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Bar Toscana Debuts Three New Cocktails For Fall by Mixologist William Perbellini (Eve visits too!)

evebushman9 years ago9 years ago06 mins

Three Seasonal Italian Inspired Cocktails are Created by Gifted Mixologist William Perbellini Bar Toscana, the popular Brentwood bar and restaurant, debuts three new fall cocktails designed by the talented William Perbellini, resident mixologist. The seasonal additions to the cocktail menu of specialty drinks include the Barrel’s Share; La Figata; and the French Quarter. Perbellini, who perfected his craft at the famed Hotel Cipriani in Venice, created…

Get In The Spirit This Halloween With Spook-tacular Sips & Boo-zy Treats!

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From several LA-based bars and restauurants! Alley Lounge: Witch’s Brew Created by Ken Whang Dare to sip the Witch’s Brew! This vibrant red potion concocted by Bar Manager Ken Whang is a mouthwatering mixture of Absolut Peach Vodka, Svedka Citron Vodka, OR-G Liqueur and a dry ice finish that is sure to put a spell…

What Else You Can Make in Your Copper Moscow Mule Mug: The Rye Whiskey Buck

evebushman9 years ago10 months ago02 mins

Instead of a Moscow Mule in that copper mug…here’s another thought, with a recipe from the 12-Bottle Bar book: The Rye Whiskey Buck. (Read the section on the Buck Bar to see what I’m talking about.) A simple move from flavorless vodka to a spicy rye, and changing out the lemon for orange or lime,…

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Alberto Battaglini Presents Three New Cocktails for Fall at S.Y. Kitchen

evebushman9 years ago9 years ago04 mins

Alberto Blends Three Perfect Cocktails that Celebrate the Autumn Season in the Santa Ynez Valley Alberto Battaglini, the acclaimed mixologist at S.Y. Kitchen, presents four new fall cocktails inspired by the Indian Summers that take place in the Santa Ynez Valley, mixing the best local seasonal produce with some of the finest spirits. In addition…

Vintage Beacon Circa 1/2011: Bartender Diego Lara Mixes it Up

evebushman9 years ago10 months ago07 mins

At my first trip to the newly opened SAKE Bistro in Bridgeport (NOW CLOSED) I was struck by more than the eclectic menu: the bar caught my eye. And, in quick succession, one of the bartenders that was doing a little training. Diego Lara has been keeping bar in Santa Clarita for many years. He…

How To Do “Whatever it Takes”, a book by Robert Cohn

evebushman9 years ago9 years ago06 mins

It was cool to get the book, “Whatever it Takes, Journey of Success and Excellence in the world of Hospitality” penned by Robert Cohn, an uber-experienced Director of Food and Beverage, to review. My interests in the wine industry includes, as expected, educating myself on the food industry. Cohn’s book is an eye-opener of the…

An Ode to Prosecco

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Signature Drink and the Perfect Cocktail

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When it comes to making your bar or restaurant stand out from the rest, many times it involves a signature item – like a cocktail. But if it’s going to have your name on it and be associated with your brand, it has to be perfect. Here is some more on the importance of making…

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LUCKYRICE Announces a Californian Summer

evebushman9 years ago9 years ago03 mins

New York’s popular LUCKYRICE Festival presented by Bombay Sapphire East heads west for the summer with the LUCKYRICE Los Angeles Feast at Create Nightclub in Hollywood on July 30 followed by the LUCKYRICE San Francisco Feast at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco on August 7. This is the sixth anniversary for the LUCKYRICE Festival,…

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North Hollywood’s Iconic Hotel, The Garland, Appoints Chris Turano as Executive Chef

evebushman9 years ago9 years ago08 mins

Acclaimed chef to lead culinary program at the newly redesigned boutique hotel and signature dining experience, The Front Yard NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Following a multi-phase, multi-million dollar renovation, The Garland, a boutique hotel property with a longstanding Hollywood history, announces the appointment of Chris Turano to the position of Executive Chef. With more than…

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Bar Toscana Debuts Three New Cocktails For Fall by Mixologist William Perbellini (Eve visits too!)

Get In The Spirit This Halloween With Spook-tacular Sips & Boo-zy Treats!

What Else You Can Make in Your Copper Moscow Mule Mug: The Rye Whiskey Buck

Alberto Battaglini Presents Three New Cocktails for Fall at S.Y. Kitchen

Vintage Beacon Circa 1/2011: Bartender Diego Lara Mixes it Up

How To Do “Whatever it Takes”, a book by Robert Cohn

An Ode to Prosecco

Signature Drink and the Perfect Cocktail

LUCKYRICE Announces a Californian Summer

North Hollywood’s Iconic Hotel, The Garland, Appoints Chris Turano as Executive Chef