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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Caña Rum Bar Soft Opens Tonight

A week after Las Perlas made its long-awaited debut, cocktail enthusiasts will have another new 213 Downtown destination to visit when Caña Rum Bar soft opens tonight. The latest from Cedd Moses is a reboot of the exclusive Doheny members-only bar, which became as well-known for its high roller membership fees as it did for…

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Haiti Relief Events at The Doheny and The Edison

Beginning tonight, two of the top cocktail destinations in Los Angeles are joining the many bars and restaurants that are hosting fundraisers to benefit the ongoing Haiti earthquake relief efforts. In addition to The Doheny and The Edison events, be sure to check the links below for other venues, as well as a Mashable guide…

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So Long Aughts, and Thanks for All the Fish!

To help you ring in a new decade (or bury the old one, depending on your POV), some of the city’s top cocktail destinations are throwing New Year’s Eve parties with a dizzying variety of offerings. To make your search for the perfect NYE bash a little easier, I’ve compiled a list of events below.…

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The Doheny Opens Its Doors (A Little)

Since it opened last March, The Doheny has generated as much buzz for its secrecy and membership fee as it has for its all-star bartender team and outstanding cocktail menu. Despite the ongoing members-only policy, the general public can still experience the Doheny, if only on certain nights. For the last several months, Uncompromised LA…

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