Posts Tagged ‘los angeles’
“Liquid Love Letters” From LA’s AAPI Bartenders
Organized by bartender Alyson Iwamoto (Thunderbolt, Death & Co), “Liquid Love Letters” is a fundraising event that highlights 10 AAPI bartenders from the Los Angeles bartending community – each one has contributed an original cocktail available for purchase by donation. The participating bartenders are Cari Hah, Chris Amirault, Eugene Lee, Jodi Calderon, Harry Chin, Jason…
Read MoreA Few Things That Didn’t Suck in 2020
“After a year of pain and loss, it’s time to unite, heal, and rebuild.” ~ President-Elect Joe Biden on Dec. 26, 2020 As this post goes live, more than 300,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 – a horrible statistic that doesn’t come close to conveying the grief of countless family members and friends. We have…
Read MoreThirsty in LA: Coronavirus Edition
There are numerous ways that Angelenos can support hospitality workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreChris Amirault Brings Harmony to Bacardi Legacy
For the 2018 Bacardi Legacy National Final, L.A. bartender Chris Amirault has collaborated with 12 local artists to interpret his Armonía cocktail.
Read MoreIt Was Worth the Wait: Clifton’s Cafeteria is Reopening at Last
Clifton’s Cafeteria, one of the most storied restaurants in Los Angeles history, is reopening after a four-year, $15-million renovation.
Read MoreChristopher Day Creates Elemental Cocktails at General Lee’s
“Penetrating Wind” and “Illuminating Fire” may sound like kung fu techniques from a classic Shaw Brothers movie, but in fact they’re cocktails on Christopher Day’s new menu at General Lee’s.
Read MoreJune 28: Art Beyond the Glass IV at General Lee’s
The fourth annual Art Beyond the Glass is taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at General Lee’s in the heart of historic Chinatown. Art Beyond the Glass IV features dozens of L.A.’s top bartenders mixing cocktails and showcasing their artistry, from painting to photography, live music, DJs and more. ABTG is raising funds for…
Read MoreAlexei Romanoff and the LGBT Civil Rights Legacy of The Black Cat
An interview with Alexei Romanoff, the last surviving participant of the pioneering LGBT civil rights demonstration that took place at The Black Cat in Silver Lake.
Read MoreClaudia 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 MoreThis One’s On Me: Granville Cafe Studio City
Sometimes the best cocktail you’ve had in a long time has nothing to do with what’s in the glass, and everything to do with the person who made the drink.
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