Tag Archive: mixologist

Chinatown: Build Your Own Manhattan or Martini at 643 North

The new gastropub 643 North has opened in Chinatown. Located across the street from Spring Street BBQ, 643 North has locked in the corner with craft beer, cocktails and a full menu of… Continue reading

Las Vegas: Repeal Day Party Recap

In the United States, people could not legally drink from 1919 to 1933. On December 5, 1933, Prohibition was repealed and since then December 5 has become a very special holiday for tipplers.… Continue reading

West Hollywood: Drinks at ink.

  Just when people started referring to bartenders as “mixologists,” bartenders have now proudly reclaimed the word “bartender” in the name of hospitality. And Devon Espinosa, the bar manager at ink. has done… Continue reading

DTLA: Villains Tavern

  Villains Tavern opened last year and I knew I wanted to check it out because it was being described as “steampunk.” I have a thing for bits and bobs and thought the… Continue reading

Harvard & Stone: Hanging out at the R&D Bar with Dave Kupchinsky

I’ve now gone back to Harvard & Stone a few times now. I was back this past Monday to check out Dave Kupchinsky’s cocktails at R&D. Dave works at Eveleigh (I still need… Continue reading

Hollywood: Library Bar at the Roosevelt

I first met Matt Biancaniello of the Library Bar at the Roosevelt at Test Kitchen last fall. At the time, I knew of the Library Bar but had not gone in. I told… Continue reading

DTLA: Bar | Kitchen

Before we started our blogs, the Vixen and I were just a couple of girls who liked to do happy hour in Downtown Los Angeles. We meet up for giggly boozy foodie good… Continue reading

Looking for LA’s Best Bartender

Table 20 is looking for LA’s Best Bartender. For another 2 weeks, they are taking nominations via their website here. There are prizes for the best bartender, the people’s choice bartender and all… Continue reading

The People’s Cocktail Contest at Drago Centro

What’s even better than getting a drink named after you at Drago Centro? Getting your original cocktail recipe on their menu! Calling all would-be mixologists, bar stars and cocktalians! Starting on Monday, May… Continue reading

Hatchi Mix: Preview

Mixologist Devon Espinosa of the Tasting Kitchen heads up an all-new cocktails series at Breadbar for cocktailians. For those familiar with Breadbar’s Hatchi series where they bring in celebrity chefs once a month… Continue reading