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By: Looking for LA’s Best Bartender « The Minty

Looking for LA’s Best Bartender « The Minty — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:56:44 +0000

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By: katty

katty — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:23:55 +0000

The real attraction, though, is their weekend ‘happy hour’ (4-8pm). During this time, they have a special bartender named Kelly, who is making some of THE BEST cocktails I’ve had in LA.

I never expected to find the level of mixology that I enjoyed at the Tonga Hut at such a low-profile bar.

I say “mixology,” because this bartender isn’t only making the usual run of cocktails — she is creating her own recipes and they are mind-blowingly good. This is a bartender that really cares about each drink she makes — she takes the time to accurately measure her ingredients (an important & disappearing act in many bars) and continually tastes her drinks (with a straw, in case that sounds strange to you) until they are made just right.

By: STEPHANIE

STEPHANIE — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:44:16 +0000

Stephanie at White Harte Pub

SATURDAY NIGHT WITH A GREAT BAND WITH STEPHANIE BEHIND THE BAR IS LOTS OF FUN

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:08:48 +0000

Courtney, at The Fifth, located at 4821 Whitsett Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91607-3511

She makes amazing drinks, and has a great memory for her customers. She has always greeted me like a regular since the first time I came in, remembers that I like extra lime in my gin and tonic (and makes a great gin and tonic) and she always treats me and my friends (as well as everyone else) like royalty. She knows what I like to drink, and will recommend her own snazzy made up drinks when I’m unsure of exactly what I want, and they’re always exactly what I was craving.

Aside from all that, she’s smoking hot.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:36:50 +0000

Hey Veronica,

Looks like someone already posted Devon from The Tasting Kitchen - http://contest.table20.com/entries#69397. Be sure to vote for him.

Who else do you love in LA? We’ll go take their pic and submit them for you.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:17:56 +0000

I can’t believe Devon Espinosa from The Tasting Kitchen/Breadbar hasn’t been nominated yet. The guy is a cocktail genius! He hits up the farmer’s market for the freshest produce, cooks up his own infused syrups, even brandies his own cherries. And he can keep all glasses perfectly filled in a packed house without breaking a sweat. Really, really fantastic bartender/mixologist.

I wrote a piece that was mostly about him here- there’s even an action shot ready to go! http://uncouthgourmands.com/2010/05/12/my-uncouth-initiation-a-case-study-in-classic-cocktails/

By: Joey

Joey — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:50:14 +0000

It goes without saying that Shannon at Springbok (16153 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406) has mastered the skill of making excellent drinks, handling the chaos of busy times and new patrons with odd requests, still tending to the regulars so that they never are waiting for their next drink, and being pleasant the entire time. I’ve quietly seen her make classic drinks, offer suggestions to those looking for a new drink of choice, all the while keeping the bar hoping and lively. She’s been there for a few years now (since at least 2005?), and while I’m not there all the time, when I do stop by, she remembers me by name - and not just the name on my credit card. There might be flashier or trendier bars in L.A., but if you want to appreciate a bartender who knows what she’s doing - and why you are at a bar.