Posts Tagged ‘los angeles’
The Scotch That Dreams Are Made Of: Glenfiddich Launches the Cask of Dreams
Glenfiddich has launched the Cask of Dreams tour, featuring Glenfiddich Brand Ambassadors rolling 12 casks through major U.S. cities, starting in Los Angeles and ending in New York in May. In each city, the Glenfiddich team will encourage people to write their dreams on the empty casks. The inscribed casks will be sent to the Glenfiddich distillery, where they will be used to finish a special limited edition expression of Glenfiddich, which will be sold in the U.S. in early 2012.
Read MoreSinful Spring Cocktails and Fiendish Fun at Villains Tavern
Spring has sprung at Villains Tavern, tempting Arts District residents and visitors alike with a diabolical mix of craft cocktails and beer, tasty bites, live music and gorgeous setting.
Read MoreRivera Springs into the Season with a New Cocktail Menu
Last night, Julian Cox was back behind the bar at Rivera, the Modern Latin restaurant where he garnered the acclaim that led to his recognition as a 2010 Rising Star Mixologist. His return to Rivera was to celebrate the debut of his new spring cocktails with a Late Night Menu Launch.
Read MoreProprietors LLC Shake and Stir a New Cocktail Menu for Rosa Mexicano
David Kaplan and Alex Day of Proprietors LLC have created an exclusive cocktail menu for Rosa Mexicano, the upscale Mexican restaurant chain.
Read MoreMarch 31: Mixtape Mixology at Big Bar with Erick Castro
On Thursday, March 31st, Big Bar is spicing up its weekly Mixtape Mixology night with a bit of friendly LA-SF rivalry. Starting at 7pm, San Francisco’s Erick Castro will be mixing SF-inspired Plymouth Gin cocktails, while Big Bar’s Juan Sevilla and Dan Long will be holding it down for the home team.
Read MoreMarch 17: Casey’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Fair
On Thursday, March 17th, 213 Nightlife is throwing what is being billed as LA’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration: Casey’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Fair.
Read MoreAn Evening in Spain: Fig & Olive Opens in Los Angeles
On March 5th, Los Angeles became the first West Coast location for Fig & Olive, the New York-based temples of olive oil that feature the flavors of the French Riviera and coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Giovanni Martinez is consulting on the cocktail menu, a mixture of signatures and classics.
Read MoreFebruary 24: The Varnish Two Year Anniversary
Never one to announce itself, The Varnish is quietly celebrating its Two Year Anniversary on Thursday, February 24th. Eric Alperin and Marcos Tello will be behind the bar, and guests can start the celebration with a complimentary glass of punch.
Read MoreFebruary 23-24: Jim & Rocky’s Barback Pro-Am Hits Downtown LA
Seattle’s Jim Romdall and Rocky Yeh are challenging some of the West Coast’s favorite amateur mixologists, writers and bloggers to step behind the stick for Jim & Rocky’s Barback Pro-Am.
Read MoreLet’s Get This Party Started: Playa Opens February 11
Anticipation is hitting a fever pitch for Playa, the new venture from Rivera chef John Sedlar opening Friday, February 11th. Foodies are salivating at the prospect of exploring Sedlar’s “Urban Latin Cuisine,” while cocktail enthusiasts are ready to sip the latest creations from acclaimed mixologist Julian Cox.
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