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George at Seven Grand

In Bartender, DTLA on July 20, 2011 at 5:29 pm

George at Seven Grand

George has been at Seven Grand since it opened a few years ago. He’s absolutely my favorite bartender there. I recently went back to try the new cocktails. This was a Monday but usually George opens Wednesdays and Thursdays. He’s gone by 9 p.m. so catch him for happy hour. He’s occasionally there on Fridays and also Saturdays from 8 to close. This information was texted to me by another bar stalker so please call ahead to confirm.

Seven Grand

515 W 7th St., 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 614-0737

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Davidson Fernie at La Descarga and Harvard & Stone

In Bartender, East Hollywood on July 19, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Davidson Fernie

Find Davidson Fernie at La Descarga on Friday and Saturday nights. He’s also at Harvard & Stone most other nights (Sunday through Wednesdays) with occasional shifts at Playa. Look for him at the new Pour Vous opening next month September.

I first met Dave at Test Kitchen where he’s come to gradually know my style of cocktail (brown, bitter, stirred). He always has a new whiskey cocktail to introduce to me. Quite a few of the cocktails are recipes from well-known New York cocktail bars. I love that he’s so well-versed. A recent favorite was the Americano. I’ve featured some of his bourbon cocktails here and his other whiskey drinks here.

La Descarga

1159 North Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029-1050 – (323) 466-0181

Harvard & Stone

5221 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027-4908 - (323) 466-6063

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Devon at Pour Vous

In Bartender, Venice on July 18, 2011 at 10:00 am

Devon at the Tasting Kitchen

I first met him at a Hatchi Mix preview. I was really impressed with his use of fruit in cocktails and later I nominated him for Table 20′s LA’s Best Bartender contest last year. He made it to the top 7!

Devon’s also been on Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen. He and Marcel went to culinary school together and Devon has a very well-developed palate. I like his term “libation therapist.” Check out his FB fan page here.


Edit 7/22/11

Devon tells me he’s going to be at TK Friday and Saturdays and every other Thursdays.

Edit- 9/20/11

Devon is now the bar manager at ink.

Edit -4/6/12

Devon is now at Pour Vous. Check The Minty for an upcoming review of Pour Vous.

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8360 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069 – 323- 651-5866

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Garrett at 1886

In Bartender, Pasadena on July 1, 2011 at 4:31 pm

Garrett at 1886

Garrett at 1886 Bar works on Wednesdays and Saturdays. He may pick up a shift here and there but definitely see him on those two days.

I found Garrett to be very personable. Perhaps because he’s also an actor but  he had an incredible memory for cocktails and their history. He has been bartending over 10 years.

Check out my review for 1886 for more ideas for custom cocktails if you’re feeling adventurous and going off-list.

1886 Bar at the Raymond

1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
 626-441-3136

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