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New York has the Manhattan, Moscow the Moscow Mule. Even Long Island has a cocktail named after it. But what is Los Angeles' signature cocktail? Something to immortalize the City of Angels in drink? Fortunately, local bars, whether inspired by a famous boulevard or a moment in our city's history,......

The day you've dreaded is now upon us: April 15th. Tax Day. The last thing you probably want to do is lighten your wallet even more. Fortunately, as mentioned in the previous Tax Day Relief post, a lot of L.A. bars and restaurants feel your pain and will be offering......

With the dreaded Tax Day a short three days away, you've probably had it up to here with 1040s, W-9s and 1099s. But on April 15 several Los Angeles restaurants will offer numbers that are sure to bring a smile to your long, stress-stricken face, like 50% off, tax-free and......

Would you rather wake up from a sugar crash or a hangover after St. Patrick's Day? Yes, for revelers with a sweet tooth who also want to indulge during the holiday, Los Angeles bakeries will be baking Irish-inspired treats of a different kind to keep you smiling. Buttercake Bakery in......

Many of L.A.'s mixologists seem to have an aversion to St. Patrick's Day, one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. We sent a call out to the likes of Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix of La Descarga, Vincenzo Marianella of Copa d'Oro, Marcos Tello of First & Hope......

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......

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 Summers have departed with her......

Moonshine meatloaf made with foie gras, wrapped in black bacon and infused with gin. Whole hog porter beer can chicken served with a stout. This is just a taste of the Southern comfort food-focused menu created by executive chef Shelley Cooper for new downtown venue, First & Hope Supper Club......

Never mistake the homemade pot brownie found at a frat party for the marijuana dispensary's pot brownie. So much more goes into the making of the medical-use treat -- higher grade trimmings and quality butter, for starters. Plus a brownie like Big Sexy's Sinful Sweets Peanut Butter Confession, available in......

Books about weddings are usually sappy and serious, filled with romantic (read: corny) traditions. But for her new book, The Bubbly Bride: Your Ultimate Wedding Cocktail Guide, which comes out today, The Liquid Muse blogger and cocktail consultant Natalie Bovis-Nelsen ups the ante. With cocktail recipes ranging from champagne cocktails......