Posts Tagged ‘tequila’
June 27-28: The Pátron Tequila Epicurean Express Arrives in LA
On June 27-28, St. Bernard Project (SBP) invites Angelenos to board the Patrón Tequila Epicurean Express, enjoy gourmet cuisine and cocktails, and raise funds to assist the fishing community and other residents impacted by the Gulf oil disaster. The Epicurean Express is a restored 1927 rail car (it reportedly inspired the House of Blues Foundation…
Read MoreJune 2: Camarena Tequila Launches Free Taco Truck at Recess
Following its launch three months ago, Familia Camarena Tequila is taking its brand to the streets of L.A. with the Camarena Taco Truck, making its debut on Wednesday, June 2nd at Recess Eatery in Glendale. This is not your typical food truck: the menu features free Camarena Tequila-infused gourmet tacos, along with other delicious fare.…
Read MoreBring On the Agave, It’s Cinco de Mayo
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army defeated the occupying French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Although Cinco de Mayo is of limited national significance in Mexico, here in the States and elsewhere, it’s a day to celebrate Mexican culture by imbibing some of its finest exports. Like bars and restaurants all over town,…
Read MoreApril 5: Why Wait Till Mayo? Tequila Tasting at Malo
This Monday, April 5, Malo hosts Why Wait Till Mayo?, a “100% tequila social” presented by the Tequila Appreciation Society. Following on last summer’s successful Ultra Premium Tequila Tasting, guests will be able sample top notch tequilas, nibble on Malo’s tasty apps, and get their groove on in Malo’s upstairs event area. Making return appearances…
Read MoreWinners of the 2010 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Announced
The winners have been announced for the inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge, a three-day, four-stage competition that took place at New York’s Astor Center on March 1-3, 2010. The Ultimate Spirits Challenge was presented by Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC), founded by F. Paul Pacult, David Talbot, and Sue Woodley. UBC’s mission is to provide both the…
Read MoreTequila Semental Takes the Agave by the Horns
Founded by Efrain Lopez Gurza in 2007, Tequila Semental is an ultra premium line of triple distilled, 100% blue agave tequilas. According to its press materials, Tequila Semental derives its name from a special caste of “the bravest and most powerful bulls,” known as Sementals, that protected agave fields in ancient times. Gurza’s youthful experience…
Read MoreWhen Tequila Meets Art: the 1800 Essential Artists Series
November is certainly off to an auspicious start, as the Booze Fairy gifted me yesterday with a bottle of 1800 Silver Tequila, featuring a striking design created by Studio Number One. The bottle is part of the second annual collection of limited-edition 1800 Tequila Essential Artists bottles, a series of 12 bottles that showcases original…
Read MoreWorshipping Mayahuel on National Tequila Day
Last Friday was National Tequila Day, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to celebrate with than my friends Amy, Lena and Delia. For the occasion we headed to Malo Restaurant, a familiar name to enthusiasts for its excellent tequila cocktails and tasting events. Although Malo had some cocktail specials for the night,…
Read MoreRecapping Malo's 1st Ultra Premium Tequila Tasting
On June 3rd, Malo hosted its first Ultra Premium Tequila Tasting in its upstairs event space. For a mere $15, guests sampled from an outstanding selection of tequilas, including 4 Copas, Partida, Maestro Dobel, Comisario, Casa Noble, Hacienda de Chihuahua sotol, Tequila Ocho and Siete Leguas. The complimentary light fare and DJ were both greatly…
Read MoreJune 3: Malo Ultra Premium Tequila Tasting
Coming up on Wednesday, June 3: Malo hosts its 1st Ultra Premium Tequila Tasting Show, featuring DJ Endo & complimentary food. Some of the tequilas available for tasting will include 4 Copas 100% Organic, Partida, Maestro Dobel, Comisario, Casa Noble, Hacienda de Chihuahua Sotel and Tequila Ocho. But wait, there’s more: Gran Centenario’s new release…
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