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This year, the iconic daiquiri cocktail celebrates its milestone 125th anniversary. The drink —which derives its name from a beach and an iron mine near Santiago de Cuba—was said to have been invented in 1898 by an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox, who was in Cuba at the time of the Spanish–American War.
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Knife Modern Steak, the West Coast iteration of Chef John Tesar’s critically acclaimed Texas-based steakhouse restaurants, Knife, has officially opened its doors at Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort & Spa in Orange County, California. Perched cliffside in Dana Point, Chef John Tesar’s first West Coast concept showcases the award-winning, James Beard nominated chef’s unique approach to a reinvented steakhouse menu.
Here & Now, the beloved cocktail haven in Los Angeles' downtown Arts District is bringing back its mega-popular holiday pop up bar Blitzen’s for a limited Christmas in July run. With an over-the-top overlay, the bar will be completely transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with fresh falling snow out front, ugly sweater-adorned bartenders, kitschy decorations and a festive menu stacked with Santa-approved bites and booze.
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Mon Ami, an elevated Mediterranean fusion restaurant and lounge concept, has officially opened its doors in downtown Santa Monica. The new hotspot hails from Pacific Coast Hospitality (PCH Group), the team behind Canary, the buzzy Santa Monica nightclub inspired by the Canary Islands, as well as several restaurants located across Europe.
This Fourth Of July, skip the backyard Budweisers and PBR and mix up a polished patriotic cocktail. In the “spirit” of Independence Day, we rounded up some easy-to-make libations that Lady Liberty would certainly approve of.
Summer 2023 officially begins on Wednesday, June 21, marking the longest day of the year. From tasty tropical drinks to refreshing frozen sippers, celebrate the sizzling season with one of these killer cocktails.
Dads are notoriously hard to shop for on Father's Day. So this year, serve up something something he'll really enjoy: a good stiff drink. Whether you are hosting a dinner or just hanging out exchanging dad jokes, mix him up one of these handsome cocktails, ranging from smooth whiskey sippers to creative tequila concoctions.
Whether your dad is an up-and-at-'em brunch guy or one who prefers a classic steak dinner, we've rounded up five restaurants in Los Angeles offering special mouth-watering menu items in honor of Father's Day.
World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin, held on the second Saturday in June. To celebrate this year, we rounded up eight great cocktail recipes, ranging from a chic and simple G&T to a modern twist on a Tiki classic. Cheers!
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Gin Rummy is a funky new cocktail bar on Los Angeles' westside that invites guests to escape to the tropics and get swept away, sipping exotic cocktails and enjoying delicious snacks in a pirate’s lair.