Subject:

Aidan Demarest

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    Cocktailian Audrey Saunders Mixes Drinks at Spare Room Tonight

    Modern mixology's pioneer Audrey Saunders has returned to Los Angeles. And after leaving La Brea's The Tar Pit after a short two months early last year, getting married, teaching seminars at prestigious cocktail events like the Manhattan Cocktail Classic and winning the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail aw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Q & A With Aidan Demarest: Neat, Kate Mantilini, Guest Bartending The Bottom Line

    Caroline on CrackAidan Demarest with his award-winning Mai Tai at the Spare Room.​ Barman Aidan Demarest has managed some of the best cocktail bars in town, opening up downtown's whiskey bar Seven Grand and the Hollywood Roosevelt's bowling alley/lounge Spare Room, while also introducing a uni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    8 Places To Get a Beer Cocktail in L.A.

    Caroline on CrackSteingarten LA's Bavarian Marian beer cocktail.​ Beer cocktails are a growing trend in the Los Angeles cocktail scene, with Library Bar bartender Matthew Biancaniello's Hopping in the Rye being one of the first to start things off. Now you can take your pick of either traditio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    The Spare Room Opens in Hollywood: Aidan Demarest Talks Cocktail Program, Hollywood, and More

    N. GalutenThe bar, cocktail menu, at The Spare Room​Last night marked the debut of The Spare Room, a new cocktail lounge and Hurst-esque gaming room, located at the mezzanine level of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It is the joint brainchild of Downtown L.A. cocktail pioneer Aidan Demarest (Se ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2010

    Meet Your Bartender: Q & A with Brady Weise of Library Bar and 1886 (Part 1)

    N. GalutenBrady Weise, behind the bar at Library Bar​ We came across Brady Weise about a month ago, while doing some "research" on the Old Fashioned. He was working at Library Bar (at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel) and made us a rather good one then went on to impress with his knowledge of Ame ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    The Raymond's 1886: Now Open in Pasadena

    Acuna-HansenMarcos Tello and the 1886 bartenders from left to right: Danny Cymbal, Garret McKechnie, Brady Weise, Lacey Murillo, Greg Gretmenian and Laura Lindsay. At the end of the night, Los Angeles cocktail consultant Aidan Demarest climbed on top of the polished wood bar, careful not to upset a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    How To Drink Your Thanksgiving Dinner 2 Cocktail Recipes

    Caroline on CrackDrago Centro's Golden Goose cocktail.​ Thanksgiving celebrations take on a whole new meaning in an age when we're more concerned with Black Friday sales shopping strategies than seating placements. But that doesn't mean you have to forgo your favorite fall flavors just becaus ... More >>

  • LA Life

    May 20, 2010

    Tom Leykis and Adam Leemon: A Perfect Pairing

    Caroline on CrackDrago Centro's Golden Goose cocktail.​ Thanksgiving celebrations take on a whole new meaning in an age when we're more concerned with Black Friday sales shopping strategies than seating placements. But that doesn't mean you have to forgo your favorite fall flavors just becaus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2010

    Q&A With Joseph Brooke, the New Director of Spirits at the Edison Cocktail Recipes

    Joseph Brooke was just recently named as the new director of spirits at the Edison. A post he takes over from Aidan Demarest who is now doing cocktail consultation with mixologist Marcos Tello at the not-yet-opened First & Hope Supper Club. We spoke to America's Top Bartender about his plans and coc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Marcos Tello Resigns From The Tar Pit

    There was some question yesterday regarding whether The Tar Pit's head barman Marcos Tello would take over for Audrey Saunders, who has "amicably" left the bar/restaurant as both partner and creator of the beverage program due to creative differences. Mixologist consultants Christy Pope and Chad Sum ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    America's Top Bartender Is Now Tending Bar At the Edison

    The EdisonBartender Joe Brooke​America's Top Bartender will now be mixing his Absolut cocktails at The Edison. The downtown bar named Joe Brooke their new director of spirits, replacing Aidan Demarest, who left the post for the as-yet-unopened First & Hope. Other than winning America's Top Bar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    Sazerac Rye Gets Good With Liquor Gods in New Whiskey Bible

    It was announced today that Sazerac 18 year-old rye whiskey (fall 2008 release) is the best whiskey in the world, as rated in the 2010 edition of the Whisky Bible by Jim Murray. (And no, that's not a misspelling; that's how Murray spells whiskey). Murray is an Englishman and his Bible is the best se ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    Repeal Day Skating Party, Courtesy of The Edison

    The Edison​Just because we don't live in New Hampshire doesn't mean we don't get to go ice skating, thanks to Pershing Square's downtown ice skating rink. And this Saturday, The Edison makes sure that you'll have fun doing it, as they'll be serving hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts and Christma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Drink:Eat:Play's Speakeasy Party Aims for 1920's Authenticity (Except When It Comes to Price)

    On November 7, Drink:Eat:Play is hosting a Speakeasy party at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, proving once again that they have cornered the market on fraternity-style theme parties for grown-ups. 20's attire is mandatory for guests of the event, which aims to transport them to the era of Prohibit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2009

    The Edison's Drink Man Explains His Bartender Exchange Program

    The EdisonSeptember's Party​The Radio Room at The Edison is host to the most unique cocktail program around: every month, Aidan Demarest, The Edison's director of beverages and spirits, along with lead barman Marcos Tello, invites mixologists from across the country to spend a night behind the ... More >>

VOICE Daily Deals

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!

Now Click This

About Us | Media Kit | Work for LA Weekly | Esubscribe | Free Classifieds | LA Weekly Advertising | National Online Advertising | Mobile | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Problems? | RSS | Site Map
© 2012 LA Weekly, LP, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
avatar
Newsletters | Mobile
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy