’ Choice Award, along with Seattle’s Teardrop Cocktail Lounge, and Sable Kitchen & Bar from Chicago.
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Thirsty in NOLA: Tales of the Cocktail 2011

By thirstyinla On July 19, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Events, Tastings
The last time I was in New Orleans, it was many years before Katrina, when my girlfriend and I stayed at her best friend’s house in the Garden District and we spent two weeks eating and drinking our way through the Big Easy. Now, after far too long a gap between visits, I’m heading back to New Orleans to join thousands of other attendees at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail!
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Zahra Bates Rocks the House at B-Side

By thirstyinla On April 13, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Events, Reviews
Downtown is still be the place to be when it comes to the greatest concentration of craft cocktail bars in Los Angeles, but Hollywood is making some noise of its own. The latest to join the burgeoning Hollywood cocktail scene is B-Side, an intimate speakeasy-style bar tucked within the Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge at the Hollywood & Highland Center.
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Oliver Jones Named Winner of the 2010 Jimmy Barela Award

By thirstyinla On December 8, 2010 · 5 Comments · In Uncategorized
Oliver Jones has been named the winner of the 2010 Jimmy Barela Award, which honors the legendary bartender who held court at Cole’s Red Car Bar for 65 years. Jones, who can be found behind the stick at Las Perlas and Tengu (Westwood), bested eleven other competitors in a cocktail showdown that took place at The Varnish on Repeal Day.
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    I know where my liver will be on #givingtuesday 🙏
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in the giving spirit? Join us THIS TUESDAY for a @joneshollywood takeover at Employees Only LA 🍸 

our neighbors at Jones are unable to work this holiday season due to damages caused by a car crashing directly into their storefront last week 

“For the record, Jones is not a drive-thru.” - @wrdsmth 

THIS TUESDAY we’ll be transforming into Jones for the evening with red wine, martinis, and an ode to the classic Jones menu 🍕

100% of proceeds from a raffle and special collab hats and a portion of the proceeds from that night will go directly to the Jones employees 

grab a friend and we’ll see you Tuesday 🥂

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    Other than @fordsgin Freezer Martinis, a great cat Other than @fordsgin Freezer Martinis, a great catch-up with @hungrybartender (congrats on @gillysbar!) and a bumping set by @cutchemist x @dan_the_a, last night was terrible 😜
Great to see so many friends at @la3cofficial, much love @simonfordsgin @joefromfords for hosting 🙏

🍸 Freezer Martini: Fords Gin, dry vermouth, bergamot, salt, @thunderboltla lemon oil
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    Thanksgiving is two weeks away! 😱 🍽 LA resta Thanksgiving is two weeks away! 😱
🍽 LA restaurants and hotels have your holiday gathering sorted with prix fixe menus, whole turkey dinners and pies to-go, and veg-friendly options.
@discoverla has compiled 60+ restaurant and hotel Thanksgiving specials, links to our guides in profile 👀

🦃 @sanlaurelbyjose
🥡 @hopwoola
🍞 @theparksfinest Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
🥧 @republiquecafebakery
🥩 @tamoshanterla Prince Charlie Cut
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    Still full from last week’s epic lunch with @mar Still full from last week’s epic lunch with @marcodavidviz at @theparksfinest 🔥 
Much love for the hospitality @farmerjohneric 🙏

🐷 Mt. Malindang Pork Ribs & Riblets
seasoned, slow-smoked St. Louis pork ribs and rib tips

🐮 Timuay Beef Tri-Tip
1/2 pound season-crusted sirloin beef, sliced deli-thin and paired with horseradish crema

🥥 Mama Leah's Coconut Beef
adobong baka sa gata (beef adobo with coconut) - 16-hour smoked chuck roll - cubed and stewed in coconut cream, vinegar, chili and patis (fish sauce)

🌽 Esquite
“A salute to Echo Park's Raza roots - seasoned corn of the cob served with butter, mayo, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, topped with cayenne pepper.”

🍞 Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
“Our original approach to an American classic - cornmeal combined with rice flour and coconut milk and baked on a banana leaf to bring elements of a traditional Filipino dessert.”

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    🍹 The @bigbaralcove Mixtape Menu is live! 🤩 🍹 The @bigbaralcove Mixtape Menu is live! 🤩
💿 The cocktail list is presented in a CD jewel case with a booklet designed by the incomparable @davestolte
As always, there’s an abundance of creativity and thoughtfulness behind every drink - with music as the theme, the Big Bar team have outdone themselves 👏

🌝 Tonight, Tonight - @funtimeswithkat
@sipsmith Sloe Gin, @diplomaticorum Reserva Rum, winter spices, lemon, spiced foam

🚬 Alison - @eugeneshoots: “Inspired by house parties in high school and college, where I first heard Slowdive’s ‘Alison’ and what is depicted in their music video for the song”
@thebotanistgin, @matchbookdistilling Day Trip Strawberry Amaro, strawberry lime oleo, hop water
expertly served by @make_em_say_eun 😜

🇮🇹 Scenes From an Italian Restaurant - @seanphillipmcbride
espresso-infused @georgedickel Bonded, @amaromontenegro_us, @avernaus, @eastimperial Tonic

👠 Over the Rainbow - @szenitram
@teelingwhiskey, @cocchi1891 Vermouth di Torino, orange bitters, lemon peel, Green Chartreuse, red wine reduction

☘️ Crimson & Clover - @roommizzle
@copallirum White Rum, @rhumclementusa Agricole Blanc, lemon, lemon curd, raspberry honey, egg white

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    Last call for @barmorunola - their final day of se Last call for @barmorunola - their final day of service is this Saturday, November 4 🥺
Cheers as always for the hospitality @drinkingoutofkups 🙏 
🍸 Tuxedo
1.5 oz Sipsmith VJOP
.5 oz Lustau Fino Sherry
.5 oz Atxa Blanco Vermouth
.25 oz Luxardo Marischino
2 dashes Miracle Mile Orange Bitters
St. George Absinthe mist to coat the glass
Stir and strain

🫒 Candied Olives & Almonds
🐟 Gildas (white anchovy, guindilla pepper, olive, cured egg yolk)
🥔 Bacalao (salted cod, Yukon Gold potatoes, piquillo peppers)
🔥 Morunos: “shawarma-spiced” Colorado lamb and Mary's chicken thigh over rye flatbread with garlic yogurt, pickled onions, pepperoncini
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    It’s *scary* how many Halloween and Día de los It’s *scary* how many Halloween and Día de los Muertos parties are happening this weekend, not to mention on Halloween Night and November 1-2 😱
@discoverla has you sorted with our guides to the best Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations, links in profile 👀

🌼 @hwdforever Día y Noche de los Muertos
🪩 @basquiatkingpleasure Legendary Halloween
👹 @hauntedlittletokyo Block Party
👽 @luchavavoom Area 51
✝️ @level8.dtla The 8 Deadly Sins
🏳️‍🌈 @barmattachine pop-up @mezcalerodtla
💀 @nativohlp Mexican Spirits Celebration & Tasting
🥃 @damafashiondistrict Día de los Muertos Dinner
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