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Bars around the USA

Are You A Member of the Mile High (Cocktail) Club?

Written on April 5, 2008 by
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In case you’re after a little last minute shooshing down the slopes before spring skiing melts away, or you’re gearing up to hike to the tippie top of the Rockies, this summer, mark Rioja on your Mile High City dining, drinking, daredevil tour!

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Hot Chicks and a Hunk of Meat: STK

Written on April 2, 2008 by
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STK is, indeed, the steakhouse for the modern girl. And, if you’re gonna let dad tag along with you for a meal, this would be the place to do it. Just make sure he brings his platinum card.

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Members-Only Drinking Club Hits LA

Written on February 25, 2008 by
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was sworn to secrecy by Manager Aidan Demarest and Owner Cedd Moses when I took a sneak peek over a lovely sparkling cocktail during its first days, a couple of weeks ago. (By now you can probably find the address online but don’t bother going to too much trouble unless you’ve got upwards of $4000 laying around for membership dues.)

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VINCENZO MARIANELLA: LA’s Golden Boy of Mixology

Written on September 26, 2007 by
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Do I sound like a crazed fan to refer to Vincenzo Marianella as the “cocktailian deity of Los Angeles?” Luckily, I would be in good company if I do. He has been named L.A.’s Best Bartender, in 2006, by Anthony Dias Blue of The Tasting Panel Magazine. A forerunner in the movement toward quality cocktails…

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GINA CHERSEVANI: Grand Dame of DC Bars

Written on September 8, 2007 by
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Some bartenders always put their best foot foward, make everyone feel welcome and the crowds love them for it. When they also happen to be talented, generous and modest, they get a special little gold star in my personal book of favorites.  I’ve been wanting to highlight Gina on The Liquid Muse since I launched…

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BETH SCHERR: Bartender and Funny Mother Fucker

Written on August 4, 2007 by
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“Yes, I’m the cliché!” says Beth Scherr who moved to Los Angeles from the Midwest to pursue a career in Entertainment. Eight years ago, she left St. Louis to seek fame and fortune. After considering the Windy City, she settled in Los Angeles, enticed by the great weather. Scherr, who has been behind Katana’s bar…

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Pepe’s Flame of Love Martini: Chasen’s

Written on April 27, 2006 by
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Pour just enough sherry to coat the inside of a chilled cocktail glass. In another glass, add 4 oz. vodka and several ice cubes. Flame a wedge of orange peel over the first cocktail glass, containing the sherry, so that the oil from the peel shpritzes a fine mist into the glass. Strain the chilled…

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