Recap: Hudson Whiskey Dinner at Big Bar
I was invited to a special dinner for Hudson Whiskey at Big Bar and Alcove Cafe in Los Feliz a couple weeks back. The dinner included a tasting of the Hudson whiskey line… Read More
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Bar Hopping in Oakland: Boot & Shoe Service and Prizefighter
Over Labor Day weekend, I took a quickie trip up to SF for my birthday. I flew into Oakland and we decided to make a night out of it. I had heard so… Read More
New Orleans: Drinks at SoBou
While I was in New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail, I tried the new SoBou restaurant and met Bar Chef Abigail Gullo. SoBou is part of the Commander’s Family of restaurants which… Read More
Disaronno & Tia Maria Dinner with Marcel Vigneron and Love Boat’s Issac
As part of the Tales of the Cocktail spirited dinners, I attended one with Disaronno and Tia Maria at the Musee Conti Wax Museum. I replied immediately I was in when I saw… Read More
New Orleans: Dinner at Desire Oyster Bar
The day before Tales of the Cocktail opened, I checked out Desire Oyster Bar in the French Quarter. I stumbled upon fried food heaven! I had to have fried green tomatoes. Cheesy as… Read More
Tasting My Way Through New Orleans or the Search for the Best Gumbo
My first meal in New Orleans was at Royal House. I had a relatively clear agenda on food- eat everything. But namely the things NOLA is known for. Perhaps a bit touristy but… Read More
Bar Hopping in New Orleans
My drink tally in New Orleans outside of what I tasted during Tales of the Cocktail was relatively low. I averaged 2-3 drinks a day during the week I was there. I went… Read More
Buckle Up, Sweetheart! It’s Tales of the Cocktail: A Short Memoir
When Neyah White tells you to buckle up, it’s TALES OF THE COCKTAIL, you listen. For the last several years, I wanted to go to the popular cocktail week in New Orleans and… Read More
Lil’ Twisted Sangrita Tour Continues to Harvard & Stone and City Tavern
Jaymee Mandeville (Drago Centro) and Cari Hah (Neat) have been selected for Tales of the Cocktail “Cocktail Apprentice Program.” They are the only two bartenders from Los Angeles to have been selected for… Read More
Viva Sangrita LA Regional
A couple of months ago, bartenders were invited to compete in Tequila Ocho’s Viva Sangrita contest. Winners from the regional contests won a trip to New Orleans to compete at Tales of the… Read More
