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Expert mixologist reveals bartender secrets to level up your cocktails at home
California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad visits Crawford’s Social in Westlake village to get into the spirit ahead of National Cocktail Day! Ruairi Gilles, expert mixologist of 25+ years & beverage director at the refined-yet unpretentious bar and lounge, shares his top bartender secrets to help level up your cocktail-making skills.
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Find over-the-top cocktails hidden behind a secret door at LA's coolest new speakeasy bar
California Live correspondent Paul Costabile visits the Cold Shoulder Bar in LA’s Fairfax District to uncover the upside down world hidden behind a secret door. Owner & expert mixologist Ben Goglia shares the inspiration behind the 1920’s old-school train caboose design and how nostalgia played a role in crafting the specialty cocktails.
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The Ren Faire's popular Pub Crawl doth attract many revelers; tickets go on sale soon
Taketh our advice: You’ll want to secure your spot sooneth.
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Is this elevated Japanese eatery Burlingame's hottest new seat to snag? We find out
California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits Kuma Nori Shokudo in Burlingame. The new Japanese eatery, named after owners Chad and Monica Kaneshiro’s two dogs, boasts an intimate setting where guests can enjoy Japanese-inspired dishes made with high-quality ingredients sourced from overseas.
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A holiday bar with Halloween vibes will serve haunting beverages in Hollywood
Venture to Krampus’ Cove, a seasonal overlay, where the carols are scare-ols.
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This ‘Frankenstein'-inspired bar has limited-time ‘lab'-ations and Halloween charm
Libations can be lovely throughout the year, but if brews are bubbling in beakers, you might be at this E.P. & L.P. pop-up in West Hollywood.
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Eerie cocktails and dastardly decor will frightfully festoon this pop-up bar
Come ashore at a “Black Lagoon,” all October long, in Hollywood.
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Go inside Marilyn Monroe's former talent agency turned bar
California Live’s Paul Costabile visits “Bar Next Door,” a swanky revived cocktail bar in West Hollywood. The iconic & nostalgic space used to be Marilyn Monroe’s former talent agency.
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Check out this pop-up speakeasy inspired by Super Mario
California Live’s Jobeth Devera explores a San Francisco action arcade bar that doubles as a speakeasy. The Thriller Social Club’s upstairs secret bar transforms its unique space seasonally and right now their ‘Princess Palace’, inspired by all things Mario, is open for business.
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The New Orleans Vibe And Spirit Is Alive In Long Beach
California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad is ready with her Mardi Gras beads for her trip to Bar Envie, a cocktail-centric bar and lounge inspired by New Orleans. Owner Geoff Rau shares why he wanted to bring the Big Easy flavor to Long Beach through food and cocktails.
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Peek Inside The Huntington's New (but Historical) Rose Garden Tea Room
Airy spaces, fanciful finger foods, and the new Shakespeare Pavilion add to the destination’s elegant allure.
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Both Regal and Retro, the ‘Bar Next Door' Arrives in West Hollywood
The new watering hole is located in an atmospheric building that formerly housed a prominent Old Hollywood talent agency.
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Go ‘Through the Looking Glass' at This ‘Wonderland'-Inspired Pop-up
Consult your pocket watch, run for the nearest rabbit hole, and head straight to The Green Room for this sprightly spring celebration.
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Irv's Burgers Is Now Sizzling on La Brea Avenue, Its Second Savory Location
The newest Irv’s still boasts all of the old-school classics, and that popular pastrami, too.
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RE:Her, a Delicious Celebration Honoring Women's History Month, Is Here
The week+ happening will spotlight dozens of food/drink businesses across Southern California; oh, there’s a helpful passport, too.
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National Margarita Day's Salt-Rimmed Specials and Spirited Sips Are in the Spotlight
Southern California restaurants are offering piquant libations, taco-tasty deals, and the occasional boot-shaped glass on Feb. 22.
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Dine Out Long Beach Is Here, With Deals at Nearly 50 Restaurants
Traditional meals are part of the savings-filled scene, but so are beer flights, small plates, and sublime sweets.
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Peek Inside the New Blockbuster-Themed Speakeasy
No need to push “playback” or hit “rewind”; the VHS-tastic limited-time bar is now open on Melrose Avenue.
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Blitzen's, the Pop-up Holiday Bar, Returns to the Arts District
Festive foodstuffs, quirky cocktails, and lots of tinsel: It’s Here and Now’s cool and kitschy spin on the season.
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Travel Back to an '80s Ski Lodge at This Huntington Beach Pop-up
Don your leg warmers and savor fondue at the Pier Summit Ski Lodge, a limited-time experience.