I have a secret to confess. Even though I am a bartender, I’m not exactly a super hero. In my fantasies I wear a cape of many colors; earn a sizeable income solely by writing novels, making movies, imbibing great drinks and traveling the world. In my reality, however, I am just another ambitious dreamer who sometimes wears a uniform instead of a cape and travels by car through local traffic to reach my destination. Luckily, my uniform comes equipped with an arsenal of booze, lots of fresh juices, fancy chilled glasses, really big ice and a bar full of people just waiting for me to make them something delicious.
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I became pals with blogger / bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler via the internet when I was in Thailand about 2 years ago. I was on vacation with my husband, and checked in on my blog. Some guy in Oregon had jokingly referred to me as the “Cocktail Goddess to the Rich and Famous.” Needless to say,…
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This native Angeleno began his bartending career while waiting for his big break in show biz. Ok, that’s not so unusual in this town. But, what makes Ryan unique, among those whose “day job” is the nightshift, is the creativity that goes into his high quality cocktails. This guy brings a head-full of knowledge, an…
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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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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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“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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